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Make Green Bean Casserole

Fashion Madame — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:03:28 +0000

If you are planning a holiday feast or just a dinner filled with delicious and filling comfort foods, green bean casserole is the perfect addition to your menu. It is easy to make and almost everybody loves it.

What you need:

Two Cans of Cut Green Beans

One 24 oz Can of French Fried onions

One Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup

1/2 cup Milk

To make your green bean casserole you will begin by draining the two cans of green beans of all the water. Mix the green beans, milk and cream of mushroom soup in a casserole dish. A 9 inch pan is best. Mix in three quarters of the can of french fried onions in. Mix all ingredients until completely blended. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. After 30 minutes remove from oven. Sprinkle the rest of the french fried onions over top the casserole. Place the casserole back in the oven for 10 minutes. Allow the casserole to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Common Cooking Ingredient Substitutions

Madame Hillary — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:00:41 +0000

Have you ever wanted to substitute butter in a recipe? Or, wanted bake something and discovered you had no eggs? The following ingredient substitutes may come in handy for you when you are cooking.

Butter can be replaced with cooking spray when it comes to sautéing. Most of the time you can replace butter with margarine or a butter substitute when baking.

Eggs can be replaced with one of the following options when you are baking:

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/4 cup prunes

1/4 cup soft tofu

1/2 of a banana mashed

Baking powder can be replaced by using the following equation, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar and 1/4 teaspoon of cornstarch is equal to a 1/2 a teaspoon of baking soda.

The list of substitutions for common ingredients goes on and on, list your favorite ingredient substitutions below.

Chop your Grocery Bill in Half

Madame Hillary — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:33:51 +0000

Does it seem like your grocery bill is getting higher each week, while the length of your receipt gets shorter? If so, you are not alone. The prices of food items have been steadily rising lately and it is more costly to feed a family now than ever before. The following tips will help you chop your grocery budget in half.

Don’t be afraid to buy generic food items. Store brand items are often made by brand name manufacturers.
Stock-up and save. If you always use the same coffee, detergent shampoo etc., buy it when it is on sale and buy enough to last you until the next sale.
Clip coupons, use the coupons your grocer gives you and go online to look for manufacturer coupons. Combine coupons with sale prices for extra savings.

Is Katie Holmes Pregnant?

Madame Hillary — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:05:18 +0000

Recent photos of Katie Holmes have sparked rummers that her and husband Tom Cruise may be adding to their adorable brood. I for one never like to speculate on the baby bump photos until the celebrity actually acknowledges their pregnancy because they are human and could just be bloated. Katie Holmes has denied the rumors that she is pregnant, but that wouldn’t be uncommon at this stage in the game. I guess we will all have to wait and see if Suri is going to be a big sister.

Farrah Fawcett Succumbs to Cancer

Madame Hillary — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:19:47 +0000

Sadly, it has been confirmed that actress and pop culture icon Farrah Fawcett has passed away. The legendary actress reportedly died this morning at 9:28 AM. Her best friend, Alana Stewart, and her fiancee and longtime companion Ryan O’Neal were at her bedside. Farrah was diagnosed in 2006, and bravely fought a very public battle with anal cancer. Recently she was checked into St. John’s hospital in Santa Monica, and that is where she succumbed to her illness. Farrah Fawcett was 62.

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves Expecting Again!

Madame Hillary — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:48:07 +0000

Actor Matthew McConaughey announced this past weekend that him and his girlfriend Camila Alves are expecting their second child together. The couple has an 11 month old son together named Levi. The couple have been together for a few years. Camila Alves is a model and handbag designer from Brazil. The 39 year old actor announced the news on his website Sunday night, releasing the following statement: “Happy Father’s Day. It’s my first, and the last 11 months with Levi and Camila have been the most rewarding adventure to date,” he goes on to say “We have more blessed news to celebrate this Father’s Day that [will] make this time next year double the fun. Levi is going to be a big brother… Yeah, we pulled off the greatest miracle in the world one more time, Camila and I are expecting our second child, bringing more life into the world, making more to live for. The future looks bright as the family grows…. just keep livin, Matthew and Camila.”

Sarah Jessica Parker Meets her Twins!

Madame Hillary — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:34:57 +0000

Sarah Jessica Parker has always said she wanted a big family and now she is well on her way to getting one. The Sex and the City star became a mother to twin girls this morning when her surrogate gave birth. Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband Matthew Broderick are reportedly already in route to the Ohio hospital where her twin girl were born. The longtime couple already has one son, 6 year old James Wilkie.

Farrah Fawcett Engaged

Madame Hillary — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:47:23 +0000

Actor Ryan O’Neal has confirmed to ABC’s 20/20 that he has asked for his long time love Farrah Fawcett’s hand in marriage. O’Neal has also confirmed that Fawcett has agreed. The couple have been together on and off since 1980 and they have a 24 year old son named Redmond. Ryan has been a permanent fixture in Farrah’s life since she was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006. Ryan says the couple will marry as soon as Farrah is strong enough.

Gisele Budchen Expecting

Madame Hillary — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:14:52 +0000

Super model Gisele Bundchen is pregnant with her first child. Gisele is married to New England Patriots quarter back Tom Brady. This will be the second child for Tom Brady, who has a son with his ex-girlfriend, actress Bridget Moynahan. The couple was married on February 26th, but they have been together for a few years. Sources close to the couple say that Gisele is “ecstatic” about being pregnant and close friends report that Gisele has always wanted kids.

Jon and Kate’s Big Announcement

Madame Hillary — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:22:32 +0000

Okay, so if you have been watching TLC lately undoubtedly you have seen the promo for the upcoming episode of Jon and Kate Plus 8. The promo promises that Jon and Kate will be making a huge announcement on Monday’s episode. Speculation is that the announcement will be something about them separating or divorcing. However, nothing has been confirmed. Other media outlets and some gossip websites are reporting that sources close to the couple have confirmed that the couple is divorcing and that Jon Gosselin plans to file for divorce next week. Sources also report that Kate Gosselin has also met with a divorce lawyer. The promo for the upcoming episode of Jon and Kate Plus 8 can be viewed on TLC.com.