Pumpkin Pancakes

We love making pumpkin pancakes!

We add pumpkin mix (1 can) and a sprinkling of the following:
-- cinnamon
-- ginger
-- allspice
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Shreading Chicken, Pork or Beef

It isn't fast, but it is so easy. I put my meat in my crock pot on low for 6-8 hours (chicken cooks a bit faster, between 4-6). After that... read more

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How to Properly Cut Asparagus Ends

I always thought you should cut off the ends of raw asparagus stalks before you cook them, but I recently learned there is a better way. Instead of cutting the... read more

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Preventing Pasta Water Boil Over

Are you sick of having your water boil over when you are cooking pasta? Spray around the inside edge of your pan with cooking oil (Pam) and you won't have... read more

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Meal Starts: Crock Pot Easy Chicken

Open a bag of frozen chicken breast. Put them in the crock, no liquid needed. Set on low for the day. By dinner time they are ready. You can make... read more

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Salmon: Fast, easy and not dried out!

I always buy the salmon fillets. Simply wash the fillet then place it on a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil, a bit of lemon juice and add... read more

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Easy Meal Planning

I love the "Make a Mix Cookbook." It has completely re-vamped and simplified my meal planning and cooking.

Once a month I make the "chicken mix," the "meat mix"... read more

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Easy Chocolate Mousse for Mom

I think every mom needs a decadent dessert that is easy to make. Here is one of my favorites:

-- 6 to 8 ounces chocolate chips (you can use any... read more

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Fun Summer Salad

This salad is always a crowd pleaser and kids love it!

Pink Cloud Salad
2 medium sized containers of Cool Whip
2 8 oz Raspberry Yogurt
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Fresh Zucchini Bread Year Round

My mom always grates her zucchinis and stores them in Ziploc bags in the freezer. She stores it in the bag according to the amount that she uses in her... read more

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