tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781Fri, 18 May 2012 14:31:49 +0000appetizerletter TtoastednutmegdinnertortegingersnapchipotleI blame momstrawberriespollroast beefcookiepastryetsysnackletter Stanner5Smuffin tin mondayhorchatathoughtsshirley jchili'steriyakiplay-dohkidsfreezer mealhamburgervanillafrostingwhite chocolatecheese rollsschedulepeanut butterrollrice soupother blogsbroccoli soupblack beanbake saleFingerprint Fridayideasalas3ladsmilkMcKenziespaghetti saucechurchdessertchurrogrilledamericapeachesbruschettachicken cordon bleucookingdelectabledelightsDare to be a readerfruitmoussequoteoopsusatomato soupMonday Mepirate daycinco de mayomilitarycrock potbarbara bakestortilla chipscreativitynanaimo barsham boneegg nogbreadnew yearmeal planningmomhamfollowertomatomashed potatozucchinisalsatuscancabbagenew blogbean soupmealspizza doughcole slawporkwhipped creamdoubledippedsweetsapplesauceMarkapple crispkitchenediblesraspberriesbreadedbutternut squashpineapple upside downgiveawaymelskitchencafebeveragestewoven pancakepastaburritooatmealbarkupside downmain mealtomatilloparkmozzarella cheesepictureshomemakingspaghettiasparaguscream cheesegiftstrawberrybedtimeletter Msausagechocolate chipcornsmilechocolatebutterscotchflagteacherbakingBook reviewfamilypecaneeatcarrotsinvisible motherwhite saucebiscuitsfrench toastgreen beanstacoguacamolewho am Iletter Lcheese sticksIndianfridaymother's daychowderdonutfireworkssubstituterice puddingroastedpotato stickslimesteak4th of julypetsjubileesnickerdoodlebeefguest bloggerlollipopsquashbrazilianpinterestautumngift certificatesbetty crockervinegarbeanEastercoconutcattortellinicaramel applesourbestbitesjasmine ricewhite cheddarpork chopsweek 24mexicanfastburger clubcheesecakezupasmeatlessbearcengicmenu plancurryfried riceenchiladasweek 25taco soupingredientletter Pquesadillatamaleyogurtwrapplaydoughlinguinebuttercreamchocolate chip barspotatoescartropicalcauliflowertartsPetsbarsletter Rpartytomato saucebroccolifetaballoonfirefly lanevanilla beanpuddinglunchvanessabloopersbeansfeaturepinapplecinnamonplaysalad dressingcornbreaddipRosemarypumpkinpancakesfriedseptember 11carrot cakeboy scoutschexBrighambiscuitapple pancakeletter acreammolassesalfredotreatavocadodesertwalnutletter Dflour tortillasgingercrispbook challengeMichaelricetenderloinapplestwopeasandtheirpodtableitalianreadingpankosconesproduct reviewsecret recipeslowcookerholidaypoppy seedletter Cchopperoatspizzabananaste beefmatchedburritosshredded porkwelcomtoppingcilantrowelcomecsnfriedaanniversaryNutellasweetshortcakeracechickenletter Blovenutscapreseactivitychicken soupchallengeslide ridgeindependance daysweet potatospinachchristmasalmondmanicottiflavorthank youartichokesandwichfrygarlictoasting coconutcoconut cakehazelnutssalttroopspotato potato soupcakemenusitslemon barssoupkitchen toollion housemaltpotatoapple pieritz crackersRuebanfrench dipparentingdonationhoney vinegarcopycatcinnamon rollsrecipepitacarrotchicken saladvegetarianmuffin panscherrythree-cheesesloppy joe'srememberfollowerssweetlollipopparsleyhealthytalentscream sauce2kutepretzelnew lookcoming soonffftiredtamale pieasiagopumpkin cheesecakethanksgivingshort cakespicedcrumbletaquitomasaeggsfaircobblerjarcondimentside dishsloppy joebasilabc challengefavoritetipsdrinkcorianderbrowniesfrench breadthaialmondsblogsroseshumorcontestcheese breadpieice creamwordless wednesdaybreakfastrevisitcheesepeanut saucepopcornchicken nuggetslasagnaroasted peachessoupsmeringuecoconut ricecolorvegetablesugarfunorangepestocandyfibroletter Hchallahparfaitbathhawaiiancheeseballmeatloafbbqpina coladasauceapplecupcakesaladbalsamiceasymargaritawhole wheatutah's owncasserolefibromyalgiagoodbyeparmesanranchcheddar cheesecuttingsatayherbprayerlemonbaptismorange rollsturkeyham souporganizebirthdayvacationtropical shortcakefood networkcupcakesvalentinepour your heart outhoneychilispicygroceriestantrumspineapplesour creamdressinglemonadepeachmaplenoodledillfoodjalapenostrawberry shortcakecrockpottostadopeppermintletter EadoboRumbiseasoningfailegg rollsleftoverskaboogieLittle Bites of Lifehttp://doubledippedlife.com/noreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)Blogger359125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-2704610349228767459Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +00002012-04-30T10:32:16.938-06:00strawberrysecret recipecobblerstrawberriesdessert It's my favorite time of the month again! Secret Recipe Club time!  This month I got the honor of browsing recipes from The Healthy Jalapeno.  Laura lives in Connecticut, and is a self-proclaimed health nut.  She has so many amazing looking recipes, like her Skinny Baked Onion Rings with Basil Sauce, or her Tomato and Onion Casserole.   I really, really wanted to make her Chocolate Raspberry http://doubledippedlife.com/2012/04/strawberry-lemonade-cobbler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-1321047912259055070Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:23:00 +00002012-04-19T11:23:58.833-06:00tropical shortcakeshort cakegarlicpicturesshortcakestrawberrieschickenstrawberry shortcaketuscan When we went to Arizona to visit family, I cooked and we re-took some pictures! Here's new and improved pictures of Tuscan Garlic Chicken and Tropical Shortcake. These pictures are so much better, thanks Mark! http://doubledippedlife.com/2012/04/new-recipe-pictures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-4503225808322639517Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-03-29T07:39:02.581-06:00cinnamonsnackchexchurro Cinnamon Crunchy Goodness. That's what these little bites of heaven are! This recipe makes a LOT, so it's best to save it for a party!  Cinnamon Churro Chex MixAdapted from Babble.com 9 cups rice Chex cereal (That's one big box) 1 cup cinnamon chips 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 granulated sugar 1 1/2 teas cinnamon In a small microwavable bowl, zap chocolate chips http://doubledippedlife.com/2012/03/cinnamon-churro-chex-mix.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-8612664401280261583Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:49:00 +00002012-03-27T10:49:09.735-06:00McKenziebirthday Here is my baby. But she's not such a baby anymore. She's turning 6 today.  Happy Birthday dear sweet girl.  You bring us smiles and laughs every single day.   You have a huge heart. You are friends with everyone.   What an amazing young lady. http://doubledippedlife.com/2012/03/happy-birthday-mckenzie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-5956867844064047100Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +00002012-03-27T10:03:03.161-06:00secret recipecheesebraziliancheese breadcheese rollsGood Morning! I am so excited to be involved in another month of The Secret Recipe Club!  I couldn't believe my luck this month. I was assigned to Bewitching Kitchen!  Her recipes looked amazing. I had about 6 different recipes picked out to try.  I couldn't decide between something sweet or something savory... I just knew it had to be new and fun! Then I found them. "Brazilian Pao de Queijo".http://doubledippedlife.com/2012/03/brazilian-cheese-rolls-secret-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-3021257257443650061Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:05:00 +00002012-03-23T09:05:15.601-06:00broccoliwhite cheddarcheddar cheesebroccoli soupsoupI couldn't just call this "Broccoli Soup".  That would not begin to describe the creamy tastiness of this dish. I used to have a favorite broccoli soup. Used to. Now, it's this one. I found this recipe on Vintage Mixer. It's from a local cooking school. I used WHITE Cheddar and fresh broccoli. Amazing. Amazing, Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup Vintage Mixer from The Viking Cooking School <!--[http://doubledippedlife.com/2012/03/amazing-creamy-tasty-broccoli-chedder.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-7560445210230691317Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-03-21T08:05:50.809-06:00condimentpartyappetizerspinachchristmasdip Appetizers are the life of a party! Great little snacks to serve before a meal, or go versatile, and only do appetizers as your whole dinner! Admit it... you've ordered an appetizer as a main meal more than once in a restaurant! I know I have. I would love to hear what your favorite appetizer is! I Love spinach dip. Love it. And, this family recipe is the best one I've ever had. There is http://doubledippedlife.com/2009/12/quick-and-easy-appetizers-spinach-dip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-4356872487504574948Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:16:00 +00002012-03-13T08:18:58.837-06:00pinterestAre you on Pinterest?  I am! And I'm finding so many yummy things to make! (click on picture to go to recipe!) Check out my food boards to see my comments on the ones I've made!   Like this Churro Chex Mix!  Yum!  http://doubledippedlife.com/2012/03/pinterest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-1955506714306077727Sun, 04 Mar 2012 13:00:00 +00002012-03-04T06:00:03.101-07:00steakmain mealbeefdinnertenderloinherb I rarely cook tenderloin, just because of the high prices. However, when I saw this recipe at A Spoonful of Thyme, it looked too good to resist. I put it on my menu plan and went shopping. It just so happened that my store had tenderloins on sale too! So we had a guilt-free, divine dinner!   Herb Tenderloins Aspoonfulofthyme.blogspot.com ½ cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped 2 Tb http://doubledippedlife.com/2012/03/herb-crusted-tenderloin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-5480767706476812147Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +00002012-02-29T06:00:08.495-07:00strawberryfrostingcupcakestrawberriesdessertcream cheese It's time for the Strawberry Cream Cheese Cupcake! If you missed the first post, explaining how I ended up making 3 different cupcake flavors in one day, see it here!    Strawberry Cream Cheese Cupcakes Adapted from Betty Crocker 1 box  yellow cake mix 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup water 2 eggs 3 Tb strawberry preserves 1 package (3 oz) cream http://doubledippedlife.com/2012/02/strawberry-cream-cheese-cupcakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-5113171467414467854Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:28:00 +00002012-02-27T10:48:56.565-07:00secret recipecilantrocarrotcoriandersoupGood Morning! Today is one of my favorite days of the month. Secret Recipe Club time! I was assigned a fabulous blog this month; The Gorgeous Gourmet! She is from South Africa, and has a wonderful variety of recipes. Her blog is clean and very attractive. If you click on the link, and it doesn't connect, try again on another computer. My computer at work doesn't allow me to go there, but I get tohttp://doubledippedlife.com/2012/02/carrot-coriander-soup-secret-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-2231553845830657120Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +00002012-02-23T06:00:17.253-07:00buttercreamcupcakeslemondessert  Today I'm sharing my recipe for Perfect Lemon Cupcakes.  Of the 3 flavors I made, these were the  most popular at work. We start with a cake mix, add in some pudding and sour cream to make them extra moist, and of course some amazing lemon flavor!  Perfect Lemon Cupcakes The Double Dipped Life Cake: 1 package white cake mix (or use lemon instead and cut out the oil and lemon rind) 1 smallhttp://doubledippedlife.com/2012/02/perfect-lemon-cupcakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-4480540467176195179Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:10:00 +00002012-02-21T09:41:01.068-07:00pina coladacoconutpinapplecupcakecream cheese Yes, I went a little cupcake crazy! You see, I was in the mood to bake. But I didn't plan on baking this much!  My first batch was Strawberry Cream Cheese. (In the middle below).  I was at the grocery store and decided to buy my frosting. (Yeah, I know it's lazy...).  I came home, made the cupcakes, went to frost them.... and discovered I had bought LEMON frosting instead of vanilla!  So, I http://doubledippedlife.com/2012/02/pina-colada-cupcakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-6985586480933225470Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:03:00 +00002012-02-13T08:03:19.738-07:00white sauceitalianmain mealartichokealfredodinnerlasagnaspinachchicken Well, I've given up and joined Pinterest. And found yet another source of great recipes! Now I'm really never going to get through my "new recipe" file!  I love lasagna. Mainly the traditional red beef lasagna, like my family favorite.  When I saw this White Chicken and Veggie Lasagna on Pinterest though, I knew I wanted to try it.  I added a few veggies to the original recipe, and feel free http://doubledippedlife.com/2012/02/white-chicken-and-veggie-lasagna.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-5006912931175817263Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:38:00 +00002012-01-30T09:01:40.954-07:00upside downcakecherrypinapplepineapple upside downIt seems like everything is going "mini" lately.  Mini pies, mini cakes, mini sandwiches, mini, mini, mini!  I saw these mini Pineapple Upside Down cakes on Manu's menu and knew I had to try them. They are perfect for a party, and for treats for friends!  They are easy to make, and so very good. Mini Pineapple Upside Down cakes Manusmenu.com Ingredients (makes 10 tea cakes): 3 Tb butter, http://doubledippedlife.com/2012/01/mini-pineapple-upside-down-cakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-2093682476546238883Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:07:00 +00002012-01-24T09:07:17.448-07:00bakingmelskitchencafebreadpretzelsaltEvery once in awhile, I get a craving for big, soft pretzels from the mall. However, since I don't have a mall close to me, I don't get them very often. Plus, you know that weird after taste of most soft pretzels? Yeah, that throws me off. So, here's my solution.  Chewy soft pretzels that do NOT have that weird taste. Just pure pretzel goodness, salt, and lots o' butter. My husband, who isn't http://doubledippedlife.com/2012/01/chewy-soft-pretzels.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-4729288534700113882Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:59:00 +00002012-01-04T10:37:40.566-07:00seasoningnew bloggarlicroast beefbeefnew year  Happy New Year! I hope you all had fantastic holidays! We really enjoyed our vacation. Our kids had 2 weeks off of school, I had a few extra days off from work, and Mark's schedule changed temporarily so he was able to be home by 6:30 most nights. (Instead of 9:30!) The first few days we honestly got on each others nerves a lot, but we adjusted, and it was great to have him home. We've been http://doubledippedlife.com/2012/01/seasoned-roast-beef-and-new-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-2015288652315134398Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-12-28T08:13:38.845-07:00cookiemolassesgingerchristmasholidaydessert **These cookies were featured in The Daily Herald! December 28, 2011 These cookies are part of a link-up on Secret Recipe Club Cookie Party! Christmas is in the air! Christmas means snow, presents, pine, family, friends... and food! I was thinking about Christmas cookies and I remembered a Molasses cookie that an old college friend used to make. The cookies were soft and http://doubledippedlife.com/2009/12/molasses-aka-ginger-cookies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-6193654638375995654Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:02:00 +00002011-12-23T08:02:42.460-07:00christmasholiday  Merry Christmas! I hope you all enjoy this special time of the year. I pray that we can remember the Savior's birth as the reason for Christmas. Thank you all for a great year. I'll see you in 2012! http://doubledippedlife.com/2011/12/christmas-i-hope-you-all-enjoy-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-6765072551147506192Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-12-19T06:00:05.619-07:00chowderpotatoturkeydillstewsoup Did you have lots of turkey left over from Thanksgiving? I cooked my own turkey on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and had tons leftovers!  I decided to use some of it to make a chowder.  This chowder is thick and hearty. It's somewhat similar to my Chicken and Rice soup, but the dill adds a little tanginess to it. Turkey Dill Chowder The Double Dipped Life 2 Tb butter 1/2 onion, diced 1 Tb http://doubledippedlife.com/2011/12/turkey-dill-chowder.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-7210627408079322811Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-12-14T06:00:01.581-07:00coconutpumpkinvegetarianmeatlesscopycatsoupI ran to Zupas cafe for lunch in October and they were featuring a pumpkin coconut soup. Two of my favorite flavors! How could I resist?  Let me just say... yum! I would eat this a few times a week if I could.  Sadly, Zupas had in on their menu only for October.  But... I could recreate it, right? Right! With just a list of main ingredients and my tastebuds, I recreated this soup.  Now, my http://doubledippedlife.com/2011/12/pumpkin-coconut-tropical-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-4610163112563627628Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:36:00 +00002011-12-06T10:36:58.816-07:00birthdaytannerNine years ago, you came into our family.  You were much anticipated and so loved. You gave us joy from the first minute, and still are bringing that joy today. You are such a clever, amazing, sweet boy. Thank you for taking care of your younger brother and sister. We love you!  http://doubledippedlife.com/2011/12/happy-birthday-tanner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-5298836903564842503Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-12-16T07:42:52.537-07:00italianmain meallasagnarecipepasta This is yet another Mom recipe. I LOVE this lasagna. I crave it, and so does anyone else that tastes it. We had some neighbors over for dinner a few months back, and the husband lived in Italy for 2 years. He said my lasagna rivaled the lasagna he had there.  But I'm not bragging... ;)  Now, you will notice I use cottage cheese. Don't panic. You can use the more traditional ricotta if you http://doubledippedlife.com/2009/11/lasagna.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-8422351684972596697Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-11-29T07:37:32.722-07:00quesadillamain mealhoneymexicanburritoenchiladaslimechickenchipotleHappy Tuesday everyone! In case you missed it on Facebook, this recipe was featured on Perry's Plate yesterday. Thanks again Natalie! Since we just had Thanksgiving, I thought some Mexican food might be in order, just to have something different! This recipe is quick and easy; very versatile; and the flavor is truly amazing! Recently, I spotted a dish from a restaurant that sounded really, http://doubledippedlife.com/2011/11/honey-chipotle-chicken.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881388831702984781.post-5350368984051577309Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-12-15T08:35:48.025-07:00secret recipemozzarella cheesepotato stickscheese stickspotatocheddar cheesemashed potato  It's time for another Secret Recipe! The Secret Recipe Club is a group of bloggers that secretly browse another member's blog and cook one of their recipes.  We can change the recipe if we want, but we can't tell the recipe owner that we're cooking their recipe until the day of the reveal.This month I was assigned "Enriching Your Kid".  Shirley is a clinical physiologist, and focuses on makinghttp://doubledippedlife.com/2011/11/potato-cheese-sticks-and-mashed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Double Dipped Life)15