Stuffed Banana Peppers

6 to 8 large banana peppers 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 small tomato, diced 1 medium onion, diced 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, diced 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 12 to 16 bacon slices Cut a slit lengthwise in each banana pepper, cutting to, but…

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Yellow Squash Muffins

1 pound yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch slices 1/2 cup butter or margarine , melted 1 egg, lightly beaten 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add squash. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat;…

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Italian Seasoning

How often has a recipe called for Italian Seasoning, and you don’t have anything in the spice cabinet that is called that? Well here are the ingredients that you can use to make your own Italian Seasoning – basil, marjoram, oregan and sage. This recipe just tells you how much.

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Fancy Coleslaw

This is a wonderful alternative to the regular cole slaw – with the addition of nuts, berries and other ingredients you don’t normally add to slaw. Great for bbq or holiday meals — good enough for company, for sure!

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Southwestern Chili Dip

1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Cheese 1 cup Mayo 1 (4 1/2 oz.) can ripe olives 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder 1 medium Tomato 1/4 cup sliced Green Onion 1 (4 oz.) can chipped Green Chilies Stir together cheese, mayo, half of the olives, peppers and garlic powder. Spread into 9…

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Ice Box Cake

This is one of my favorites because you can make it ahead and keep in the refrigerator – or even freeze it. It’s easy to make, and it tastes sooo good!

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Bacon Pinwheels

1 lb. loaf white sandwich bread 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning 1 lb. smoked bacon slices Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheet and set aside. Cut the crusts off bread…

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Pepperoni Pizza Dip

1/2 cup sour cream 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning 1/2 cup pizza sauce 2 oz. (1/2 cup) chopped pepperoni 1/4 cup chopped green onions 2 oz. (1/2 cup) mozzarella cheese, shredded Crisp breadsticks or corn chips Heat oven to 350°F. Combine sour cream, cream cheese…

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Chicken Just in Thyme

I call this “Chicken Just In Thyme” because it really is a “time” saver. I usually have the boneless chicken breasts (or chicken tenders) in the freezer, so this is a great emergency recipe. Easy enough for every day dinner, good enough to serve company. I use thyme from my herb garden.

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