Pepper Steak

2 lbs. beef round steak, grilled rare and thinly sliced in strips against grain. In a small bowl whisk together the following. Set aside.1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup soy sauce1 cup water2 tsp sesame oil2 TBSP corn starch1 tsp minced garlic1/2 tsp chopped gingerPinch cayennePinch red pepper flakesa dash of loveChoose any or all of the following vegetables and prepare for stir fry:1 chopped onion1 chopped...

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 Vegan Carrot CakeCarrot Cake is a classic Easter dessert, so moist and flavorful, that everyone craves at this time of year. I found a recipe in 2022 and tweaked it for Katie to safely eat without losing any of the flavor. I made it in 2023 to take to her in-laws and since it was such a crowd pleaser, I will be making it again this year!Ingredients:2 1/2 cups flour1 cup brown sugar, packed1...

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Apple Crisp

1. Mix the following until it resembles crumbs. Place half of crumbs in bottom of square glass casserole dish. 1 cup quick oats1 cup brown sugar1 cup flour1 stick melted butter or margarine2. Peel, Core  and thinly slice 3-4 Granny smith Apples3. Sprinkle the following over apples and stir until evenly coated. Place apples in dish.1/4 cup flour1/2 cup sugar1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmeg4. Sprinkle the remaining crumbs over apples.5. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minut...

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Tuscan Herbed Chicken with Creamy Linguine

 I made a jar of Warm Tuscan Spice mix and use in on other foods. Measure the following dried herbs and ingredients. I use a coffee bean grinder to mix and then store in an airtight container.1/4 cup Basil2 TBSP Rosemary2 TBSP Oregano1 TBSP Garlic Powder1 TBSP Cayenne PepperTuscan Herbed Chicken with Creamy Linguine2-3 Roma tomatoes2 TBSP minced garlic (6 cloves)2 TBSP Warm Tuscan Spice mix -...

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Pink Lemonade Body Scrub

 This is a refreshing, moisturizing body body scrub. Learn more about the benefits of Lemon Essential Oil.1 1/2  cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon sweet almond oil1/2 cup coconut oil15 - 20 drops essential lemon oila drop of red food coloring ( I use pink cake decorating color)Makes about 12 oz I used three 4oz jars.*****************To increase or decrease recipe go to Mykitchencalculator.comTo...

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Best Cutout Cookie Recipe

 I love the simplicity of this cookie dough! No need to refrigerate and it holds its shape perfectly! Just mix, cut and bake!  Yields 24-361 cup unsalted butter (Land O Lakes)1 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons vanilla1/2 teaspoon almond extract1 egg1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups all purpose flour1. Preheat oven to 350 F.2. In mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth,...

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My Cookie Obsession

 In December my husband and I were decorating Christmas Cookies and I remarked, "This isn't fun anymore." Then we reminisced about so many Christmas's past, when we had family over for baking cookies all day or when Tommy and Katie were decorating along side us. This year was different for so many reasons. We're older, the kids are older, Katie can't eat cookies any longer, and then there's COVID...

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Heirloom Chocolate Chip Cookies

 from Betty Crocker's 1969 cookbook2/3 cup shortening2/3 cup Fleishman's margarine (softened)1 cup sugar1 cup brown sugar, packed2 eggs2 tsp vanilla3 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 oz)Optional - 1 cup walnuts1. Heat oven 3752. Cream shortening, margarine, sugars, eggs and vanilla.3. Blend Flour, salt and baking soda in a separate bowl. Stir...

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Homemade Hot Cocoa

 This is so warm and creamy, especially when homemade with a pinch of love!1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup hot water3  cups milk1 cup half & half1 tsp vanilladash of saltpinch of loveCombine hot water, cocoa and sugar, stir until dissolved.In a saucepan heat milk, half & half, salt and cocoa mixture until very hot, but not boiling.Remove from heat and add vanilla.Divide...

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Nutty Banana Muffins

1 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs ( or 1/2 cup applesauce) 1/2 cup butter milk (or almond milk  with 1 1/2 tsp of apple cider vinegar) 1 tsp baking soda 2-1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 3 or 4 bananas, mashed with a pinch of salt 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup chopped nuts sprinkle love on top Mix ingredients in the order listed.  Pour into 24 lined cupcake tins.  Bake at 400...

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Pumpkin Muffins

1 1/2  cups flour 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp clove 1/8 tsp ginger 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp baking powder 2 eggs or 1/2 cup applesauce 1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup oil 1/3 cup water half can 14-15 ounce can pumpkin (solid pack) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts pinch of love Combine all dry ingredients in mixing bowl. Add eggs (or applesauce), apple cider vinegar,...

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Good as Apple Pie Muffins

This is the standard muffin recipe with a few variations. 1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 1/3 cup oil 1/3 cup milk or almond milk 1 egg or 1/4 cup applesauce 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp? Apple Pie spice 1 heaping cup peeled, diced Granny Smith Apples Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add the liquid ingredients and mix until combined. Add the apples and gently fold into batter with a spatula until incorporated. Fill 12...

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Zucchini Muffins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 3 cups flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 3 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 3 eggs or 3/4 cup applesauce 1 cup vegetable oil 1-1/4 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 3 tsp vanilla 1 TBSP apple cider vinegar 3 cups shredded zucchini a dash of love Combine the first 6 dry ingredients in a bowl. Set aside. Beat the eggs ( or applesauce), oil, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla, apple cider vinegar together. Add the dry ingredients gradually until well mixed....

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Chocolate Chip Muffins

 1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon pinch nutmeg 1/3 cup oil 1/3 cup milk or almond milk 1 egg or 1/4 cup applesauce 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar 1  cup Chocolate Chips Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add the liquid ingredients and mix until combined. Add the chocolate chips and gently fold into batter with a spatula...

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