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  1. Lime and blueberry no-bake mini cheesecakes

    Lime and Blueberry No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes

    July 19, 2010

    Makes about 16 mini cheesecakes. 1 box of Jell-O no bake “Real Cheesecake” (this contains two packets – one crust mix, one filling mix) 1 carton of blueberries 5 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 cups cold milk juice of one lime zest of one lime, halved pinch of salt green food [...]


  2. Lemon Garlic Marinade for London Broil

    December 31, 2009

    Adapted from a recipe on Epicurious. I used spicy brown mustard instead of dijon, because that’s what was in the fridge. I didn’t want to waste a lemon, so I used all of the zest and juice. 1/4 cup olive oil Juice of one lemon 8 large garlic cloves 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard 1 [...]


  3. applepie

    Apple Pie

    July 21, 2009

    Apple pie with acorn cutouts. I haven’t got the crust crimping down yet, but at least it looks homemade!


  4. Quasi Chili Tacos

    December 24, 2008

    I had a zillion tortillas, one pound of frozen ground beef, a can of beans, a can of corn, and half a packet of taco seasoning. Voila! 1 pound of ground beef (I thawed mine out in a hot-water bath) 1 can kidney beans, drained (black beans work also!) 1 can white & yellow corn, [...]


  5. Macadamia Nut Encrusted Chicken with Warm Cranberry Sauce

    I had a bag of macadamia nuts in the kitchen, chicken and cranberries in the fridge. This resulted. 4 chicken cutlets handful of macadamia nuts, finely chopped 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs 1 egg vegetable oil (your frying favorite) salt and pepper to taste For cranberry sauce 1/2 bag fresh cranberries 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup [...]