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Easy Hot Chocolate Recipe

Posted by Jennifer on Nov 18, 2008 in Recipes, Talk About Tuesday

There is nothing better on a cold day, than a steaming cup of hot chocolate.  Here’s a recipe you can make yourself ~
 
1.  Warm one cup of milk on the stove.
2.  Add 1 1/2 – 2 teaspoons of cocoa and 3-4 teaspoons of powdered sugar and mix.  Let heat through (don’t boil).
3.  Add whipped topping [...]

 
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Make your own dog food!

Posted by Jennifer on Nov 14, 2008 in Frugal, Recipes

As my DH and I were planning for hunting season (opening day is tomorrow), we decided to glance through our chest freezer in the basement to see what venison meat we have used in the last year.  We really have done a good job eating up the steaks and stew because there are only a [...]

 
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No Bake Cookie Recipe

Posted by Jennifer on Nov 12, 2008 in Recipes

This is an easy no bake cookie recipe that you usually don’t have to buy special ingredients for because they are all in your pantry!  Plus, the kids can help with the mixing and it’s good even if you can’t wait until they cool.
Ingredients:

2 cups sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter/margarine
1 teaspoon [...]

 
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Chai Bread Recipe

Posted by Jennifer on Nov 11, 2008 in Recipes, Talk About Tuesday, tempt my tummy

 
This is one of my favorite cold weather bread recipes.  It is sweet, it goes well with hot tea or coffee, and it’s just plain delicious!
 
Ingredients:
 

3/4 c sugar
1/2 c butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1/2 c tea of choice
1/3 c milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 c flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 [...]

 
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Homemade Tortilla Recipe

Posted by Jennifer on Oct 22, 2008 in Recipes, Works for me Wednesday

As I move toward a more simple life, my goal is start learning how to make my own things and especially starting in the kitchen.  As I made my grocery list this past week, I knew that others made their own tortillas.  Why can’t (shouldn’t) I do that too?!  I didn’t put tortillas on my [...]

 
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Garden Pizza Recipe

Posted by Jennifer on Oct 21, 2008 in Recipes, Talk About Tuesday

 

We love pizza around here, but my usual cheese pizza biscuits were getting a little old.  I ran across a garden pizza recipe, and I just had to try it.  It turned out really yummy, and we’ll be eating leftovers for lunch today.  I think next time I’ll add green peppers, or garlic, or crushed [...]

 
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Starbucks Gingerbread Latte Recipe

Posted by Jennifer on Oct 3, 2008 in Frugal, Recipes

 

 
Since it has been getting colder outside, I have been wanting something warm to drink.  I don’t want to drive somewhere to get a fancy drink, and I also don’t want to spend $3-5 per drink!  So, I have found ways to make my favorites at home.  Check out the pumpkin spice latte recipe too [...]

 
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Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

Posted by Jennifer on Sep 30, 2008 in Frugal, Recipes, Talk About Tuesday

 
Have I mentioned my addiction to anything pumpkin?   That includes the Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks – unfortunately the nearest Starbucks is about 60 miles away!  I came up with my own Pumpkin Spice Latte Starbucks Copycat recipe to help with my craving and save me some cash.
Ingredients

3 tablespoons canned pumpkin
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons [...]

 
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Thursday 13 – Good Recipe Links

Posted by Jennifer on Sep 25, 2008 in Recipes, Thursday Thirteen

 
List of 13 Good Recipes I Have Found Online:
1.  Cinnamon rolls
2.  Veggie Pot Pie
3.  Spinach Pasta
4.  Baked Oatmeal
5.  Red Lobster Cheesey Garlic Biscuits
6.  Baked Acorn Squash
7.  Crockpot Short Ribs
8.  Vietnam Fried Rice
9.  Beef Stew
10.  Chili Mac
11.  Easy Lasagna
12.  Sweet Tea
13.  McDonalds Vanilla Iced [...]

 
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Like a McDonalds Vanilla Iced Coffee

Posted by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2008 in Recipes, Works for me Wednesday

I’m so glad Works for Me Wednesday is back!!
I haven’t been drinking a whole lot of coffee lately (and if I do it’s something decaf), but I ran across this copycat recipe of a McDonald’s Vanilla Iced Coffee and couldn’t resist sharing it.  I also can’t resist saving money or helping others save by making [...]

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