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KITCHEN SINK COOKIES
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

KITCHEN SINK COOKIES

These are very good cookies with lots of stuff in them.  I have made these for years and years and they are always a crowd pleaser. Try them and see for yourself!


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SLOW COOKED LEMON CHICKEN
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SLOW COOKED LEMON CHICKEN

I found this recipe years ago and absolutely love this one.  It is so easy and so delicious.  I never use 6 chicken breasts; I use 2 because that is plenty for the two of us.  Still use as much of the rub though. 

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PIZZA SAUCE PIZZA HUT COPY CAT
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PIZZA SAUCE PIZZA HUT COPY CAT

I absolutely love the Pizza Hut sauce.  I found this recipe years ago and it is absolutely amazing.  It tastes so good on pizza or as a bread dipping sauce too!  


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SNICKERS PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
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SNICKERS PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

I am a big fan of peanut butter cookies. This is a recipe my friend, Neil gave to me to try and it is really good.  A peanut butter cookie on steroids.  Try this recipe.  If you are a peanut butter fan you won’t be disappointed

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CANDIED WALNUTS
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CANDIED WALNUTS

I love walnuts!  I eat them every morning for breakfast, just a handful.  I also love them candied and this is a great recipe. Try this for the weekend.  May 17th is National Walnut Day.

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Caramel Pecan Rolls & Donuts Too
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Caramel Pecan Rolls & Donuts Too

These rolls are something that my Mom would make when company was coming for breakfast.  They are an excellent roll. Something just a little different than a cinnamon roll. They are excellent rolls. 

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CARMEL CORN WITH PEANUTS AND PRETZELS
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CARMEL CORN WITH PEANUTS AND PRETZELS

I got this recipe from a coworker years ago.  It is one of my most requested recipes.  This is also pretty easy to make and absolutely the best caramel corn recipe I’ve ever found.

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Chex Mix (SUPER SECRET)
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

Chex Mix (SUPER SECRET)

This stuff is one of my family’s best recipes.  It was the brainchild of my brother-in-law, who, sadly, passed away from bone cancer in 2020.  His recipe lives on and rightly so.  My brother-in-law’s legacy. 

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FLUFFY ITALIAN BREAD
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FLUFFY ITALIAN BREAD

Bread is such a satisfying thing to make and it makes the house smell amazing too! It is a learning curve but a curve well taking.

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THIN MINT COOKIES
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THIN MINT COOKIES

Who doesn’t love Thin Mint Cookies?  They are good to eat out of hand, or crushed into or over ice cream, to add to cookie dough, or whatever you fancy. These cookies taste better than the real thing.

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CHOCOLATE WHOOPIE PIES
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

CHOCOLATE WHOOPIE PIES

Whoopie pies can be made with all sorts of different flavors. I have made oatmeal, red velvet, and now chocolate.  They are rich and delicious.  You can make them large or small and bite size. Make green filling for Saint Patrick’s Day and Red filling for Valentine’s Day.

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FAT SUGAR COOKIES WITH BUTTERCREAM ICING
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FAT SUGAR COOKIES WITH BUTTERCREAM ICING

I love fat sugar cookies covered with buttercream icing. I make them for Christmas, Valentines Day, Saint Patrick’s Day, Easter, and Halloween. They are really very easy to make, they just take a little time.

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CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER VALENTINE’S HEARTS
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CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER VALENTINE’S HEARTS

I have only made this recipe once before, but it is a fantastic recipe for the peanut butter and chocolate lovers in your life. A great homemade treat for them for Valentine’s Day.

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VERDE SAUCE
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VERDE SAUCE

I love green sauce on tamales, tacos and in my chicken empanadas. Red sauce can cause me some stomach issues as I get older.  Green sauce it is.  You can heat this up or dial the heat down to your tastes.  It is a fantastic sauce.

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BIRTHDAY CHOCOLATE CAKE
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

BIRTHDAY CHOCOLATE CAKE

I am a scratch baker. With the exception of one cake that is from mix and then fixed way up. This chocolate cake recipe is one of the easiest and best chocolate cakes. It is truly chocolatey. A scratch cake for a less experienced baker. It is my go-to chocolate cake.

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FLAKY BAKING POWDER BISCUITS
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

FLAKY BAKING POWDER BISCUITS

I have been making these biscuits for years.  I don’t remember where I got the recipe but it is a very good one.  These are fluffy and delicious with jam, or honey.  

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SOUTHER PECAN PIE
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SOUTHER PECAN PIE

Pecan pie is one of my all-time favorite pies.  It is gooey and delicious. It was a family favorite at family reunions when I was a kid.  My relatives are all from Western Kansas and Missouri.  Good old Midwest cooking.

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ALL-BUTTER FLAKY PIE CRUST
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ALL-BUTTER FLAKY PIE CRUST

Pie crust is so easy to make if you know the tricks and I have given those to you in this recipe. Pie crust is literally two ingredients different from paper mache. Try to make your own pie crust.  Make sure to read my tips in the recipe.  It is so easy if you just know the trick and tips.

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LAZY DAY STEW
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

LAZY DAY STEW

This is a stew that my aunt Joanne made and it is really delicious. It is one of my favorite meals in the winter months. I serve it over slices of bread, or biscuits as the mood strikes me. It is a warm and inviting stew.

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