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January 25, 2006

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Recipes

Shake 'N Bake Spicy Barbecue ChickenPreheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix barbecue sauce and mustard in pie plate or shallow dish; set aside. Combine coating mix and garlic powder in separate pie plate or shallow dish.

 

Barbecue Bacon Party SpreadSpread cream cheese on large platter; drizzle with barbecue sauce. Top with all remaining ingredients. Serve with crackers, chips, or veggies.

 

Fudgy Mocha CookiesRemove from cookie sheet and allow to cool for about 20 minutes or until completely cooled. Cookies will set up while cooling...

 

Crispy Italian Pork ChopsPound each pork chop with side of can, rolling pin or meat mallet to 1/4 inch thickness. Place chops in large resealable plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup of the dressing; seal bag. Shake gently to coat chops evenly with dressing.

 

Miracle Chicken SkilletMix dressing, rice, broth and chili powder in large skillet. Top with chicken. Bring to boil; cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 25 minutes...

 

Articles

Using Leftover Tater TotsI have found a wonderful use for those leftover tater tots! I freeze any leftovers in a freezer bag until needed and then pull them out for a quick breakfast treat!

 

Dasher Ann the SleeperDasher Ann the Sleeper is an 11 year old shell cat. Well one Christmas Eve my Nanny gave her to me. She got her from a shelter and she brought Dasher Ann to her house. I didn't know I was getting her until I opened the box and I saw her. She closed the box with her paws and then she was dashing everywhere!

 

Reinforcing the Meaning of ChristmasTo reinforce the meaning of Christmas in a Christian home to children, parents can hide the Baby Jesus from their Nativity Scene on Christmas Morning.

 

Using Mash Potatoes for SconesIf you have any left over mashed potatoes in your fridge, why not make up a scone mixture incorporating the potato.

 

Fifth Birthday Tea PartyFor my daughter's fifth birthday I gave her a tea party. At the thrift store I bought old granny hats, and jewelry for about $10.00.

 

Feeding Brussel Sprouts to the FamilyAt times Brussel Sprouts can be very cheap, If you like them and the family doesn't, try cutting them in half and roasting them until they are just soft...

 

Poll: How much credit card debt do you have?Today's poll asks how much credit card debt you have.

 

Free Medicine To Those Who QualifyWith the cost of heating bills soaring and gasoline constantly going up along with everything else many are unable to afford prescriptions. But there is hope...

 

Save Zip Up Blanket BagsI have both a girl and a boy, with lots of toys and a lot of parts. I always save the plastic zip-up tote bags that sheets and comforters come in...

 

Miss Mandy - Doberman/German ShepherdMiss Mandy is a 4 year old Doberman, German Shepherd mix. We got our little girl from an animal shelter. She loves to run through the woods of Germany.

 

Questions

Cleaning a BroomHow do you clean a dirty broom?

 

Alternatives to a Gift RegistryMy fiancee and I have agreed that a gift registry would not work for us. Our families are very old fashioned and are not to up to date. What wording can we use on our invitations, reply cards, or reception cards? We want to have a wishing well or a really nicely decorated box where we can receive either money or gift cards.

 

Hanging Vintage Clothing on WallsI have some vintage clothing, purses and hats that I would like to display on my bedroom wall. I am in an apartment with sheetrock walls and can't damage them. The only hangers I have are the colored plastic type and don't seem right. Does anyone have any ideas on how to make this display look right?

 

Italian PretzelsDoes anyone have a recipe for Italian tarallis. They are round, hard, and have fennel seeds. Sometimes called Italian pretzels.

 

Hair Product Stain on Coach BagMy new suede coach bag has huge stains on the botton of it. The cause is a hair product called Shine spilling all over it. it looks like an oil stain, and it's still moist.

 

Coffee Stains on ClothingI heard that fantastik works to remove stains on clothing. Is it safe to use it? I have the orange creme. I have hundreds of splatter stains all over my pink velour jogging suit and stains on an acrylic striped sweater. I do not have any other cleaner in the house.

 

Weight Watcher's Pineapple Dessert RecipeI am looking for a pineapple dessert recipe. It was a weight watcher's recipe years ago. Had plain gelatin, pineapple and I think powdered milk. I am diabetic and would love to have it again.

 

Vacuum DeodorizerI would like to know if anyone has come across an effective vacuum deodorizer. I have an 8 month-old puppy, while kept very clean, I find my vacuum has taken on a distinct (smelly) odor when in use. Any suggestions as to how I might deodorize? I've read that using fine powders can damage the motor.

 

Mexican Wedding Reception DecorationsMy sister is getting married in Mexico and as maid of honor I am in charge of organizing the reception party. As we are in Mexico, I thought it would be nice to include some of their traditions and decorations in the reception. I have found a lot of information on dances, but I am struggling to find information on the decorations.