Baking soda

Baking soda is a gardener’s best friend: here are 10 clever uses in the garden. 1. Natural Fungicide: Mix baking soda with water and liquid soap to spray on plants and combat fungal diseases like powdery mildew. 2. Weed Killer: Directly apply baking soda on garden weeds to kill them without harming surrounding plants. 3. … Read more

Strawberry Lemonade

  Recipe 1/2 pound fresh strawberries , stems removed 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 1/2-5 cups water , divided 1 1/2 cups fresh-squeezed lemon juice Instructions Use a blender or food processor to puree the strawberries. Strain them through a fine mesh sieve, if desired, to remove seeds. In a small saucepan, over medium … Read more

Crack Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

  Ingredients: 16 oz elbow macaroni 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened 1 (10.75-oz) can cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 (1-oz) packet ranch dressing mix 1½ cups cooked, chopped chicken ½ cup cooked, crumbled turkey bacon 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar … Read more

Grilled Shrimp Caesar Wraps

  Ingredients: For the Shrimp: 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon paprika For the Caesar Dressing: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 … Read more

Beef Empanadas

Ingredients: * 1 pound ground beef * 1/2 cup chopped onion * 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 2 tablespoons tomato paste * 1 tablespoon chili powder * 1 teaspoon cumin * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/4 teaspoon black pepper * 1/4 cup water * 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro … Read more

Cheesy Creamed Spinach

Ingredients: – 1 lb fresh spinach, washed and stems removed – 2 tablespoons unsalted butter – 2 cloves garlic, minced – 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour – 1 cup whole milk – 1/2 cup heavy cream – 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese – 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese – Salt and pepper to taste – Pinch … Read more

Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites

  Delightful mini treats featuring soft cookies, creamy filling, and a rich chocolate topping! Cookies: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Cream Filling: 1 cup milk 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 … Read more

NASA has classified Snake plant

NASA has classified Snake plant, now called Dracaena, as an air purifier due to its ability to remove toxic compounds such as benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene. This plant uses the acid metabolism of the Crassulacee to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide, enabling it to resist drought. The microscopic pores on its leaves, called … Read more

Carrot Cake Muffins

  Ingredients: For the Carrot Cake Muffins: 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup grated carrots 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained For the Cheesecake Filling: 8 … Read more