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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Lemon Bars

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Lemon Bars

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Lemon bars were a popular dessert in our house when I was growing up. They're also great for summertime because they're light and have just enough lemon! These lemon bars are so easy to make - which is GREAT, because everyone eats them so fast that you'll probably have to make more!!

Lemon Bars

Crust:
2 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter

Mix flour & powdered sugar together.
Cut butter into flour & sugar mixture - I just cut the butter into chunks, then used two forks until crumbly.
Don't worry: the mixture is supposed to be lumpy!

Press into 9x13 pan and bake at 350º for 20 minutes.

Filling:
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
5 Tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 Tablespoons lemon rind {optional, but adds more flavor}
pinch of salt

While crust is baking, mix the together 4 eggs and 2 cups of sugar.
Mix well with a whisk or hand mixer until it's light in color.
Set aside and mix the dry ingredients together.
Add in lemon juice and egg/sugar mixture and mix well.

Pour filling over hot crust {right after it comes out of the oven is best}.
Bake at 350º for 25-30 minutes or until light golden brown.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar, cut into bars and serve!

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

4th of July Wreath

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

4th of July Wreath

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I'm so excited to share how I made my 4th of July Wreath!

It's so easy to make, and you don't have to spend a lot at all.
It took about 30 minutes - 1 hour to put together and I love how it turned out!!
Thursday, June 14, 2012

4th of July Clothesline Art

Thursday, June 14, 2012

4th of July Clothesline Art

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Are you ready for my 4th of July version of the clothesline art?

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Father's Day Stache Jar

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Father's Day Stache Jar

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Father's Day is almost here, and here's what my dad, father-in-law, and my husband are getting for Father's Day:
Father's Day "Stache" Candy Jar!

If you are still looking to get a gift together before Sunday, this one will be perfect!
It's really quick to put together, great on the budget, and you can't go wrong with giving dad his own personal "stache" of goodies!
Saturday, June 9, 2012

Hawaiian Haystacks

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Hawaiian Haystacks

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This recipe is a popular one at our house. It's easy & quick, and you can also easily adjust the recipe to feed more or less. Plus, since you can add whatever toppings {or not!} you want, everyone is happy!

Sauce Recipe:
6-7 Chicken Tenderloins {whatever you have}
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
1/2 cup Milk

Optional:
1/2 teaspoon Seasoning Salt {to taste}
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Salt {to taste}

Put soup and milk in Crock Pot and mix well. Add in chicken and add salts. Cook on Low for 2-4 hours. Stir sauce and cut chicken up into small, bite-size pieces*. Chicken should be tender enough to cut up with a spoon. If not, you can shred it with two forks.

Cook time is perfect between 4-6 hours on Low. You can cook it on High for 2-4 hours.

*Chicken can be pre-cut if you prefer to do that before adding to Crock Pot. I usually just cut up the chicken in the Crock Pot after a few hours and let it keep cooking. I have also put the chicken in frozen before, and the cook time seems to be about the same.

Spoon sauce over cooked rice and serve plain or add toppings.

Recommended Toppings:
Chinese Noodles
Pineapple
Mandarin Oranges
Olives
Peas
Green Onions
Cheese

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