Pinwheels

Try and eat just one of these bite-sized goodies. There are many variations but the following recipe is my favorite.INGREDIENTSLarge Flour Tortillas1 cup of softened Cream Cheese OR refried beans1/4 sour cream1 tsp. Garlic Salt 1/2 cup of green onions1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese1/2 cup of chopped black olives OR black beans OR real bacon bits 1. Mix ingredients well. 2. Slightly warm your tortilla so it is rollable and won't break.3. Spread the...

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Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Mushroom caps stuffed with crab, jack cheese and a little white wine. These bite-sized goodies are usually the first to go.3 tablespoons butter, melted24 fresh mushrooms2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons minced green onions1 garlic clove or 1 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon lemon juice1 cup diced cooked crabmeat1/2 cup soft bread crumbs1 egg, beaten1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided1/4 cup dry white wine1/4...

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Bite-Sized Donuts

Going to the donut store is a tradition in our family when an all A report card is brought home. On average we go 4 times a year. My fav is the rainbow-sprinkle donut and three glazed donut holes. I've always thought donuts had to be fried in oil and purchased from a donut shop to taste good. Then I found the Mini Doughnut Pan from Sur La Table. So I baked a batch at home and now we eat them every time she brings home an A. (Ha Ha April Fools)Here...

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Finger Foods - Piggies-in-a-Blanket

We brought these to a Halloween Party last year. They were finger-lickin good! (pardon the pun)12 All beef Hot Dogs - Cut in Half2 Packages of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls6 Kraft American Cheese Slices1 cup KetchupServe Mustard as a dipping sauceHOW TO MAKECarve a piece out of the tip of the hotdog where a finger nail would go. Unwrap the crescent rolls and cut each in half.Place half a slice of american cheese on each crescent rolls.Place the hot...

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In Memory of...Rocks

We started this tradition in our home when our cousin Steve was tragically killed in an accident. It was inspired by my mom and aunt who paint their grandchildren's names on rocks and place them throughout their yard. Since we don't attend grave sites of our loved ones very often, I thought painting a memory rock would allow us to reflect on the people we love and miss everyday. It is also a helpful way for children to remember their lost pets....

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Plant a Rock Garden

Over the weekend we bought seed packets to make our favorite salad - radishes, carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers, some herbs - thyme (for this Next Food Network Star winning chicken recipe) and cilantro. We also planted something sweet and spicy - strawberries and jalapeños. We found a small area with lots of sun, prepped the dirt and planted the seeds. Then we went rock hunting throughout our yard and found various shapes and sizes. We...

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