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When we feel like a quick basic cake, this is what we make. We call it “Jake’s Cake” because it sounds good, and Jake (my brother) likes to help make it. The cake is a Betty classic, and the frosting is the same I always use on cakes. It is difficult to ruin this cake ...

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On a cold day, you just have to have chicken noodle soup. There are a few things I don't like about canned / store bought chicken noodle soup: Too salty (used as a preservative) Noodles get soggy Noodles don't fit on a spoon - inefficient Chicken is cubed and doesn't even look like chicken ...

I've had M&M cookies before, and never loved them, but these are AMAZING. Karl and Jake found the recipe on the M&M web site and it was a huge success. Be careful, they are very addicting.   Start by creaming the butter and sugars, just like a regular cookie. 1 cup ...

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Sometimes I'm just in the mood for a quick, simple, dependable recipe. Who doesn't love chocolate chip cookies? This recipe is a classic, straight forward recipe for chewy chocolate chip cookies. Sometimes we mix in walnuts or Heath Toffee Bits. I got this recipe from Cook's, it's a keeper! Start by mixing ...

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I first had bacon noodles the summer of 2002. It was the only meal that Karl knew how to cook, so he would often make this recipe for me that summer. The recipe originates from Karl's grandparents, and it is one of our favorites. Start by chopping the bacon and season with pepper. ...

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This salad dressing is famous, at least around my family. It's garlicky, creamy, and good! It is so strong, it has earned the nick name of "Rocket Fuel". We don't feed it to strangers, but once people taste it they love it! In your favorite blender, add the following ingredients: ...

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This little milk-demanding dessert is a cross between a brownie and a cookie, you can't go wrong! First combine the wet ingredients in the stand mixer.   1 1/2 ...