September 27, 2007

Refried Bean DipClean and cull beans and soak overnight in water to cover. Drain and add fresh water, garlic, onions and salt. Boil until water is cooked down and beans are soft but not dry.

 

No Peek CasseroleMix ingredients well. Place in 1 qt. covered casserole. Bake at 300-325 degrees F for 3 hours. Do not salt. This is also a good dish to use in a crock pot on high setting. Cook same length of time.

 

Cherry-O Cream Cheese DessertSoften cream cheese and whip until fluffy. Gradually add condensed milk and continue to beat until fluffy and well blended. Blend in lemon juice and vanilla.

 

Sweet Onion DressingCombine sugar, salt, dry mustard, poppy seeds, celery seeds, grated onion and vinegar. Gradually add peanut oil, beating constantly.

 

Tuna BurritosIn large skillet, heat oil over medium heat, cook onion for 3 minutes, add garlic, celery and 3/4 cup of the green pepper, cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Drain chick-peas, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid.

 

Crunchy Garlic ChickenHeat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 13x9x2-inch pan with cooking spray. In a shallow dish, mix 2 Tbsp. of the butter, the milk, chives, salt and garlic powder.

 

Garden VeggiesFor a tasty side dish, saute some onion, green pepper and mushroom in some olive oil until nicely cooked and tender, then toss in some chopped tomato.

 

Orange BiscuitCombine butter, orange juice, water and sugar in saucepan and boil until sugar is well dissolved. Stir in orange rind. Pour into 2 1/2 qt. oblong casserole.

 

Be Sure To Check Canned Goods Before UsingYesterday I cleaned out the pantry and found myself looking at a can lid that appeared different. Not dirty, not rusted, just a little odd. I pushed my finger on the top of the lid and it made a pop down and up - and directly into the trash it went.

 

Coffee Can Bird HouseI took an empty coffee can, painted it orange then sponged another layer of a different shade of orange to look like stripes on the body. The face was cut out of wood scrap with a hole cut out for the mouth and then I stapled the plastic lid to the wood.

 

Sudoku TipsI have recently discovered Sudoku puzzles. Basically, you arrange numbers 1 through 9 so that all of them occur once in a line or a box made of 9 squares. No duplications. The line goes up and down and right and left.If you don't like numbers, then realize it could just as easily have been made of letters of the alphabet.

 

Isis (Malamute) and Belle (American Eskimo Mix)Isis is a 5 year old Malamute. Belle is 3 and an American Eskimo mix. I got Isis in 2002 when she was a pup. My uncle's dog had pups and I got her from him. Belle we rescued from a no-kill shelter in 2004.

 

Use Warm Water For Fresh FlowersFresh cut flowers should always be placed in warm water rather than cold because the stem will absorb the warm water more rapidly. This prevents air bubbles from blocking the stem.

 

Money Advice WebsitesThe government has several website to help you learn how to save/spent/invest wisely, as well as avoid fraud, id theft, etc.

 

Protecting Pond Fish From WildlifeTips for setting up a pond to prevent pests from eating the fish.

 

Dish Towel AngelTake dish cloth and fold back and forth lengthwise. Take spoon and wrap around spoon. Take ribbon and cut extra long. Tie dishcloth with ribbon at bottom of spoon part to form the dress.

 

Butterfly on Butterfly BushButterfly on Butterfly Bush in my backyard.

 

SuperRXCard.com For Prescription DiscountsThere is a website that allows you to print a coupon that can be used over and over for discounts on your prescription drugs. Most major pharmacies accept it, like Publix, Walgreens, WalMart, Target, Savon etc. Go to SuperRxcard.com

 

Foot Soak RecipeAfter a long day at work, fill a clean dishpan halfway with water as hot as you can stand it. Epsom salts are very inexpensive at stores like Walmart or even drugstores.

 

Add Extra Milk To Yogurt SmoothiesMy kids love those yogurt smoothies. It's difficult for me to get them to drink milk, but they love when I add milk to their smoothie! This works for me because they get more calcium and it stretches those expensive smoothies farther!

 

Use Spices and Extract to Deodorize Your MicrowaveTo get rid of the awful lingering smell of burnt microwave popcorn, fill a large microwave-safe bowl with one cup of water and sprinkle...

 

Craft Ideas For Fur Fabric?Can anyone help? I have just been given generous amounts of fur fabric by a friend.

 

Homecoming Battleship Theme?For homecoming, my group and I decided to do battleship. However, we need ideas.

 

Getting Rid of Dirty and Smokey Smell In Carpet?I recently moved into an apartment. At first everything smelled like smoke. Gradually the smell is slowly fading away, but it's still hanging around.

 

Looking For Flamingo Dinnerware?Where can I find reasonably priced "Flamingo Dinnerware"

 

How to Repair Small Holes in T-Shirts?I am sure I recently read a tip on how to repair or mend very small holes in T-shirts, but now I can not find it. Could someone please help? I'm desperate!

 

Baby Shower Ideas for a Daughter In-Law?Does anyone have any great ideas about a baby shower? Games, food, decorations - all will be welcome! My daughter in law is having her first baby in May 2008 - I don't have any children myself and this is my step son's wife.

 

Looking For Nachos Recipe?Do you have a recipe for nachos?

 

Spirit Team Ideas For Singing Group?My singing group has started a "Spirit Team" and we need ideas to boost morale.

 

Looking For Manufacturers Stamp on Furniture?I need to know of any tell tale signs other than the stamping of a name on furniture that would let me know if it is worth anything?

 

Looking For a Recipe to Make Mirin?I am looking for a recipe to make mirin.

 

What Household Products Can Be Used As Fabric Softener?Does anyone know if there are any household products that can be used to make "Fabric Softener"?

 

What Do I Do to Eliminate Scars?What do I do to eliminate scars?

 

What Is a Good Color Scheme For Green Carpet?Help with colors scheme with a green carpet?

 

Oxi Jel Stain Remover Turned Stained Areas Yellow?Oxi jel stain remover when put on white cotton tee shirts turned the stained areas yellow. How can I get them back to white?

 

12th Birthday Ideas With Boys & Girls?I need twelfth Birthday party ideas? It would be a big boy-girl party. Any Ideas?

 

Health Advice For Fatty Liver?I recently was told that I have a fatty liver.

 

Cleaning Lymphatic Fluid Stains From Leather Shoes?I have lymphedema with seaping legs is there any way to clean stained shoes?

 

Cleaning Tea Stains Off of Glass Pitcher?I make iced tea everyday. My glass pitcher has brown stains on it. How can I clean them?

 

Wedding Reception Candle Centerpiece Ideas?Any centerpiece ideas for a reception with candles for cheap.

 

Help Planning Elegant Wedding For $2,000?I am getting married May 24, 2008 and we are on a very tight budget, but I want it to be very elegant. My budget is around $2,000, can anyone give me any help, please!

 

Home Schooled Girl's 13th Birthday Ideas?Any ideas for a girl's 13th birthday? She does not have a lot of friends and is home schooled.

 

Cleaning Geothermal Home Heating System?I have an open loop geothermal heating system. It was supposed to have an "acid flush/wash" a year ago.

 

"Sharing Our Hearts" Sorority Brunch?Looking for idea for centerpiece. Theme: "Sharing Our Hearts"

 

Removing Grease From Satin Wedding Dress?Can you please tell me how to remove black grease off of a satin wedding dress which cannot be washed?

 

Recipe For Okra Cheese Rice Casserole?I am looking for a recipe for Okra/Cheese/Rice Casserole. I have one before that was made with tomatoes. Do you have any recipes similar to that?