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Category Archives: Creative Homemaking

Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

My brother-in-law’s special recipe- we eat this during Lent when we can’t have meat. I personally also add a bit of sour cream on top as well- it’s yummy! Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 can crushed tomatoes 3 cups organic vegetable broth 1 […]

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ZipBins~ Fun Storage Solution

Are you one of the thousands of people who resolved to be more organized in 2011? Are you finding the toys in your kids playroom to be a storage problem? Well, here’s something that will get your 2011 decluttering resolution off to a rockin’ start: Zip Bins toyboxes are portable storage bins that convert into […]

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Penelope’s Favorite Cheesecake

I love cheesecake, and I have a super easy Cherry Cheesecake recipe to share for a delicious dessert. In my not so humble opinion, it’s the best cheese recipe ever and very easy to do! Cherry Cheesecake Recipe Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 1 graham cracker crust […]

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How To Make Sugar Cookies

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 8 ounces butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Blend butter and all sugar together in a bowl until creamy. Add egg and vanilla and mix well. Mix in flour and baking soda.

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Penelope’s Crockpot Chili Recipe

I love the crockpot. I think it’s one of the best kitchen appliances around for delicious, healthy food with minimal work/time involved. I also love chili, and here is my absolutely favorite crock pot chili recipe- serve it on a cold winter night, and your family will thank you! Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground beef […]

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