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CateC_BettyCrocker_MOD 10/24/2009 12:00:00 AM
“I used to bake in high heels everyday.”- Grandma Joann
My grandmother, entertainer extraordinaire, loved to bring her family and friends together around the kitchen table throughout the years. As a mother of eight, she was always budget-conscious. So, when she passed away a few weeks ago, I wanted to pay tribute by throwing a family gathering on just a $25 budget. A mass email to my family confirmed that brunch was the best time, which also happened to be perfect for my budget! I...
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budget, entertaining, "Eggplant Marcille", brunch, "Applesauce Raisin Cookies", "Potato Casserole Supreme", "Canadian Oatmeal Shortbread", "Hot Apple Cider", "Cherry Cheesecake", party
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CheriAtBettyCrocker 1/8/2009 2:14:00 PM
Cooking, baking and entertaining is a treat to me and I treated myself to a lot of it over the holidays. For one meal I baked Herb Roast Chicken and Vegetables, homemade dinner rolls, a tossed salad and Apple Crostata for dessert. For another meal I made Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin, baked potatoes, Cascadian Farms edemame (green soybeans) and Cranberry Sauce. (I'm always trying to add fruits or vegetables to dishes and get my kids and guests to eat more fruits and vegetables.) I baked Oatmeal Cookies, made peanut brittle and homemade lefse.
Though my kids are now teens, they still prefer simple foods; pancakes, scrambled...
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Breakfast, brunch, breads, teens
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AndiatBettyCrocker 12/23/2008 10:30:00 AM
I’m at home today, getting ready for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For me this means that I’m still cooking and baking. Tomorrow I plan to make Overnight French Toast Bake with Berry Topping to bring to Jason’s and Katie’s home on Christmas morning. I really like this make-ahead recipe because of the pretty red berry topping with fresh strawberries. 
French Toast Bake with Berry Toopping 12 cups cubed (1 inch) soft Fre...
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brunch, Christmas Day, French Toast
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AndiatBettyCrocker 5/8/2008 8:14:00 AM
Mother's Day is on Sunday and my family usually celebrates by going out for brunch. But, you don't have to go to a restaurant to give mom the day off from cooking. Here are some easy recipes that are perfect for a spring breakfast/brunch that are sure to please any mom.
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Breakfast recipes, brunch, Mothers' Day, pancakes, waffles
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Heidi at Betty Crocker 3/24/2008 10:13:00 AM
So I made it through Easter brunch. Everyone survived—I think they might actually have enjoyed themselves. There weren't few leftovers, which I took as a good sign. Each of my nieces and my nephew got two Easter basket; one from me (which I used as a centerpiece during the meal), and one from their grandma, They're probably still hyper from all the sugar.
The Breakfas...
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Breakfast Strudel, brunch, Easter, holiday
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Heidi at Betty Crocker 3/21/2008 10:06:00 AM
Hold onto your hats, folks: I’m hosting Easter.
Since my one sister has everyone over for Thanksgiving and my other sister hosts Christmas, Easter falls to me. I’ve hosted Easter brunch two or three times now and I’ve got a menu that seems to work. It includes a Breakfast Strudel recipe I found in ...
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Breakfast Strudel, brunch, Easter, recipe, holidays