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  • Friday, May 18th, 2012
    Peach & Berries Sangria Drink Recipe Mama Cooks | (0)
    Yay! I think I found the drink I will be making for my party, along with the cream cheese dip I told you about earlier. So I thought I would share this recipe. I haven't made it yet, but plan to tonight so its ready by tomorrow! This would be a perfect drink to serve at summer parties or get togethers! Peach & Berries Sangria Drink Recipe Print Recipe type: Drink Author: Janel Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 30 A refreshing alcoholic drink to serve to a group of people Ingredients 2 (750 milliliter) bottles dry white wine 1-1/4 cups peach flavored vodka or peach schnapps 1/2 ...
  • Friday, May 18th, 2012
    Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe Mama Cooks | (1)
    I shared my Cheesecake Filled Strawberries recipe with you a few days ago, but I am having a get together tomorrow and thought about making something similar for it. I really like the idea of using the cheesecake portion as a dip with just cut up fruit. So I thought I would share just the dip portion Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe Print Recipe type: dessert Author: Janel Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 30-40 fresh fruit dip Ingredients 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 3-4 tbsp powdered sugar (4 tbsp for a sweeter filling) 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and ...
  • Monday, May 14th, 2012
    Menu Planning Monday Week of 5/14/12 Mama Cooks | (0)
    I know that it helps me when I have a menu planned out for suppers for the week, so I am going to try to bring you my plan each Monday, so you can get ideas and a reminder to make your plan too!   These are the meals we will be having this week, but not in order of when we will have them, because it never seems I cook the meal on the day I post here! We also usually have a "Leftover Free for All" night and order in take out or go out to eat once a week.   Spaghetti ...
  • Monday, May 7th, 2012
    Bite Size Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Mama Cooks | (2)
    So tonight I wanted to make a simple dessert for my guys but I didn't have any whipped cream on hand. I stumbled across this recipe by The Sweets Life and new I had to make these! **My pictures stink, and they don't look very pretty, but these things are GOOD! Believe me! :)** Bite Size Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Print Recipe type: Dessert Author: Janel @Good Deal Mama Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 4-8 Fun Anytime Treat Perfect for Parties! Ingredients 1 lb large strawberries 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 3-4 tbsp powdered sugar (4 tbsp for a sweeter filling) 1 tsp vanilla extract graham cracker crumbs Instructions Rinse strawberries and cut ...
  • Monday, May 7th, 2012
    Menu Planning Monday Week of 5/7/12 Mama Cooks | (0)
    I know that it helps me when I have a menu planned out for suppers for the week, so I am going to try to bring you my plan each Monday, so you can get ideas and a reminder to make your plan too!   These are the meals we will be having this week, but not in order of when we will have them, because it never seems I cook the meal on the day I post here! We also usually have a "Leftover Free for All" night and order in take out or go out to eat once a week. Chicken ...
  • Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
    Menu Planning Monday Week of 4/09/12 Mama Cooks | Comments Off
    This is a day late, but hope it still helps with dinner planning this week ;)  I know that it helps me when I have a menu planned out for suppers for the week, so I am going to try to bring you my plan each Monday, so you can get ideas and a reminder to make your plan too!   These are the meals we will be having this week, but not in order of when we will have them, because it never seems I cook the meal on the day I post here! We also usually have a "Leftover Free for ...
  • Sunday, April 8th, 2012
    Easter Ham Leftover Recipe: Split Pea Soup Mama Cooks | Comments Off
    Looking for a recipe for Easter Ham leftovers? Here is the perfect one! And believe me it taste better than it sounds! I don't even like peas and enjoy this soup! Split Pea Soup Ingredients 1 bag of dried split peas 3 cups water 3 cups chicken stock 1 1/2 pounds ham with bone--{use leftover Easter Ham} 2 onions chopped 1 clove of chopped garlic 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 3 potato, diced Directions Put all ingredients into crock pot Cook on low 6-8 hours Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. This is a very versatile recipe, throw in what you like, keep out what you don't. ...
  • Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
    Mama Cooks: Stuffed Pepper Soup Mama Cooks | Comments Off
    I posted yesterday my meal plan, I ended up making this recipe for the Sausage something: Stuffed Pepper Soup. It was a big hit and everyone in my family loved it, even the kiddos! My oldest son had three bowls! Here is the recipe: Stuffed Pepper Soup Ingredients: 3 cups cooked brown rice 1 lb 95% lean ground beef or Italian sausage {which is what I used} 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper or a cup of just green peppers is fine too 1 cup finely diced onion 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 jar of pasta sauce 2 cups reduced sodium, fat-free chicken broth salt and fresh pepper to taste Directions: In a large ...