Tag Archive: new recipe

Apr
05

BBQ Butterfly Chicken

I lost a bet with my dad so I had to make a new recipe. The recipe he helped me come up with this one for butterfly chicken. When I was deciding what flavor profile to put on it my mom said she wanted BBQ so that is what I decided. The butterfly chicken I …

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Apr
01

Mini Peanut Butter Pancakes

Always good to have a new spin on things. Mini peanut butter pancakes are easy and kid friendly.

I like the mini peanut butter pancakes because they are fun and easy to make. Another thing I like about them is that they are so sweet that you don’t need syrup because the powdered sugar from the peanut butter dust makes them so sweet. They are nice and small so you end up eating …

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Dec
27

Philly Cheesesteak video

My daddy went to Philadelphia for a convention and enjoyed Philly cheesesteaks so he made them when he got home. The recipe is fast, easy and fun to make. I like the flavor that the cheezewhiz gives it. I had never had cheesewhiz before I had Philly cheesesteaks so my dad taught me how to …

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Dec
10

Smokies in a Snuggie

As with all recipe cards, click on the piture for two pages to get to a full size print copy.

This recipe is basically a pig in a blanket only bite sized. You can use any of the little smokies, I like the ones with cheese. I think it has more flavor. They are good with your favorite hotdog condiment. This recipe is perfect as an appetizer for football games or friendly get togethers. They …

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Dec
06

Crab Bites

Every time Anna goes to Maureen's she makes something brand new. Anna had never made crab bites before that day. They were a big hit.

Crab bites are great for parties. If you are going to a dinner party or even the super bowl, crab bites are the perfect snack. They are delicious, bite sized and easy to make. This recipe is based on an old family recipe Open Faced Crab Sandwiches. Instead of mayonnaise we used cream cheese, which …

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Nov
27

Chicken Pot, Chicken Pot, Chicken Pot Pockets

Chicken Pot Pocket

If you want something that has the same texture and taste of chicken pot pie but has a higher crust to filling ratio, chicken pot pockets are perfect for you. They are easy to make and you kids will love them. Best of all, you can make the filling ahead of time. For the crust, …

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Oct
01

Hole in One

Eating is always the best part. One piece of regualr French toast, one hole in one and the hole. Add sausage and some fruit and you have a complete breakfast.

This is another recipe that we took to the next level. My mom learned how to make these from her friend’s dad. They called it egg in a pooka which means hole in Hawaiian. My dad and I thought to make them out of French Toast and make the name a golf term. I like …

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Oct
01

Homemade Syrup With Video

Anna's favorite pose while stirring the sugar with a heat proof spoon.

Have you ever wondered how to make homemade syrup? Well here is your answer. This recipe has only a couple ingredients and a few simple steps. When my family was camping with friends, pancakes were made for breakfast and one of the families had homemade syrup. It was so good, and easy to make. My …

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Sep
20

Baked Shrimp Alfredo

Anna tries out a new pose for when a dish is done.

Baked Shrimp Alfredo is so easy, simple and fun to make. Plus while it is in the oven you can take care of other things such as side dishes or children. When you look at the recipe, you might think, “Wow, this looks a lot like fettuccini Alfredo.” But honestly, I think this recipe is …

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Jul
04

Peanut Butter Pudding Pie

Didn't take long to make, took less time to eat. A favorite among friends.

This is the dessert recipe I kept secret for a while. Recently, I made dinner for a friend and wanted this to be a surprise. So I held off posting it until after that dinner. Now I want to share it with everyone. My dad and I heard about this recipe and thought “we can …

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Apr
23

Anna’s tomato sauce

Anna proud of her first attempt at making tomato sauce. This recipe will make about three jars of sauce.

I was really excited to make this tomato sauce recently because it was something I had never made before. I made it the same day as when I made my Lazy Day Cowgirl Chili so it was a really busy day. It turned out really well and it was really good. This tomato sauce is …

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Apr
17

Being a good host is good manners

Kristine Kidd's new book. The recipe on the cover looks good too.

Foodportunity is event for local chefs, restaurants, food bloggers, foodies and much more. It is held in Seattle and Portland. At the Seattle Foodportunity event I was given a cookbook from Kristine Kidd, a chef and cookbook author. I liked one recipe and wanted to try it for dinner. Recently, my family was having friends …

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Mar
13

Anna’s meatloaf

Meatloaf 1

Rob had asked about a meatloaf recipe and my mom wanted me to make it so my dad and I decided to have fun with the recipe and make it however we wanted. Meatloaf is easy and fun to make. If you make it with kids, they can mush it up with their hands. It …

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Dec
21

Mini muffin pizza

Quick fix lunch. Treats don't have to take long to be good.

Recently we made pizza at home. There were leftovers, but not enough for full pizzas. This is a perfect snack for parties, a quick snack for kids or just have leftover pizza fixings. It is a perfect quick fix. First we split an English muffin and put it on a foil lined baking sheet. Then …

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Dec
21

First time making new things for breakfast

Eggs, sausage and homefries. Anna is the ham.

Fried eggs:I usually make scrambled eggs for breakfast. I have never made fried eggs before, but my dad said it was time I learned. They are basically just eggs that are sunny side up except you don’t flip the sunny side up eggs. Fried eggs are easy to make. I preheated a skillet, greased it …

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