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Frog-Eyed Salad

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I miss this recipe. The "Frog Eye" part comes from a tiny pasta not available around here. (sniffle) I miss it. The kids, however, think it's a cool recipe since it sounds gross.

Easy Overnight Oatmeal in the Slow Cooker

Overnight Oatmeal Here is an easy way to serve a crowd a hearty breakfast before facing the elements for a day of winter sports. You can assemble it in the slow cooker in the evening and wake up to a bowl of hot, nourishing oatmeal. The slow cooker eliminates the need for constant stirring and ensures an exceptionally creamy consistency. It is important to use steel-cut oats; old-fashioned oats become too soft during slow-cooking. READER'S COMMENT: "Easy and delicious! I would award 5 stars except for the fact that the dried fruits lost their flavor during the overnight cooking. Hereafter for better flavor, I'll add fresh or hydrated dried fruits when I serve the oatmeal in the... Lena's note: Raisins work very well, but I recommend adding fruits and flavorings just before serving. Steel cut oats are better for you anyway. However, compared to the sugar bombs many moms are forced to serve in the name of effciency, this kind of breakfast wins hands down despite t...

Impossible Easy Mac and Cheese Pie

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This is definitely NOT low carb! However, because it's not out of a box, it's better for you. Besides, it keeps the kids happy.

Guest Chef Creation-- Cynnara's Dinosaur Eggs

For those who have kids, this recipe is invaluable. However, for an adult bored with eggs on a low-carb diet, it's more than invaluable. Thank you, Cynnie! ROTFLMAO, this is so simple, you're going to flip that you hadn't thought of doing it before this. Take four ramekins and spray with nonstick spray. Take four pieces of bread and butter them on both sides. (Normally before buttering, I get cute and use food coloring and drop various colours on the bread to form speckles for the "shell" portion of the egg. Then place one bread into each ramekin, allowing the points to stick up. Crack one egg into each ramekin, trying to not break the yolk. Drop in a couple of drops of food colouring in the whites area and sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Place ramekins on a cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 20-25 minutes until the eggs look set. Take out, let sit for 5 minutes before serving. With the colouring, it makes the presentation of an ...