.   Although these chili dogs take longer to make than regular ones, I will always make these first if I can.   Baking them in the oven makes the outsides of the buns crunchy while keeping the insides warm and gooey.  I also find that the buns hold together better which means, less chili on
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.   Whenever I have the oven on I always throw in a potato for future use.  Twice baked potatoes can be made ahead of time.  They can even be frozen.  If you are going to freeze these guys you will need to place them on a cookie sheet and place them in the freezer.
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.     I found these cute round carrots in the freezer section at my local Trader Joe’s. They are from France and apparently they grow this way!  They were so cute I just had to get them.  They cooked up quickly. I dropped them in simmering water for a few minutes, drained them added
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.     What You Need: 8 oz Angle Hair Pasta Juice from 1 Lemon 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 2 Crushed Garlic Cloves 3 Cups Spinach 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese Salt and Pepper What To Do: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain, rinse, and set aside.  In a separate pan,  heat the olive
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.   Soft boiled eggs are a wonderful, healthy treat.  SImply place the eggs in a pot of water, add a splash of vinegar, and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes and then remove the eggs from the water.  Let the eggs cool for about 5 to 10  minutes before peeling. They will
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.   Over the years I have perfected my entertaining  strategies.  Gone are the days where I slave away in the kitchen while everyone else is enjoying themselves.  Gone is the stress that everything will come together.  With a little prep, I usually have everything made days ahead of time.  All I really need to
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.      Pasta and eggs may seem like an off combination, but trust me, this is a must make.  We usually have this for dinner, but I have also made it for brunch.  The creaminess of the egg yolks with the pasta is wonderful blend that is so savory along with the garlic and
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.     These  little potatoes are some of the best twice baked potatoes that I have had or made.  The garlicky zucchini combined with the heat from the pepper jack cheese make these potatoes a real treat. Another great thing about these is that they can be made days ahead of time.  I baked
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.   This is a wonderfully refreshing drink.  The jalapeños add a light kick that is delightful.  Add a little vodka and you will have a great cocktail. What You Need: 1 Jalapeno 2 Cups Strawberries 1 Tablespoon Sugar 1 Can Frozen Lemonade What To Do: Slice the jalapeño and 1/2 cup of the strawberries.
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.     What You Need: 2 Cups Chopped Red Cabbage 2 Peeled and Chopped Carrots 1 Cup Chopped Broccoli 1/2 Cup Chopped Raddishes 1 Cup Cooked Chicken Your Favorite Salad Dressing Slat and Pepper What You Need: Make sure all the vegetables are chopped into bit sized pieces.  Place all the ingredients in a
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.     What You Need 3 Cups Angle Hair Pasta 1 Cubed Avocado 6 Slices Cooked Bacon 1/4 Cup Fresh Basil 1 Lemon 1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese What You Need: Break the pasta into fourths and cook according to the package directions.  Squeeze the lemon over the warm pasta and sprinkle with half the
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.     Although it sounds strange, eggs and rice are yummy.  My family likes this meal so much that whenever we get rice bowls, we pick up extra just so we can make this later in the week. This is a fast and hearty meal that is quick to put together with little mess
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.     This is a great portable breakfast.  To help speed up the process I sometimes cook the eggs in the microwave and just throw the bread in the toaster.  It is not as yummy without the buttered bread, but it is still gooey and warm .  Most weekends I cook bacon and store
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.   The one major trick I have to make getting breakfast on the table is to prep the day or days before.  I always cook the entire package of sausage or bacon ahead of time and store it in the fridge for weekday use.  This way I can make almost any type of breakfast
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.     I love quesadillas!  What a great way to start the day. Warm, cheesy, and delish!  What’s great about this how fast it can come together.  Sometimes I cook the egg in the microwave, this can even be done the night before, which makes putting this together even more quickly.  I always cook
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.     The great thing about twice baked potatoes is that they can be frozen! I have a LOT of tricks for making these ahead of time.  It takes some planning but, in the long run, saves a lot of time.  My tricks:  Bake the potatoes days before you need them and make bake
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.   I love this sandwich for how easy it is to throw together and how yummy it is.  I always have hard boiled eggs on hand so that really helps make this a quick lunch to throw together.  I recently read that letting hard boiled eggs sit for a few days after boiling makes
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.   This would be a great appetizer to serve with a spanish type meal.  All the parts can be made ahead of time and them it only takes minutes to put it together. What You Need: 1 Package Chorizo 1/2 lb. Ground Turkey 1/2 Cup Chopped Onion French Bread Olive Oil Garlic Clove Shredded
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.     I had the plan for dinner, Steak with potatoes and green beans.  I got the steaks seasoned, the potatoes started in the microwave, and then discovered I didn’t have any green beans.  I usually buy frozen green beans, but not today. I like frozen green beans because they still have that crunch
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.     This is the easies way to get great potatoes on the plate for dinner quickly.  Using the microwave to get the potatoes started makes this a quick side dish to throw together.  Make sure not to overcook the potatoes in the microwave.  They should just cooked almost underdone.  They will finish cooking
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