Sunday, June 23, 2013

Granny’s Salisbury Steak

1 ½ lbs ground beef 1 cup chopped onion ½ cup cooked rice ¼ tsp black pepper 1 egg 1 ¾ cups sliced fresh mushrooms 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp salt 3 cups beef broth 3 Tbsp water 2 Tbsp cornstarch Combine ground beef, onions, rice, black pepper and egg; divide into six equal portions. Shape each into a 1 inch thick patty. Coat a skillet with cooking oil and cook patties for 5 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet; keep warm. Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook for three minutes. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt and beef broth; cook for another ten minutes. Return patties to the skillet, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the patties to a platter; keep warm. Combine water and cornstarch; add to broth mixture, stirring well. Bring to a boil then cook ONE minute more. Serve over patties.

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Lice Spray

In small spray bottle mix: Vodka peppermint oil lavender oil (5-10 drops of oil) always do a small test area for skin sensitivity and fabrics Spray on head, bed, linens, furniture....

Israeli Salad

An Israeli breakfast staple, this salad is also often served with lunch and dinner. The salad is made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and plenty of parsley. Some top it with feta and olives, or dress it with tahini sauce. 4 Roma tomatoes, diced (2 cups) 2 Persian cucumbers or ½ English cucumber, diced (1 ⅓ cups) ½ yellow bell pepper, diced (⅔ cup) ⅔ cup chopped Italian parsley 3 Tbs. chopped green onion 2 tsp. olive oil 2 tsp. lemon juice Toss together all ingredients in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve in a Pita pocket

Skinny Shake

Have you tried the Skinny Shake before, it tastes like a Wendy's frosty: 3/4 cup Almond Milk about 15 ice cubes 1/2 tsp Vanilla 1-2 Tbsp unsweetened Cocoa powder 1/3 of a Banana Blend.

Friday, June 14, 2013

Homemade Mosquito Repellent

It's that time of year - the skeeters are getting bad Skip the harsh store bought stuff and make you own mosquito repellent Combine in a 16 oz bottle: 15 drops lavender oil 3-4 Tbsp of vanilla extract 1/4 Cup lemon juice. Fill bottle with water. Shake.Ready to use. Make some extra to gift to your family & friends. (Trust me.. it'll be appreciated!) Share this on your wall so you'll have it handy when it's needed.

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