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Bankers Get $4 Trillion Gift From Barney Frank
Published on 30 Dec, 2009 at 15:00 in Politics | Viewed 517 views times | No Comments
Commentary by David Reilly Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) — To close out 2009, I decided to do something I bet no member of Congress has done — actually read from cover to cover one of the pieces of sweeping legislation bouncing around Capitol Hill. Hunkering down by the fire, I snuggled up with H.R. 4173, the
Mini Crescent Dogs
Published on 30 Dec, 2009 at 13:19 in Recipes | Viewed 631 views times | No Comments
Mini sausages are all wrapped up in flaky crescents in an all-time favorite appetizer. Prep Time: 15 Min Total Time: 30 Min Makes: 48 snacks INGREDIENTS 2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 48 cocktail-sized smoked link sausages or hot dogs (from 16-oz package) DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll both
Orange Cream Dessert Squares
Published on 30 Dec, 2009 at 13:16 in Recipes | Viewed 317 views times | No Comments
A sugar cookie crust with a hint of orange is the base for a creamy cheesecake filling. Prep Time: 25 Min Total Time: 3 Hr 35 Min Makes: 24 servings INGREDIENTS 1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies 2 tablespoons grated orange peel (from 2 large oranges) 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese,
Crescent Mummy Dogs
Published on 30 Dec, 2009 at 13:13 in Recipes | Viewed 179 views times | No Comments
Hot dogs are all wrapped up in a classic recipe for Halloween…or anytime a chuckle is in order. Prep Time: 30 Min Total Time: 50 Min Makes: 10 sandwiches INGREDIENTS 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet 2 1/2 slices
Topsy-Turvy Apple Pie
Published on 30 Dec, 2009 at 13:09 in Recipes | Viewed 235 views times | No Comments
Brown sugar and pecans make the crust special. After baking, the pie gets a twist: it’s turned upside down onto the serving plate, transforming the sticky bottom crust into a moist, nutty topping. Prep Time: 45 Min Total Time: 1 Hr 30 Min Makes: 8 servings INGREDIENTS Glaze and Crust 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
Grands!® Monkey Bread
Published on 30 Dec, 2009 at 13:04 in Recipes | Viewed 162 views times | No Comments
There’s no monkey business involved in making this cinnamon-scented pull-apart. Prep Time: 25 Min Total Time: 1 Hr 5 Min Makes: 12 servings INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 cans (16.3 oz each) Pillsbury® Grands!® Homestyle refrigerated buttermilk biscuits 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, if desired 1/2 cup raisins, if desired 1 cup
Person of the Year: Ron Paul
by Jack Hunter The American Conservative Tue, Dec 29th, 2009 12:00:00 am * DIGG IT * People often mistake being named Time’s “Person of the Year” as an honor, but that men as sinister as Adolph Hitler, Josef Stalin and Rudy Giuliani have all been given the title suggests otherwise. According to Time, the award
Magic Cookie Bars 3
Published on 23 Dec, 2009 at 10:05 in Recipes | Viewed 204 views times | No Comments
1 cup whole wheat graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup oatmeal 1 Tb brown sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk) 1 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips 1 cups flaked coconut 1 cup chopped pecans 1. Preheat oven to 325°F . Line a 8×8-inch baking pan. 2.
Magic Cookie Bars from EAGLE BRAND®
Published on 23 Dec, 2009 at 9:56 in Recipes | Viewed 156 views times | No Comments
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk 2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut 1 cup chopped nuts Directions Heat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees for glass dish). Coat 13×9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking
Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
Published on 23 Dec, 2009 at 9:10 in Recipes | Viewed 150 views times | No Comments
Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans Directions In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in confectioners’ sugar, brown sugar and