The Great Outdoors Birthday Party

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Take advantage of the beautiful weather and enjoy a Great Outdoors Birthday Party. It’s all the fun of a campout without the commitment of an overnight, without the hassle of setting up tents and without the clean-up! Mother Nature provides the setting and the fun! Who doesn’t love… a roaring campfire a weinie roast s’mores … Read more

Oven Bacon Recipe – The No-Mess Way to Cook Bacon

It really is possible to cook bacon without a big, greasy mess. Once you discover how easy it is to cook no-mess bacon in the oven, you'll never go back to your frying pan...I promise!

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How to Make Bacon in the Oven

Recipe Type: Breakfast
Author: Kristl Story, TheBudgetDiet.com
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If you’re still cooking bacon in the frying pan or microwave, this is a must-read! It really is possible to cook bacon without a big, greasy mess. Once you discover how easy it is to cook no-mess bacon in the oven, you’ll never go back to your frying pan…I promise!
Ingredients
  • Bacon (as many slices as you wish!)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400.
  2. Line a rimmed cookie sheet with foil.
  3. Place bacon strips side by side on the foil lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake 20 minutes or until crispy.
  5. Place on paper towels to drain.
  6. Let the baking sheet cool and the grease will harden on the foil…then, just throw it away – no pan to wash!

 

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Impress A Date with Your Personality, Not Your Pocketbook

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