2 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 cup sugar 3 tsp cocoa 1 tsp baking powder 3 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 2ozs red food coloring 1 tbsp vinegar Combine all dry ingredients and sift.Using your mixer, add eggs and buttermilk and mix for 2 minutes. Then add oil and food coloring […]
Continue reading2 1/2lbs ground beef 1 small onion (chopped) 3 cloves garlic (minced) 1 packet chili powder 1-46oz can tomato juice 2 cans pinto beans or kidney beans Saute ground beef,onion and garlic until brown. Drain off any grease. Return to stove and add chili powder, tomato juice,beans and salt and pepper. Cook for 1 hour. […]
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This dressing is one of my favorites when I serve leftover grilled or baked chicken and the likes over a salad. It’s also great over some homegrown tomatoes. I’ve tried and tweaked quite a few different versions of this and here’s my favorite homemade Caesar salad dressing. It’s a lot cheaper than the store bought […]
Continue readingMy children don’t like peas so I made this soup and called it “Shrek” soup. They love it! Now they are eating their veggies and they don’t even know it! Split Pea Soup Ingredients: Meaty ham bone 8 cups water 1 pkg split peas 1 cup carrots (grated) 1 cup onions (diced) 1 cup celery […]
Continue readingIngredients 1/2c. veg. oil 5 tbsp. cold skim milk (very cold) 1c. flour 1 tsp. salt Directions: Combine oil and milk, beat with a fork until thickened. Add to flour and salt. Mix with fork and press into smooth ball. Cut in half and roll out between 2 sheets of wax paper. Make sure you […]
Continue readingmy nectarine tree is ready to be harvested. Do you have any recipes for nectarines? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue reading4 cups nonfat dry milk 2 2/3 cup sugar 1 1/3 cup cornstarch 2 cups unsweetened cocoa 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups water 1 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp vanilla Combine dry milk, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa and salt in a bowl and mix. Transfer to a medium size sauce pan. Pour in water and bring to […]
Continue readingHomemade Peach Cobbler: 1 lg. can slice peaches (in heavy syrup) 1 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1 cup milk 1 stick butter Mix flour and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add milk and stir well to get all the lumps out. Spray a large casserole dish with nonstick spray. Pour the peaches (in their […]
Continue readingOMG! We were at a restaurant just the other night and were served the marvelous Chocolate Raspberry Butter with our hot rolls! It was amazing! Anyone know how to make this? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click […]
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Is there anything better than a nice, creamy blue cheese dressing with chunks of real blue cheese in it? I love it with cut up raw veggies, on a salad and of course with chicken wings. Making your own is surprisingly simple and there is just no comparison to the stuff you buy in a […]
Continue reading4 slices bread 1/2 c. water 2 eggs 1 lb. ground beef 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp. snipped parsley 1 tsp. salt (optional, may substitute) 1/4 tsp. dried oregano, crushed 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 tbsp. salad oil Place bread into a half cup of water and let it soak for a few minutes in […]
Continue reading1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese 3 tbsp butter salt and pepper to taste Boil macaroni until it is fork tender and drain. Grate cheese while macaroni is boiling. Spray a casserole dish with nonstick spray. Put a layer of macaroni into the bottom of the […]
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I shared my recipe for my favorite fish fry mix on the blog recently and there’s nothing better with fried fish than a batch of homemade tartar sauce. It’s surprisingly easy to make and so much better than the bottled kind. Give it a try. Start with the recipe as written and then adjust for your […]
Continue reading2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes 2 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup cream 2 tablespoons brandy (optional) 1 unbaked pie crust Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Take a fork and prick small holes in the pie crust and bake empty […]
Continue readingI like mushrooms and always buy them at the store when they go on sale, but now that its just my husband and I at home, I find that I can not use them all up in time. I’m wondering if there is a way to freeze mushrooms, or some way to extend their freshness […]
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