Broiled Lamb Chops

Ingredients:
12 single baby rib lamb chops, frenched (2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
5 minced garlic cloves
2 Tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
2 Tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions:
Arrange lamb chops in a 9″ X 13″ baking dish. Combine, garlic, oil, mint, rosemary, lemon juice, salt and [...]

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Rise and Shine Pancakes

Ingredients:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1 cup whole-wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup skim milk
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
Egg substitute equivalent to 1 egg
1 teaspoon grated fresh orange peel
Vegetable oil spray
Directions:
In a medium mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix until well blended.  In another medium bowl, [...]

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Sale for Halloween…Only 6 Days Left!!

Get 15% off of EVERYTHING at My Special Note!  Hurry – it only lasts through the end of the month
Personalized pillowcases, laundry bags and Letters from Santa…and coming VERY SOON – Personalized Children’s Books with your favorite licensed characters!!
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Logitech Premium USB Headset

 
Product Name: Logitech Premium USB Headset 350
Submitted by: Amanda Hamm Kansas City, MO
Rating: 8
Where to buy:  Amazon.com
Description:  The Logitech Premium USB Headset 350 delivers a premium audio
experience.
Review:  Featuring plush ear pads and a quality headband, it lets you listen to your
music, games, and conversations in total comfort for hours on end.  The plug-and-play USB connection [...]

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Fiesta Ring

Ingredients:
3/4 lb ground beef 
1 package taco seasoning mix 
1 cup mild shredded cheddar cheese 
2 tablespoons water 
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls  
1 cup salsa 
3 cups lettuce, shredded 
1 medium tomato, diced 
1/4 cup onions, chopped 
1/2 cup pitted ripe black olives, chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 cup salsa
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375F. Cook ground beef in large pan over medium [...]

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Don’t Forget to Winterize Your Car!

Next to your home, your vehicle is one of the most expensive purchases you will make.  So, if you plan on keeping your car in top working order, winterizing your car each year is a must.  The following tips will help you know what you need to do to winterize your car before the cold weather arrives.
Change [...]

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Crock Pot Beef Barley Stew

Ingredients: 
2 lbs. Cubed Stew beef
2 carrots (thinly sliced)
2 celery ribs (thinly sliced)
1 onion (diced)
1 (14oz) can diced tomatoes
3/4 cup barley
1 teaspoon dried basil or oregano
5 cups beef broth
Olive oil
Directions: 
Place cubed beef in frying pan with a little olive oil and brown over high heat on all sides. Place carrots, celery and onion in crock pot. [...]

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Micro Spy Kit X-2

Product Name: Micro Spy Kit X-2
Submitted by: Caleb Lauth, Atlanta, GA
Rating: 8
Where to buy:  Amazon.com
Description: The Micro Spy Kit X-2 contains a micro ear light that you wear around your ear which has an adjustable stem to make it fit. It has a secret agent pen that writes with invisible ink, and a decoder light [...]

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Great Northern Bean Scallion Soup

Ingredients:
1-1/2 cup vegetable broth (homemade or canned)
1 can (15oz) navy beans (or equal amount cooked pre-soaked beans)
1 can (15oz) sweetened tomatoes (or equal amount fresh, simmered, or freshly chopped)
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 – 3 scallions
1 T oregano
1 T butter or olive oil
1 T basil
1/4 t turmeric
Salt (optional)
Instructions:
Sauté scallions and herbs.  Combine tomatoes with [...]

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Sleep Can Help Weight Loss

Have you been struggling to lose weight?  Have you tried diet, exercise, and even weight loss pills, but nothing seems to be doing the trick?  The trouble may not be with the things you’re doing while you’re awake, but rather the simple fact that you are awake.  Studies have shown that getting more sleep and [...]

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