Recipe Box

Hawaiian Dip Recipe

Originally uploaded by madaise. This recipe has been in my collection for years. It’s an all-time favorite, always requested, if not expected, at many family gatherings. 2 loaves hawaiian bread 8 ounces real mayonnaise 1 chopped green onion 2 tsp beaumonde spice 3 tbls parsley flakes 3 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic salt 2 [...]

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Creamy Garlic Spread

2 whole heads garlic, unpeeled 4-6 grape tomatoes, each cut into wedges or sliced 1 TBSP olive oil 1 container (8 oz) chive & onion soft cream cheese 1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves 1/4 tsp. salt Slice off top quarter of each garlic head so the garlic is visible, but don’t separate cloves. Place garlic [...]

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Tatertot Casserole

Originally uploaded by madaise. Tatertot casserole is a kid favorite and easy to make! Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 bag tatertots 1 can cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup 1 can cheddar cheese soup 1 cup milk 8 oz sour cream (optional) 1. Brown ground beef, drain, rinse. 2. Mix cans of [...]

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Attracting Orioles with an Oriole Nectar Feeder

Attracting Orioles Similar to other homemade wild bird and butterfly nectar recipes, Oriole nectar requires only two main ingredients; water and white sugar. Oriole nectar feeders are available through wild bird retail shops. Feeders are similar in look to a hummingbird feeder, but are orange rather than red and have larger feeding holes. Designs vary, [...]

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Green and Roasted Coffee Beans

For my birthday (May 1st, May Day), I got a few pounds of green, shade grown, fair-trade coffee beans and a roaster. I roasted some tonight, to ready my coffee pot for breakfast. The roasted beans smell so good. I’m going to go ground them now.. A Caramel Frappuccino is sounding pretty tasty too.

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Homemade Hummingbird Nectar Recipe

Attracting Hummingbirds and other Birds No need to buy the powdered Hummingbird Nectar mix from the store for this rewarding hobby. Instead, make your with this simple hummingbird nectar recipe. You only need water and white sugar – super simple and easy to make. Use the following proportion: 1 part regular white sugar to 4 [...]

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