Maple and Orange Glazed Turkey

1(10 pounds) turkey, thawed 1/2 cup water vegetable oil 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup chicken broth 1 to 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare turkey for roasting being sure to remove any packets […]

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Perfect Roasted Turkey Recipe

4 C. kosher salt or 2 cups table salt 1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds gross weight), rinsed thoroughly; giblets, neck, and tailpiece removed and reserved to make gravy 3 medium onions, chopped coarse 1 1/2 medium carrots, chopped coarse 1 1/2 celery stalks, chopped coarse 6 thyme sprigs 3 T. unsalted butter, melted Dissolve […]

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Pepperoni Dip Recipe

3/4 can fried onion rings 2 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 c. sour cream 1 sm. minced, green pepper (optional) 1/4 lb. ground pepperoni Pinch garlic powder Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Place in a small casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 can of onion rings over mix. Bake at […]

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Corn Soup Recipe

What a festive way to start your Holiday meal with a cup of this delicious soup made from corn. 4 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce 1 cup light cream 16 ounces frozen corn 2 cups milk 4 teaspoons whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons butter 4 teaspoons corn oil 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1 cup […]

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Crab Dip Recipe

8 oz. imitation crab ( cut up in bite size and flake ) 2- 8oz. pkgs. Cream cheese 3 to 4 sliced onions 2 to 3 Tbsp. Horseradish Sauce It is easier to mix if your cream cheese is room temperature. Mix all ingredients together. Serve with crackers. Submitted by HBHW reader Kelly Disclosure: Some […]

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Basic Cheese Ball Recipe

1 (8oz) pkg. cream cheese 1/2 stick butter (margarine is fine) 1 C. shredded cheese (see notes) A dash of Worcestershire sauce Combine all together. Form into a ball or log. Roll in nuts or parsley. Notes: Now, that’s just the basics. You can make a variety of flavors by changing up the cheese you […]

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Bread Ends and Butter Wrappers

I take the bread ends or the last few pieces of bread and put them in an ongoing large freezer bag..when it is full I make homemade stuffing or bread pudding, bread crumbs, or croutons. Also, I take butter wrappers that have a fair amount of butter residue, put them in ongoing freezer bag, when […]

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Homemade 409

I make my own grease cutting, non streaking, smells good general cleaner that I use on my windshield, my film tinted truck windows, my stove top, my bathroom mirrors, my sliding glass door, etc. I also spray a small amount on a damp towel and wipe the inside of my microwave. The recipe is as […]

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Inexpensive Bath Powder

I love bath powder, but the ones that match my expensive cologne are way too expensive. So I fill my container with corn starch and spray or drizzle a little cologne into the powder, stir and replace the cover.Voila!!Bath powder to match my cologne Further Reading – Keeping It Clean This is a 3 ebook […]

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Ham and Potato Bake

1 package of frozen fries (can use any type of frozen potatoes, tater tots, hashbrowns) 1 10 oz. package thawed and drained frozen broccoli but any vegetable will work 1 1/2 cups diced fully cooked ham 1 can condensed cream of broccoli soup (any cream soup works) 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 cup […]

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Homemade Individual Pizzas

My boys LOVE these pizzas for an after school snack. They also take them in their lunch…just pull one out of the freezer and throw it in the lunchbox…how easy is that? 1 package of bagels (regular or mini) 1 15 oz. can pizza sauce 1 8 0z. package of shredded mozzarella 1 package of […]

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Inexpensive “Perfume”

I’ve started using Febreeze as perfume! It’s much less expensive and some of the scents are great. I always have a can at home and one in the car so it’s easy. I always get compliments. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn […]

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Reusing Bath Poufs

I save and reuse my bath poufs when they start falling apart. They work great for scrubbing the shower, sinks, and tub. My husband confiscates ours to scrub the windshield on the car. They are apparently great for scrubbing bugs off – Susanne Further Reading – Keeping It Clean This is a 3 ebook series […]

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