Recipes
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Chi Tea Latte
My best friend doesn’t drink coffee. Over the years, I’ve pondered how our friendship works, but her other qualities more than make up for her aversion to coffee. Instead, she enjoys Chai Tea. Some time ago, she mentioned that the brand she usually bought at Sam’s Club was no longer in stock. Like me, she’s…
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Friendship Tea
Rated 0 out of 5 stars.No ratings yet As a child, I remember my mom making this instant tea known to me as Russian Friendship tea. I had forgotten how delicious it was. The tea’s origins are debated; some believe it began in Russia in the early 1800s, while others think it originated in America…
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Creamy Chicken and Dumplings (A.K.A. “Clumps”)
This recipe has been around longer than I have. My mom used to prepare it for me during my childhood. My own children also grew up enjoying it. When our daughter was young, she couldn’t pronounce “dumplings” and called them “clumps” instead, and the name stayed with us. After our son got married, his wife…
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No Bake Cheesecake Bites
mommaosk My family ADORES cheesecake. Whether it’s the traditional baked version or the simple no-bake kind, it doesn’t matter to them. They enjoy it both plain and with various toppings. Whenever I’m unsure about which dessert to prepare, cheesecake is always the choice. When our grandson was a little younger, I had to convince him…
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Quick No-Rise Bagels
I adore bagels, in nearly every flavor. My top choice is the “Everything” bagel. It’s well-known that grocery store prices have increased, yet the quantity and quality haven’t improved with these higher costs. In July 2023, I paid $1.98 for 5 everything bagels, but today the same brand is priced at $2.43. After calculating the…
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Egg Frittata
Monday mornings often feel more chaotic compared to other mornings. This is likely because it’s the start of the work week, and I’m attempting to settle back into a routine after a leisurely weekend. Breakfast tends to be a struggle for me most mornings, typically delaying me by about 15 minutes, which can determine whether…
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Italian Stromboli
This recipe is quite adaptable; it’s perfect for game day or a rainy day. Whenever you crave something warm and satisfying, this is a great option to turn to. It’s simple to prepare using refrigerator pizza dough, or you can do what I do and use a pantry package. The ingredients you choose to fill…
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Apple Crisp
I’ll be the first to confess that I had never encountered Apple Crisp until I relocated to Minnesota. In my household growing up, apples were used for cooking or baking mainly in apple pie or applesauce. I am quite certain my daughter loves apple crisp just as much as anyone else does; in fact, I…
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Scalloped Potatoes Sauce Pantry Mix
Scalloped potatoes have always been a favorite dish of mine. My mom prepared them only for special occasions. As I grew up, I was lucky to be able to purchase the boxed version and enjoy them whenever I wanted. Now that I’m older and a bit more selective, I make my own from scratch. Scalloped…
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Bean Tostados
Rated 0 out of 5 stars.No ratings yet Having grown up in the southeastern corner of Arizona, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to enjoy Mexican food almost whenever I wanted. It was beneficial that momma hailed from Texas and had a real knack for cooking delicious Tex-Mex cuisine. Growing up, we never had…