Here is the recipe I promised. Delicious by itself or with berries.
(Beautiful old Cake Platter available in the Flea Market Collection.)
Ingredients:
11/2 C. butter, softened
8oz cream cheese, softened
3 C. sugar
6 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 C.flour
Directions:
Beat butter and cream cheese in large mixing bowl for 30 seconds. Gradually add sugar, beating about 10 minutes or until light and...
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Oh how I love anything that can be put in the slow cooker in the morn, long before happy hour. This scrumptious recipe is from Levi’s mom(and in the cookbook). A big hit with the whole family. There was a brawl in front of the crockpot.
Beef & Pork BBQ
1 & 1/2 lb. boneless beef chuck...
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Tiramisu Torte
1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix
1 cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature
4 egg whites
4 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), chopped
FROSTING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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This week has been pasta & salad week. Last night we tried Levi’s sister, Tyra’s, recipe from the family cookbook. If you like chipotle, this is the recipe for you. I am on my second bowl of leftovers as I post this. LOVED it and will definitely be making it again. We also tried cousin...
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This is Donna’s (Levi’s cousin) recipe, that I got off Sharla’s blog (it is also in the cookbook). I tried it for the first time last night and it is so easy and delicious.
Donna’s Caesar Dressing
1 cup mayo
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 TBS red wine vinegar
1 TBS lemon juice
3/4 tsp Tabasco
3/4 tsp Worcester
I...
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Levi is 36 today. I didn’t plan a big party like he did for my last birthday. Just homemade cards & candy from the kids, a pot roast dinner and scotch-a-roo bars for dessert. I asked him if he wanted to party tonight and he wasn’t much interested, too old I guess. A cozy night in sounds...
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If you like Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana soup as much as me, you will love this recipe. Uncle Tim made a big pot and brought it along on Sauna night. He is now my favorite uncle.
Zuppa Toscana
Indgredients:
1 1/2 cups spicy sausage(Uncle Tim used good old Jimmy Dean ground breakfast sausage and it was delicious!)
2 medium potatoes, cut...
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It’s no wonder I can’t control these love handles. Hazel Jean keeps craving stuff like this. Yes, it’s her fault.
I made this grilled goodness for lunch today. It is much tastier than it looks in the photo. This recipe is a variation of a sandwich I found in the Better Homes & Garden magazine.
Grilled Pastrami...
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Photo with special ”salty sea” filter.
(yeah Levi’s cell phone lens was all fogged up)
The boys are back from the ocean with a mess of fresh halibut & crab. On the menu tonight: Crab chowder, panko breaded halibut & crab won-tons.
Windy Ridge Crab Chowder
Ingredients
5 cups potatoes diced (we leave the peelings on)
3 bell peppers diced (red, yellow, orange...
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Landon has been working hard with Levi so I decided I would make supper Saturday night.
Fresh Cream of Broccoli Soup
Ingredients:
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
5 tablespoons butter
2 bunches broccoli, trimmed and coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 pint heavy whipping cream
Directions:
In a large saucepan, saute...
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