Not too late to enter Contest

Romans 9:16  It does not, therefore, depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.
The recipe contest will end the last day of December.  Great time to send some favorite recipes for leftovers for the holiday meals, etc.  Look for the original post:   “Recipe Contest” and enter your recipe in the comment section.  If [...]

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Recipe Contest

1 John 4:7  Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. 
I am developing a new cookbook of easy to prepare, economical recipes.  I know many of you have some great recipes that have gotten you through hard times.  This contest will run until the end of December 2008.  By submitting your [...]

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10 second Smores

Ecclesiasties 7:12  Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this:  that wisdom preserves the life of its possessor.
My grandson – GK #1 is visiting from Colorado along with Daughter #1 and GK #6.  He wanted to share with me his recipe for Microwave Smores.  They were really [...]

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Cookbook #2

1 Timothy 6:6-7  Godliness with contentment is great pain.  For we brought nothing into the world, and we take nothing out of it. 
I self published a cookbook several years ago:  Family Favorites.  I had 500 copies published and I am almost sold out.  I have been amazed.  They have been sold to:  family, friends, on [...]

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Emergency Contact Information

Psalm  36:  Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. 
This is a good idea.  If you are in an accident and cannot communicate, how will people know who to call.   I.C.E. is a good idea.  This stands for Emergency Contact Information.    Go to this website and request stickers to put [...]

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Flake Cereal Cookies

Use whatever flake cereal you like:  Wheat, corn, bran, etc. (Wheaties, Corn Flakes, Bran Flakes)
1 1/2 cups flour – can use whole wheat
1/2 t. baking powder
3/4 t. soda
1/2 t. salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
 1 egg – beaten
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups flake cereal
3/4 cups chopped nuts – walnuts, pecans, almonds or [...]

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Cake Mix Cookies

1 pkg. cake mix – any flavor
1/2 Cup softened margarine or butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
3/4 cup candy chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts – optional
Combine cake mix, softened butter and eggs.  Mix until blended.  The batter will be stiff.  Mix in chips and nuts.  Drops by teaspoonsful approximately one inch apart.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes [...]

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Healthy Gelatin

Do your kids hesitate to eat fruits and vegetables????  Do they love Gelatin (Jello)???
Why not trick them into eating their veggies and fruits?
Pick a gelatin flavor complimentary to a fruit or vegetable juice that your kids like.  I used a lemon jello with a pineapple juice.  Use the juice instead of the water in preparing [...]

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Breakfast Cookies

Each month I prepare recipes for a local food pantry basket distribution.  This is one of the recipes. One of the recipes is always:  Kid Healthy Recipes.
Cookies for Breakfast???  Why not with these nutricious cookies.  They are about 80 calories and have all the goodness of a bowl of oatmeal.  These are also a great [...]

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Orange Salad

Each month I prepare recipes for a local food pantry basket distribution.  This is one of the recipes.
8 oz. container Cool Whip (store brand is fine) – thawed
1 – 20 oz. can crushed pineapple – drained
1 large can mandarin oranges – drained
12 oz. cottage cheese – no fat or low fat is fine
1 small pkg. [...]

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