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CHICKEN BROTH
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

CHICKEN BROTH

I make soups and gravies all of the time when I cook in my crock pot. This Chicken Bone broth makes great soups and gravy.

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COWBOY COOKIES
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COWBOY COOKIES

My two girls, when they were little, loved these cookies.  They are very much like a chocolate chip cookie only with oatmeal in them.  They are really good. 

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CHEESE CRACKERS
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CHEESE CRACKERS

I have always loved crackers of all sorts.  I saw this cheese crackers recipe and thought I would try it.  So happy I did, as these are excellent little crackers and so easy to make too.

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STANDARD ROLLS
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STANDARD ROLLS

I try to make all of my own bread from hamburger buns, to rolls, to loaf breads.  I am allergic to the preservatives in the store bought bread.

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WHITE CHICKEN CHILI THE BEST
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WHITE CHICKEN CHILI THE BEST

My sister, who is an excellent cook, found this recipe years ago and it is one of my favorite wintertime dishes to serve.  It is warm and worth the work it takes to make it. 

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LAYER PUDDING DESSERT
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LAYER PUDDING DESSERT

I absolutely love this dessert. It is easy to make and so good.  Pudding, cream cheese, whipping cream, pecans, butter what’s not to like?

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CHEDDAR CRUSTED CHICKEN POT PIE
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CHEDDAR CRUSTED CHICKEN POT PIE

When I was staying with my sister for a visit last October, she made this for dinner one night.  It blew me away! You should really try this one!

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APPLE CRISP
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

APPLE CRISP

Apple Crisp is one of those things I have to have at least once in the Fall or Winter of every year.  It is warm, and with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is so good.

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GUMDROP NOUGAT CANDY
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

GUMDROP NOUGAT CANDY

I love gumdrop nougat candy.  Brach’s makes them and I used to buy them all the time.  Just a few pieces as I didn’t want to have too much sugar in my diet. This recipe is a close approximation of Brach's Nougats.

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ENGLISH MUFFINS
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ENGLISH MUFFINS

I absolutely love English Muffins.  Used to buy them but then found out how easy it is to make them! 

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NUTTY TOFFEY POPCORN
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

NUTTY TOFFEY POPCORN

My sister makes this every year to put on her Christmas trays and it is one of her most requested items.  I made it for the first time this year and it is really easy to make and add to my Christmas trays.   


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TURKEY STOCK - HOMEMADE
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TURKEY STOCK - HOMEMADE

What to do with those turkey wings, and the carcass after Thanksgiving or Christmas? Make Homemade Turkey Stock. It is a little time consuming but worth it!


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MAKE AHEAD TURKEY GRAVEY
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

MAKE AHEAD TURKEY GRAVEY

This is a really amazing and worth it gravy to make at home.  I start the week before Thanksgiving on mine.  That way all I have to do is warm it up on the day. Give this one a try this year!  


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CHEESE AND MEATBALL SOUP
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CHEESE AND MEATBALL SOUP

This is a really weird soup but absolutely delicious.  I serve it with a crusty homemade baguette.


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BROWN SUGAR HOMEMADE
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BROWN SUGAR HOMEMADE

This brown sugar is just like the store bought Brown Sugar. If you run out and need more brown sugar, make this and see for yourself how easy it is. 


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HELLO DOLLIE COOKIE BARS
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HELLO DOLLIE COOKIE BARS

This is an oldie but a goodie! You don’t want to lose this recipe—it’s so simple and so delicious. The hardest part is waiting for the bars to cool. These cookie bars have been one of my favorites for years. Give them a try!


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KITCHEN SINK COOKIES
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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
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

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
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

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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