Month: June 2014


Jun
2014

Father’s Day Printable

categories: Printables

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father's day printableHow many of you are going to get your dad a box of chocolates for Father’s Day this year? We always get my dad a box of assorted dark chocolates, because they are his favorite treat. So, I designed a couple of cute, free printables that anyone can use to quickly and easily dress-up an ordinary box of Russell Stover chocolates or any long rectangular box of chocolates. The printables are designed for a standard 8.5 x 11 inch piece of paper and all you have to do is print it, fold it, and tape it. Easy as that, so let’s get started! 

First purchase your chocolates.

russell stover

Print out the design of your choice:

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Fold the paper at the diamonds and tape it on the back of the box.

taping chocolatesNow, you are ready with a super cute gift for dad! Be sure to share all the reasons he is important to you! And maybe he will share his chocolates…

 

 

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Jun
2014

Turkey and Avocado Wraps

categories: Appetizers, Recipes

 

Turkey and Avocado WrapsThis is a great recipe to make for any party or picnic this summer. I have made, or at least thought about making, this delicious wrap for every party I have hosted for the last 10 years! I even took these wraps on several picnics last summer, since they are easy to make and take in your cooler or picnic basket. Feel free to omit the avocado or to substitute your favorite meat for the turkey. So…let’s get wrapping!

Let’s start by mixing the light sour cream and cream cheese together.

mixing sour cream and cream cheeseNow set the sour cream and cream cheese aside and we can get the avocado ready. Cut the avocado in half.

avocado cut in halfRemove the pit and then peel the avocado.peeling avocadoCut the avocado in slices.

cutting avocado

Take out one of your tortillas and spread it with the sour cream and cream cheese mixture.

spreading in tortilliaLayer the two cheddar cheese slices, turkey, two swiss cheese slices and the four avocado slices on the tortilla.

layering wrapRoll up the wrap.  Repeat this with the remaining tortillas.

wrap rolled upWrap each tortilla in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

covered wrapCut the wraps into 1 inch slices or cut in half if taking to a picnic. 

cutting wrapsGarnish each wrap slice with a toothpick through an olive and arrange on your serving platter with a side of salsa. Bon appétit!

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Turkey and Avocado Wraps
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Ingredients
  1. 1 lb. sliced deli turkey
  2. 3 oz. of cream cheese (softened)
  3. 3/4 cup of light sour cream
  4. 5 (9 inch) flour tortillas
  5. 10 slices of cheddar cheese
  6. 10 slices for swiss cheese
  7. 1 ripe avocado
Instructions
  1. Let's start by mixing the light sour cream and cream cheese together. Now set the sour cream and cream cheese aside and we can get the avocado ready. Cut the avocado in half. Remove the pit and then peel the avocado. Cut the avocado in slices. Take out one of your tortillas and spread it with the sour cream and cream cheese mixture. Layer the two cheddar cheese slices, turkey, two swiss cheese slices and the four avocado slices on the tortilla. Roll up the wrap. Repeat this with the remaining tortillas. Wrap each tortilla in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Cut the wraps into 1 inch slices or cut in half if taking to a picnic. Garnish each wrap slice with a toothpick through an olive and arrange on your serving platter with a side of salsa. Bon appétit!
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Jun
2014

BBQ Country Style Ribs

categories: Main Dishes, Recipes

BBQ Country Style ribs wThis BBQ Country Style Rib recipe is baked in the oven, not on the grill, so you are set rain or shine. My husband loves the tangy, honey sauce on the BBQ ribs and is always thrilled to see them on the menu. These are outstanding leftover! I recommend making a double batch to enjoy the locked-in flavor and juiciness the second day! 

Here are the ingredients you will need: brown sugar, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt, garlic salt, spicy brown mustard, honey and boneless country style ribs.

ingredientsIn a bowl mix your ketchup, brown sugar, honey, spicy brown mustard, worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and pepper.

sauceNow line a baking dish with tin foil and place your boneless country style ribs in the dish.  Sprinkle salt on the ribs.  Then pour the homemade sauce over the ribs.  Note: If you don’t have time to mix up your own sauce, you can use bottled BBQ sauce instead.

ribs in pan Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes.  Now sit back and enjoy!

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BBQ Country Style Ribs
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Cook Time
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 min
Ingredients
  1. 1- 2 pounds country style ribs
  2. 1 cup ketchup
  3. 1/2 cup brown sugar
  4. 1/2 cup honey
  5. 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
  6. 2 Tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  7. 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  8. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  9. 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. In a bowl mix your ketchup, brown sugar, honey, spicy brown mustard, worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and pepper. Now line a baking dish with tin foil and place your boneless country style ribs in the dish. Sprinkle salt on the ribs. Then pour the homemade sauce over the ribs. Note: If you don't have time to mix up your own sauce, you can use bottled BBQ sauce instead. Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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Jun
2014

Roundup Beans

categories: Recipes, Side dishes


roundup-beans-wHere’s a side dish that is perfect for any potluck or BBQ event.  My mom has been making this Roundup Beans recipe for many years; it’s a family favorite!  This recipe takes baked beans to another level by adding ground beef and a delicious mix of beans.  Try this at your next grill out and you will not be disappointed!

Brown your ground beef and season it with salt and pepper.  Then drain off the excess grease.hamburgerIn a casserole dish mix up the ground beef, drained kidney beans, drained butter beans, and 2 cans of pork and beans.  Then add in a 1/2 cup of ketchup.ketchup in beansAdd in a 1/2 teaspoon of ground mustard.

mustard-wNext add in a 1/2 cup of brown sugar.

brown-sugar-wThen bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour.  Now you can share this wonderful side dish with your family and friends.

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Roundup Beans
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Cook Time
1 hr
Ingredients
  1. 1 lb. ground beef
  2. 1 (15.5 oz) can light red kidney beans (drained)
  3. 1 (16 oz.) can butter beans (drained)
  4. 2 (15 oz.) cans of pork and beans
  5. 1/2 cup ketchup
  6. 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  7. 1/2 cup brown sugar
  8. salt
  9. pepper
Instructions
  1. Brown your ground beef and season it with salt and pepper. Then drain off the excess grease. In a casserole dish mix up the ground beef, drained kidney beans, drained butter beans, and 2 cans of pork and beans. Then add in a 1/2 cup of ketchup. Add in a 1/2 teaspoon of ground mustard. Next add in a 1/2 cup of brown sugar. Then bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour.
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