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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

by Toni Herrbach

These chewy chocolate chip cookies are a delicious treat the kids will love. This easy recipe has been in my family for generations.

I love baking and this chocolate chip cookie recipe has been in my family for years. I can remember my mom making it when I was a kid, and then I made it for my kids. Now my own kids make this recipe for themselves! One day I came home and my oldest son was just pulling the last sheet of cookies out of the oven. The kitchen smelled delicious! I couldn't wait to grab a cookie and an ice cold glass ...

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Blackened Scallops and Pasta with Asiago Cream Sauce

by Toni Herrbach

This recipe has become a favorite in our house. It is not frugal or healthy so I usually serve it for a special occasion, or make it after the kids go to bed for a special date night meal at home. This recipe is very versatile, you can substitute the scallops for chicken or shrimp, and you can use Parmesan cheese instead of the Asiago cheese. Blackened Scallops and Pasta with Asiago Cream ...

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Kitchen Tip Tuesday ~ Potatoes

by Toni Herrbach

Here are a few mashed potato tips. Cut up the potatoes, they boil faster. Leave the skins on if you can stand it, it is healthier. Don't let the potato water go down the drain, save the water for making potato bread. After you boil the potatoes and drain (but save) the water, put the potatoes back on the stove, on low, for about a minute or two. You will see steam rising from the cooked ...

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Stretching a Roast

by Toni Herrbach

We try to stretch our meals with meat at our house because it helps keep the grocery bill low. A few weeks back I was able to make a roast last three meals for a family of eight. I purchased a large roast for about nine dollars. Unfortunately, I don't remember the weight of the roast, but I think it was about four pounds. Meal #1 I cooked the roast all day in the crock pot. Cooking your ...

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