RecipeGirl: Princess Cruises Relaxing Hideaway: The Sanctuary

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Princess Cruises Relaxing Hideaway: The Sanctuary Dec 30th 2016, 11:00, by Lori Lange Today I'm sharing my final post for Princess Cruises Relaxing Hideaway: The Sanctuary Even when you're on a giant cruise ship, you may feel the need to get away from it all… get away from the crowds, the pools full of children and the busy bar scene. Although there are actually a lot of places on The Ruby Princess to find peace and quiet, The Sanctuary was a special place that I had to check out. Continue Reading Princess Cruises Relaxing Hideaway: The Sanctuary…

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RecipeGirl: Easy Lil Smokies Appetizer Recipe

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Easy Lil Smokies Appetizer Recipe Dec 26th 2016, 11:00, by Lori Lange Here's an appetizer that anyone can make: Easy Lil Smokies Appetizer Recipe You've probably seen this recipe around from time to time. It has been floating around on the internet forever, so the exact origin is probably impossible to nail down. These are nothing genius, they're nothing gourmet, and they're not even anything very special. HOWEVER, these are the appetizer on the table that everyone will gobble up immediately! Continue Reading Easy Lil Smokies Appetizer Recipe…

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RecipeGirl: Fireplace Remodel

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Fireplace Remodel Dec 24th 2016, 11:00, by Lori Lange We've done a little bit more remodeling in our home since our big Master Bathroom Remodel– this time, we re-surfaced our boring 'ol fireplace – giving it a Fireplace Remodel. This is the after-picture, so I'm giving you a sneak peek! But if you look at the photos following, you'll see what a big change this was. Continue Reading Fireplace Remodel…

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Staying warm. In this photo: BFMC Principessa™ Barbie® Doll...

Staying warm. In this photo: BFMC Principessa™ Barbie® Doll (re-dressed).

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RecipeGirl: Old Bay Potato Latkes

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Old Bay Potato Latkes Dec 22nd 2016, 11:00, by Lori Lange Here's an easy recipe that is impressive too: Old Bay Potato Latkes When I was in college, I worked at a Jewish elementary school as both a teacher's aide and after-school daycare director. It was there that I became rather familiar with all kinds of Jewish food, traditions and holidays. They took me in and embraced me, and I was happy to learn all about it. I ate more challah and bagels in those three years than I can remember. I tried matzoh ball soup, kugel, sufganiyot, rugelach, brisket, borscht, and hamantaschen. And every year at Hanukkah, there were endless amounts of latkes served up too. I've only made them at home a couple of times, and I was happy to try a new recipe this week. Continue Reading Old Bay Potato Latkes…

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RecipeGirl: Red Currant Thumbprint Cookies

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Red Currant Thumbprint Cookies Dec 20th 2016, 11:00, by Lori Lange These Red Currant Thumbprint Cookies are pretty on a holiday cookie platter. The cookie dough for these is rolled into balls, dipped in egg white and rolled in pecan pieces. As is typical with a "thumbprint" type of cookie, your thumb is pushed into the cookie ball before baking in the oven. When the cookies come out of the oven, they do puff up a little bit… so after a short amount of cooling, you'll use your thumb again to re-create the indentation in the center of the cookie Continue Reading Red Currant Thumbprint Cookies…

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Clandestine meeting. In this photo: BFMC Principessa™ Barbie®...

Clandestine meeting. In this photo: BFMC Principessa™ Barbie® Doll with a mystery homme. ;)

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RecipeGirl: Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Balls

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Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Balls Dec 18th 2016, 11:00, by Lori Lange This is an easy and delicious, no-bake dessert: Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Balls These goodies are so easy to make that it's crazy. If you're not much of a baker, then you'll be happy with this recipe because it's NO BAKE. That means you're much less likely to screw anything up. And if you're at high altitude and have trouble with baking, you'll be happy to know that this one won't get messed up by the altitude either. Continue Reading Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Balls…

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RecipeGirl: Eggnog French Toast Casserole

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Eggnog French Toast Casserole Dec 17th 2016, 11:00, by Maryanne Cabrera This Eggnog French Toast Casserole will make holiday breakfast a breeze to serve! I normally gravitate towards grab-and-go breakfasts: muffins, scones, croissants. Basically anything I can eat quickly with my morning coffee. Weekend breakfasts are a completely different story. That's when I crave a hot breakfast, fresh squeezed juice, and free time to lounge around. Continue Reading Eggnog French Toast Casserole…

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Get excited! Our final film for 2016 ‘Stranded’ is...

Get excited! Our final film for 2016 ‘Stranded’ is now on YouTube. And boy do we have a surprise for you guys in this one!! Consider it an early Christmas present. 😉 #Barbie #samandmickey #stranded #beach #lookatthatset #thatsrealsandguys #westoleitfromabeach #yayforstealing #summertimehappiness Barbie is wearing the high neck bikini available through Etsy from @ateliernishasha. http://ift.tt/2hA3nfm

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RecipeGirl: Winter Holiday Sangria

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Winter Holiday Sangria Dec 15th 2016, 11:00, by Nick Evans Over the holiday season, have a batch of this delicious and easy Winter Holiday Sangria in the fridge to make entertaining easy! I'm not sure that there's any better cocktail for entertaining than a good homemade sangria. The best part about it is that it actually gets better the longer it sits (up to a few days) in the fridge. This time of year, when visitors are always popping in and out, I like to keep a good homemade sangria pitcher in my fridge for easy entertaining. Continue Reading Winter Holiday Sangria…

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RecipeGirl: Roasted Pork with Blackberry Sauce

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Roasted Pork with Blackberry Sauce Dec 14th 2016, 11:00, by Lori Lange Here's a fancy dinner recipe that really isn't fancy at all: Roasted Pork with Blackberry Sauce Today I'm highlighting a dinner recipe that is quick and easy, and it's definitely pretty enough for holiday entertaining. Continue Reading Roasted Pork with Blackberry Sauce…

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RecipeGirl: Chocolate Mint Wafers

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Chocolate Mint Wafers Dec 13th 2016, 11:00, by Lori Lange These Chocolate Mint Wafers are the perfect holiday treat! They look so pretty edged with red and green nonpareils, and they would make a fabulous, luxury addition to your holiday cookie platters. These cookies first debuted here on RecipeGirl a few years back. I discovered the recipe in Martha Stewart's old Everyday Food magazine… remember that one? I loved that tiny book-like magazine for its simple recipes. Anyway, this recipe has always been very much loved. If you're fond of the Girl Scout thin mint cookies, then you'll really be happy with these chocolate mint wafers. They're just like a copycat Girl Scout thin mint cookie! In other words, they're addicting. You'll want to eat a bunch of these guys. Of course, if it's March or August or some other month, you can certainly make these cookies and enjoy them any time of year. They're awesome! Thanks to Miranda from the CookieDoughAndOvenMitt.com blog for these beautiful photos. Miranda is one of the photographers for RecipeGirl.com, and she captured the deliciousness of these cookies perfectly! PrintRecipe Yield: About 34 cookies Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Chocolate Mint Wafers These cookies resemble the Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies in both appearance and flavor. Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 Tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated white sugar 1 large Eggland's Best egg 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/8 teaspoon salt sprinkles or nonpareils, for decorating (optional) Directions: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually mix in the flour mixture and mix just until combined. Scoop out the dough by the teaspoon and form balls; place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart (they won't spread much). Dip the bottom of a glass in water, and flatten the balls into 1 1/2-inch rounds (about 1/4-inch thick). Bake until slightly firm to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Immediately transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Keep parchment on baking sheets. Make the chocolate coating: Place the chocolate, peppermint extract and salt in a glass microwave-proof pyrex bowl or measuring cup. Heat in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring every 30 seconds, until chocolate is smooth and hot. Remove from the microwave and set next to parchment lined baking sheets. If you do not have a microwave, you can melt the chocolate in a small pan over very low heat, stirring constantly until melted. Dipping the cookies: Set each cookie across the tines of a fork, dunk in chocolate. Tap the underside of the fork on the side of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip off and create a smooth top. Gently place cookies on baking sheet, and decorate with sprinkles (if desired). Refrigerate until the chocolate has hardened, about 30 minutes, and keep chilled until ready to serve. Tips: These may be frozen. SOURCE: RecipeGirl.com (Adapted barely from Everyday Food) Here are a few more mint cookie recipes you might enjoy: Andes Mint Cookies by Well Plated Swirled Mint Cookies by RecipeGirl Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies by TidyMom Chocolate Mint Snowtop Cookies by RecipeGirl

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Barbie and Ken are lost in the ocean in our new film...

Barbie and Ken are lost in the ocean in our new film ‘Stranded’. Well, they’re stuck in a seashell shaped sandbox filled with water, but we can pretend that’s the same thing 😉 #comingsoon #december15th #barbie #samandmickey #newfilm #waterwasamistake #sodifficult #soprettythough http://ift.tt/2grNuFK

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RecipeGirl: Gingerbread Coffee Cake

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Gingerbread Coffee Cake Dec 10th 2016, 15:07, by Lori Lange Here's an easy recipe for Gingerbread Coffee Cake: I made this beautiful, simple cake yesterday to have for Saturday morning breakfast. When I woke up this morning, I sleepily stumbled to the kitchen to cut myself a slice to have with my morning tea, and the darn cake is almost gone. The explanation = teenagers. My hungry teenager pretty much scarfed down most of the cake. Apparently, I really need to stock the house with more food! Continue Reading Gingerbread Coffee Cake…

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RecipeGirl: Almond Dream Cookies

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Almond Dream Cookies Dec 8th 2016, 11:00, by Lori Lange These Almond Dream Cookies are my new favorite cookie recipe! Count me in as someone who is slightly obsessed with almonds. I love them in salads, I eat far too many of them for munching in general, and they're awesome in cookies too! In this recipe, these shortbread-type cookies are almond-flavored with extract… but there are a good deal of slivered almonds tucked inside and outside of the cookies too. Continue Reading Almond Dream Cookies…

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Here’s Barbie; absolutely SLAYING in our upcoming December...

Here’s Barbie; absolutely SLAYING in our upcoming December film ‘Stranded’, wearing her gorgeous swimwear by @ateliernishasha. This outfit and so much more are available from her incredible Etsy store which you can find on her profile. WE. ARE. OBSESSED. Seriously, we’re thinking of buying everything in her store. (Not joking). #barbie #samandmickey #stranded #ateliernishasha #sodamnbeautiful #swimwear #slaying #instamodel #ootd #readyforthebeach http://ift.tt/2hgYc71

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RecipeGirl: Heath Bars

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Heath Bars Dec 6th 2016, 11:00, by Lori Lange Here's an easy recipe for homemade Heath Bars: Yes… it's like your favorite candy bar, but homemade! Well, it's my favorite anyways. I love the crunch of the toffee with that chocolate layer on top. Continue Reading Heath Bars…

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RecipeGirl: Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Broccoli Cheddar Soup Dec 3rd 2016, 11:00, by Kristine Rosenblatt This easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a favorite way to warm up on chilly days. This time of year, recipes for sweets and holiday treats seem to be everywhere. It's as if we've forgotten that we need to eat regular meals, not just cookies! Not to worry, I've got you covered with this easy soup recipe. This Broccoli Cheddar Soup is just what you need after a long day. It's warm, nourishing and so good with freshly baked bread. Continue Reading Broccoli Cheddar Soup…

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RecipeGirl: Easy Tilapia Piccata

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Easy Tilapia Piccata Dec 1st 2016, 11:00, by Kellie Hemmerly Simple and healthy, this Easy Tilapia Piccata is ready in just 10 minutes with a few simple ingredients. A great weeknight dinner option for busy nights. My favorite time of the year is here and I can hardly contain myself. I absolutely love summer but since you can't string twinkle lights all around your house in August without the neighbors giving you the side eye….December wins the prize for most festive month ever, in my book. I love the glitz and glitter of the holidays….the only time of year when the puffer coats are couture and gaudy is great. Even the ugly Christmas sweaters are high fashion at the moment. Continue Reading Easy Tilapia Piccata…

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