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  • Soft Snickerdoodles

    Soft Snickerdoodles

    We have a lot of big cookie monsters in our family, (and it’s not just the grand kids) but we are also picky, we like soft cookies.  These Snickerdoodles are one of many family favorites . 1 1/3 cups butter 1 1/3 cups brown sugar 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 5 cups…

  • Beef and Broccoli with Rice

    Beef and Broccoli with Rice

    When I was a teenager my Grandparents would take the entire family out for Chinese food, instead of having a Christmas party crammed into their house they decided it would be more fun at a restaurant.  I loved it. I looked forward to it all year. It was so much fun to taste everything everyone…

  • Easy Oven Tacos

    Easy Oven Tacos

    I like tacos, but I worried my kids would hurt their mouths or chock on the hard shell. So I started  placing them in the oven after they are filled to melt the cheese.  The shells become a little softer and the filling stays in the shell a little better, too. Makes things a little…

  • Porcupine Meatballs

    Porcupine Meatballs

    Porcupine Meatballs are a family favorite at my house. Even my picky eater gets excited when I make these. I had them growing up and then was reintroduced to them by my sister-in-law.   I like them because they are easy to make and don’t take a long time to cook. Oh, and because they taste…

  • Pasta with Veggie Meat Sauce

    Pasta with Veggie Meat Sauce

    We like simple meals at our house.  Especially for our 2 year old, she is somewhat picky.  One of her favorite foods is pasta.  She loves it!  Spaghetti is by far her favorite meal.  Well, we have noticed as of late all of us are lacking in the vegetable department.  I have a serious issue…