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A platter of Yo-Yo Cookies Reshaped for Halloween.

Yo-yo Cookies Reshaped For Halloween

Maureen Haddock avatar
By Maureen Haddock
This tried and true recipe for jam-filled Yo-Yo Cookies has been loved in my family ...
(2 ratings)
Old School Spaghetti ready to be served.

"old School" Spaghetti

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By Tara Waites
Growing up we didn't always have all the ingredients for a spaghetti dinner so my ...
(2 ratings)
May day mead (sima)

May Day Mead (sima)

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By Annastiina Salonen
Sima is a type of mead which is bubbly and very refreshing. It's made with ...
Liisa's instant doughnuts

Liisa's Instant Doughnuts

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By Annastiina Salonen
My grandmother Liisa used to serve the lovely soft instant munkkis (doughnuts or fritters) on ...
Sliced Irish Barmbrack Cake for Halloween.

Irish Barmbrack Cakes For Halloween

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By Jenn Conley
Barmbrack is one of those traditional Halloween recipes that's both a dessert and a Halloween ...
(2 ratings)
Yummy baked not fried “Dragon Eggs”!

Dragon Eggs

Joanna Gotwald avatar
By Joanna Gotwald
The Scotch Egg is usually deep fried and heavy on breading making it heavy and ...
(2 ratings)
Ginger Molasses Cookies with milk.

Festive Ginger Molasses Cookies

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By Elizabeth Lancaster
The Christmas season is in full swing already! We are having our Christmas party a ...
(11 ratings)

Aunt Tony's Fudge

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By Elizabeth Lancaster
This recipe belonged to my Great Aunt Tony. This is our go to Fudge recipe ...
Citrus pound cake with an orange glaze drizzling down the cake.

Citrus Pound Cake With Orange Glaze

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By Donna Thiemann
This recipe dates back many many years and is now a family heirloom recipe. I ...
(2 ratings)
Decorated gingerbread cookies.

Gingerbread (house Or Men)

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By Laura Spencer-Whitacre
When I had my bakery going I made gingerbread houses for everybody I knew, lol. ...
(2 ratings)
Chili dog egg rolls on a plate with chili for dipping.

Chili Dog In A Log!

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By Colleen Sowa
Chili Dog In A Log! That's right! Chili dogs in an egg roll wrapper... ...
(4 ratings)
Strawberry Freezer Jam & Apricot Pineapple Freezer Jam

Anytime Apricot/pineapple Freezer Jam

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By Tammy T
I love freezer jam! My mother made freezer jam every year and we had it ...
Cotton Candy Peeps; open because I love my peeps stale!  They are ready to  roast and devour!

The Slow Torture And Roasting Of Marshmallow Peeps

Joanna Gotwald avatar
By Joanna Gotwald
One summer I stumbled upon one of the most amazing treats ever. We were ...

Beer Batter Fish Tacos

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By Cyndi Williams
My first experience with fish tacos was in Ensenada, Mexico and they were delicious! ...
(3 ratings)
The one on the let is a sunny-side up version. The one on the right is the recipe. Both are made with a quartered ham slice instead of diced ham.

Egg-lettes

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By Diane C.
This is a super, easy way to make individual mini omelettes. Great for a grab ...
Chicken Slaw Sub

Chicken Slaw Sub

Colleen Sowa avatar
By Colleen Sowa
Chicken Slaw Sub ! Winner Winner! Chicken Dinner! I had left over chicken, French Bread, and ...
(1 rating)

Pretzel Window Panes

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By Dave T.
Wonderful little treat for the holidays of just cause ya want one. Change the color ...
(1 rating)

Lump On A Clump

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By Colleen Sowa
. We sometimes cook without the kids help, & when we do they are constantly nagging, ...
(1 rating)
Rings and chunks coated in Rodelle's Vanilla Sugar.

Apple Ring Fritters (and Balls)

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By Colleen Sowa
. This is a fun and fast recipe, and it is made easier by using sliced ...
(1 rating)
Grandson Gavin enjoying this!

Pizzadillas

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By Colleen Sowa
We have been making these for about 40 years or more... We love pizza ...
(1 rating)
Me & my pony Colleen's Queen, 2nd photo: brother Bobby on one of the many appaloosa horses & a colt.
Two colors of cotton candy.
Bottom photo is across the road from our house.
Bobby & me on buggy & dog Mike all in costumes for 4th of July Parade.

Cotton Candy Cones & Candy

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By Colleen Sowa
When I was a girl, we had horse and pony rides in Wisconsin Dells. ...
(1 rating)
Potato, Ham, Cheese, Sauerkraut, Polish Sausage

Baked Potato Smorgasbord

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By Colleen Sowa
My Prize Winning Recipe! We make this on a Friday to use up left overs, something ...
(1 rating)

Dancing With The Stars Party!

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By Colleen Sowa
Not many Super Bowl Parties, as it is only once a year. BUT... We can ...
(1 rating)

Cucumber Soup Bowls

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By Colleen Sowa
This is another fun recipe! You make this traditional Greek soup and serve cold, or you ...
(1 rating)
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