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The best thing about a round "Living Locket" from Origami Owl? It looks good from all angles...
 
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clean your blender??

 
Am I the only one who never thought of this? I despise cleaning our blender!

Butter Pecan Squares

Crust:

2 cups flour

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup butter (softened)

1 cup pecan halves



Combine the flour, brown sugar, and butter. Pat into ungreased 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle with pecans.



Caramel Layer:

1 cup butter

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 cup chocolate chips



Into saucepan combine butter, brown sugar.... boil for 1-2 minutes over medium heat until thickened. Stir constantly. Pour evenly over pecans..... Bake at 350 F for 18-20 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow 3 minutes to melt...and swirl. Cool and cut. ENJOY!!!! (warning...they're just a wee bit sinful...you probably should repent after eating them! roflol)

Breakfest

French Fry Cutter

 
#2419 French Fry Cutter — $17.00
In one motion, cut vegetables into 3/8"-thick sticks. Guide walls align frame with base to help push vegetables through the blades for easy removal Perfect for potatoes, zucchini, yellow squash and other favorites. Not for use with sweet potatoes, apples or carrots. Ergonomic handle offers a comfortable grip. Nonskid bottom stabilizes base on countertop. 3½" diameter. Dishwasher-safe.order here

bella 16

Origami Owl's story starts with a teenager and a dream. Our company was founded by 14 year-old Isabella in the fall of 2010. Fueled by a goal to raise enough money to buy a car for her 16th birthday, she started the business with $350 worth of babysitting money and a matched contribution from her parents. She sold her unique line of personalized jewelry at home parties and events and quickly realized that this brand has an energy all its own. The white Jeep Wrangler above was presented to Bella this past month on her 16th Birthday!
 
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Spice Turn-About

 
#1632 Spice Turn-About — $19.50
Tired of spice containers getting lost in your cabinet? Meet our convenient “home sweet and spicy home” for 21 seasoning mixes, rubs and sprinkles. Compartments perfectly fit our bottles and most national brands. The rotating base and clear design make it easy to find the spice you want. A telescopic handle extends to help you carry spices wherever you need them. 10 3/4" diameter. Spices sold separately.  Click here to order

~Tina

Tasty Taco Soup

1 lb 1 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso® 40% less-sodium taco seasoning mix

1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ Niblets® frozen corn
1 cup water
1/2 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)

1. In 3-quart saucepan, brown ground beef until thoroughly cooked; drain. Add onions and taco seasoning mix; cook 1 minute.
2. Stir in tomatoes, corn and water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
3. To serve, ladle soup into serving bowls; top with cheese.

Turkey Chili

1 medium onion, ½ tsp salt, 1 jalapeno pepper 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern or cannellini beans drained and rinsed, 1 medium green pepper, 1 lb (450 g) 93% lean ground turkey, 2 cans (14.5 oz) tomato sauce, 3 tbsp Pampered Chef Moroccan Rub, 1 can petite dices tomatoes with garlic and onion (undrained), 4 garlic cloves, pressed

• Coarsely chop onion and jalapeno using Food Cho

pper. Dice bell pepper using Santoku Knife. Combine onion, peppers, turkey, rub, pressed garlic and salt in Deep Covered Baker; mix well. Microwave covered on High 5-7 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles halfway through using Mix ‘N Chop.
• Carefully remove baker from microwave using Oven Mitts. Add beans, tomato sauce and tomatoes; mix well. Cover; microwave on High 14-17 minutes or until simmering.

BETTER THAN PUMPKIN PIE

•15 oz. can pumpkin
•1 can evaporated milk
•3 eggs

•1 c. sugar
•4 t. Pampered Chef Cinnamon Plus
•1 yellow cake mix
•3/4 c. butter
•1 1/2 c. chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Combine first 5 ingredients. Pour in a rectangular baker. Crumble yellow cake mix on top. Melt butter; pour evenly over all. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Serve with whipped topping.

 

~Tina

These mini pecan pies are the absolute best!

set oven 350



Crust:


1/4 lb butter

3oz cream cheese

1 cup flour


Blend butter and cream cheese. Add flour, form into 24 balls. Stick and form into mini muffin pan.



Filling:


1/2 cup chopped pecans

1 egg, beaten

1 tbsp melted butter

1 tsp vanilla

3/4 cup brown sugar


Mix all together. Spoon filling into crust. Bake at 350 for 15-18 min. Reduce temp to 250, bake 10 more min. You can top with pecan halves before baking to make them prettier if you'd like.

Christmas Spritz

 
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Food color
Sugar, colored sugar or multi-colored candy sprinkles, if desired

1. In large bowl, combine butter and shortening; beat well. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until light and fluffy. Add almond extract and egg; blend well.
2. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix at low speed until well blended and dough forms. Knead or stir a few drops of food color into dough. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.
3. Heat oven to 400°F. Fit cookie press with desired template. Fill press with dough. Press dough 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with sugar.
4. Bake at 400°F. for 5 to 8 minutes or until cookies are set and edges are lightly browned. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.
Expert Tips
Instead of decorating these cookies with the traditional colored sugar or sprinkles, dip them or drizzle them with melted dark and white chocolate.

For a flavorful twist on a traditional favorite, add 1 to 2 teaspoons grated orange peel to the spritz dough.

Children enjoy remembering their teachers during the holidays with special treats such as cookies and bars. Encourage them to be creative by packaging the goodies in recycled shortening cans, coffee cans or potato chip containers. Have the children clean the containers and decorate them with festive gift wrap or paper illustrated with their own designs.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Cookie)Calories 40(Calories from Fat 20),Total Fat 2g(Saturated Fat 1g,),Cholesterol 5mg;Sodium 20mg;Total Carbohydrate 5g(Dietary Fiber 0g,Sugars 2g),Protein 0g;Percent Daily Value*:Exchanges:1/2 Starch;1/2 Other Carbohydrate;*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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