recipes

November 7, 2013

Homemade Apple Pie – The Easy Way

This recipe was given to me by Joe's aunt. Why do I love this apple pie so much? Because it's so easy and still has that yummy homemade taste. *Ingredients* 2 frozen pie crusts 6 cups apples, cored, peeled, and thinly sliced 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 T. flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 2 T. lemon or lime juice pinch of ...

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August 30, 2013

Easy Loaded Potato Soup Using a Crock Pot

Yum! This stuff is so good! I make it year round but it's the perfect recipe for a fall evening. This loaded potato soup will have everyone coming back for more! *Ingredients* 1 (30 oz.) bag frozen hash-brown potatoes (I use the squared, southern style) 2 (14 oz.) cans chicken broth 1 (10.75 oz.) can cream of chicken soup 1/2c chopped ...

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June 11, 2013

Homemade Strawberry Jam {Using the Bread Machine}

When I saw the little "Jam" option on my bread machine I was amazed. This thing can do that? Yes, it sure can and it's super easy to make homemade strawberry {or any berry} jam. *Ingredients* 2 cups of fresh strawberries {or any fruit}. Can be fresh or frozen, but make sure it's thaw. 3 1/4 cup sugar {or less if you don't want it ...

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January 22, 2013

GIANT Green Smoothie {recipe}

This delicious green smoothie will have your kids coming back for more! My 4 year old son who has just started to become such a picky eater, kept asking me to make more! I found this recipe on Pinterest but added the ice to it to make it cold. *Ingredients* 5 strawberries 1 cup of vanilla yogurt 1/2 banana 1/2 cup ice 2 handfuls of ...

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August 28, 2012

Summer Stir Fry {recipe}

This recipe is great with fresh summer vegetables but can be made in the winter as well. It's easy and quick - Perfect for a weeknight meal! *Ingredients* Squash Zucchini Onion Kielbasa Potatoes {optional} Tomato {optional) Your favorite seasonings *Directions* 1. Cook the kielbasa first in a skillet with heated olive oil. Cook ...

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