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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Monday, December 08, 2008 - 5:58 pm
I'm sure you could season it to the way you like! Just trying to figure out a good taco seasoning cuz I hate the store bought ones. But alas I figured you would just dump and shake, not measure.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, December 08, 2008 - 8:43 pm
Hmmm... I can approximate. 2 Tb. cumin 1-2 tsp. cilantro (or 1-2 Tb. fresh) 1 tsp. minced garlic 1/4-1/2 tsp. cayenne (depends on your spice level) 1-2 tsp. salt 1/2-1 tsp. pepper and then usually 1-2 Tb. of lime juice just for good measure. Then, I taste and adjust as needed. You can also add 1 tsp. of mexican oregano for a yummy flavor, too.
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Monday, December 08, 2008 - 10:59 pm
Serate, it was my at-home mix of taco seasoning that started the From Scratch thread. * 1 tablespoon chili powder * 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder * 1/4 teaspoon onion powder * 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes * 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano * 1/2 teaspoon paprika * 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin * 1 teaspoon sea salt * 1 teaspoon black pepper * 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch This usually makes enough for about three or four meals using about a pound of ground beef. Add about 1/4 c. water when you add the mix to the meat, the cornstarch gives it that same thickening as the storebought stuff.
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Tuesday, December 09, 2008 - 7:24 pm
Thanks they both sound yummy!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, December 19, 2008 - 3:48 pm
anyone have something easy and yummy that I can take for dessert for 15 ppl? (nothing with nuts) I want to take 2 kinds... party will be adults/kids(11-15)
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Friday, December 19, 2008 - 4:04 pm
HOw about Turtle Pumpkin Pie http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/turtle-pumpkin-pie-106961.aspx ETA: Oops I see it has some nuts, maybe you can do it without the nuts.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, December 19, 2008 - 4:29 pm
hmmmm not a pumpkin person...but I am gonna ck out that site I made the dolly bars someone posted last month and they were a hit w/my guys 
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 6:57 am
This is so easy and people always think you are amazing! LOL Buy two boxes of regular size brownies mix. Use 9x12 pan. Make each box according to direction separatly. Pour one mix into the pan. Next layer York peppermint patties on top. Pour the next bowl of brownie mix on top. Bake according to direction. Check but the toothpick test will not work. Just look to see if the middle is still 'jiggly'. If it is bake for 5 more minutes. Again, do not do the toothpick test because it will be gooey because of the york patties. Allow to cool and cut into small squares.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 7:06 am
This is another good and easy one. Cracker Toffee" and yes it is good, it doesn't last long when I make it. Here's my recipe, it's a little different: Ingredients: 1 sleeve saltine crackers 1 bag semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup butter 1 cup dark brown sugar 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 400-degrees. Line cookie sheet with saltine crackers in a single layer. In a saucepan combine the sugar and the butter. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Immediately pour over Saltine Crackers and spread the mixture to cover the crackers completely. Bake for 5 or 6 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and let sit for 5 minutes. Spread melted chocolate over all the crackers and sprinkle top with chopped pecan nuts. Cool completely (about 1/2 day or more) and break into pieces.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 7:42 am
this is so easy and when I make it at home, it is gone so fast. Peanut Butter Corn Flake Cookies 1 cup corn syrup 1 cup white sugar 1 cup peanut butter 6 cups corn flakes mix syrup and sugar and sauce pan and heat, add the peanut butter. Stir until all smooth and hot. Pour over 6 cups of corn flakes and press into a pan. Cool and cut into squares.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 9:23 am
Texannie, I had that same recipe the other day in the candy/cookies thread. Isn't it great and easy?
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 9:52 am
yep, sure is!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 9:52 am
Annie, that york thing sounds great!! who knew crackers and chocolate would be good!! Skootz, my son and DH will love those cookies! Thanks so much to you all!!! I was at store at saw back of the strawberry cake mix had a recipe that you add pinapple and cocounut so I got those ingredients and am going to try that too.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 11:07 am
you can also do the cracker thing with graham crackers..yum! the brownie thing is to die for.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 4:11 pm
Or Ritz crackers... and that chocolate cake sounds like the perfect cake for DH's birthday!
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Zgoodgirl
Member
08-22-2003
| Monday, December 22, 2008 - 7:37 am
Texannie, I did the Toffee Crackers last night and they are already gone this morning at work! They were super easy and really good. I did not have enough saltines to do the whole pan, so they are half saltines and half townhouses. They fought over the Townhouse pieces. I'm gonna have to make this again tonight for family Christmas.
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Serenity
Member
06-28-2005
| Monday, December 22, 2008 - 7:59 pm
Texannie - We made your toffee crackers as well today and they were awesome! Thank you for sharing your recipe. It was so easy!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 4:36 am
glad you liked them!!
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Abbynormal
Member
08-04-2001
| Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 12:31 pm
I thought I got this recipe here but guess not. I'm making this tonight for DS birthday tomorrow. Sounds easy and yummy. LAYERED ICE CREAM CAKE Makes a 9”x 13” Pan 24 Ice cream sandwiches 8 oz. Cool Whip 1 Hershey’s chocolate syrup bottle 1 Smuckers caramel syrup bottle 2 king size Butterfinger candy bars chopped up 1st layer -12 ice cream sandwiches 2nd – half of whipped cream 3rd - half of Butterfinger bars, Squeeze 1/2 of caramel & chocolate over that. 4th - rest of ice cream sandwiches 5th – Cool Whip 6th - rest of Butterfinger, caramel & chocolate You can freeze this and eat as desired!
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Abbynormal
Member
08-04-2001
| Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 6:57 pm
Made the cake this evening. A small tip - make sure if you have a side by side fridge that your freezer will fit the pan, otherwise your cake will be in your neighbors freezer. Just saying. 
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 8:45 pm
Ok - just made the easiest cookies ever! Mix: 1 egg 1 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 tsp. vanilla Roll into balls. Cook at 350 for 10 minutes. When you take them out of the oven, pop a chocolate kiss in the middle. Let cook for 10 min. and move to counter to cool. You read right - there is NO flour, but these are super easy and super fast! I put out 3 1/2 dozen (doubled the recipe) in about an hour. Thanks, Paula Dean! 
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Karen
Member
09-06-2004
| Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - 8:49 pm
Teach, I found that recipe on the side of my peanut butter jar. You need to be VERY careful not to overcook these... because there's no flour, the sugar can go from perfect to burnt in the blink of an eye, and then you have gross, chewy cookies.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - 3:45 am
Teach, you can also make those with 3/4 cup splenda if you want 'healthier' cookies.
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Debra
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - 6:05 am
I made the Cracker Toffee for our family get together tonight. It is sooooo good. It tastes like Health bars. Yummy! Thanks for the recipe Texannie! Roxip I tried your Taco Soup too and it was very good and so easy. Thank you too!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - 6:13 am
haven't tried these yet, but how much more easy could an appetizer get? Plus I heard they are really really good. Lay club crackers face up. Put one teaspoon of kraft parmesan cheese (the shaker kind) on each cracker. Wrap each cracker with a half slice of bacon (the regular thin slices--you can cut the whole package in half in half to save time). Wrap from top to bottom of cracker so none of the cracker is showing. Put on a rack on a cookie sheet (so the drippings don't get on bottom of oven). Cook at 250 for two hours.
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