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Ideas for how to incorporate handwriting and drawing into your paper crafts.

Say cheese! If just the thought of this creamy food is enough to make you smile, then imagine all the grins these recipes are going to cause! Here are 65 appetizing treats featuring a variety of cheeses: cheese balls, dips, casseroles, breads, snacks, and desserts. Recipes include Stuffed Potatoes, Cheese Blossoms, Onion Casserole, Blueberries and Cream Cheesecake, Bleu Cheese Mousse, Boursin Cheese Spread, Bacon-Cheese Ring, Apple-Cheddar Turnovers, Cheese Straws, Chicken Puffs, Feta Cheese Vegetable Salad, Fruited Cheesecake, Cream Cheese Preserve Cookies, Marinated Mozzarella, Mini Hot Browns, Nutty Garlic Cheese Spread, Swiss Cheese Bread, Tortilla Roll-ups, Marmalade Cheese Tarts, Spicy Jalapeno Spread, and other favorites.

What''s for supper? Feed your family with hearty meals that are simple to fix and full of tasty goodness. These casual choices are perfect for everyday family meals. There are main dishes, grills, casseroles, salads, soups, and breads. The 78 recipes include Buffet Burgers, Red Beans and Rice, Layered Mexican Casserole, Marinated Shrimp Salad, Cheesy Vegetable Pie, Polynesian Meatballs, Pork Tamales, Salmon-Cream Cheese Crepes, Turkey and Sausage Gumbo, Oven-Baked Minestrone Soup, Italian Loaf, Chinese Chicken Wings, Festive Corn Salad, and more.

Want rich flavor in a flash? Easy techniques and convenience items such as cake mixes and ready-made crusts help you serve these sweets in a hurry! Here are 80 recipes that are shortcuts to making fabulous desserts: pies, cakes, cobblers, fun for kids, creamy confections, and more! Recipes include Apple Bread Pudding, Banana Boats, Black Forest Angel Dessert, Brownie Creme Brulee, Butterscotch Ice Cream Squares, Chocolate-Cherry Tart, Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert, Citrus Trifle, Coconut-Banana Pudding, Dessert Waffles, Easy Sweet Potato Pie, Ice Cream Sundae Cake, Homestyle Rice Pudding, Summer Fruit Dessert, Pumpkin Streusel Cake, Rainbow Cookies, Walnut-Fudge Pie, and other favorites.

Hosting parties for lots of different occasions will be a breeze for even the novice cook with this collection of menus and party food recipes. 13 themes and 101 recipes are featured, offering entertainment for all age groups.

Only knitwear can give you this much handmade luxury from so little effort! Enhance your favorite fashions with a beaded sash. Pack your essentials "to go" in a knit tote bag. Ward off winter''s chill with a simple ear warmer or a clever scarf-and-cap combination. And when your busy day ends, slide your work-weary feet into the ultimate comfort of knit socks and slippers. Indulge in knitting -- it''s the perfect fit for every facet of your life. 6 designs to knit: socks, sash, slippers, scarf/cap, tote bag, ear warmer

In an age fascinated by both fitness and good food, salad has naturally come into its own. It appears as the main course at lunch or dinner, or as a substantial side dish. Whatever the occasion, salads have never before offered such versatile, fresh choices as in this handy cookbook with 75 easy, all-time favorite recipes. Chapters include Fresh Greens and Veggies, Chicken, Pasta, Seafood, Turkey, Pork, and Fruit. Includes kitchen tips and a metric equivalents table.

Creative Kitchen: Food Gifts to Make & Give, -The Yummy recipes with handmade gifts or unique presentation ideas. Includes breads, cakes, cookies, drinks, soups, snack mixes, nuts, and seasonings.

When the weather is hot or you''ve been running at a frenzied pace, turn to these recipes for a refreshing pause. These cool choices are sure to hit the spot! Here are 72 foods and drinks to cool you down when the heat is on: cold and creamy desserts, refreshing drinks, yummy salads, and light snacks. Recipes include Raspberry Souffle, Golden Breakfast Punch, Chicken-Cucumber Salad, Chilled Asparagus Mousse, Marinated Shrimp Salad, Chocolate-Covered Cherry Pie, English Trifle, Frosty Cranberry Tiptops, Cranberry-Pear Ambrosia, Champagne Punch, Fresh Broccoli-Mandarin Salad, Crunchy Coleslaw, Zesty Green Bean Salad, Vegetable Pate, Coconut Cream, Orange-Peach Gelatin Salad, Strawberry Fizz, White Chocolate Mousse, and other favorites.

Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick is featured in 6 knit and crochet designs for home and fashion. The 4 knit projects are the Satchel Grande, the beginner-level Waterford Cardigan in 5 sizes (Small to 2X), the Winter Lace Afghan, and the Knitted Pocketed October Scarf. The 2 crochet designs are the Earth Blocks Afghan and the Floppy Beret. Skill levels range from beginner to easy. Wool-Ease Thick & Quick is the super bulky member of the Wool-Ease family. It has the feel, warmth, and softness of wool with the easy care of acrylic. Perfect for extra warm items, Wool-Ease Thick & Quick works up quickly, easily, and is an ideal yarn for beginners as well as advanced yarn crafters.

Keeping your cookie jar well stocked is a piece of cake, thanks to the luscious recipes in this first-rate cookie collection. Choose from traditional favorites like crisp Snickerdoodles and mouth-puckering Lemon Bars or delicious goodies like tempting Candy Bar Pizzas and Peanut Butter Bars. Any time is the right time for cookies, and these 78 delicious recipes promise a variety of good flavors: crunchy, chewy, moist, flaky, unforgettable! Recipes include Peanut Butter Bites, Chocolate Caramel Chewies, Nutty Coconut Bars, Mom''s Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Chip Bars, Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, Pineapple Jumbles, Pecan Crispies, Orange Slice Cookies, Raisin Nut Chewies, S''More Chocolate Bars, Cowboy Cookies, Cocoa Pecan Meringues, No-Bake Brownies, Mississippi Mud Brownies, and other favorites.

Are you feeling stressed? Do you worry about money? Are family members fussing and fighting? Whatever is causing difficulties in your life, you will find comfort in this collection of Bible verses. Topics include Anxiety, Finances, Health, Grief, Depression, Family Strife, Self-Control, and World Turmoil. The handy fold-out format makes it just right for tucking into your purse or daily organizer, ready to share quick words of wisdom whenever you need a lift. Laminated accordion-fold guide has six panels, each printed on both sides.

Everyone will love these comfy slippers. In colorful red, fuchsia, or royal blue, this easy-to-make footwear will be used the minute it''s completed. Comes with simple instructions, handy stitching tips, and color photography of the finished projects.

Craft projects using duct tape.

Forget the ties and bath products! This year wrap up a gift that your friends, family, and co-workers will really enjoy--a scrumptious, ready-to-fix mix. Our recipes offer a wide selection of goodies like zesty seasonings, savory soups, flavorful beverages, yummy cookies, and more, so you''re sure to find something for everyone on your list. There are 91 ready-to-fix recipes to pack and give to please lots of different people: cookies, fudge, coffees, creamers, breads, soups, and more. Recipes include Cappuccino Coffee Mix, Cherry Cocoa Mix, Peach Tea Mix, Barbecue Snack Mix, Instant Brownie Mix, Peanut Butter Cookie Mix, Stir-Fry Chicken Sauce, Seasoned Bean Soup Mix, Magic Fudge Mix, Quick Oatmeal Muffin Mix, Favorite Fish Fry Seasoning, Easy Cobbler Mix, Whole Grain Bread Mix, Double Chip Cookie Mix, and other favorites.

Celebrate timeless scriptures and poetic verses that enrich our daily lives in this uplifting book of hand-stitched eloquence. Choose from 37 cross stitch heirlooms, from beautiful framed pieces to pillows, bookmarks, and more.

Easy to crochet and easy to wear! These stylish poncho patterns by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby will update your wardrobe with comfortable good looks. The six designs for medium weight yarn range from elbow length to below the hip: Circle Poncho, In The Round Poncho, Rectangle Poncho, Triangles Poncho, Accent Panel Poncho, and Border Poncho. Pair them with jeans, slacks, or skirts to enjoy warm and original fashion every day!

Got the munchies? Grab a bite at any hour and keep your energy up! Choose from fast-to-fix treats and always-on-hand favorites. These grab-and-go goodies will please every appetite! There are snack mixes, muffins, cheese spreads, fruits, and sweet stuff. The 81 recipes include Bacon-Cheese Ring, Seasoned Pretzels, Walnut Coffee Cake, Buttermilk Fudge, Granola-Fruit Parfaits, Apple-Pear Skillet Cake, Sweet Potato Muffins, Pecan Sandies, Raspberry Nut Bars, Rocky Road Mousse, Spicy Black Bean Dip, Oriental Snack Mix, Microwave Peanut Brittle, Cinnamon-Apple Popcorn, Danish Pastries, Candied Baby Dills, and more.

This collection of incredible, edible gift favorites is brimming with recipes and crafts. To make it extra easy to use, the book is divided into two groups and printed as a flip book: one side has A Year of Gifts of Good Taste; the other is Christmas Gifts of Good Taste.

Provides instructions and patterns to create a variety of hats, scarves, mittens, hand warmers, and a purse.

Creamy dips, spicy sausage rolls, crunchy snack mixes, decadent cookies--your guests will reach for these goodies again and again! This collection of foods and beverages for casual entertaining includes appetizers, snacks, sweets, drinks, and choices for kids, too. The 86 recipes include Baked Taco Dip, Cheesy Miniature Quiches, Chocolate Chip-Mocha Bars, Chocolate Snowball Cookies, Fiesta Snack Mix, Deviled Crab Eggs, Ham and Cheese Biscuit Turnovers, Italian Loaf, Layered Pizza Dip, Fruit Trifle with Honey-Yogurt Dressing, Party Cheese Rolls, Stuffed Potatoes, Shrimp Bundles, Roasted Pecans, Sausage-Cream Cheese Squares, South-of-the-Border Salsa, White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies, and other favorites.

Get ready to treat yourself! Here are 910 simply delicious recipes for snacks, meals, and gifts. There are tantalizing tastes for the chocolate lover, fresh-baked breads from savory to sweet, delicious brunch foods to start leisurely days, and hearty choices for everyday family meals. There also are side dishes to add unforgettable flavor to casual suppers or fancy feasts, plus shortcuts for making fabulous, easy desserts. For munching between meals, there are cookies and other grab-and-go goodies of all kinds. When it''s time to party, guests will love the wide range of appetizers, sweets, and beverages. And for gifts that show how much you care, what could be more personal than your loved ones'' favorite foods? You''ll reach for this great treasury of recipes time after time!

Presents a collection of recipes featuring reduced calories and fat content, originally published in Cooking Light Magazine.

Sweet or savory, sauces can spice up any meal. This collection of recipes will help you dress up all your dishes, from salads to desserts! Here are 84 recipes to add flavor to a variety of foods: sauces, marinades, toppings, salad dressings, condiments, etc. Recipes include Madeira Mushroom Gravy, Red Pepper and Green Chile Cream Sauces, Lime Salad Dressing, Strawberry-Orange Sauce, Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce, Horseradish Sauce, Herbed Garlic Marinade, Pepper Sauce, Toasted Walnut Dressing, Orange Vinaigrette, Peach Chutney Glaze, Buttermilk Mustard Salad Dressing, Sweet and Sour Sauce, Hot Fudge Sauce, Fudge Dessert Sauce, Cherry Sauce for Pastries, Cinnamon-Marshmallow Topping, Meringue Topping, Date-Pecan Frosting, and other favorites.

Cross stitchers will definitely want to add this collection to their cross stitch library. Echoing sentiments of days gone by, more than 60 projects include Christmas stockings and coordinating ornaments, embellished clothing, pillows, afghans, decorative baskets, and more. Readers everywhere will delight in these special holiday projects.

Commemorate the holidays and special occasions with beautiful stitched designs, including framed pieces, decorated wreaths, accent pillows, table linens, and more. You''ll love the stunning, vintage-like designs that fill this colorful cross stitch book.

A magnificent cross stitch tribute to the elegant art of the Victorian Era. This a breathtaking collection of designs featuring exquisite flowers, cherubic children, and fanciful fairies. Projects include framed pieces, pillows, wreaths, and more.