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I finally found a pizza dough that isn’t just fine, it’s REALLY GREAT.  The only trick is making the dough the night before.  Sure, you can make it and roll it out and bake it right away.  But it will … Continue reading →

We have had these a bunch of times. They’re really good. from melskitchencafe.com 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup green salsa 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon … Continue reading →

These were a fun change with strawberries just about to turn.  From BakingBites.com Crust 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt Filling 1 cup fresh lemon juice 2-3 tsp lemon … Continue reading →

When I started making the potatoes for todays Easter dinner, I realized I had no cream of anything soup. I found this recipe (click through for her extra tips and hints) and it worked perfectly.  It takes very little time … Continue reading →

I need to take cupcakes to Jacob’s class tomorrow, and I know a box is going to get us 24 perfectly sized cupcakes.  I need 30, but didn’t want to make 2 boxes* worth of mix and have leftovers.  Thankfully … Continue reading →

Do you have something planned? If not, here are a few quick-n-easy YUMMY ideas for you. I made a frozen grasshopper pie – it’s in the freezer right now waiting for us tomorrow, and I’ll post pics and directions when … Continue reading →

1 – I know I’m not the only person sad that Cafe Johnsonia is closing up shop.  She is leaving her blog up for one week only so we can all copy those recipes you might have bookmarked.  Recipe index … Continue reading →

This is really creamy and rich and delicious.  I got it from Sassafras Cafe, who adapted it from Cafe Johnsonia. (Cafe Johnsonia has the best best ice cream recipes ever, btw.) 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 14-oz. can sweetened … Continue reading →

I’ve been into muffins the past couple weeks, and it’s made me think about doing a “Muffin Week” on the blog.  Problem: some of the muffins that have sounded really good and different have been huge flops.  Will you help … Continue reading →

I’ve moved the menu planning from its own post every time, to its own page.  Click on the tab “Menu Plans” at the top of the site to get to all the menu plans.

Sunday: BBQ chicken (just baked in oven with sauce), winter salad, sweet potato biscuits Monday: Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup, Magelby’s rolls Tuesday: BBQ chicken leftovers, Apple Raisin Slaw, leftover rolls, creamy jello (replace half the water for yogurt – yum) … Continue reading →

How fun is this?   I wish the picture was better to show you how fun it really turned out.  The recipe called for 4 small boxes of jello, but I didn’t read the recipe until it was too late.  It … Continue reading →

We don’t like coleslaw.  Not even a little bit.  But we all really liked this.  We halved the recipe for our regular dinner. 1/2 cup light sour cream 3 T reduced fat mayo 1 1/2 T white balsamic vinegar (or … Continue reading →