March 2010
17 posts
Smiling Angel Food Cake
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If you were to eat an Angel, what would he taste like? No one knows for sure, but my guess is it would taste very much like this cake. It’s simply heavenly!
Perfect for Church functions, Bake Sales, or Grandma’s Wake… this cake is sure to please everyone’s needs. Including the Lord himself (who might very well know what an Angel tastes like!)
Here’s what you’ll need:
1 cup Cake...
My Brownies
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I don’t know about you, but I cannot resist a good old-fashioned brownie. Last week, I attended a function and nearly finished off a whole pan all by my lonesome.
After the first brownie, I was feeling pretty good. After the second brownie, I laughed so hard, I nearly tinkled. After the third brownie, the fire department was called and I had to be tricked into coming out of the...
Toasted Coconut Macaroons
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I got this recipe from some neighbors down the street, Saul and Ida Nagelman. They’ve yet to show up for church, if you know what I mean. Wink! Wink! Wink Wink!
They’re perfectly nice people, and I can’t be sure, but I think Ida wears a wig. I can’t see why we won’t soon be good friends with the Nagelmans. It’s just going to take a little time.
Here’s what you’ll need:
2 Egg...
Rum Rice Pudding
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Here we go rummaging around in the liquor cabinet again, Girls. Do what you must, but never forget… he’ll be home at 6:30!
This snazzy little desert is just the trick if you think it’s high time your family increases from seven to eight!
Top off any meal with this sweet-n-creamy delight. Then close that bedroom door for a little “delight” of your own. Wink!
Which reminds me,...
Butter Crusted Scalloped Tomatoes
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Yes, they say that tomatoes are the “Food of Love”. But a dollop of butter and even the friskiest Mister will fall fast asleep. So, you won’t have to worry about any pesky monkey-business in the bedroom the night you serve up this dish, Ladies!
This dish is Easy-Peasy! It bakes by itself in the oven, giving you plenty of time to clip those coupons, catch up on your stories or find...
Candied Sweet Potatoes
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Want to get Hubby to put down his Martini and stop thinking about his new Spanish secretary, Miss Gallegos? Serve up these delectable tubers, and you’re sure to grab his attention. At least long enough to tell him about that new pair of earrings you want!
One taste of these spuds and it’ll be “Adios, Ms. Gallegos and your Shakin’ Maracas!” They’re a treat from nature we’re going to...
Broiled Lamb Patties w/Thyme
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What’s more American than eating baby sheep? Why, eating baby sheep in the shape of a hamburger, of course!
Here’s a tasty twist on a Red, White and Blue tradition that’s sure to set flags a’wavin’ and the Shriners a’marchin’.
Perfect for a picnic, backyard barbeque or 4-H potluck! (As long as the children aren’t raising a prize-winning sheep.)
What you’ll need:
1 ½ lbs. Ground...
Ask Alice
DEAR ALICE,
Recently, I’ve grown concerned as my only grandson has displayed an intense dislike for all things athletic. He enjoys sewing machines, tap dancing and the occasional Hula-hoop. Please settle a bet: My husband says he’s a homosexual. I’m praying he’s not. A dinner at Barnabeez is riding on this.
Signed,
Grandma with Gay Grandson is Grand Rapids
...
Ask Alice
DEAR ALICE,
I’m a happily married woman with two kids and a high-paying job as a floor manager for a major department store. It’s the kind of life one normally wouldn’t mess with. And that’s why I’m writing you.
Lately, a co-worker, let’s call him Greg and his friend Al in hardware have been making suggestive comments and overtures that the three of us get a hotel and have a...
Garlic & Paprika Roasted Chicken
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Why did the chicken cross the road? Why, to be covered in Garlic and Paprika, of course! Here’s a quick and easy way to turn boring, old chicken into a swingin’ affair! One bite and you’ll swear Louis Prima himself is playing the trumpet in your mouth!
Here’s what you’ll need:
3 Garlic cloves (peeled & chopped)
2 tsp. salt
3-5lb. Whole Chicken
2 Tbls. Olive oil
1 Tbls....
Ask Alice
DEAR ALICE,
Please settle a bet: My dumb husband thinks the big fork is for a man to eat his salad and the little fork is for a woman to eat her salad. I contend the little fork is for salad and the big fork is for people with bigger hands. Who’s right? A dinner at Long John Silver’s is hanging in the balance!
Signed,
Hungry Hands in Hanover
Dear Hungry,
You bored...
Stuffed Flank Steak
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There’s nothing your man loves more than a big ol’ slab of juicy, red meat, stuffed full of his favorite healthy carbohydrates. And it’s a cinch, to boot! He’ll be fat and happy and reminded once again why there’s no men allowed in the kitchen.
Here’s what you’ll need:
1 Flank/Round Steak about 1/2” thick
3 cups (soft) Bread Crumbs
1 Celery stalk (chopped)
½ Onion (chopped)
1...
Zippy Zucchini Bread
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If you’re a busy Mother-On-The-Hustle-Bustle like me, you don’t have time to stand behind the kiddies shaking a finger and waiting for them to eat their veggies. What a headache!
Here’s a little tip that’ll fix that little problem in a jiffy. Be a sneak and slip some of those vitamin-rich greens right into their favorite food: Bread! It’s delicious, nutritious and makes nummy...
OooLaLa Chicken in Wine
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Traditionally, this dish starts out with a dirty word. I’ve cleaned it up a bit, without losing any of the sizzle. Which is what this dish will do when you start fryin’ up that bacon!
Now ladies, let’s talk turkey. Or should I say chicken? We’ll be cooking with white wine. So there’s nothing wrong with taking a little tipple every now and again. But take it from me: A little...
Ask Alice
DEAR ALICE,
I’m getting married in a few weeks and must confess: I’m having a slight case of wedding night jitters. Any thoughts on how I might calm my nerves so I can enjoy the company of my new husband.
Signed,
Tremblin’ Terribly in Texas
Dear Tremblin’,
Let’s be honest: It won’t be fun. For years to come, the memory of this night will be a mixture of tears of joy...
Ask Alice
Welcome to ‘Dear Alice,’ my daily advice column for the lost and the lonely, the confused and the conflicted, the underachieving and the overweight. All are welcome. I’m here to help.
Please feel free to ask any and all questions, be they about love, etiquette, family relations, Russian Literature or paper craft… anything at all. I’m here for you. But please, no potty...
Nutty Cheese Ball
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The other day at Bridge Club, my good friend Eleanor trotted out the old adage, “The Way to a Man’s Heart Is Through His Stomach.” That may be, but let’s be honest, gals… The real way to a man’s heart begins by pleasing his mouth and tongue.
So, here’s some tasty treats that are sure to put a smile on the face of any handsome man-some— whether he’s your husband, boyfriend or ...