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Cool Before Freezing: Freezer Cooking Tip

by Toni Herrbach

This week I was preparing a few meals in advance and I thought of a quick freezer tip I could share. If you want the food to last longer in the freezer make sure it has cooled completely before wrapping and freezing. Wrapping warm food and immediately freezing will cause moisture to rise from the food, get trapped in the dish, and then form a layer of ice on top of the food. Gross! I usually ...

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Buttercream Frosting

by Toni Herrbach

Buttercream Frosting Many of you have asked for my buttercream frosting recipe. For some reason it has never made into my recipe section. I realize this isn’t the an exact buttercream recipe, but I’ve been using it for years and everyone loves it. 1/2 cup butter (softened)1 pound confectioner’s sugar (sifted)cold milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Chill the frosting bowl.Beat the butter ...

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Chicken Enchiladas

by Toni Herrbach

I love Mexican food, especially enchiladas. Many chicken enchilada recipes require cream of chicken soup. I LOVE these creamy recipes, but not everyone does, so here is a chicken enchilada recipe that is slightly healthier than your typical cream of chicken and cheese enchilada. Notice I said this is a slightly healthier recipe - it’s time to fry! If you've never fried a tortilla before it is ...

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S’more Muffins

by Toni Herrbach

Who doesn’t love s’mores? Toasted marshmallow, melted chocolate, and crunchy graham crackers are a favorite at our house. Once we even made s’mores over our gas stovetop because it was raining outside – we love our s’mores. While making chocolate chip muffins for breakfast one morning a bag of mini marshmallows caught my eye. I thought…. why not? These s’more muffins are so good, your kids ...

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DIY Convenience Foods

by Toni Herrbach

Convenience food is... convenient. But it is also expensive and is sometimes less healthy than its home made counterparts. I tend to rely on convenience foods during busy seasons in my life when I know the alternative might be the drive-thru lane at Chick-Fil-A. Nothing against Chick-Fil-A, but it adds up quickly. Here are a few links to some of the foods I would likely buy prepackaged to save ...

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Mocha Banana Muffins (Whole Wheat)

by Toni Herrbach

If you are looking for a sweet and tasty treat try these delicious mocha banana muffins. There are a few variations on this recipe to make it work for your family, but however you make them they are sure to delight! These are perfect for a brunch or even a dessert. My kids think they are cupcakes, little do they know they are eating whole grain flour, bananas, and applesauce! Mocha Banana ...

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