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Musical Artists that flip your BIC.
Joss Stone is someone who I just recently found. So play the songs of your favorites or someone you recently discovered.
Category: Life
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Cheese Filled Sausage Manicotti Noodles | Italian Casserole Recipe.
Whether you say “casserole” or a “hot dish,” there’s something comforting about a hot and homey meal. No weird ingredients, just simple, classic recipes the whole family will appreciate.
Ingredients.
- 1/2 lb. bulk spicy Italian sausage
- 1 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 4 oz. can diced green chilies
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian sausage
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 12 uncooked manicotti shells
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Directions.
- In a large pan or skillet, cook 1/2 lb. ground Italian sausage. Once it is done, place on a plate where it should drain over a paper towel.
- Add 1 (15 oz.) can crushed tomatoes to the same pan.
- Add 1 1/2 cup marinara sauce.
- Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, place 1 1/2 cup ricotta cheese.
- Add 1 beaten egg to ricotta cheese.
- Add 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies.
- Add 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Chop 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley. The Rada French Chef knife is incomparable when it comes to chopping parsley.
- Add parsley to mixture.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix.
- Take a 1 gallon size freezer bag and place the filling inside.
- With a pair of scissors, cut a quarter inch space in the bag. Have a 9″ x 13″ pan ready.
- Gently squeeze the freezer bag, pushing the filling into the manicotti. Try putting the filling in both sides of the manicotti for best results. Repeat until all manicotti are filled or filling is used up.
- In 9 x 13 pan, take 1 cup of prepared sauce and spread evenly across bottom of the pan.
- Place manicotti shells on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle cooked sausage over shells.
- Pour remaining sauce over manicotti shells and sausage.
- Cover pan completely with aluminum foil. Bake in pre-heated 375 degree oven for 50 minutes.
- Remove manicotti from oven. Add 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese to top. Put back in oven uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Allow a few moments to cool.
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Musical Artists who have died. Below are songs by musical greats who have died before their time. Most shouldn’t have. They’re gone, but their music isn’t. Enjoy.
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What’s better than Guinness beer on St. Patrick’s Day? Not much! We’re making a delicious dip with beer, Irish cheese, and cream cheese all mixed together for a delicious snack to eat on the holiday. Serve this with soft pretzels for a yummy treat!
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup Guinness beer
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp. brown mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 6 oz. Irish Cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Soft pretzel bites for serving
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whip together the softened cream cheese with beer, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, and salt until smooth. Add cheese and stir until combined. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving. Top with green onions and enjoy with soft pretzels.
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Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce.
This dish is a guaranteed favorite!
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
- 1/2 freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. dried basil
- 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown; set aside.
- Melt remaining butter in the skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan, thyme, oregano and basil. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Return chicken to the skillet. Place into oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately and garnished with basil leaves.
- chicken to the skillet. Place into oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately and garnished with basil leaves.
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Steak Crostini
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Steak Crostini
Make these amazing steak crostini for an appetizer that will impress and delight everyone! Featuring wonderful French bread topped with succulent steak, this is a fancy finger food hit that’s perfect for all occasions. It’s a delicious steak hors d’oeuvre that’s sure to impress! Check out our video and instructions below to learn how to make this delicious, easy party appetizer!
Ingredients.
- 1 1/2 lbs. sirloin, cooked medium-rare
- olive oil, extra virgin
- 10 oz. blue cheese
- 3 T. milk
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 French baguette, thinly sliced
- rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- Directions.
- Season steaks with salt, pepper, and oil. Let rest for 45 minutes.
- In a pan, combine the garlic, milk, and blue cheese. Simmer on low, stirring occasionally.
- Slice French baguette into thin slices and brush with olive oil. Cook in 350 degree oven for 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted.
- Cook the steaks to your liking. We prefer ours cooked medium-rare. Let the steaks rest for a few minutes after cooking. Then cut the steak into thin slices,
- Add the green onions to the sauce. Stir until combined.
- Spread the blue cheese sauce on the toasted bread. Then place a piece of steak on top of the sauce. Garnish with fresh rosemary. Serve and enjoy!
Did you know crostini means “little toasts” in Italian. Crostini are small, thin slices of toasted bread which can be topped with any combination of spreads and toppings.
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How about a chocolate treat?
There’s nothing quite like chocolate. Indulge your taste buds with this decadent recipe.
Chocolate Turtle Cake.
Skip the bakery and make an incredible, opulent chocolate turtle cake at home. Layers of chocolate and frosting topped with caramel and turtle pieces make for a heavenly dessert that everyone will love. Take a look at the video or written instructions below to learn how to make this unbelievable chocolate cake for your friends and family!
Ingredients.
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- 1 box devils food cake mix
- Unsweetened cocoa
- 1 C. pecans, chopped
- 1 pkg. devil’s food cake mix
- 1 (16 oz.) container ready-to-spread cream cheese frosting
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 C. milk
- 1/2 C. canned dulce de leche
- 1 C. vegetable oil
- 2 (7 oz.) pkgs. turtle candies
- 1 (3.9 OZ.) pkg. chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1 (16 oz.) can ready-to-spread chocolate fudge frosting
- 2 t. vanilla extract
- 1 pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 1 jar caramel ice cream topping
- 1/4 C. whole pecans, toasted
Directions.
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- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 9″ cake pans and dust with cocoa.
- In a mixing bowl, add the cake mix, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract and beat for 1 minute.
- Add instant pudding and beat again for 2 minutes.
- Fold in chocolate morsels and chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the pans on wire racks for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to wire racks and cool completely.
- Wrap and chill the cake layers for at least 1 hour.
- Whisk together cream cheese frosting and dulce de leche in a small bowl.
- Take packages of turtle candies and cut 6 in half and set aside for the garnish. Dice the remaining turtle candies.
- Using a serrated knife, slice cake layers in half horizontally and make 4 layers.
- Place 1 layer cut side up on a cake plate. Spread with ½ cup of cream cheese frosting mixture and sprinkle with 1/3 of the diced turtle candies.
- Repeat this twice.
- Place the final cake layer on top of the cake cut side down.
- Spread chocolate fudge frosting on the top and sides of the cake. Spread and chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Before serving, drizzle caramel ice cream topping over the top of the cake. Garnish with the remaining candies and pecan halves. Store in the refrigerator.
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Valentines Day with Pictures.
It’s our yearly Valentines Day Pictures. We have a few of the decorations. Not much but you can post some if you wish.
Post even a song or two if you wish.
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Amish go high tech.
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Amish go high tech.
When you think of the Amish do you think high tech? I never did until I picked up a local magazine in Amish country in Middlefield, Ohio.
Middlefield is located in northeastern Ohio, just west of Mosquito Lake and borders neighboring town Burton. Middlefield is home to 2,710 people and continues to be a major location known for its Amish community. It is well regarded as the fourth largest Amish settlement in America.And they are more modern then you would think. High tech buggies?
Still horse and buggy, but what’s under the hood. How about heated seats. A dash console with LED components and switches for headlights, taillights and turn signals, all powered by a lithium battery.
And do you think that the horse drawn buggy when needed to stop is the horse doing that all by its self? No my friends they have hydraurlic brakes.
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Heard it in a love song.
With love on everyone’s minds, chances are you’re looking for a playlist of love songs to embrace the romance in your life. We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re a rock-solid couple approaching a golden anniversary or just excited for a first date (or third—we see you!), these tracks capture the feelings of infatuation, falling in love and sticking it out through thick and thin, better or worse.
Listen to these love songs (we’ve listed ’em in no particular order) with whoever’s lucky enough to be in your heart.
So if you have a favorite, go and post it.
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Source: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a37758046/christmas-chex-mix-recipe/
Ingredients
- 4 c.
cups corn and/or rice cereal squares (such as Chex)
- 2 c.
mini pretzels
- 1 c.
salted roasted almonds
- 4 Tbsp.
salted butter
- 1/4 c.
honey
- 1/4 c.
sugar
- 1 tsp.
ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp.
vanilla extract
- 1/2 c.
white chocolate chips
- 2 tsp.
coconut oil
- 1 c.
red and green M&M’s
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 250˚F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the cereal, pretzels, and almonds.
- 2In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the honey and sugar over low heat until the mixture is bubbling and well combined, about 2 minutes. Add the cinnamon and vanilla and stir until well combined. Pour half of the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss until well coated. Add the remaining butter mixture and toss again until evenly coated.
- 3Spread the mixture on the baking sheet in an even layer. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until toasted and just starting to dry out, about 1 hour.
- 4Combine the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until melted and smooth.
- 5Drizzle the white chocolate over the snack mix on the baking sheet, then immediately sprinkle with the M&M’s. Let cool completely so the white chocolate sets, about 30 minutes. Break into small clusters.
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One-Pot Pasta.
Start with one pot and a jumble of ingredients. Drizzle in the liquids and let it all simmer into an amazing collection of flavors. That’s the joy of one-pot pasta recipes!
What’s so Great About One-Pot Pasta Dishes?
- No pre-boiling or draining. The pasta cooks in the sauce.
- Fewer dirty dishes. Everything cooks in one pot.
- Perfect anytime. Quick and easy–great for a weeknight or weekend.
- Versatile. Use virtually any type of pasta.
- Simply delicious. That’s what it’s all about!
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Ingredients.
Linguini noodles
Frozen cooked shrimp
Canned diced tomatoes
Garlic
Italian seasoning
Fresh basil
Lemon juice
Salt & pepper
Chicken broth
Fresh baby spinach - Directions.
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- Dump all the ingredients except spinach into a big pot and bring to a boil.
- Cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add spinach and cook 4 minutes
Literally, that’s it! What are you waiting for? Get out the pasta!
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One Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Recipe | Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet.
This bacon cheeseburger skillet is meal that’s incredible tasty and surprisingly easy to make. The whole family will adore this hearty dinner so much they won’t believe you didn’t spend all day on it!
Ingredients.
- 6 bacon strips
- 1/2 lb. ground beef
- Season salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 C. chopped onion
- 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 C. beef broth
- 1/2 C. water
- 8 oz. uncooked rotini pasta
- 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 C. canned diced tomatoes
- 2 T. ketchup
- 1 T. spicy brown mustard
- 1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese
- Directions.
- Brown 6 bacon strips and 1/2 lb. ground beef in skillet, breaking ingredients apart as they cook. Season to taste with season salt and black pepper.
- Dice 3 Roma tomatoes and 1/4 cup onion.
- Add diced onions and tomatoes to skillet.
- Add 1/2 cup water, 15 oz. tomato sauce, and 1 cup beef broth.
- Add 8 oz. uncooked rotini pasta.
- Add 8 oz. canned, diced tomatoes.
- Add 2 tablespoons ketchup.
- Add 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard.
- Bring heat to a boil.
- Once boil is reached, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
- Remove pan from stove.
- Stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Let cool, serve, and enjoy!
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Pumpkin Fall Works. And other goodies. As usual I’m running late. What’s the old saying? Better late than never? I’m going to add some other photos beside the house decorations. Enjoy.
Scenery from our window seat at an Amish Restaurant in Walnutcreek,Ohio.And Groceries we bought from the Amish in Middlefield,Ohio. The blue bag is insulated for our meat and cheeses.
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Favorite decorations Apple Works.
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Favorite decorations Apple Works. Of all the decorations, this is my favorite. My wife uses 74 Wooden Apples. A few plastic but that’s it. Also she uses Franciscan plates and a few odds and ends. Enjoy.
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Making up for lost time.
It’s been a while since I posted here, I apologize to the thousands who come here looking for music, feel good stories and receipies. Let’s start October with music.
Play anything that you wish. Doesn’t matter if it’s rock, soul, top forty, etc.
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Celebrate the Weekend.
It’s Friday so let’s get started with a fee for all. Play any tune or album. Show us what’s on your playlist.
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It’s been a while. Songs about time. I think any song about time will do for this rainy morning. Time can be in the title, song, or the group or artist’s name.
Isn’t it fascinating to think about the concept of time? It’s unique in the sense that all of us have the same amount of time in a day. But as you know all too well, some people just seem to know how to make better use of it than others. At times, it feels like you need more than 24 hours to get everything done. And during those fleeting moments when you clear your mind, you realize that you’re in an endless race against time.
So if you have a song about time, post it here.
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It’s Lemmon time.
For those who aren’t familiar with this website, we do music, recipes, and decorations. Today at the MC house it’s Lemon theme. Hopefully you enjoy the decorations.
If you have some decorations, feel free to post them.
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Zucchini Chips.
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Zucchini Chips.
It’s summer squash season, and that means zucchini! Try these yummy recipes that make this veggie the star. If you haven’t tried zucchini chips, you are in for a real treat! These crispy, baked veggies make a healthy snack you won’t feel guilty about later.
Ingredients you will need:
- 2 large zucchini, sliced into 1/4″ chips
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional seasonings (1/4 teaspoon): dried onion powder, oregano, Mrs. Dash seasoning, Cajun seasoning, Stevia, parsley, or basil
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash the zucchini and slice up your zucchini into quarter inch slices.
- Crack two egg whites into one bowl.
Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and seasoning in another bowl.
Dip the zucchini chips, one by one, first into the egg whites then into the dry mixture.
Place your chips on a baking sheet. You might want to place foil or parchment with spray over the top
Bake for 7 minutes in a 450 degree oven. Then turn the chips over and bake for another 7-9 minutes or until golden brown on both sides. Serve them while they’re hot!