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Perfect Orange Julius at home! (There IS a secret!!)

Perfect Orange Julius at home! (There IS a secret!!) by Dana Clover

Remember going to the mall as a kid and getting those wonderful Drinks from Orange Julius?I would go home and mix Orange Juice with Milk and sugar trying to get the same taste.It never ever worked!I would end up with curdled milk-chunks in Orange Juice....ummm YUCK!I have finally figured out the secret to the perfect copy-cat version…

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Perfect Salmon Patties (easy too!)

Perfect Salmon Patties (easy too!) by Dana Clover

I love these salmon patties!All of my kids (even the fish-haters) all love these salmon patties.And they are SO easy to make!They stay moist,They freeze beautifully,They make a great Salmon Patty sandwich to pack in a lunch,so make plenty for left-overs!I usually serve it with sliced lemons, some Malt vinegar, and my "secret…

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Best Broccoli Salad EVER! (re-do)

Best Broccoli Salad EVER! (re-do) by Dana Clover

I love a good salad!Whenever I get a chance to visit my mother and sister in Houston, we go to a great salad bar restaurant called Sweet Tomato.They have everything you could ever dream of putting on a salad!But they also have some prepared salads.This one is my favorite of all time!Even the kids love it!There is the crunch of the…

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The Last Iced Coffee Recipe You'll Ever Need!

The Last Iced Coffee Recipe You'll Ever Need! by Dana Clover

I love Iced Coffee.No... I Love Creamy Iced Coffee.I Love Creamy and Sweet Iced Coffee.But...I HATE paying over $4 a glass for it at some fancy-schmancy coffee house!After literally years of trying, I have found it!I have figured out how to make the perfect creamy & sweet Iced coffee for pennies a glass!I'm gonna show ya…

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My Chinese Left-Overs Can Beat-Up Your Chinese Left-Overs! ( Shrimp-Fried Rice)

My Chinese Left-Overs Can Beat-Up Your Chinese Left-Overs! ( Shrimp-Fried Rice) by Dana Clover

I've said it before,I'll say it again...I love Chinese food!I will learn to re-create my favorite Asian dishes at home!So far, I've gotten Shrimp Lo-Mein & Bourbon Chicken & Spring Rolls perfected!Now... for another one of my favorites!Shrimp fried…

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Jam Making 101 (EASY Rich Strawberry Jam)

Jam Making 101 (EASY Rich Strawberry Jam) by Dana Clover

There are few flavors that scream "SUMMER" like the flavor of a fresh-picked, juicy, sweet Strawberry!When the strawberries are ripe, we eat them until we are about ready to burst, then it's time to make Strawberry Jam.Wouldn't you love to have the summertime fresh strawberry taste next winter?This is the way to do it!Once you taste…

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Souper-Creamy Souper-Yummy Broccoli Cheese Soup

Souper-Creamy Souper-Yummy Broccoli Cheese Soup by Dana Clover

Souper-Creamy Souper-Yummy3 Tablespoons cornstarch Mixed with 1/2 Cup Cold Water.1 Pint Half & Half1 lb Velveeta cheese, Cubed (yes, I know.. its evil, it's processed, it's un-naturally yellow, It has a shelf-life longer than Twinkies, But it works the best)Steam Broccoli Till Tender-crispPlace half-and-half and water in a double…

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Loaded Baked Potato Salad!

Loaded Baked Potato Salad! by Dana Clover

Yummm!I love Potato Salad!But this potato salad is a little different than the norm.It's just like a loaded Baked potato!Try it!You'll love it!A great change!Dana's Loaded Baked Potato SaladIngredientsDirectionsGently stir together all the ingredients in a large bowl using a large spoon, reserving a little cheddar, green onion and…

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Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing by Dana Clover

This cake is wake up in the middle of the night thinking about it good...Sneak a piece in the closet good...Make funny involuntary moaning noises while eating it good!Hide the last piece from your very own children good!!!!!When I found this recipe on Recipezaar, I thought it looked yummy.Then when I saw it has almost 500 five-star…

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Greek Pasta with Shrimp

Greek Pasta with Shrimp by Dana Clover

Remember when I posted My Greek Salad recipe?I love Greek salad!I was cleaning out the refrigerator & looking for something to make for lunch.I started tossing things together and ended up making one of the BEST meals I have ever eaten!We'll call it Greek Pasta with Shrimp... creative name huh?Yeah, I'm smart like that.You can get as…

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Scalloped Corn (re-do)

Scalloped Corn (re-do) by Dana Clover

It's Fall!!!That means it is time to pull out your cooler-weather recipes!Scalloped Corn is one of my favorites!Try it!You'll LOVE it too!!This is one of our all time favorite side dishes.Thanks to My Spoiled-Rotten-Little-Sister Bethany.It's easy!And it's definitely too yummy for our own good!This is a great dish to let the kids…

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Pucker Up!! Glazed Lemon Cakes for SPRING!!

Pucker Up!! Glazed Lemon Cakes for SPRING!! by Dana Clover

It's spring!One of my favorite spring or summer tastes is citrus.Lemon is my favorite!Fresh lemonade, Lemon Meringue pie, and of courseGlazed Lemon Cakes.These lemon cakes are the perfect combination of sweet and tart.They are closer in texture to a pound cake than a light and airy cupcake.The fresh lemon juice and zest in the glaze…

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Cheap Food I'd Eat, Even if I Wasn't Broke. (Ramen Fried "Rice")

Cheap Food I'd Eat, Even if I Wasn't Broke. (Ramen Fried "Rice") by Dana Clover

Being the Homesteading Housewife, I lecture and preach about cooking from scratch.I go on and on about the evils of processed, pre-made "convenience" foods.Well...I have a confession to make...I love Ramen noodles.There, I said it.I have decided to try…

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My Chinese Left-Overs Can Beat-Up Your Chinese Left-Overs! (Bourbon Chicken)

My Chinese Left-Overs Can Beat-Up Your Chinese Left-Overs! (Bourbon Chicken) by Dana Clover

As I continue on my quest to make my favorite restaurant meals at homeI have been spending a lot of time testing Asian foods.I love Chinese food!I perfected Shrimp Lo Mein.Now, I have the perfect recipe for Bourbon Chicken!!Did you know that there is…

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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Strawberry Pretzel Salad by Dana Clover

Years ago, I spent part of the Summer w/ my Aunt Charlotte, She made this amazing strawberry pretzel salad/dessert thingie, and it has been a family favorite ever since!The pretzel crust MAKES this dish!Crush them fine and your guests will keep wondering what it is!Strawberry Pretzel SaladIngredientsDirectionsPreheat oven to…

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