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Bill’s Homemade BBQ Sauce
The following is a recipe submitted by Bill Wilson. Many thanks for sharing it with us. BBQ’ing makes any day a holiday! While many can make some darn good Q… makin your own BBQ sauce will give you the edge when comparisons are made: anyone can buy it, few can make. Here’s a BBQ sauce […]
Continue readingInexpensive Pancake Syrup
I like to make this syrup because it has few ingredients, easy to make, and tastes great. It is thinner than commercial syrup but at least I can read the entire ingredient list and know what is in it. You will need: 1 1/2 C. brown sugar 1 1/2 C. water 1/2 C. white sugar […]
Continue readingFettuccine with Breaded Chicken
Makes 4 servings 1 pound breaded chicken fillets 12 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta 3/4 cup butter 1 cup whipping cream 1/4 teaspoon white peppers 1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, if desired 1. Prepare breaded chicken fillets as directed on package. 2. Cook fettuccine to […]
Continue readingTomato Gravy Easy Southern Style
1/2 cup peanut oil 1/2 cup flour 1/2 to 1 cup water (may add more if roux gets too thick) 1 can diced tomatoes (or about 1 1/2 cups diced fresh tomatoes, seeds and all) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper dash red pepper flakes or hot sauce In large skillet (not […]
Continue readingSouthern Style Macaroni and Cheese
1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) Macaroni & Cheese Dinner (or homemade Macaroni and cheese) 8 slices Smoked Ham, chopped 1 cup frozen green peas, cooked, drained 1/2 tsp. yellow mustard Prepare macaroni and cheese as directed. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, […]
Continue readingPasta Italiano
8 ounces spaghetti or linguini 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausages 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional) 1/2 cup onions coarsely chopped 1/2 cup green bell peppers chopped 1 15-ounce jar marinara sauce 1 4-ounce can mushrooms sliced, drained (optional) 1 teaspoon sugar Parmesan cheese grated Cook spaghetti or linguini according to package directions; drain, return to […]
Continue readingGuluska
1 head cabbage 8 oz wide noodles 1/4 lb margarine Salt, pepper and paprika to taste Cut cabbage fine. Add salt, pepper and paprika. You may add other spices as well (garlic, onion, etc) depending upon your family’s tastes. I don’t, as we like the simplicity of this dish as is. Cook until limp in […]
Continue readingClassic Macaroni Salad
I love a good classic macaroni salad. It’s one of my favorites during the summer, for potlucks and cookouts, or whenever I need something I can make ahead to go with dinner. This recipe is deceptively simple. Don’t let that fool you. It’s delicious as is, but also very versatile. Add your favorite veggies, some […]
Continue readingHomemade Egg Noodles
2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 medium eggs 1/4 cup water In a large bowl combine the flour and salt. Make a hole in the flour, like the center of a volcano. Crack the eggs into the hole. Now use your hands to mash the eggs and flour together making a coarse and […]
Continue readingSpicy Peanut Sauce
1 pound spaghetti 2/3 cup natural peanut butter 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon sugar or honey 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 to 3/4 cup boiling water, if desired Cook the spaghetti in a big pot of boiling salted water. When it is tender, drain it […]
Continue readingQuick, Cheap & Easy Seasoned Tomato Sauce
2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons dry onion 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 12 oz can tomato paste 2 cans filled with water 1 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon oregano (optional) 1 tablespoon sugar or honey 1 teaspoon salt This sauce is so easy, so cheap and so good, you won’t believe it. Heat the oil in a […]
Continue readingPizza Crust
4 cups whole wheat or white flour 1 tablespoon sugar or honey 1 packet of yeast, or 3 teaspoons 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup oil 1-1/3 cups warm water In a big bowl combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix it up together with a fork or spoon. Add the oil and warm water. […]
Continue readingFamily Frankfurter Casserole
2 1/2 cups frozen broccoli cut if large 1 10 1/2-ounce can cream of mushroom soup condensed 5 hot dogs cut in 1/2 -inch pieces 2 tablespoons milk 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 16 round buttery crackers, crushed (about 3/4 cup) Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain well. Place in a shallow 1 1/2 -quart […]
Continue readingHot Dog & Veggie Stir-Fry
4 to 6 hotdogs or 1 can of SPAM or 8-ounces of baloney 2 tablespoons oil 4 large carrots 2 or 3 stalks celery 1 onion, sliced Garlic Powder, Salt & Pepper to taste Cooked Rice When you prepare this recipe, you may use whichever meat you have available. They all taste good in this […]
Continue readingCorned Beef Hash
5 or 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed 12 ounce can of corned beef 1 onion, chopped Salt and Pepper to taste 1/2 cup milk, optional First prepare your potatoes by peeling them and cutting them into small chunks. You will want about 4 cups of chopped potatoes, total. Next open up your can of corned […]
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