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My Favorite DIY Flower Projects – Gardening Creativity
DIY Flower Projects for those who Love Gardening in any Form These DIY Flower Projects appeal to me because they are not your normal run of the mill cut paper flower. Most of those are cute but not very stylish looking to me. These projects take creativity to a whole new level. Some of them […]
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My Favorite Recipes for Guacamole Salads
Great Guacamole Salads It is hard to beat an avocado to get your daily dose of heart healthy fats. These are some of my favorite recipes for Guacamole Salads. They will please everyone from true die hard vegetarians and vegans to the most meat loving friend or family member. Click the links below the pictures […]
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The Ultimate Grilled Marinated Steak
It’s grill time. The flavor of this grilled marinated steak takes it up a notch but the recipe is super easy. I love Saturday nights at our house. My husband cooks the protein for our dinner on the grill and I get to relax a bit more before dinner than I normally do. I am […]
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Banana Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Who doesn’t love a Banana pecan cake? It is moist and just delicious. This great recipe is easy to make and tastes wonderful. I’ve used reduced fat cream cheese on the frosting, and unsweetened applesauce in the cake mix, to cut down the calories a bit. This Banana Pecan Cake is a Great Use of […]
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Mushrooms and Garlic with Brandy and Thyme
I love mushroom side dishes and am always looking for new and interesting ways to cook them. This recipe for mushrooms and garlic with brandy and thyme is my latest addition to my arsenal and it is delicious. Printable Recipe: Mushrooms and Garlic with Brandy and Thyme. The recipe is fast and easy to do. […]
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Asian Glazed Chicken Skewers
These Asian glazed chicken skewers are great for a busy week night, and end up with a light and sweet glaze that is just lovely. The recipe rivals any at your favorite Chinese restaurant and is ready in minutes. Asian Glazed Chicken Skewers The recipe is so easy to do. Just slightly precook the chicken […]
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Healthy Cookie Dough Bars
Today’s featured recipe comes from Angela at Untrained Housewife. Angela says she is happy to provide seconds because these cookie dough bars are very healthy and inexpensive too at only 40c a bar! What a great breakfast on the go! Cookie Dough Bars that are actually Healthy The recipe has just five ingredients dark chocolate, […]
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Sugar Cookies with a Peppermint Crunch Topping
It is getting to the time of the year when cookie exchanges are being planned. They are a fun way to share your new holiday cookie recipes. This peppermint crunch sugar cookie will be a great one to add to your line up of Christmas cookies. I love making cookies this time of the year […]
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Floridora – Refreshing Raspberry and Lime Cocktail
This Floridora Cocktail combines the flavors of raspberry liqueur and lime juice with ginger ale for a refreshing drink. Sharing your favorite cocktail recipes with friends is such a fun thing to do. It is easy to get into a rut with the same drink over and over. Let’s try something new! Try a Floridora […]
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Double Stuffed Chicken with Lemon and Garlic
This double stuffed chicken recipe uses chicken breasts which are stuffed with mushrooms and both Cheddar and cream cheeses, then drenched with a garlic-lemon-butter sauce. It will add class to any dinner party and is still easy enough for a busy week night.. It is one of my husband’s favorite chicken recipes. This easy recipe […]
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DIY Book Page Pumpkin
Today’s featured DIY post comes to use from Painted up Glam. Her project is easy and yet very cute and one that I’d love to see displayed. It would be suitable for either Halloween or Thanksgiving. Easy Book Page Pumpkin To make a book page pumpkin of your own you will need just a few […]
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Chinese Five Spice Powder – Make your Own DIY
Chinese Five Spice powder is often called for in recipes but can sometimes be hard to find at the store or you may have run out of it. No problem! Make your own. Chinese Five Spice Powder is Easy to make One of the great thing about making your own is that spices lose their […]
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Frost Flowers – Natural Beauty in Nature
Nature’s Beauty: Frost Flowers My husband loves National Geographic nature shows and watches them often. The other day he told me about a show that he had watched on a phenomenon called frost flowers. I had never heard of these, so I wanted to research the topic to do an article for the site. What […]
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Pumpkin Carving Ideas – 10 Carved Pumpkin Designs
Check out these 10 pumpkin carving ideas. Each year at this time, we seem to discover new and unusual ways to carve a pumpkin. And there are so many pumpkin types to choose from. Pumpkins that have been harvested at the right time have the best color and firmest rinds, and are perfect for carving. […]
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The Garden Charmers Trick and Tips
The Garden Charmers on Facebook are a diverse group of ladies with one common theme. They love nature and gardening. I asked the ladies in the group to share their top tricks and tips. Some gave me gardening tips. Some had home and decor tips. All were great ideas to save you time and energy, […]
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Buffalo Chicken Casserole with Spicy Baked Potatoes
This buffalo chicken casserole recipe combines the taste of two favorites in one great dish. The recipe features loaded spicy baked potatoes and buffalo chicken together! My husband loves hot sauce in recipes, so I used it on the on both the potatoes and chicken. Keep reading to find out how to combine the two […]
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Crock Pot Hearty Beef Stew with Herbed Dumplings
This recipe for slow cooker beef stew with herbed dumplings is tasty and easy to do. Just add everything to the crock pot in the morning and then make the dumplings when you come home from work. Crock pot recipes are the best for easy cooking. Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Herb Dumplings The dumplings […]
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Musical Planters – Creative Gardening Ideas
Creatively Gardening with Musical Planters My major in college was music, so I am drawn to anything that uses musical instruments, whether it be gardening projects or DIY ideas. Musical instruments make great garden planters. Most of them have an opening in them somewhere that a plant can fit. And when done, they are unique […]
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Roast Chicken with Infused Herbs
I have a thing for roast chicken. I like it any how, any way. Cooking a whole chicken in the oven makes for a moist dinner that normal stove top chicken recipes can’t seem to muster. Printable Recipe – Roast Chicken with Infused Herbs. This recipe looks somewhat complicate but is really very easy to […]
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Egg Drop Soup Recipe
One of the staples of a Chinese Buffet is egg drop soup. It is mild and delicious and makes a great start to a Chinese dinner. Printable Recipe – Egg Drop Soup There is no need to get take away when you have a desire for this taste, though. Just make your own egg drop […]
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Coconut Chocolate Dessert with Grapes
This coconut chocolate dessert recipe was submitted by a reader of the website who used to blog at a website called Casa de Retalhos. Regina is a Brazilian who has been living in America for over 18 years. Her blog was written in Portuguese, but when she does recipes she also writes them in English […]
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Shrimp Florentine with Bow Tie Pasta
Here’s a creamy recipe for shrimp Florentine that is quick and so delicious! I love the taste of shrimp and spinach together. The sauce is rich and creamy and perfect for those nights when you are looking for a dose of comfort food. How to make Shrimp Florentine With Bow Tie Pasta Florentine, when used […]
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Creative Gardening on my Pinterest Board
The Gardening Cook – Creative Gardening on Pinterest Pinterest is one of the fastest growing social media sites on the internet today. The visual site uses a pin board type of view and appeals to those who love to browse by pictures. I have a huge number of Pinterest boards that showcase all of my […]
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Cookies & Cream Frozen Coconut Rum Cocktail
This Cookies and Cream Frozen Coconut Rum Cocktail is sort of a cross between a pina colada and a spiked rum dessert. The cookies and cream ice cream gives it a decadent touch and smokey color. It is the perfect drink to share with friends when you have them over for cocktail recipes. Time for […]
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Potato Nachos with Re-fried Beans
These potato nachos substitute sliced potatoes for tortilla chips. The end result is a very savory and tasty dish that can be used as a party starter or a side dish. Printable Recipe: Potato Nachos with Re-fried Beans I first discovered this recipe years ago and it was described as a form of nachos but […]
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Junk Art and Home Decor Fall Projects Round Up
The ladies in my Facebook Gardening Group called the Garden Charmers are at it again. I asked the members in the group to show me what they have to share for Fall Junk art and home decor projects, and they came up with a great variety of ideas and tips for you. Decorate in Style […]