Fall Cookbook: Chocolate latte cookie recipe, low fat lemon pie recipe and easy chili recipe!

Hare are 3 great recipe options for you today!

For an easy chili recipe (chili is great in the fall), try this:

Easy Chili

Here is a low fat, high flavor pie option: (be sure to check out all of the variations you can try)

Low fat lemon pie

Examiner.com has an online Fall Cookbook! Here is my first entry:

Fall recipes Chocolate latte cookies

Happy Fall Baking!

Thumbprint cookie recipe and easy apple crumble recipe!

These cookies are a family favorite every Christmas:

Thumbprint cookies

We often skip the filling, roll them into logs or balls and roll them in the powdered sugar!

Chances are you have the ingredients in your pantry right now to make this recipe:

Easy apple crumble

For more fall inspired recipes, click here: Fall recipes: Flavors of fall

Traveling with your pets and chicken pot pie recipe!

This is a great way to eat your veggies!

Chicken pot pie

If you plan on traveling with your pets, here are some great tips to make it easier for everyone:

Tips for traveling with your pets

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Easy family recipes, Recipes for children, Easy family crafts, Crafts for children

Weekend review: Family time: In the kitchen and at the kitchen table!
Here are some fun craft ideas to make together as a family: (at the kitchen table)

Scrapbook on a budget

Christmas journal

Bird food cookies

Things to make with paper

Candy Kisses Christmas tree

Make your own Christmas wrapping paper and bags

Christmas gift tags craft

Homemade Christmas ornaments

Christmas card ideas

Now, make something together in the kitchen: (easy stuff)

Crockpot Hot Chocolate

Peppermint candy

Ginger Ale and sherbet drink

Easy root beer float

Chocolate covered marshmallows

Easy vegetable dip

Monkey Munch

Easy snack recipes

Sausage balls

Snowball cookies

Chocolate pretzel snack

Easy cinnamon chips

These are all fairly easy crafts and recipes! Have fun and enjoy your time together!

Fall recipes: Fall drink recipes, fall meal recipes, fall dessert recipes!

Weekend review: Fall and Family

It is a great time of the year to get into the kitchen with your family and cook and/or bake up something together!

Here are some ideas:

For starters:

Pumpkin latte

Hot cocoa

Hot cocoa (continued)

Crockpot Hot Chocolate

For Breakfast/Brunch:

Apple iced tea

Basic fruit smoothie

Banana and strawberry pancakes

Egg muffins

Spinach pie

Batter fried apples

Pecan cranberry scones

For dinner:

Tender turkey breast

Meatballs or meatloaf

MacGregor pie

Seafood lasagna

Chicken lasagna

Beef stroganoff

Sides:

Stuffed mushroom

Filipino fruit salad

Easy pasta salad

Potato skins

Piggies in blankets

Easy cheese bread

Sweet Desserts:

Mocha fudge bars

Maple caramel bread pudding

Spoon brownies

Blonde brownies

Pumpkin cheesecake

Pumpkin turnover

Molasses cookies

Chocolate chip cookies

Cream cheese and cherry pie

Pumpkin pie bars

Apple pie

Easy pie crust

Here is a selection of fall favorites: Fall recipes: Flavors of fall

Chicken adobo recipe and Zucchini apple bread recipe!

This recipe was given to me by my cousin. She said it is a favorite of her family!

Zucchini apple bread

This is a Filipino recipe! We often have it at family Holiday gatherings:

Chicken Adobo

Today is Christmas in September on QVC...tune in!

Christmas on QVC

Christmas hairstyle ideas and Sausage ball recipe

Going to a party and need a fresh idea on how to fix your hair? Click here:

Christmas hairstyles

Here is an easy recipe for you to try:

Sausage balls

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For more Holiday recipes, click here:

http://www.examiner.com/x-5523-Raleigh-Cooking-Examiner~topic131926-Holidays?selstate=topcat#breadcrumb

For all things Christmas, click here:

http://www.examiner.com/x-11697-Christmas-Examiner

Ambrosia salad recipe and Batter fried apples recipe!

This salad is great for any time of year! I often make it around Christmas time too! You can use the colored marshmallows for a "Holiday" effect:

Ambrosia salad

This apple recipe came to me from my mom when I was young!

Batter fried apples

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Cheesy snowflake recipe and beef and cheese ball recipe!

Todays theme: CHEESE!

The cheesy snowflakes will be great as a side to just about any meal:

Cheesy snowflakes

This beef and cheese ball is served with crackers and will have you coming back for more and more! It is a great dish to make for any Holiday or gathering:

Beef and cheese ball

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Brownie pie recipe and Crockpot hot chocolate recipe!

Here are some chocolate recipes for you today! Chocolate in a pie and chocolate in a cup!

Brownie pie

Crockpot Hot Chocolate

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Holiday Recipes and Holiiday and Christmas Organizing ideas

Weekend Review: Colors of the Holidays:

Jello fruit salad

Bruschetta:

http://www.examiner.com/x-5523-Raleigh-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Bruschetta-recipe

Brie recipe:

http://www.examiner.com/x-5523-Raleigh-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Brie-recipe

For a great list of Holiday recipes, click here:

http://www.examiner.com/x-5523-Raleigh-Cooking-Examiner~topic131926-Holidays?selstate=topcat#breadcrumb

Get a jump on your Christmas Organizing:

Christmas planning sheets

Things to make with paper

For more Christmas organizing ideas, click here:

http://www.examiner.com/x-11697-Christmas-Examiner~topic205247-Christmas-Organizing?selstate=topcat#breadcrumb

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Prepare for the Holidays! Prepare for Christmas!

Fall is here!

It is a great time to try out some new recipes! Try them now and make them again for the Holidays! Here are some recipes and ideas to help you get started :-)

Pork chops and dressing

Brown sugar ham

Tender turkey breast

Bread rolls

Chicken and dumplings

For more Thanksgiving recipes, click here:

http://www.examiner.com/x-5523-Raleigh-Cooking-Examiner~topic317428-Thanksgiving?selstate=topcat#breadcrumb

For Holiday recipes, click here:

http://www.examiner.com/x-5523-Raleigh-Cooking-Examiner~topic131926-Holidays?selstate=topcat#breadcrumb

What a great time to start preparing for Christmas! The weather is cooling and we are ready to celebrate!

How to get organized for Christmas

Christmas family traditions

Homemade Christmas ornaments

Christmas gift baskets and bags

For many more articles on preparing for Christmas, click here:

http://www.examiner.com/x-11697-Christmas-Examiner~topic205247-Christmas-Organizing?selstate=topcat#breadcrumb

Chocolate pretzel recipe and pumpkin latte recipe!

Here is a fun snack to make with your children. We make them every Christmas!

Chocolate pretzel snack

Do you enjoy the flavor of pumpkin? Try this recipe:

Pumpkin latte

For more coffee recipes, click here: Coffee

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Tortilla snack recipe and Christmas on QVC!

This recipe is great for an after school snack or lunch! You can serve it with hot chocolate for an extra treat!

Tortilla snack recipe

Countdown to Christmas on QVC...read about it here:

Christmas on QVC

Many who know me know that I often watch QVC! I enjoy it most around the Holidays or when they air special Holiday programs. In just a few more days they will air the countdown to Christmas for September...you know I will be tuned in!

Disney Christmas Celebrations 2009 and Egg muffin recipes!

Here is a list of fun celebrations in Disney!

Disney Christmas celebrations 2009

This egg muffin recipe is great for breakfast and brunch!

Egg muffins

Planning a grocery list for guests (Christmas) and Easy vegetable dip recipe!

Will you be having guests join you for the Holidays this year? If your answer is yes, please take a peek at some helpful organizing tips:

Plan your grocery list for guests

Here is a simple veggie dip recipe! You can also use it for chips and crackers:

Easy vegetable dip

For more dip recipes, please visit:
http://www.examiner.com/x-5523-Raleigh-Cooking-Examiner~topic189688-appetizer?selstate=topcat#breadcrumb

For more Organizing tips, please visit:
http://www.examiner.com/x-11697-Christmas-Examiner~topic205247-Christmas-Organizing?selstate=topcat#breadcrumb

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Duff Goldman interview (new book) and Gavalia Holiday book review

Two book reviews in one day!
Chef Duff Goldman with Ace of Cakes: Food Network is coming out with his first book in October of this year! Please read about it and the books that are to follow:

Food Network: Interview with Duff Goldman, book interview

This is one of the best little books I have read in a while! There are so many good ideas for parties and gatherings as well as recipes packed into this little book:

Gevalia Holiday Pleasures book review

You can look for them both on http://www.amazon.com/

Fall Baking recipes: Cake recipes, icing recipe, cheesecake recipes and other baking recipes

Weekend Review! Fall Baking: Cakes and Sweet Treats! Have you ever made your own cake icing before? If not, this easy recipe will make you want to give it a try! It is so easy and tastes so good!

Easy frosting

Tired of the same old boxed cakes? Try one of these:

Chocolate honey cake

Pistachio cake (this recipe has been in my family for many years!)

Oatmeal chocolate chip cake

Chocolate cheesecake

Honey nut cheesecake

Click here for a list of cheesecake recipes:
http://www.examiner.com/x-5523-Raleigh-Cooking-Examiner~topic121508-cheesecakes?selstate=topcat#breadcrumb

Cheesecake tips

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Cookie recipes, bar recipes and cookie tips

Weekend Review: Fall Baking: COOKIES! Here are some cookie recipes to try this weekend (pick one or two, you dont have to make them all) hee hee :-)

Chocolate chip and toffee cookies

Russian Tea Cake recipe (snowballs)

Italian love knot cookies

Kolacky cookies

7 layer bar

Pine nut cookies

Bisquick cookies

Cookie tips:

Freezing cookies

Cookie tips

Cookies 101: How long do I bake my cookies?

Fun Holiday cookies:

Peanut butter balls

Snowball cookies

Russian rock cookies

Pumpkin pie bars

Easy lemon cookies

Thump cookies

Pecan pie bars

Happy Baking :-)

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For more cookie and bar recipes, click here:
http://www.examiner.com/x-5523-Raleigh-Cooking-Examiner~topic122691-cookies?selstate=topcat#breadcrumb

Or here:
http://www.examiner.com/x-11697-Christmas-Examiner~topic209530-Dessert-Recipes?selstate=topcat#breadcrumb

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Pretzel topped sweet potato casserole recipe and Kolacky cookie recipe!

Here is one of Anitas recipes from http://www.anitasrecipes.com/ These looked so good, I asked her for the recipe and she was kind enough to share it with us!

Kolacky cookies

This casserole is a good combination of salty and sweet! It will be great for Thanksgiving or any Holiday meal. It can also be made during the year with many of your favorite meat dishes!

Pretzel topped sweet potato casserole

How to make a blanket and Anitas Tried and True recipe website!

You can make a blanket on a budget! I made the blanket in the picture of this article for less than $10! Blankets make great gifts for people of all ages :-)

Making a blanket

I have been following this website for years! If you are looking for something specific in a recipe, such as, low in fat, calories or cholesterol, you can search for them using that criteria! Please check it out:

Anitas Tried and True Recipes website

Graham cracker snack recipe and Party gift ideas!

This snack is great as lunch or for an after school snack for your children. For a treat, serve with hot chocolate!

Graham cracker snack

If you are planning a party this Holiday season, here are some "thank you" gift ideas for your guests!

Christmas party thank you gifts

Oatmeal chocolate chip cake recipe and Christmas comforters and sheets

All I can say about this cake is...Yum! Its great for breakfast, brunch or any time you need a sweet treat!

Oatmeal chocolate chip cake

Want to get in the Spirit of Christmas or give the gift? Try these:

Christmas comforters and sheets

Easy Labor Day recipes, Fall recipes, Hot cocoa and coffee recipes, Christmas organizing ideas

Happy Labor Day! I hope you get some much needed rest today. Its a great day to hang around the house and watch movies with your family and friends. (No exertion there)





Here are some easy recipes you can make today!





Easy Labor Day recipes





Fall recipes: Flavors of fall





Ready for a warm drink? Check out these... (dont forget to look for the link in the coffee article about how to make Starbucks copy cat recipes!)





Coffee





Hot cocoa





Hot cocoa (continued)





Ready for Christmas? I am :-) Here are some great tips on how to get organized and enjoy the season when it gets here:





How to get organized for Christmas





Christmas family traditions





How to prepare your home for guests (you can use these ideas any day of the year!)





Christmas card ideas





Easy Christmas decorating ideas





Holiday tips





Stay calm at Christmastime

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Easy Labor Day recipes, Fall recipes and Labor Day recipes

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Here are some east recipes for you to try!

Easy Labor Day recipes

Fall recipes: Flavors of fall

Bonus! Recipes and ideas from Fourth of July...you may want to use one for this weekend!

July 4th food ideas

Sweet ham recipe (pineapple and brown sugar ham recipe) and Tropical fruit pie recipe! Labor Day recipe ideas!

This ham is great for any day! However, it seems to fit in with the Holidays!

Brown sugar ham

Here is an easy pie recipe! Having a Labor day party? Try this out!

Tropical fruit pie

Mocha fudge bar recipe and Filipino fruit salad recipe!

Here are two sweet recipes for you today!

First is an original creation:

Mocha fudge bars

This fruit salad was introduced to me many years ago, as my husband is Filipino!

I adjusted it to make it with my favorite fruits:

Filipino fruit salad

Blackberry crisp recipe and Pampered Chef Festive Holiday Desserts book review

Here is a recipe great for the fall! You can use any fruit you would like to make this recipe!

Blackberry crisp

This Pampered Chef book has many cute baking ideas...check it out!

Pampered Chef: Festive holiday desserts book review

Crockpot meatloaf recipe and Vegetable and chicken soup recipe!

For an easy meal, try this crockpot meatloaf recipe...its cheesy and good!

Crockpot meatloaf

Need some energy? Try Karen's Power Soup!

Chicken and vegetable soup