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Roach Powder

By Lena / September 20, 2010 / Comments Off on Roach Powder

1 part boric acid (found in pharmacy area of grocery store) 2 parts flour 1 part unsweetened cocoa Mix together all ingredients and sprinkle in areas that you’ve seen roaches. Don’t put in areas that children and pets might eat it. I typically make little shallow aluminum trays by wrapping a piece of foil around…

Silky Chocolate Tofu Pie

By Lena / June 5, 2010 / Comments Off on Silky Chocolate Tofu Pie

For those of you who haven’t had tofu desserts, this will sound weird. But, it’s really good and good for you compared to a traditional pie. Think of tofu like Japan’s dairy. For the crust: 1 pkg. graham crackers (12-14 crackers – this is usually one of the wax paper wrapped blocks of crackers) 2…

Tofu Key Lime Pie

By Lena / May 23, 2010 / Comments Off on Tofu Key Lime Pie

Orginal Coconut Cream Pie recipe by Toni Fiore at DeliciousTV.com. We just love her stuff! Sweet, light, vegan, and practically guilt-free, this pie is absolutely delicious. For the crust: 1 pkg. graham crackers (12-14 crackers – this is usually one of the wax paper wrapped blocks of crackers) 2 T. sugar 6 T. vegan margarine For…

Stick Blender Mayonnaise – Easy, fast, delicious

By Lena / May 10, 2010 / Comments Off on Stick Blender Mayonnaise – Easy, fast, delicious

2 egg yoks Juice of 1/2 a lemon (1 tablespoon) 1 teaspoon white vinegar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon of agave syrup (or honey, or sugar) 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 1/2 cup of oil (1 cup canola oil and 1/2 cup olive oil is a good combination, but you can use any combination Put all…

Tofu Coconut Cream Pie

By Lena / May 6, 2010 /

Orginal recipe by Toni Fiore at DeliciousTV.com. We just love her stuff! Sweet, light, vegan, and practically guilt-free, this pie is absolutely delicious. You can also use the basic idea to make a great key lime pie. For the crust: 1 pkg. graham crackers (12-14 crackers – this is usually one of the wax paper wrapped…

Hot Chicken Salad

By Lena / April 2, 2010 / Comments Off on Hot Chicken Salad

This isn’t the slightest bit healthy, but we had this at a caterer close to us and it was so amazing. You could feel your arteries clogging as you ate it. My sister-in-law and I went crazy for it. I believe this to be the recipe: 1 c. mayonnaise (not salad dressing) 2 tsp. lemon…

Fettucine Walnut Alfredo

By Lena / April 2, 2010 / Comments Off on Fettucine Walnut Alfredo

1 cup of walnuts (or 1/4 pinenuts and 3/4 cup of walnuts) Two small cloves of garlic 1-2 tablespoons of fresh parsley (or basil) Salt to taste 2 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 – 1/2 cup hot water Place nuts into food processor with garlic until it’s chopped well Add parsley, salt, and olive oil Process again…

Spanish Chicken (Crock Pot)

By Lena / April 2, 2010 / Comments Off on Spanish Chicken (Crock Pot)

Ingredients 3 -4 lb chicken, cut up (Or pieces) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 4-5 cloves of garlic, crushed 6 ounce can of tomato paste 3/4 cup of beer (6 ounces) 1 – 10 oz. jar stuffed olives, drained (reserve liquid) 1 Tablespoon of reserved liquid from olives Instructions Place chicken,…

Nanney’s Crockpot Stroganoff

By Lena / March 3, 2010 / Comments Off on Nanney’s Crockpot Stroganoff

This was Kevin’s granddad’s recipe as shared by sisser Kristy. 2 lbs. ground beef (or turkey) 4 onions, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cans of sliced mushrooms, drained 2 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 cup bouillon 3 tblsp. tomato paste 1 1/2 cups sour cream mixed with 4 tblsp. flour 1/3…

Paella – Sausage and Shrimp

By Lena / February 21, 2010 / Comments Off on Paella – Sausage and Shrimp

3 poblano peppers Olive oil (4 Tablespoons total) 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tablespoon paprika 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika Salt to taste 1 button of garlic, crushed/minced 2 cups uncooked brown rice 1 pinch saffron threads, crushed 8 large green olives, sliced 1 bay leaf 1/2 bunch Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped 1…