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High Protein Diet for Weight Loss: How to Actually Stick With It When Cooking for One Kills Your Motivation
This post contains an Amazon affiliate link. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. So, your doctor just told you to go high protein and lose some weight, and your first thought was "okay, but who's going to cook all that," you're dealing with a...
Lee’s Best Ever Pound Cake
Lee's Best Ever Pound Cake 1 pound butter (softened)3 cups sugar6 eggs4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup milk1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp almond extract Cream butter until light and fluffy, gradually adding sugar, beating well at medium speed. Add eggs, one at a time,...
Yum-Yum Cake
Yum-Yum Cake 1 20-oz can crushed pineapple, drained1 yellow cake mix1 8-oz package cream cheese2 small packages instant vanilla pudding2 cups milk1 8 or 12-oz tub Cool WhipCrushed nuts (coconut, cherries (optional)) Bake the cake according to package directions on a...
Better Than Sex Cake
Better Than Sex Cake 1 box yellow cake mix1 large can crushed pineapple1 cup sugar2 packages instant lemon pie filling1 large Cool Whip1 1/2 cups shredded coconut1 1/2 cups chopped nuts In a large pan, bake cake mix according to directions. Before cake is done,...
Basic Old Fashioned Pound Cake
Basic Old Fashioned Pound Cake 1 cup butter (room temperature)1 1/2 cups sugar5 eggs (room temperature)1 1/2 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp salt2 cups cake flour (or 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour) Heat oven to 325F. Lightly grease a 9x5x3 bread pan. Beat butter in a bowl until...
Dinner Rolls
Dinner Rolls 7 cups flour2 eggs1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 cup evaporated milk1 cup warm water1 1/2 tsp salt2 packages yeast (check date)1/2 cup warm water (110F) Preheat oven to 400F.Soften yeast in the 1/2 cup warm water. Combine milk, sugar, shortening and salt....
Angel Biscuits
Angel Biscuits 5 cups flour3 tbsp sugar1 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt3/4 cup shortening2 cups buttermilk1 package powdered yeast (or 1 cake)1/2 cup warm water Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; cut in the shortening.Add...
Pull Apart Bread
Pull-Apart Bread 12 frozen whole wheat or white dinner roll dough (thawed)1/3 cup butter (melted)2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley2 tbsp finely chopped onion1 tsp finely chopped fresh garlic Cut dinner rolls in half; place in a large bowl.Combine all remaining ingredients...
Chewy Saucepan Blondies
Chewy Saucepan Blondies 1/2 cup unsalted butter2 cups firmly packed brown sugar2 eggs1 tbsp vanilla2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup chopped pecansPowdered sugar (for dusting) Heat oven to 350F. Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat (2 to 3...
Chocolate Dipped Creams
Chocolate Dipped Creams 1 cup butter1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)1 tsp vanilla1/8 tsp salt1 cup cornstarch1 cup sifted flour1 cup chocolate bits (melted)Chopped nuts (coconut and/or chocolate jimmies, for dipping) Cream butter; add 1/2 cup sugar...
Recipes
Yum-Yum Cake
Yum-Yum Cake 1 20-oz can crushed pineapple, drained1 yellow cake mix1 8-oz package cream cheese2 small packages instant vanilla pudding2 cups milk1 8 or 12-oz tub Cool...
Better Than Sex Cake
Better Than Sex Cake 1 box yellow cake mix1 large can crushed pineapple1 cup sugar2 packages instant lemon pie filling1 large Cool Whip1 1/2 cups shredded coconut1 1/2 cups...
Buttermilk Pie
Buttermilk Pie, this is a very rich, custard like pie. Usually a hit at all gatherings. Buttermilk Pie Very rich custard like dessert ½ cup soft butter2 cups sugar (can be less,...
Crushed Pineapple Pie
This Crushed Pineapple Pie recipe makes 2 pies. It can also be frozen and my family has been known to eat it frozen. Make sure to mix the ingredients in a large bowl. Crushed...
Italian Pasta Salad
This Italian Pasta Salad is a favorite with everyone. Great for family gatherings, tail-gate parties and as a take along to events. Italian Pasta Salad Great salad to take to...
The Grinder – A Robust Sandwich
The Grinder - A Robust Sandwich The Grinder - a robust sandwich, incorporates ground chuck and Italian sausage with spices and marinara sauce. It is best made using a slow...
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Six Books Later… A Dream Is Becoming Reality
Discover the first six titles in the People You Should Know series and download a free Trailblazer bookmark collection.
The Hidden Spot in Your Washing Machine You’re Probably Forgetting
When was the last time you cleaned the detergent drawer in your washing machine? Go ahead, think about it. I'll wait. If your answer landed somewhere between "I honestly can't...
When Life Gives You Too Many Lemons… Here’s What to Do!
Have more lemons than you can use? Discover practical ways to store, juice, freeze, clean, decorate, and make the most of every lemon.
