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My cousin Will and I have decided to only blog when we're together in our summer house. This tends to be in July/August, so make sure to stay updated when that time comes around. Thank you so much for all the support and we hope you can use our recipes in previous posts while your waiting for more!

~ Annabel

Tested Recipe: Success!

Hello Everyone!

I am thrilled to announce that I tried the Ham and Potato Soup recipe and it was delicious! Definitely serve it at your next dinner!

-Annabel

Last Minute Mother's Day Gift: Cinamon Air Fresheners

Ingredents:

3c applesauce

3c ground cinamon

Suplies:

1 cookie cutter

1 foot of red ribbon

1 large bowl

1 cutting board

Mix the applesauce and cinamon in the large bowl. Take it out of the bowl and put it on the cutting board. Roll it into a slab with your hands. Cut it out with the cookie cutters. Allow it to stiften for two days. When stiftens tie it to the ribbon and hang it up.

Makes approx. 2 air fresheners.

Delicious Ham and Potato Soup!

A steaming hot bowl of this soup will definitely make you feel at home!

"This is a delicious recipe for ham and potato soup that a friend gave to me. It is very easy and the great thing about it is that you can add additional ingredients, more ham, potatoes, etc and it still turns out great."

"Prep Time: 20 Min

Cook Time: 25 Min

Ready In: 45 Min

Servings: 8

Rating: 5 stars."

"Ingredients:

3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes

1/3 cup diced celery

1/3 cup finely chopped onion

3/4 cup diced cooked ham

3 1/4 cups water

2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1 teaspoon ground white or black pepper, or to taste

5 tablespoons butter

5 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups milk."

Directions:

Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt and pepper.

In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.

Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. Serve immediately."

"Nutritional Information:

Amount Per Serving Calories: 195 | Total Fat: 10.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg."

Recipe and pics from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Delicious-Ham-and-Potato-Soup/Detail.aspx

World's Best Lasagna!

World's best? Why don't you see for yourself and cook up a delicious plate of this dish!

"It takes a little work, but it is worth it."

"Prep Time: 30 Min

Cook Time: 2 Hrs 30 Min

Ready In: 3 Hrs 15 Min

Servings: 12

Rating: 5 stars."

"Ingredients:

1 pound sweet Italian sausage

3/4 pound lean ground beef

1/2 cup minced onion

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste

2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons white sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

12 lasagna noodles

16 ounces ricotta cheese

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese."

Directions:

In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until well browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with a third of mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving."

"Nutritional Information:

Amount Per Serving Calories: 448 | Total Fat: 21.4g | Cholesterol: 84mg."

Recipe and pics from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Worlds-Best-Lasagna/Detail.aspx

London Broil II!

This dish will surely be a delicious meal for the whole family to enjoy!

"The marinade is so flavorful you'll skip the steak sauce."

"Rating: 4 1/2 stars.

Prep Time: 30 Min

Cook Time: 15 Min

Ready In: 5 Hrs 45 Min.

Servings: 8."

"Ingredients:

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon ketchup

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

4 pounds flank steak."

Directions:

In a small bowl, mix together garlic, salt, soy sauce, ketchup, vegetable oil, black pepper and oregano.

Score both sides of the meat, diamond cut, about 1/8 inch deep. Rub garlic mixture into both sides of the meat. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil, and refrigerate for 5 to 6 hours, or overnight. Flip meat every few hours.

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.

Place meat on the prepared grill. Cook for 3 to 7 minutes per side, or to desired doneness."

"Nutritional Information:

Amount Per Serving Calories: 430 | Total Fat: 25.9g | Cholesterol: 118mg."

Recipe and pics from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/London-Broil-II/Detail.aspx

Creamy Cheesecake!

This creamy delectable dessert will surely please everybody at the table!

"This cheesecake is creamier than most cheesecakes, and very easy to make. Use grated lemon zest or 1 teaspoon lemon extract for flavoring."

"Rating: 4 1/2 stars.

Serving: 12."

"Ingredients:

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

16 ounces cream cheese

2 eggs

3/4 cup white sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest."

"Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Beat softened cream cheese slightly. Add eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest. Beat until light and fluffy. Pour mixture into crust.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until firm, about 25 minutes. Let cheesecake cool then top with cherry or blueberry pie filling, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving."

Recipe and pics from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Creamy-Cheesecake/Detail.aspx

Irish Cream Sugar Cookies!

Here's a delicious way to end each meal!

"These are deliciously soft moist sugar cookies with the creamy richness of Bailey's Irish Cream! Wonderful as a St. Patrick's day treat or for any day you're craving a sugar cookie. I brought these to a party and within minutes, they disappeared. Feel free to omit the Bailey's and just cut down the flour by about half a cup."

"Prep Time: 30 Min.

Cook Time: 6 Min.

Ready In: 2 Hrs 36 Min.

Servings: 48."

"Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups white sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg yolk

1 egg

1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur

4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon baking powder."

"Directions:

Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in vanilla and egg yolk until combined, then beat in egg; beat until smooth. Pour in Irish cream, and beat until incorporated.

Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir into butter mixture until evenly mixed. Form into a flattened ball, wrap well with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured work surface. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters and place onto prepared baking sheets.

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown around the edges, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack until they reach room temperature."

"Nutritional Info:

Calories: 108 | Total Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 19mg."

Recipe and pics from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Irish-Cream-Sugar-Cookies/Detail.aspx

Double Chocolate Cherry Cream Muffins!

This delicious treat will definitely satisfy you when you get the delicious taste of chocolate and cherries all in one bite.

"This version has dried sweetened tart cherries and a chocolate chip cheesecake filling added to it."

"Prep Time:

20 Min

Cook Time:

30 Min

Servings:

18

Original Recipe Yield 18 muffins."

"Ingredients:

Filling:

8 oz package cream cheese, softened

1 egg

1/3 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Batter:

1 cup whole wheat flour

3/4 cup ground flaxseed

1/2 cup oat bran

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1 cup buttermilk

3/4 cup pumpkin puree

1 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1 cup dried sweetened tart cherries."

"Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cup pan with paper liners.

Beat softened cream cheese. Add egg, vanilla extract and sugar and beat to combine, scraping bowl as neccessary. Stir in chocolate chips and set aside.

Combine flour, flax meal, oat bran, baking soda, baking powder and cocoa powder in a large bowl.

In another bowl, beat the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar and egg until smooth. Stir in cherries. Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing just until combined. Place about 1/4 cup of batter in each muffin cup. Top each with a tablespoon of filling. Divide the remaining batter between the cups (about 1 tablespoon each). Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until done. Let cool 5 minutes then remove to cool completely on wire rack."

Recipe and pic from: http://allrecipes.com/CustomRecipe/62677892/Double-Chocolate-Cherry-Cream-Muffins/Detail.aspx