Ingredients 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup pine nuts 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, Grana Padano, or Pecorino Romano cheese Directions In the food processor combine the basil leaves, garlic and pine nuts, pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the extra-virgin olive oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl, stir in cheese.

Ingredients 4 baking potatoes, well scrubbed 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Salt, to taste 4 sheets of aluminum foil Directions Prick the potatoes with a fork several times. Then rub the potatoes with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, and wrap tightly in foil. Place the potatoes into a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 1/2 to 5 hours. Alternatively, cook on low for 7 1/2 to 8 hours, until they are tender.

Ingredients 1/2 cup melted butter 1 loaf of Texas toast 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup brown sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla powdered sugar for sprinkling Directions Melt butter in microwave, then stir in brown sugar until mixed. Pour the sugary-butter mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Beat eggs, milk & vanilla in a separate bowl. …

I recently attended a sacrament meeting and heard a talk. It emphasized the importance of remembering our daily blessings. It’s better to focus on these instead of the things going wrong in our lives. I couldn't help but think, that's exactly why I started this website. That's exactly why I wanted to share my thoughts with the world. I want to help others.

I want to start off by telling you a story about a close friend of mine. From the time of birth, they were given challenges that made them different than other kids. They were born with a rare disease. It nearly took their life at birth. They faced many family hardships. These hardships made life very difficult and awkward. Suffered through many years of abuse, substance abuse, death of loved ones, traumatic events and even homelessness.

Ingredients 3 Cinnabon classic rolls 2 cups milk 4 eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Directions Whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl. Place cut rolls in a mixing bowl and pour egg mixture over the rolls Refrigerate for at least 8 hours after covering with plastic wrap. When time to bake: Preheat oven to 325 degrees, grease 8 x 8 baking square pan then put soaked roll pieces in the pan. Bake for 35 - 45 minutes or until pudding is set. Serve promptly with an icing drizzle.

Ingredients 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1 3/4 cups milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 tbsp sugar 4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Directions Preheat waffle iron. Beat eggs in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in flour, milk, vegetable oil, sugar, baking powder, salt and vanilla until smooth. Spray preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour mix onto hot waffle iron, cook until golden brown.

Ingredients 4 cups instant rice 3 lbs breakfast sausage, cooked 12 eggs, scrambled Directions Precook breakfast sausage in skillet before putting meat in with casserole. Pour rice & cooked breakfast sausage in 9 x 13 casserole dish. Mix in scrambled eggs until all mixed together. Add shredded cheese on top, if desired. Bake in 350 degrees for 20 - 30 minutes, till golden brown Add gravy on top (if desired). Recipe from my sister's collection

Ingredients 8 slices bacon, chopped 2 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, diced 1 ea. red & green pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 12 eggs 1/3 cup sour cream 12 oz Velveeta, thinly sliced Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat, 10 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, save 2 tbsp drippings in skillet.

"But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust." Matthew 5:44-45…

Ingredients 2 cups flour ¼ cup packed brown sugar 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 3 eggs, separated 2 cups buttermilk ½ cup butter, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry.

Saturday morning, I was scrolling through my LinkedIn. I came across this post while waiting for one of my kids to finish their breakfast. SOURCE: Seeing this helped remind me of several scenarios when things didn’t go according to my plan. From my experiences, I've been reminded multiple times that it's okay to fall. Don't be ashamed. Use that anger from falling as your strength. Get back up, dust off, and get back on the ride. Good things will come your way, have the faith in yourself to keep trying.

The last two weeks has been a scary test of my testimony. I’ve made many amazing improvements. I gained the motivation and courage to start speaking up. I began sharing my knowledge and testi…

Ingredients 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies / or 1 can diced tomatoes & 1 can green chilies (drained) 1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese, soft 2 cups (2 cans) shredded, cooked chicken brea…

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