When you see the title of my post Carrot Soup it may not be the 1st thing you want to try, but let me tell you this soup is AMAZING!! When my girlfriend, Beth got married this was the starter that the “aunts” served at the Bridesmaid luncheon. It was so yummy that we all wanted to know what it was. Never did anyone think Carrots! For the record I thought Butternut Squash. It is so rich, velvety and just awesome. I dare you to tell me otherwise. It is even Man approved, just don’t mention what it is exactly!!…
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I have been thinking all morning about what would be something good to cook to take to a friend who is having some surgery. I just made vegetable soup last week so I thought Chicken Chili would be yummy! Especially since it is cold outside and this is a very comforting meal. Plus I can make a huge pot and feed my family too!! 1lb large white beans, soaked overnight 6-8 cups chicken broth 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 onions, chopped, divided 1 Tb oil 2 4oz cans green chilies 2 tsp cumin 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp…
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This is a super easy, yummy Mexican dish. I stumbled across this last fall in i think, Womans Day? Not sure, I think the orginal recipe used a pork roast and who knows. I have been making this for ages and it is a fav! It literally will take you 5 mins to dump a few cans in the crockpot, toss in your pork tenderloin and yumm, yumm it’s so good! 1 lg can Enchilada Sauce (Old El Paso)1 can diced green chilies 1 onion, sliced thin 2 limes, juiced 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (I hate cilantro, J loves…
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As my passion for decorating cakes continues to grow, so does my talent, I think?! I loved making {k’s} birthday cake! I mean it was my idea to make a ladybug cake for her 1st birthday sine her nursery was doned with ladybugs and sam’s could no longer make said cake, I figured why not give it a try!! This Ladybug was fun. Who knew how hard it was to make red icing? not me! Anyhoo, let me know what you think. I know I am a beginner!!
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These are the adorable, if I do say so myself, Monkey Cupcakes! I made for Little J’s 1st Birthday! also made a cake just for the birthday boy! I found an amazing cookbook, The Whimsical Bakehouse. They have great ideas. I made a Banana Pound Cake with chocolate frosting. Banana Cake & Cupcakes 1 box Pound Cake Mix 2 eggs 1/3 c milk 1 banana, mashed Mix everything together and bake until a toothpick comes clean. For the chocolate frosting I melted about 1/2 bag of chocolate chips with a bit of whipping cream and vanilla extract then slowly add…
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