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Tomato 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 readingGluten Free Kid Foods
Has your family gone gluten free because your child was diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten intolerance? Going gluten free is hard enough as an adult but for a child it can seem almost devastating. No more macaroni and cheese, or Dairy Queen. What about chicken nuggets? While it’s true that you won’t be able […]
Continue readingEasy Chicken Casserole
I cook 2-3 chicken breasts until tender, tear the meat apart and place in a 9X13″ glass pan. Mix 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup with 1 c. milk and warm in the microwave. Add onto top of the chicken. Smash 1 paper sleeve of round crackers and pour 1 stick melted butter (margerine)over crumbs. […]
Continue readingOatmeal Cake
1 cup quick cooking oats 1 ½ cups hot water 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup oil 1 1/3 cups self rising flour 1 teaoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 eggs Pour hot water over oats and let stand. Mix sugars, flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Add eggs and oil. […]
Continue readingSnow Milkshake
I want a milkshake. No ice cream what do you use? SNOW!!! Fresh snow. Use a blender and scoop it full, add milk(2-3cups), vinnilla(1-2teaspoons), baking soda(1 shift), coco(as much you want). I added baked cookies crumpled them and blend it all together! Add extra milk if needed! Ha I’m a 14 year old that figure […]
Continue readingOrange Cookies
Orange Cookie’s Bake 375* for 12 to 15 Minutes Ingredients: 2-1/2 Cups sifted all purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven and grease cookie sheets. Sift flour, baking […]
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 […]
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