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Archive for December, 2010

Classic Sugar Cookies

3 cups powdered sugar $0.75 2 cups butter, softened $1.78 2 teaspoons vanilla $0.44 1 teaspoon almond extract $0.54 2 eggs $0.34 5 cups all-purpose flour $1.10 2 teaspoons baking soda $0.04 2 teaspoons cream of tartar $0.56 Total Cost   $5.55 1.) In a large bowl, beat 3 cups powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, 1 [...]

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Classic Sugar Cookies: Review

I’ve had this recipe crammed into my recipe box for so long that I can’t even remember where I got it from. And it’s covered with so much crusted flour and icing drops that I can barely even read it anymore. I like to think it’s these kinds of recipes that my children will cherish [...]

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Green Bean Casserole

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish $0.36 1 medium onion, cut into a 1/4″ dice $0.47 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4″ dice $0.45 1 pound button mushrooms, stems trimmed, quartered $1.99 2 teaspoons coarse salt $0.02 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper $0.01 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and [...]

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Green Bean Casserole: Review

Like all my holiday recipes, I went to Martha for this one. I made this casserole when my family came over for Thanksgiving. Green beans are by far my favourite vegetable and you add some shallots in there and oooooohhh man, is it ever good! I did make this the night before (even the shallots) [...]

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