13689 rachael rays fabulous five minute fudge wreath Recipes

five ways to stay positive in negativity, by julie fuimano, easy to be positive in a positive environment. it s when things are emotionally draining and negative that you re challenged to behave differently. but you have the opportunity to be the beacon of light for others around you. by your actions and responses, you can demonstrate and teach others how to behave in an appropriate, positive and professional manner., positive energy catches on just as quickly as negative energy. sometimes people are simply stuck in a habit or pattern of behavior and are accustomed to acting a certain way. if the environment is really caustic, then it s what people are used to and may be all they know., it takes some time and effort as well as a commitment to do something differently to create sustainable change. you must be willing to identify and stop tolerating what s not working, do the right thing even if it s initially unpopular and then teach others to do the same., here are five ways you can be a positive force in your workplace ., first step is awareness, recognize the negativity around you. sometimes you can even feel your energy being drained by the words being spoken. if it feels bad or uncomfortable, then it s negative. these feelings are a form of intelligence similar to a tap on the shoulder letting you know something is not right. if you can identify what is happening, you can make good choices about handling it., it all starts with you, in what ways are you contributing to the negativity around you are you listening to gossip or participating in conversations where the only focus is to denigrate, diminish or criticize language matters. everything you say has an impact; saying something negative not only dishonors the person you re speaking about and the person you re speaking with, but it also makes you feel bad even if you don tsp realize it. learn to respect people s humanity and their right to be themselves. complaining without end does not focus on creating solutions; rather, it perpetuates and magnifies the problem, wasting everyone s precious time and energy., speak up, tell the other person how you feel by saying , this doesn tsp work for me. it s nonjudgmental, since you re making it about you, not them. also, people often don tsp realize they are being negative. point it out in a gentle, caring way: do you realize you are complaining just bringing it to their attention can be enough to shift the conversation. over time, people will learn what they can and cannot discuss with you, and it will stop being an issue. if you say nothing, your silence conveys permission to continue., be constructive , positive, meaningful and beneficial, what is the point or purpose of what you re saying is it to hurt or help and at the end of the conversation, is there an action step to take constructive conversations are empowering and leave people a little better off from having participated in them. become the kind of person who takes your time and words seriously., praise and acknowledge, amazing what a few words of praise and acknowledgement can do. you want to be the kind of person people gravitate to because they know they will be uplifted by you, not put down or drained of life-sustaining energy. in short, you want people to feel good after being in your presence., no matter what is going on around you , you control your inner environment and how you choose to respond to external events and situations. it s your responsibility to become the kind of person you enjoy being and with whom others enjoy being around., it takes a true leader to walk a path different from the crowd. so when others are negative, stretch your boldness muscles and be positive in spite of what others do or think. it s the only way to create a ripple of change. and if we all do our part, then slowly but surely, we will make a difference in our work environment and the larger community.

minute steaks (if you don tsp see this cut of meat, ask the butcher), oil, for frying, salt, self-rising flour , for dredging, cream of mushroom soup, milk, mushrooms or 1/2 lb fresh , sliced, butter

fudge brownie mix, vanilla ice cream, powdered sugar, chocolate chips, evaporated milk, butter, vanilla, walnuts, chopped (optional)

semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, sweetened condensed milk (save the can), pure vanilla extract, whole large peanuts (peeled virginia peanuts are a great choice, original recipe calls for 1-1/2 cups, but it seemed to b), raisins, candied red cherries, candied green cherries, to decorate top (like holly)

semisweet chocolate pieces (2 cups), sweetened condensed milk (1-half of a 14-oz can), water, chopped walnuts, toasted if desired, vanilla

chicken breasts or 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders, cut into chunks, unbleached all-purpose flour, coarse salt, wok oil (preferred brand house of tsang) or 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan (preferred brand house of tsang), white vinegar (a splash) or 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar (a splash), chicken broth or 1/2 cup stock, prepared lemon curd (1 cup), water, lemon , zest of, scallions, thinly sliced or 20 stalks fresh chives, finely chopped

idaho potatoes, peeled and diced, salt, extra virgin olive oil, bacon, chopped (smoked or peppered), ground sirloin, onion, chopped, button mushroom, quartered, black pepper, butter, all-purpose flour, beef stock, divided, worcestershire sauce, egg yolk, sour cream, cheddar cheese, shredded, ranch dressing, paprika

white chocolate chips (1 12-oz bag plus half of another), sweetened condensed milk (save the can), pure vanilla extract, shelled natural pistachio nuts, dried sweetened cranberries, candied red cherries, candied green cherries, to decorate top (like holly)

butter, sugar, evaporated milk, irish cream, instant coffee, marshmallow creme (7 oz), vanilla chips (12 oz), vanilla, chopped hazelnuts

chewy , cherry-flavored cranberries and milk chocolate pair up together in a cookie reminiscent of the classic cake., fabulous black forest cookies, milk chocolate morsels, divided use, brown sugar, butter, softened, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, ocean spray craisins cherry flavor sweetened dried cranberries, pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped, preheat oven to 350o f., pour 3/4 cup morsels into an uncovered large microwave-safe bowl. set remaining morsels aside ., microwave morsels for 2 minutes on high. stir until chocolate is smooth., stir in brown sugar , butter, eggs and vanilla., add flour and baking powder, mixing until thoroughly combined., stir in remaining morsels , cherry flavor sweetened dried cranberries and pecans., drop by tablespoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet ., bake for 12 minutes or until cookies are puffed and set to the touch. for a firmer cookie for 14 minutes., cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes., transfer to a wire rack and cool completely., recipe and photography provided courtesy of ocean spray cranberries , inc.

flour , for dusting, store-bought pizza dough, marinara sauce or 1/2 cup pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese (rachael used 2 cups, but i found that to be too much) or 1 cup shredded four cheese blend (rachael used 2 cups, but i found that to be too much), garlic cloves, chopped, crushed red pepper flakes, prosciutto di parma, arugula leaves, lemon , juice of, extra virgin olive oil, salt and black pepper, to taste

fudge brownie pie, unbaked pastry shell, semi-sweet chocolate chip, butter or margarine, cn eagle brand sweetened -condensed milk (14 oz), all-purpose biscuit baking mix, eggs, ts vanilla extract, chopped nuts, heat the oven to 375f. bake the pastry shell for 1 minutes and remove from the oven. reduce the oven temperature to 325f. in a small saucepan over very low heat, melt the chocolate chips with the butter., in a large bowl, beat the chocolate mixture with the remaining, ingredients except the nuts , until smooth. stir in the nuts. pour into, baked pastry shell. bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the center, is set. cool. serve warm or at room temperature, with ice cream if, makes 1 9-inch pie .

fudge marble cake mix, such as (pillsbury plus fudge swirl cake mix), vegetable oil, egg, sugar, sour cream, milk, cream cheese (softened ), eggs, vanilla

minute steaks, enough for 4, garlic powder , to taste, seasoned salt , to taste, margarine, onions, cut up, mushrooms, thickly sliced, red wine

minute rice, uncooked, broth (chikcen or beef), rotel or 1 (10 oz) can tomatoes and green chilies, mostly drained, cilantro, chopped, shredded cheddar cheese, chili powder

fudge brownie mix, vegetable oil, water, eggs, instant coffee powder, semisweet chocolate chips, cream cheese frosting, shot strongly brewed espresso coffee, cooled or coffee-flavored liqueur accompaniments, coffee ice cream or chocolate covered espresso beans

fudge brownie pie, pastry for 1 9 pie crust, semisweet chocolate chips, butter or margarine, granulate sugar, light brown sugar , packed measure, milk, light corn syrup, vanilla extract, eggs, salt, chopped walnuts, chopped walnuts , as a garnish, roll out the pastry and line a 9 pie pan. preheat the oven to 350 degrees. in a medium saucepan over very low heat warm the chocolate chips and butter until both are just melted. remove the pan from heat and stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, corn syrup, vanilla, eggs and salt. beat with an electric beater until well blended. stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts., pour into the prepared pie shell. bake the pie at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes or until puffed. serve warm or at room temperature topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts.