Cinnamon Walnut Raison Pie

1/2 cup raisons 2 tbsp orange juice 1 1/2 cup cold half n half 1 package of Vanilla instant pudding 2 TBSP light brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 3 1/2 cups cool whip (8 oz bowl) 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 graham cracker ready made crust Soak the raisins in orange juice for at least 30 minutes. In a large mixing bowl combine half n half, pie filling mmix, brown sugar, and cinnamon.  Beat with wire whisk at least 1 minute.  Let stand 5 minutes or until pudding starts to…

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Impossible Chicken n Veg Pie

1 cup cooked chicken (cubed or shredded) 1 cup zucchini (chopped) 1 cup tomato (chopped) 1/2 cup onion (chopped) 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup milk 1/2 cup Bisquick (or biscuit ready mix) 2 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Preheat oven to 400(f) and grease a 9-inch deep dish pie plate. Mix together: chicken, zucchini, tomato, onion, and cheese.  Spoon evenly into buttered (or greased) pie plate. In a bowl, mix the remaining ingredients until smooth, and then even pour over chicken. Bake approximately 35 minutes or…

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In My Mailbox June 26 2011

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren in which book bloggers share the books they’ve gotten in the past week.   We had a great week this week, did you?!     Nothing came for us on Monday, but on Tuesday my order from last month finally came in!  I was so excited!  The LOTR are probably my favorite books of ALL TIME and I have never owned my own copies! and then, I like the River of Time series so much, that I got…

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classic green bean casserole

1 (10 3/4 oz) can of Cream of Mushroom soup 3/4 cup milk 1/8 tsp pepper 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 (9oz) packs of frozen cut green beans, thawed 1 1/3 cups (2.8 oz can) French’s French Fried Onions Preheat oven to 375 (f) In a buttered casserole dish combine: soup, milk, cheese, and pepper.  Mix well.   Stir in beans and 2/3 cup fried onions.  Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Stir and sprinkle with remaining fried onions.  Bake 5 more minutes or until onions are…

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Easy Banana Nut Bread

3 Cups Bisquick 2/3 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 cup mashed bananas ( abt 2 med) 2/3 cup chopped nuts Preheat oven to 350(f) and grease and flour a loaf pan (9x5x3) Mix all ingredients.  Once incorporated stir vigorously for 30 seconds!  Pour batter in pan. Bake 55 – 60 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.  Let cool 10 minutes and then remove from pan.  Let cool to room temp (preferably on a cooling rack) before trying to slice. source:…

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Lemonade Stand pie

1 can (6 oz) frozen lemonade or pink lemonade concentrate (partially thawed) 1 pint vanilla ice cream (abt 2 cups) softened 1 small tub COOL WHIP (8 oz) 1 graham cracker crust Beat concentrate in a large bowl on low speed for about 30 seconds.  Gradually spoon in icecream and beat until incorporated.  Fold in the whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.  Don’t stir too much or the whipped topping will not hold its “whip”!  Spoon into pie shell.  *if the mixture is too wet and not “fluffy” you can…

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Home Made Corn Dogs

1 cup self rising corn meal 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 2 TBS vegetable oil 8-10 hot dogs Combine cornmeal and pepper.  Add milk, egg, and oil, all one at a time mixing well in between each new addition.  Insert a wooden skewer in the end of each hot dog and then coat the dog in the cornmeal mixture.  Fry 2-3 dogs at a time in a deep fryer at ATLEAST 375(f) until golden brown.  Remove from heat and drain on paper towel before serving.  …

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Sloppy Joe Pizza

1 lb ground chuck 3/4 cup frozen corn, defrosted 3/4 cup barbeque sauce (or 3/4 a can of sloppyjoe/manwich) 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1.2 tsp salt 1 large Italian bread shell or pizza crust 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese Heat oven to 425. In a large skillet, brown beef and drain.  Stir in corn, barbeque, onions, and salt.  Heat through stirring occasionally.  Place shell on baking sheet.  Spoon beef mixture on shell and then top with the cheese.  Bake 12 – 15 minutes or until cheese is…

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2010 Bram Stoker Award Winners

The Bram Stoker Awards were held this weekend!  Did you watch the livestream?  I am so bummed, I totally forgot! Here’s a rundown of this years winners! 2010 Winners {presented June 18, 2011} Superior Achievement in a NOVEL: A DARK MATTER by Peter Straub Buy on Amazon A Dark Matter By: Peter Straub Published by: Anchor Released On: 2011-02-22 ISBN: 1400096723 Pages: 608 Synopsis (from Amazon): On a Midwestern campus in the 1960s, a charismatic guru and his young acolytes perform a secret ritual in a local meadow.  What happens…

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Random Q & A – June 2011

Just a quick post answering some comments/emails.  In this video, I answer questions about where I’ve been, the recipe section, my diet, the Hunger Games, and what’s coming up this month in the reading section.     Thanks for watchin! CYA!

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