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French Dip Sandwich: Slow Cooker

by Toni Herrbach

Wondering what to make for dinner? Check out my family's favorite crock pot recipes for great dinner ideas! I love sandwiches, I could eat them for lunch and dinner every day. My family however, does not love sandwiches. In fact I'm fortunate to convince them to eat sandwiches a few times a week for lunch! My favorite sandwich is the French dip. For years I tried to make a good French dip ...

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Menu Plan: Planning for Guests

by Toni Herrbach

What do you make for dinner when you have visitors? I know many people struggle with finding delicious, healthy meals for their own family, so coming up with meals for additional people can be really challenging. During the summer months, it is probably more common to find yourself feeding an extra family or two due to summer travels, family reunions, or get togethers. It has been my experience ...

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Pita Pizzas

by Toni Herrbach

My family has discovered a new favorite lunch idea, pita pizzas! These mini pizzas are easy to make, fun for kids, and you don't need to use the oven! Pita Pizzas <a href="https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/bread-machine-pitas-on-the-grill/" target="_blank">Pita bread</a> (pocketless is better- homemade is best)Pizza sauceMozzarella CheesePizza ...

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Marshmallow Creme Frosting

by Toni Herrbach

Easy Marshmallow Creme Frosting

If you have never made homemade marshmallow creme frosting you really should give it a try. It is so easy and so much better than the kind that comes in a can at the store. I just love homemade frosting. What I love about making frosting yourself is that you can take a simple box cake mix or homemade cake and make it special. You can always tell a box cake and canned frosting. However I cannot ...

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Wizard of Oz (Wicked) Cupcakes

by Toni Herrbach

These Wizard of Oz cupcakes are made with cake mix, frosting, candy and a little fondant. Any Wicked or Wizard of Oz fan will absolutely adore these cupcakes at their birthday party. Last year I took my daughter to see Wicked on Broadway. If you aren't familiar with Wicked, it is the story around The Wizard of Oz (one of my favorite movies). To say my daughter loved Wicked is an understatement. ...

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Water Slide Cake

by Toni Herrbach

If you are looking for a fun summer birthday cake idea try this water slide cake! It is easy to put together and the kids will love it! Water Slide Cake One 9 x 13 inch cakeRice Krispie TreatsFrostingFruit by the Foot variety pack Frost the cake.Build a triangle shape with the Rice Krispie treats for the water slide.Cover the triangle with blue and green Fruit by the FootPlace ...

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