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Cooking, Baking, and Making by Cynthia O'Hara, a.k.a., The Harried Housewife

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Chocolate Chip Bars

Chocolate Chip Bars

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Easy Rainbow Sprinkle Cookies

Easy Rainbow Sprinkle Cookies

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Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread

Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2

Butterscotch Crispy Treats

Butterscotch Crispy Treats

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Apple Pear Sauce

Apple Pear Sauce

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Apple Slices with Peanut Butter Dip

Apple Slices with Peanut Butter Dip

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Easy Drop Doughnuts

Easy Drop Doughnuts

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Mini Pumpkin Spice Bread

Mini Pumpkin Spice Bread

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2

Butterscotch Bars

Butterscotch Bars

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2

Caramel Popcorn Balls

Caramel Popcorn Balls

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Halloween Crispy Treats

Halloween Crispy Treats

 Candy ApplesCandy Apples

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Apple Bread

Apple Bread

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Pumpking Doughnut Muffins

Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins

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Microwave Applesauce

Microwave Applesauce

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2

Warm Spiced Cranberry Cocktails

Warm Spiced Cranberry Cocktails

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Pumpkin Spice Cake with Rum Cream Cheese Glaze

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Rum Cream Cheese Glaze

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Butterscotch Caramel Apple Dip

Butterscotch Caramel Apple Dip

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2

Double Apple Muffins

Double Apple Muffins

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Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Brownies

Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Brownies

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Applesauce Pecan Muffins

Applesauce Pecan Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2

Butterscotch Pumpkin Pudding

Butterscotch Pumpkin Pudding

Pumpkin Pancakes

Pumpkin Pancakes

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Easy Whole Kernel Corn Bread Muffins

Easy Whole Kernel Corn Bread Muffins

Easy Whole Kernel Corn Bread Muffins

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
Chocolate Pecan Pie

Chocolate Pecan Pie

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Lemon Blueberry Bread

Lemon Blueberry Bread

Lemon Blueberry Bread

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Cinnamon Spiced Pound Cake

Cinnamon Spiced Pound Cake

Cinnamon Spiced Pound Cake

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Spring Greens and Strawberry Salad with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

Spring Greens and Strawberry Salad with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

Spring Greens and Strawberry Salad with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Chocolate Chip Muffins

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Chocolate Chip Muffins

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars

 As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Lemon Chive Rice

Lemon Chive Rice

Lemon Chive Rice

Mini Orange Loaves

Mini Orange Loaves

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2

Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate Truffles

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Chicken Vegetable Soup

Chicken Vegetable Soup

Chicken Vegetable Soup

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

Cinnamon Hot ChocolateCinnamon Hot Chocolate

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Lemon Fruit Dip

Lemon Fruit Dip

Lemon Fruit Dip

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Bacon Cheddar Dip

Bacon Cheddar Dip

Bacon Cheddar Dip

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Beer Bread

Beer Bread

Beer Bread

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Hot Cocoa

Hot Cocoa

Hot Cocoa

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Maple Walnut Bars

Maple Walnut Bars

Maple Walnut Bars

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Creamy Rice Pudding

Creamy Rice Pudding

Creamy Rice Pudding

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Southwestern-style Dip

Southwestern-style Dip

Southwestern-style Dip

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Loaded Chili

Loaded Chili

Loaded Chili

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Guacamole

Guacamole

Guacamole

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2

Herbed Parmesan Biscuits

Herbed Parmesan Biscuits

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Cranberry Applesauce Bread

Cranberry Applesauce Bread

Cranberry Applesauce Bread

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Gingerbread

Gingerbread

Gingerbread

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Christmas Almond Cookies

Christmas Almond Cookies

Christmas Almond Cookies

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Snowy Peanut Butter Bon Bons

Snowy Peanut Butter Bon Bons

Snowy Peanut Butter Bon Bons

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs

Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs

Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs

Spiked Eggnog Punch

Spiked Eggnog Punch

Spiked Eggnog Punch

Spiked Eggnog Punch

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Cranberry Pomegranate Cocktails

Cranberry Pomegranate Cocktails

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White Russian Hot Chocolate

White Russian Hot Chocolate

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Mini Brownie Trifles

Mini Brownie Trifles

Easy Chocolate White Chip CookiesEasy Chocolate White Chip CookiesAs seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2

Pumpkin Gingerbread CakePumpkin Gingerbread Cake

Brandy Eggnog

Brandy Eggnog

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Coconut Cupcakes

Coconut Cupcakes

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Easy Snickerdoodles

Easy Snickerdoodles

 As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
Cranberry Martini

Cranberry Martini

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Clementine Tea Bread

Clementine Tea Bread

Clementine Tea Bread

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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2

Easy Marble Pound Cake

Easy Marble Pound Cake

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Chocolate Walnut Cookies

Chocolate Walnut Cookies

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Herb Cheese Spread

Herb Cheese Spread

Blueberry Cobbler

Blueberry Cobbler

Blueberry Cobbler

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Easy Creamy Coleslaw

Easy Creamy Coleslaw

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

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Strawberry Fruit Dip

Strawberry Fruit Dip

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Coffee Cake Muffins

Coffee Cake Muffins

Coffee Cake Muffins

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Creamy Herb Dip

Creamy Herb Dip

Creamy Herb Dip

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Homemade Strawberry Syrup

Homemade Strawberry Syrup

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2

Honey-Raisin Cream Cheese Spread

Honey-Raisin Cream Cheese Spread

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Fresh Tomato Salsa

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Fresh Tomato Salsa

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Fudge Brownies

Fudge Brownies

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 and The Daily Meal’s 12 Perfect Picnic Recipes for Your Next Outdoor Get-together

Pasta Salad

Pasta Salad

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Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Easy Cilantro Lime Rice

Easy Cilantro Lime Rice

Easy Cilantro Lime Rice

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Easy Cherry Lemonade

Easy Cherry Lemonade

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Red, White, and Blue Sprinkle Cupcakes

Red, White, and Blue Sprinkle Cupcakes

Red, White, and Blue Sprinkle Cupcakes

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Double Chocolate Muffins

Double Chocolate Muffins

Double Chocolate Muffins

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Easy Lime Pound Cake

Easy Lime Pound Cake

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Cranberry Cabernet Sauce

Cranberry Cabernet Sauce

Cranberry Cabernet Sauce

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Corn Chowder

Corn Chowder

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Cosmo Mojito

Cosmo Mojito

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Easy Lemon Mint Rice

Easy Lemon Mint Rice

As seen in Mashed.com’s Frozen Cocktails Make Summer

Frozen Banana Daiquiris

Frozen Banana Daiquiris

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Banana Pancakes

Banana Pancakes

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Strawberry Sauce

Strawberry Sauce

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Banana Cinnamon Chip Bread

Banana Cinnamon Chip Bread

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Easy Rocky Road Candy

Easy Rocky Road Candy

Easy Rocky Road Candy

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Easy Custard Pie

Easy Custard Pie

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Whole Kernel Corn Bread Loaf

Whole Kernel Corn Bread Loaf

 As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
Blue Citrus Cocktails

Blue Citrus Cocktails

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Creamy Dilled Cucumber Salad

Creamy Dilled Cucumber Salad

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Tortellini Salad

Tortellini Salad

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Blueberry Rhubarb Sauce

Blueberry Rhubarb Sauce

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Easy Spiked Lemonade

Easy Spiked Lemonade

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Wagon Wheel Pasta Dinner

Wagon Wheel Pasta Dinner

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Fudgy Oatmeal Walnut Cookies

Fudgy Oatmeal Walnut Cookies

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Coffee Cake

Coffee Cake

Coffee Cake

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Cajun Peanuts

Cajun Peanuts

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Chewy Chocolate Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Cookies

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Mixed Greens and Apple Salad with Cherries, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts

Mixed Greens and Apple Salad with Cherries, Blue Cheese, and Walnuts

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Spiced Cranberry Sauce

Spiced Cranberry Sauce

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Lemony Orzo and Chicken Salad

Lemony Orzo and Chicken Salad

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Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Muffins

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Lemon Mint Iced Tea

Lemon Mint Iced Tea

Easy Tortellini Soup

Easy Tortellini Soup

Mini Pecan Pies

Mini Pecan Pies

Herb and Apple Dressing

Herb and Apple Dressing

Ham and Boursin Roll Ups

Ham and Boursin Roll Ups

Blueberry French Toast Sticks

Blueberry French Toast Sticks

Rainbow Sprinkle Cake Slices

Rainbow Sprinkle Cake Slices

Herbed Salmon Cakes

Herbed Salmon Cakes

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Molten Chocolate Cakes

Molten Chocolate Cakes

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread

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St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes

St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes

Limesicle ShakesLimesicle Shakes

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Irish Shortbread

Irish Shortbread

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Marble Banana Bread

Marble Banana Bread

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Sugared Walnuts

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Sugared Walnuts

Butternut Squash Bisque

Butternut Squash Bisque

As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Apricot Glazed Carrots

Apricot Glazed Carrots

Apricot Glazed Carrots

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Smoky Bacon Deviled Eggs

Smoky Bacon Deviled Eggs

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Spring Nests

Spring Nests

Peanut Butter Eggs

Peanut Butter Eggs

Peanut Butter Eggs

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Easy Yellow Cupcakes

Easy Yellow Cupcakes

Bacon Ranch Deviled EggsBacon Ranch Deviled Eggs

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Through the years, folks have come to depend on me as a trusted companion to help make them look like culinary wizards. Just like having Mom beside you in the kitchen, I will lend you a hand to ensure the ultimate in ease when it comes to cooking and entertaining. There’s something exciting about creating mouthwatering dishes that seem as if they took hours to prepare, but actually call for a minimal amount of time and ingredients. No one ever has to know how quick and easy they really are to prepare. And I will never tell. Whether you find the recipes in newspapers, magazines, television, or blog, I’m happy to be with you in the kitchen. This is a special room in the house, and a place where so many warm memories begin. So grab your apron, your pots and your pans, and get set to make memorable meals for those closest to you. With these tried-and-true recipes, you’ll be able to whip up mouthwatering dishes in a snap. Just be prepared to bask in the compliments when you sit down to enjoy the meal. They’ll never know you had a little help. Simply reap the rewards of your delectable dishes, and quietly savor the kind words that come your way. After all, it’s our little secret that creating fabulous food for family and friends really is fun and easy. From my kitchen to yours… Here’s to “Happy Cooking.” Cheers! Cindy A.k.a., Harried Housewife

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Easy Spiked Lemonade

Easy Spiked Lemonade

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