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    Dark & Foggy Night Halloween Cocktail

    October 19, 2022 by Atta Girl Amy

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    Dark & Foggy Night Halloween CocktailDark 'n Foggy Night Halloween Cocktailwww.attagirlsays.comRecipeA classic Dark 'n Stormy Cocktail gets a fun and spooky twist with the addition of dry ice! Get the RecipeThis cocktail has an earthy sweetness, a hint of spice from the ginger beer, and a cozy warmth from the rum.Get the RecipeIngredients 1 ½ ounces dark rum ½ ounce lime juice 4 ounces ginger beer  lime wheels dry iceGet the RecipeAdd dark rum to ...

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    How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup

    October 17, 2022 by Atta Girl Amy

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    How to Make Chicken Noodle SoupEasy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup RecipeGet the RecipeComfort in a bowl! Chicken Noodle Soup, made with white meat chicken breasts and egg noodles. Cooks in 40 minutes with minimal prep work. Try the RecipeIngredients carrots yellow onion celery garlic chicken breasts chicken stock  butter  thyme  parsley  bay leaves salt and pepper egg noodles Get the RecipeChop vegetables & mince garlicFull RecipeSaute ...

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    Homemade Flour Tortilla Chips

    October 13, 2022 by Atta Girl Amy

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    Homemade Flour Tortilla ChipsThe Best Homemade Tortilla ChipsGet the Recipe""These chips are seriously delicious. Cunchy yet slightly chewy, salty with a touch of sweetness with little air pockets that make the perfect salsa delivery system. Try the RecipeThe secret? They're made with flour tortillas instead of corn! If you're a fan of Mexican pizza, these chips have the same delectable texture.Try the RecipeThese tortilla chips are best fried in oil. But they can ...

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    Spooky Halloween Punch

    October 5, 2022 by Atta Girl Amy

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    Purple People Eater Halloween Punch (Copy)Spooky Halloween PunchLearn moreIt was a one-eyed, one-horned, flyin’ purple people eater…sure looks strange to me.Learn morePurple Halloween Punch is made with two kinds of fruit juice and hibiscus tea.Make it kid-friendly -- or spike it with vodka or gin for an adults-only party punch!Learn morewww.attagirlsays.comIngredients¼ cup sugar 2 cups water 6 whole cloves 2 TBS fresh ginger 1½ cups orange juice 1½ cups pineapple ...

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    How High to Hang a Chandelier

    September 7, 2022 by Atta Girl Amy

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    How High to Hang a ChandelierChandelier Measuring and Hanging GuideLearn moreHow high should you hang a chandelier?  How big should a chandelier be in a room?  How high should you hang a chandelier above a table?  Get these answers, plus more designer lighting tips and printable worksheets. Get the GuideHow High Should You Hang a Chandelier?Make sure people have enough space to walk under the light without bumping their heads.More TipsAllow for at ...

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    Hot Pepper Jelly Recipe

    August 8, 2022 by Atta Girl Amy

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    Hot Pepper Jelly RecipeSweet & Spicy Pepper Jelly RecipeLearn moreHomemade pepper jelly is a great way to use up all those peppers from your summer garden! Use it on meats & vegetables or to make delicious appetizers!Learn moreA batch of pepper jelly will keep in the pantry for at least a year.  Can some now to give as holiday gifts. Get the Recipe Ingredients  ¼ cup hot peppers 1½ cup sweet peppers 6½ cups sugar 1½ cups vinegar  3 ...

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    14-Day Sweet Pickles

    July 30, 2022 by Atta Girl Amy

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    14-Day Sweet PicklesOld Fashioned 14-Day Sweet PicklesGet the RecipeThese old-fashioned sweet pickles are preserved in a thick sugar syrup seasoned with cloves, allspice and other spices.Get the RecipeThe pickles take 14 days until they're ready to eat. But most of the two weeks is just spent waiting, letting the cucumbers soak in various solutions of vinegar, spices, water and sugar. Get the RecipeCook's Tip The most time-consuming steps are on Day 13 and 14, when ...

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    Grandma’s Watermelon Rind Pickles

    July 29, 2022 by Atta Girl Amy

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    Grandma's Watermelon Rind PicklesGrandma's Watermelon Rind PicklesGet the RecipeMy grandma's recipe for  watermelon rind pickles. Delicious, crunchy and sweet with a flavor of cloves, cinnamon and ginger. Get the RecipeMy grandmother always added green food coloring to her watermelon rind pickles. But you can leave them their natural color, as well. Get the RecipeCooks have been making these pickles for centuries. The first cookbook published in the United ...

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    July 4th Firecrackers Spicy Crackers

    June 30, 2022 by Atta Girl Amy

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    July 4th Firecrackers Spicy CrackersFirecrackers Spicy SaltinesGet the RecipeExplosive flavor!  Pair these crunchy, fiery no-bake saltine crackers with your fave dip. Just 5 ingredients. Try the RecipeSeriously easy! Combine saltine crackers with oil & spices in a bag, and turn to coat.Full RecipeIngredients & Supplies Saltine crackers Ranch dressing mix chili powder red pepper flakes canola oil 2 gallon-sized bagsFull RecipeCook's Tip: For best ...

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    How to Fry Squash

    June 28, 2022 by Atta Girl Amy

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    How to Fry SquashThin & Crispy Southern Fried Squash Get the RecipeSliced thin and fried with a crispy cornmeal crust, these squash chips are irresistible. Learn how to make this classic southern recipe!Get the RecipeThis is a great recipe for using up summer squash or zucchini from the garden or farmer's market.  For best results, used medium sized squash or zucchini. Get the RecipeIngredients  2 cups vegetable oil 3 or 4 summer squash 2 eggs 1 ...

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    Ricotta Toast with Roasted Tomatoes

    June 20, 2022 by Atta Girl Amy

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    Ricotta Toast with Roasted TomatoesCaprese-Style Ricotta ToastGet the RecipeIf you enjoy a classic caprese salad, you will love this ricotta toast recipe, made with oven-roasted tomatoes, garlic and basil.Get the RecipeServe it on sourdough toast for a quick, fresh protein-packed lunch, light dinner or healthy snack. Or use it as a topping for crostini and serve as an appetizer.Get the RecipeIngredients   2 TBS olive oil  1 pint tomatoes 4-6 garlic ...

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    Billionaire Candied Bacon

    June 17, 2022 by Atta Girl Amy

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    Billionaire Candied BaconSweet & Spicy Candied Bacon Get the RecipeCandied Bacon, Millionaire Bacon, Billionaire Bacon. No matter what you call it, we'll show you how to make this delicious breakfast and brunch favorite.Get the RecipeBake a batch in the oven in about 30 minutes. Or cook some candied bacon in an air fryer in only 10 minutes! Get the RecipeIngredients   1 pound thick-cut bacon ¾ cup brown sugar cracked black pepper Optional ...

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