Category Archives: Easy!

Pizza Topped Pasta

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Lysha

Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. of ground beef or turkey 2 cups of Mozzerella cheese 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese Pepperoni 1 box of Penne pasta 1 jar of spaghetti sauce (I … Continue reading →

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BBQ Chicken Pizza

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Lysha

I’ve always found BBQ Chicken Pizza to be interesting. I like a piece or two when feasting at pizza buffet. For some reason lately, I’ve been craving it and I thought I’d try my hand it. It turned out to … Continue reading →

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Dorito Casserole {Beef}

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Lysha

Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

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Mini Churros

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Magnolia Mom

Recently when I made some homemade dough in the bread machine, I had some dough left over. I didn’t want to waste it so Teenager and I decided to try our hand at making some Mini Churros. They turned out … Continue reading →

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Guiltless Grilled Chicken Sandwich {Chili’s Copycat}

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Magnolia Mom

I love these copycat recipes from Todd Wilbur. Most of them are spot on! The teenager raved about this sandwich, even complimenting me by saying, “It’s the best chicken sandwich I’ve ever had, Mom…that you’ve made.” Servings: 4 Prep Time: … Continue reading →

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Teriyaki Marinade

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Magnolia Mom

Love this marinade. It would be great with pork or chicken. Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: depends on the type of meat Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 tbs minced … Continue reading →

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Greek Steak Marinade

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Magnolia Mom

Servings: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes plus marinade time Cooking Time: 10 minutes

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Beefy Mac

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Magnolia Mom

I found this recipe in Sandra Lee’s cook book called Sandra Lee’s Semi-Homemade Fast Fix Family Favorites that I recently received from Paperback Swap. I found tons of recipes in this book that I want to try. This one was … Continue reading →

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“Grape Salad… Yummy, Yummy”

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Magnolia Mom

Servings: 8 Prep Time: 5 minutes Refrigeration Time: 2 hours minimum Ingredients: Salad Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs green seedless grapes 1 1/2 lbs red seedless grapes 8 ounces sour cream 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 … Continue reading →

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Jalapeno Popper Dip

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Magnolia Mom

My husband’s reaction to this recipe was “where has then been all my life?!?!” Servings: 12 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened 2 cup mayonnaise 2 (4 oz) can chopped … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Magnolia Mom

In this pic it’s been sitting out for awhile and it’s softened. Servings: 1 cheese ball Prep Time: 10 minutes + 3 hours for chilling Cooking Time: 0 minutes Ingredients: 1 package (8 oz) softened cream cheese 1/2 cup butter, … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Pie

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Magnolia Mom

Here’s one of the goodies I made for our Easter feast. This is so easy, but so yummy! Servings: 6-8 pieces Prep Time: 10 minutes + 8 hours to chill Cooking Time: 0 minutes Ingredients: 1 15 oz. package chocolate … Continue reading →

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Spicy Beef Stew {Pace Picante Sauce}

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Magnolia Mom

Part of being a Featured Publisher on Foodbuzz allows me to get free samples of food, etc. I was recently sent a couple jars of Pace Picante Sauce. I was given the task of coming up with making a unique … Continue reading →

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Party Sausage {Oriental Style}

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Magnolia Mom

Servings: 4-6 people Prep Time: 2 minutes Cooking Time: 6 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. dry mustard 1 cup pineapple juice 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. Soy sauce … Continue reading →

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Honey Wheat Bread {Bread Machine}

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Magnolia Mom

This is the bread that I plan to make for Thanksgiving this year. Hope it turns out good. Servings: 1 lb. loaf Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 3 hours 20 minutes (depending on what your bread machine setting is) … Continue reading →

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Mozzarella Sticks

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Magnolia Mom

Servings: 32 sticks Prep Time: 40 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1 package of string cheese (16 pieces) ½ cups All-purpose Flour 2 whole Eggs 3 Tablespoons Milk 1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley Flakes 1 Tablespoon Garlic powder 1 Tablespoon … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Cheese Soup

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Magnolia Mom

For this Broccoli Cheese Soup, I used my Potato Soup as a starting point. This turned out so delicious! With all this cold weather, I’ve been making homemade soups like crazy. I made this one while Rob was away because … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Crunch Brownies

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Magnolia Mom

Servings: 36 brownies Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 6 tablespoons baking cocoa 1 cup flour 2 teaspoons vanilla ½ teaspoon salt 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème 1 … Continue reading →

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Caramel Pretzel Delights

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Magnolia Mom

I had to come up with something to send with Rob the other day and didn’t want to do my Pecan Pie Bars or Peanut Butter Cookie Candy Bars. I absolutely love Take 5 Candy Bars, and this recipe is … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Magnolia Mom

Servings: 8 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 8oz packages cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cup of shredded or diced chicken 1 cup Ranch Dressing 3/4 cup red hot sauce (Frank’s Red Hot Wing Sauce) 1 … Continue reading →

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