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Archive for the ‘Recipes’ Category

July 22nd, 2008

Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

This is a newly discovered favorite treat at our house. I don’t know why I never made this before, it’s so good. :) I got the recipe right out of a package of Campfire Marshmallows.
Rice Krispie Treats
1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 10 oz bag Marshmallows6 cups crisp rice cereal
Melt margarine or butter in […]

By Maricar -- 9 comments

June 23rd, 2008

Homemade Granola Recipe

I love granola, but I don’t buy it often because of the nuts that are commonly included. I was therefore motivated to try out a recipe for homemade granola that I found at Slashfood.
Here’s my first try, a simple combination of easy-to-find ingredients. Nut-free, dairy-free and completely healthy and delicious!
Tags: food, granola recipe, […]

By Maricar -- 3 comments

June 21st, 2008

Make a Smoothie with a Sour Mango

 
Have you ever sliced a mango open and found it to be too sour to eat? I have. Here’s a fix that will let you enjoy it. It’s easy, and healthy too!
Mango-Banana Smoothie
1 mango, sliced (with seed discarded)1 banana1/2 cup milk1/2 cup ice1-2 tablespoons sugar
Put all ingredients into a blender. Pulse for a few […]

By Maricar -- 1 comment

June 16th, 2008

Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken

Summer and barbecues go together. Even on a busy day, you can still enjoy a good barbecued chicken without having to fire up the grill. How? Using a slow cooker, of course. This recipe for Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken uses just 5 ingredients, and almost no prep work.
Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken
8 to 10 […]

By Maricar -- 0 comments

June 12th, 2008

Minty Orange Salad from USA Weekend

Here’s a nice, easy and nutritious salad that’s perfect for a summer meal. There are only five ingredients in the salad itself. The dressing is also easy to make.
Minty Orange Salad
1 Valencia orange, peeled and cut into chunks 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup chopped red onions 2 […]

By Maricar -- 0 comments

May 14th, 2008

Get Your Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Recipes at Thrifty Mommy

Just a heads up at a cool post over at Thrifty Mommy.
Dunkin’ Donuts has shared their recipes for iced desserts. If you’re craving for some Very Merry Berry, Peanut Butter Bomb, Almond Joyish, and Iced Chocolate Vanilla Cappucino, you can now make your own with these no-longer-secret recipes!
Tags: coffee recipes, dunkin donuts coffee, homemaking, […]

By Maricar -- 1 comment

April 15th, 2008

Recipe: Texas Caviar

Last weekend, we had a joint birthday party for my son and his cousin. As an appetizer, I prepared this dip for tortilla chips. It’s called Texas Caviar, and is honestly one of the best dips I’ve ever tried. I got the recipe from a friend of mine, who brought it to a girl’s night […]

By Maricar -- 3 comments

March 26th, 2008

Egg Salad Recipes

In honor of Egg Salad Week (March 24-30), here is a collection of awesome egg salad recipes. From the simple to the fancy (think lobster and smoked salmon), there’s a recipe here for an everyday meal or a banquet.
* Egg Salad I (with a little mayo and a lot of dill) and Egg Salad […]

By Maricar -- 1 comment

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