Author: Alicia

Weekly Menu Plan, Oct 6 – Oct 12

Did you notice the absence of a menu plan last week?  We had an abundance of food on hand, plus some family visiting, so we ended up making two meals: spaghetti and chicken tortilla soup.  I considered adding a post on Tuesday (when I finally had some time), but by then I realized…

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Shortbread Sandwich Cookies

You know those oval-shaped sandwich cookies with chocolate in the middle?  The ones in the little white bag?  You will never have to buy them again.  Believe me: these Shortbread Sandwich Cookies taste so much better!  They would make an excellent addition to your holiday cookie tray.

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Cookies ‘n’ Creme Brownies

Cookies ‘n’ Creme Brownies mix together your favorite chocolaty brownies with chewy cookies made with the white chocolate and crunchy chocolate bits of Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme cookie mix!  This special combination is easily made with the convenience of boxed mixes and is sure to please the chocolate lovers in your life.

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Weekly Menu Plan, Sept 23 – Sept 28

Last week, I tried two new recipes.  The Mexican bake was pretty good, but I had to “doctor-up” the chicken dish quite a bit because it just didn’t have much flavor.  We were also blessed with a visit from my parents, who brought us some of my dad’s barbeque!  No new recipes this…

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No Bake S’mores “Cake”

Need a fun, simple, and delicious dessert this summer?  No Bake S’mores “Cake” can be prepared ahead of time, and doesn’t even involve the microwave.  Everyone will love this sweet dessert that looks like it took much more effort than it actually does.  It’s always fun to have another s’mores recipe for the…

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Weekly Menu Plan, Sept 15 – Sept 21

This past weekend was full of wonderful weather!  I was so excited to finally turn off the air conditioner and open the windows.  I also canned a whole bunch of crushed tomatoes (9 quarts total!) so I made a batch of monster cookies to celebrate 🙂 I am going to start the week…

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Sandhill Plum Jelly

Have you heard of a sandhill plum?  These plums are small (about the size of cherries or large marbles), grow wild in some parts of the midwest, and are super sour.  Just about the only thing I know to do with them is make jelly!  It so happens that Sandhill Plum Jelly is…

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Weekly Menu Plan, Sept 8 – Sept 14

I survived!  The last two weeks have been really busy and stressful, and I made it.  I did some serious “food therapy” sessions this weekend, canning and freezing things from our garden.  Some people paint, others meditate… I cook.  And bake.  And can. 😉 It’s an “eat from the pantry/freezer week” here, as…

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Pear-Berry Crisp Pie

One of my favorite summer desserts is a Mixed Berry Crumble Tart.  The only thing is, I don’t grow any of those fruits here on our acreage, so I don’t get to make it as often as I would like.  About this time of year, though, we have an abundance of pears from…

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Weekly Menu Plan, Sept 1 – Sept 7

It’s another busy week for our family!  Luckily, I will have the help of a few meals “out” at church.  Even though mid-week will be super busy, I will have some time on the weekends (so thankful for a long one!!) to try a few new recipes.  We were invited over to our…

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