Noelle Collins Hofer

Bacon and Potato Soup
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This reminded me of the boiled potatoes my grandmother used to make. My kids liked it, though.

Oh So Tender Brisket
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This is incredible!!! It's so easy, yet guests think you've created something wonderful. Definitely a new family favorite!

Best Ever Sausage with Peppers, Onions, and Beer!
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I used this recipe "as is" until it came time to add the sausages back to the pot, then I stuck it all in the crock pot to simmer for a couple of hours. My husband loved it...so much so that I only got a little taste!

Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad
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I didn't find a recipe like I wanted so I modified this one a lot. I used 2 medium vine ripe tomatoes, half an English cucumber, half a green bell pepper and a quarter while onion (wish I'd had red). I used the same amount of herbs, a little less salt and sugar. I only used half the vinegar and oil called for. This was just what I was looking for. I cut the veggies a little too small I think (about 1/2 dice) because they lost a lot of their crunch. But I've eaten it all and want to get more veggie to do it again.

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Nutty Coffee Cake
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Very simple recipe...but topping is very dry...I used brown sugar for the top...maybe white sugar would be better (like the recipe says!). Just my 2¢

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
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Good cookie...not the chewy cookie I was looking for, but I wouldn't say that they are dry, either.

Orange Pumpkin Loaf
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really loved this! doubled the recipe so i could just use 1 can of pumpkin and used dried cranberries and pecans. made 3 smaller loaves that way.

Spiced Beef Stew
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I double this for my brood and make a few changes. I use 3 lbs. of diced potates, 2 lbs. of diced carrots and 4 small parsnips also diced after the meat has cooked for an hour and a half. I then let the veggies cook for another hour and a half. I also use a full bottle of beer, 2 cups beef broth, and double the thyme. It's a keeper at my house!

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Oklahoma Cheese Grits
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Looking for something different to serve with ham. This was great! A keeper and inexpensive to make!

St. Patrick's Day Zucchini-Oatmeal Cookies
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nice way to use up extra zucchini. I didn't have granola so I doubled the oatmeal. I also used some ww flour (because I ran out of white flour!) I used 1 cup of choc chips and 1 cup butterscotch chips for a double batch. Maybe they need some nuts?

Summer Squash Bread
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really good, but I think it's a little too sweet. next time I will cut back on the sugar a little.

Mexican Zucchini Cheese Soup
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I added a pound of ground beef at the beginning. And I used 3 roasted green chiles from my freezer. This was really good. My 2 yo loved it, but the other kids weren't as sure. They don't like any cheese soups, though.

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