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Recipes
OREO Cheesecake Recipe
I got a springform pan as a wedding gift more than 10 years ago. I had no idea what it was, but kept it anyway! Recently, someone gave me yet another one - along with an explanation of what it was and how to use it. Now that I have two springform pans, it must be time to tackle the fine art of making a cheesecake. It's actually not so hard. I think it's much easier than trying to bake the perfect loaf of bread. The Oreo Cheesecake at the ...
Meatball Lasagna Recipe
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Easy Dutch Oven Bread Recipe + Special Offers From #GoodCookCom
If ever there was an easy way to bake artisan bread, this is it. I used to bake crusty round loaves of bread using a baking stone. But I decided to try a new method. The Dutch Oven method. Turns out, my bright red enameled cast iron dutch oven can do more than sit pretty on my stove! It's a super easy way to bake oven fresh bread. This bread recipe = so easy. Just 3 ingredients. Well, 4 if you count the water. The finished product is a ...
DIY Rosemary Essential Oil Cleaner
A couple of weeks ago, I tried my very first homemade disinfecting spray made with Tea Tree, Lemon and Lavender Essential Oils. I really liked the way it worked and left a nice, clean smell in my house. So I decided to try another DIY cleaner recipe. It used vinegar and essential oils... and turned out horribly. (Aside: If you knew how many times stuff I made didn't work out...you'd probably laugh at me!) I absolutely love using vinegar to ...
Kid-Friendly Dinner Ideas: Oatmeal Crusted Chicken Tenders #QuakerUp
I am so excited to start off 2014 working with Quaker! Every week for the next 8 weeks, I'll be blogging about healthy changes my family is making this year, along with recipes and ideas using some of our favorite Quaker products. I hope you will join me on this fun adventure. We all know that Quaker oatmeal can be a nutritious breakfast. Oatmeal is a filling whole grain, and a great way to boost our daily fiber intake. Have you ever tried ...
Slow Cooker Strawberry Cake Recipe
If you have fresh or frozen strawberries on hand, give this easy slow cooker strawberry cake recipe a try. It's ready to serve in 2 hours and tastes delicious topped with cream, whipped topping or even yogurt. This simple slow cooker dessert takes just 3 ingredients: yellow cake mix, strawberries, and butter. Slow Cooker Strawberry Cake Recipe 1.5 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) strawberries, sliced 1 box yellow cake mix 1 stick (1/2 ...
How To Put Sprinkles Around the Rim of a Glass
I recently learned this easy party idea and just had to share it with you. It's an easy way to serve drinks, especially milk. Once you see how easy it is to put sprinkles around the rim of a glass, you'll want to try it for yourself. This is a foolproof method. I promise. What You'll Need: ...
Heart Shaped Red Velvet Brownies Recipe
Chocolate brownies are at the top of my list of favorite desserts. Right up there next to Red Velvet Cake. So when my sister told me she had a recipe for the best ever Red Velvet Brownies, I couldn't wait to try it out myself. Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so it's the perfect time to try out my new set of heart-shaped cookie cutters. I baked the brownies as directed, let them cool and then used the cookie cutters to punch out the ...
