May 11, 2008

Snack Mix

This is a HUGE favourite around here. I posted this almost two years ago, but thought it was time to update it with a photo. INGREDIENTS: Oil mixture: 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp salt Dry mixture: 2 cups Shreddies […]

November 4, 2006

Caramel Corn

INGREDIENTS 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup margarine 1/4 cup white corn syrup 1/2 tsp. salt DIRECTIONS Melt all these in the microwave for 2 min. in a large bowl. Stir, then boil 2 min. more in the microwave. Add 1/2 tsp. baking soda. It will get kind of foamy. Stir well. Pop one batch […]

July 18, 2006

Fudgesicles & Popsicles

Fudgesicles 1 Instant Chocolate pudding box 2 1/2 cups Cold milk 1/4 cup Sugar Mix all three. Beat on slow speed until creamy thick. Pour into molds. Freeze for about 8hours or overnight. Makes about 12. Popsicles 1 Orange jello box (3oz) 1 Orange kool-aid package 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups boiling water Combine the […]

June 12, 2006

Summer faves

It’s hard to describe some of these as I don’t really use recipes as often in the summer, but I’ll do my best. ~~k Fresh Summer Salsa 2-3 tomatoes red pepper green pepper green onion or white onion jalapeno pepper fresh cilantro fresh lime juice (lemon works too) salt Vary the amounts according to your […]

January 17, 2006

Play Doh

For all you moms out there. 1 cup flour 1/2 cup salt 1 cup water (warm) 1 tsp oil 2 tsp cream of tartar food colouring Mix and cook until thick. Knead on wax paper. ps. Sarah enjoys the salty flavour of this dough, so I have to be a little careful that she doesn’t […]

January 2, 2006

Cream Cheese Icing

This makes a LOT, so I usually half it. Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese 1/2 cup butter or margarine (marg makes it softer) 4 cups icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla MMMM….Cream cheese icing