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02/24/2026

1 lb meat of choice cubed.
4 medium carrots sliced
optional green onions
2 tblsp minced garlic
1 cup broth of choice
1 tablespoon ginger
3 tblsp cornstarch
3 tblsp water 1 9 ounce package frozen veg of choice
(snap peas work great
3 cups cooked rice

In the slow cooker place your your vegetables green onions garlic In a small bowl combine the broth the ginger and add to the slow cook cover on a high setting for 5 hours in a small bowl stir together the cornstarch and water stir into the mixture Cover and cook on a high setting for 20 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly thickened stirring serve over rice

02/23/2026

What cooking habit have you gotten into that makes life easier for you?

02/23/2026

Sausage and cheese breakfast bombs

Separate layers of thawed, canned, or raw frozen biscuits.

Fill: Place a mixture of cooked sausage, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese inside a biscuit layer, then pinch it shut into a ball
Cook: Air fry at 325°F for 8 minutes or until golden.

02/22/2026

How often do you have breakfast for dinner?

02/20/2026

Here's a fun one for Friday! What would you change about this recipe?

3ggs, 2/3 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla, 6 slices of bread, 2-3 cups crushed Cap'n Crunch.

Instructions: Whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla in a shallow bowl. Place crushed cereal in another bowl. Dip bread in the egg mixture, then coat with crushed cereal. Pan-fry in butter over medium heat until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Good morning and happy Friday halfway done with my first cup of coffee. What are your plans for today?
02/20/2026

Good morning and happy Friday halfway done with my first cup of coffee. What are your plans for today?

02/19/2026

Crispy Tuna Patties:
Mix drained tuna with an egg, breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers/stuffed mix), and seasonings (garlic, onion, Worcestershire).

Form into patties and pan-fry in oil until golden brown.

02/19/2026

Taking Turns helps!

02/19/2026

4 ingredients! Serves 4-6

1 pound red potatoes
6 chicken thighs
2-3 tablespoons of olive oil

Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix oil and Seasoning in a large bowl. Add chicken and potatoes; toss to coat well.
Place chicken and potatoes in a single layer on a foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan sprayed with no-stick cooking spray.
Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender, turning potatoes occasionally.

02/17/2026

What are you having for dinner? Cheesesteak flatbreads for us

Peppers and onions chopped and sweated down add garlic if you desire. We did
Add your meat You can use roast beef, chicken, turkey whatever floats your boat
Put them on your naan
Cover with your favorite cheese and broil until golden and yummy

02/17/2026

Do you wash your cooking utensils by hand or stick them in the dishwasher?

02/17/2026

Let's elevate those toaster waffles we have in our freezer

Banana Foster Waffles

Sauté sliced bananas in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Finish with a splash of dark rum (optional) and spoon over waffles with toasted pecans.

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