Recipes
Fast, fresh, easy, delicious recipes that beat most restaurant food, and you can it have on the table in about 30 minutes…
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How to preserve fruits & vegetables in the freezer
If you're anything like me, the idea of canning is out of the question. I don't have the time…
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Keep your summer barbecues simple
Its always fun to have a summer get together – but it can be so much work! Here’s how to…
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Taco Seasoning
2 Tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp dried…
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Creamed Potatoes
Ahhh. Old favs are coming back. I used to have to make these for my best friend many…
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Suya Spice Mix
This is an African seasoning. This recipe uses powdered peamut butter, which makes it much easier. Over the…
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Shrimp and Sausage Skillet Dinner
6 oz of pre-cooked smoked sausage cut into 1/4 inch slices (choose your favorite) 1 lb of medium or large…
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Convert recipes for Crock Pot
To convert pretty much any recipe that you can make in the oven – Conventional Recipe Time Slow Cooker…
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Vanilla Pudding
Here’s a sweet treat that you can whip up with stuff you probably have on hand. 1/4 cup…
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Fish Pincante
Yes, you can make Chicken, veal, or fish pincante… Its best with a mild fish. 1/2 cup…
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Sweet Potato & Apple Salad
A great mix of fall flavors! 2 large sweet potatoes 1 cup diced apple 1/3 cup chopped…
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Sweet & Sour Sauce
1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks in syrup ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup vinegar 2 teaspoons soy sauce…
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Simple Tuna Salad Sandwiches
These are a staple in our house. 1 can tuna for each 2 sandwiches, drained well 1 hard…
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Rosemary Pork Roast
1 4-6 lb. center rib pork roast 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh rosemary or 2 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed 1…
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Ricotta Mousse and Berry Parfait
8 oz. light ricotta cheese 2 Tbs. orange liqueur ½ tsp. finely shredded orange peel 1 ½ cup berries…
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Reddi Whip or Cool Whip?
Some well known ‘diet experts’ are handing out advice. Is the advice true?Here’s a quiz. You’re having pumpkin pie…
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Raspberry Cheesecake Float
1 12-oz. package frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed 1 3-oz package low fat cream cheese, softened ¼ teaspoon almond…
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Potatoes and Pepper Steak Stir Fry
4 medium potatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick- and microwaved 6 minutes or until just tender. 1 lb. London Broil,…
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Pepper Steak
1 ½ lbs. Steak, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 Tablespoon paprika Fresh coarsely ground black pepper 2 cloves…
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Lime Jerked Pork with Jamacian Salsa
A sweet and spicy dish that will wake up your taste buds! 2 Tablespoons shredded lime peel 1/3…
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Tomato and Green Pepper Salsa
3 Medium Tomatoes – seeded and chopped (3 cups) 1/2 cup Green Onions w/tops — Sliced 1/2 cup Green…
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Dijon Roasted Potato Salad
This one takes a little longer, so probably better suited to the weekend. 1 ½ lb. red…
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Cran Apple Sweet Potato Crisp
1 lb. Sweet potatoes (3-4 medium) , peeled, cooked, and mashed with ¼ cup butter. Stir in –…
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Chicken Pot Pies
2 -6 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 carrot 2 potatoes ½ small onion 1 rib of celery 8…
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Black Eyed Peas & Sausage Skillet Dinner
This is a very southern dish, made faster by using canned black eyed peas. It is said to be…
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Potato Chip Cookies
These may look like common chocolate chip cookies - but they're not... Its an old recipe from the…
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Cream of Tomato Soup
Yes! From scratch. Not from some goop in a can. And this recipe is pretty simple.
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Avocado Potato Salad
I have to make this so I can take a good picture. It is sooo good! Imagine guacamole and potatoes.…
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Basic Sauteed Shrimp (fast!)
4 tablespoons butter 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Coarse salt and ground…
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Corn on the Cob in the Microwave
I’ve been using this method for years. Its great if you’re only doing a few. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzYtMeIFH8o&pbjreload=101
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Sweet Tea
A southern classic – 12 regular plain old tea bags 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1 quart fresh water…
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Peanut Butter Shake
4 Tablespoons chocolate syrup 2 cups vanilla ice cream – softened 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup milk 1…
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Banana Shake
Doesn’t get much easier than this! 1 very ripe banana – sliced 2 cups vanilla ice cream –…
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Rasberry Lime Granita – Adult Slushy
A Nice Cold Adult Slushy! 1 cup fresh raspberries 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1 1/2 cups Simple Syrup…
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Quick Pickled Cabbage or Onions
A trendy sandwich or burger topping is cool, crunchy pickled cabbage or onions. Here's how to make it at…
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Zesty Sausage and Pasta
1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, or sweet Italian chicken sausage 1 cup onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, finely…
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Tuscan Beans & Tomatoes
1 –19 oz. can cannelloni beans or 1 –16 oz. can great northern beans, rinsed and drained. 1- 14.5…
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Tortellini Alfredo with Roasted Peppers
1 –9oz. package refrigerated meat or cheese filled tortellini 1 4 oz. jar roasted red sweet peppers ½ cup…
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Sausage Stuffed Bell Peppers
2 cups cooked white rice 6 bell peppers, red or green or… mix it up! 1 lb. Italian Sausage…
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Basil Pesto
½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ cup fresh baby spinach – remove stems ¾ cup fresh basil leaves…
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Tropical Hot Cocoa
1 -14 oz. can coconut milk 1 cup 2% milk ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup cocoa ¼ teaspoon cardamom…
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Tuna Casserole – One Pot – No Bake
Yes, you can get tuna casserole on the table in less than 30 minutes without sacrificing taste! Ingredients 4 Tbsp…
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Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetables
Teriyaki chicken is so easy, and everyone loves it. You can fill it with all kinds of vegetables –…
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Make Your Meat Go Farther (member version)
OK, so we can get toilet paper, but now there's a meat shortage. Wendy's has stopped selling burgers? Wow. Grocery…
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How to Always Have Something For Dinner
It happens to all of us – you forget to take something out of the freezer for dinner. Heck, I’m…
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Sweet and Sour Chicken
2 chicken breast halves cooked and cut into 1 inch cubes. 1 medium tomato cut into 1 inch cubes…
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Springtime Chicken Stir-Fry
½ cup orange juice 1 ½ Tablespoons cornstarch 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips ¾ cup…
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Marinated Grilled Vegetables
These are so good! 6 small onions, halved 4 carrots cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks 1/3 cup…
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Cider Honey Glazed Ham
1 cup apple cider 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard 1/4 cup honey 1/2 teas.…
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Pumpkin Pudding
2 cups 2% milk 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 large eggs 1 cup canned…
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Zesty Grilled Shrimp
These go really quick. You might have to make a lot! Just warning you… 1 ½ lb. peeled…
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Whitefish Italiano
Healthy, quick and delicious- 4 fish fillets 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic,…
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White Fish in Herbed Butter
This is a fast and easy old standby – 2 Tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon dill 1/4…
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Meatless Meals
Its not a law that you have to eat seafood on Fridays. There are a lot of other things…
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Stuffed Calamari
6 large calamari tubes Stuffing 8 slices hardened Italian bread 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons chopped…
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South of the Border Shrimp & Scallops
3- 4 mediums leeks, white portion only – sliced1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 Tablespoons…
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Shrimp Tacos
This is another lightening fast dinner! 2 lbs. Cooked shrimp, deveined and tail cut off 1 tablespoon…
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Shrimp Balasico
About 30 small cooked shrimp 2 ½ cups chopped tomato 1 Tablespoon and 1 teaspoon dried basil 1…
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Salmon Fettuccine
8 ounces uncooked fettuccine1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms1 small zucchini, sliced, or a cup of broccoli florets…
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Parmesan Topped Baked Salmon
Simple and elegant – you deserve a break today! 4 skinless salmon filets (apprx. 4 oz. each) ¼…
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Maple & Mustard Glazed Salmon
1 lb. salmon cut into 4 pieces salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2…
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Louisiana Catfish and Crawfish (or shrimp) Mold
This is a very old recipe. I guess they might still make it in the south, but I…
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Jean’s Shrimp DeJonge
This recipe turned up in a long forgotten box recently. I don’t remember who Jean was, but I…
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Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Grilled Pineapple
I’m not a big seafood fan, but I’ll eat this one! 6 salmon fillets fresh ground black…
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Herb Butter Basted Salmon
1/2 cup butter (real butter!)1/3 cup lemon juice2 Tablespoons minced parsley1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire…
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Gazpacho Shrimp & Sausage
1 Tablespoon light olive oil 1 medium clove garlic, minced 1 medium sweet onion, cut into ¼ inch dice…
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Fast Remoulade Sauces For Fish
This sauce works well with any fish where you would use tartar sauce. It is especially good with…
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Dijon Sauce for Salmon, Tuna, or Whitefish
1/3 cup Dijon mustard 3 Tablespoons olive oil 3 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon minced garlic Mix…
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Basic Tuna Salad
1 can tuna in water – drained 1 hard boiled egg, chopped 1 tablespoon mayonnaise fresh ground black pepper…
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Basic Lobster
Using long tongs, grasp a live lobster firmly by the back, plunge it quickly, head first, into a…
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Basic Baked Fish
Back in the day, my grandfather was an avid fisherman. We always had trout and bass in the freezer.…
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Baked Whitefish with Green Peppers and Garlic
2 lemons, sliced thin 1 ½ – 2 lbs. Whitefish fillets 1 large green pepper, cut into thin…
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Almond Crusted Tilapia with Raspberry Sauce
Pretty impressive for something so simple. 1/3 cup chopped almonds 1/3 cup bread crumbs 1/3 cup flour ½…
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Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry
6 tablespoons olive or coconut oil, divided 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, divided 3 teaspoons cornstarch, divided 1 lb. boneless,…
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Ginger Glazed Chicken
1 Tablespoon cornstarch 1 Tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 pound boneless, skinless…
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Chicken Tostadas
1 lb. boneless, skinless, chicken breast 1 chicken bouillon cube 1 bay leaf 1 celery stalk oil 8…
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Chicken Tetrazzini
Back in the day, this was a popular way to use leftover chicken or turkey. 1 can condensed…
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Baked Chicken Bruschetta
This does cross the 30 minute time limit a little – but it’s so good… 1 can diced…
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Southwestern Chicken & Rice Skillet
1 Tablespoon oil 2 Chicken breasts cubed 1 onion chopped 1 green pepper chopped 1 10 oz. package…
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Parmesan Breaded Chicken Breasts
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 8 pieces and pounded slightly. Or use 1 lb. tenderloins. Garlic…
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Quick Chinese Grilled Chicken
2 Tablespoons soy sauce 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 Tablespoons curry powder 1 Tablespoon packed brown sugar 1…
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Quick and Colorful Chicken and Peppers Skillet
3 strips bacon 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Lb. boneless, skinnless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1…
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Potatoes and Chicken Teriyaki
This is kind of a go-to dish for me when I’m feeding men. The meat and potato crowd shovels…
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Pesto Chicken With Angel Hair Pasta
1 package angel hair pasta 2 Tablespoons butter 1 lb. bonesless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes ¼…
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Creamy Peppercorn Chicken Breasts
If you love pepper like I do, you’ll love this! 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded…
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Fajita Vegetables
We like to just eat them, but you can add them to chicken, use to make fajitas, put on…
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Baked Onion Ring Veggie Topper
Cut onion into rings Saute in olive oil with a little bit of brown sugar or soy sauce…
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Vinaigrette Broiled Vegetables
Use any combination of these vegetables Zucchini Red bell pepper Green bell pepper Squash Onion Cut vegetables…
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Speedy Green Bean Casserole
You don’t have to wait for a holiday to eat this favorite! 1 can condensed cream of…
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Puffy Parmesan Broccoli Bake
Surprise your family with this truly unusual dish that looks like you slaved over it. 1 egg white…
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Oven cooking green beans
Place green beans in the center of a piece of foil. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Italian dressing. Seal up…
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Green Beans in Mustard Sauce
If you love mustard, you’re gonna love this! 1 1/2 Tablespoons butter 3 Tablespoons flour 2 teaspoons…
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Garlic Crumbed Tomatoes
I know we used to call these something else, but for the life of me, I can’t remember what!…
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Garlic Crumbed Broccoli
3 ½ – 4 cups broccoli florets 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1…
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Creamed Spinach
2 -10 oz. packages of spinach, either fresh or frozen – large stems removed and chopped ½ cup…
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Cheesy Roasted Green Beans & Peppers
1 lb. fresh green beans trimmed 1 red pepper cut into thin strips 1 yellow pepper cut into…
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Broccoli Stir Fry
2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups broccoli florets ¾ cup chicken broth 1 cup…
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Broccoli Squash Bake
2 cups broccoli florets 3 Tablespoons butter 2 cups sliced yellow summer squash 1 egg 1/2 cup shredded…
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Stuffed Peppers, Italian Style
1 recipe red sauce, or 1 -26 oz. jar marinara sauce 4 large bell peppers, any color 1…
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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
These are made differently throughout the world. This particular version is Polish. It does take about 1/2 hour to…
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Split Pea Soup
I use the ham-bone every time I’ve made a ham to make pea soup. You can also use smoked…
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Slow Cooker Beef Minestrone
1 lb. Boneless beef chuck, cut into ½ inch cubes 2 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic,…
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Savory Pork Chops
6 boneless pork chops, 3/4 inch thickGarlic powder1 tablespoon oil1 large onion, sliced1 medium green pepper, chopped1 4 oz.…
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French Style Pot Roast
The only problem with this pot roast is that you can’t put everything in the slow cooker and…
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Crock Pot Roast
2 ½ -3 lb. pot roast or chuck roast 2 small onions quartered 6 carrots cut into ½ inch…
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Crock Pot Italian Beef
4 to 6 lbs. chuck roast 1 10-oz. can beef broth 1 can beer 1 12-oz. jar pepperoncini with…
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Crock Pot Chili
I still prefer to just make the chili in a pot, but this was very popular in the past.…
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Crock Pot Beef Stew
1 ½ lbs. stew meat 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1 inch pieces 4 medium carrots cut…
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Crock Pot Beef Fajitas
1 ½ lb. flank steak 1 onion, halved and sliced in ½ inch slices 1 green bell pepper,…
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Cranberry-Apricot Pork Roast
1 –16-oz. can whole berry cranberry sauce 1/2 cup quartered dried apricots ½ teaspoon grated orange peel ¼…
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Country Vegetable Soup
1 pound potatoes cut into 1 inch cubes 4 large carrots cut into ½ inch pieces 3 celery…
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Cashew Chicken
6 boneless skinless chicken breastsGarlic Powder1 medium onion, thinly sliced1/3 cup orange juice concentrate1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary1/2…
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Tortilla Soup
1 8-ounce can petite diced tomatoes (plain) 1 medium onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced (or 2;) 2…
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Tomato Soup with Peanut Butter
I had never heard of this, and I thought it sounded really weird, don’t you? Apparently this is…
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Seafood Minestrone
2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 leeks, halved lengthwise and sliced ½ inch thick 2…
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Pomodoro Soup
This is a traditional Tuscan peasant tomato and bread soup. 3 Tablespoons olive oil 3 large garlic cloves,…
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Mushroom and Feta Minestrone
2 Cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 cups stemmed shitake mushrooms, sliced 3 14 oz. cans…
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Minestrone Soup
2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 large yellow sweet pepper, chopped *…
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Gazpacho
1 jalapeno, peeled, seeded (retain seeds) and minced 2 – 3 large cloves, minced 1 medium sweet onion, minced…
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Fast Fresh Tomato Basil Soup
2 cups whole peeled tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste 3 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon…
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Easy Wedding Soup
This tasty and impressive dish is really very easy! 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped 3…
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Easy French Onion Soup
3 cups fresh onion cut into rings 2 Tablespoons buttermilk ** 2 -10.5 oz. cans condensed beef broth 2…
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Creamy Wild Rice Soup
½ cup finely chopped onion 6 Tablespoons butter ½ cup flour 4 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 cups…
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Broccoli Cheese Soup
You can make this yourself, and its pretty easy! ½ bunch broccoli 3 Tablespoons butter 3 Tablespoons flour 4 cups…
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Split Pea Soup
I use the ham-bone every time I’ve made a ham to make pea soup or navy bean soup.…
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Broccoli Rice & Tasty Tricks
Replace low sodium chicken broth for the water when preparing your rice. When it gets to the point…
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World’s Best Spanish Omelets
Quite a claim. Everyone who tries them agrees. Serve these omelets for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Delicious and…
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Tropical Breakfast Wraps
6 eggs ¼ cup chopped ham ¼ cup chopped red or green bell pepper 2 Tablespoons butter 1…
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Strawberry-Banana French Toast
This is a favorite in our house! I make it a lot. You would think I would have…
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie
This is the most basic of smoothies – and everyone loves it! 1 cup plain yogurt 1 peeled…
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Oatmeal Pancakes
3/4 cup milk – 2% is best 1/2 cup rolled oats 2 Tablespoons butter 1 egg 1/2 cup…
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No Guilt Pumpkin Muffins
No oil or shortening is used in these healthy and indulgent muffins. This recipe came from an old health…
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Fried Bananas
You’re probably too young to remember the days when fancy desserts were the rage – Cherries Jubilee, Baked Alaska,…
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Dutch Baby
When I was in my 20’s I had a boyfriend that took me to Walker Brothers Pancake House often.…
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Cinnamon French Toast
This is a great late breakfast idea- and a low fat version. Uses less egg yolk, and french bread…
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Cherry-Berry Compote
1 -12 oz. bag frozen unsweetened black cherries1 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened blueberries1 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened raspberries2 tablespoons…
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Breakfast Smoothies
Great start on those hot summer mornings with this cool and healthy smoothie! 1 banana ½ cup low…
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Breakfast Fruit Puffs
These are like little cheese and fruit turnovers, ready in no time! 6 ounces cream Cheese, softened…
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Banana Nut Energy Shake
1 cup plain vanilla yogurt 1 banana frozen 1 cup coconut milk ¼ cup chopped walnuts ½ teaspoon cinnamon…
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
2 med Ripe bananas 2 Eggs 1 c Brown sugar 1/2 c Butter, melted 1 ts Vanilla 2 1/4…
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Banana Bread
This is a great way to use those over-ripe bananas. Baking time is long – so it really doesn’t…
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Apricot-Pistachio Bars
Breakfast bars to die for… Make these the night before for a quick grab and go morning snack.…
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Apricot – Cheese Pastries
These are Bakery quality, yet quick, and soooo good! 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup apricot preserves ¾…
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Updated Mom’s Ground Beef Casserole
I had to laugh when I saw this recipe. My mom used to make something like this. Did…
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Ultimate Cheeseburger
OK, before you start screaming at me – here’s some tips to keep your favorite food on your healthy…
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Sesame Sirloin Steak
1/4 cup soy sauce2 Tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted2 garlic cloves, minced2 Tablespoons olive or vegetable oil2 Tablespoons brown…
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San Antonio Beef Stew
1 lb. top sirloin steak, about ¾ inch thick 1 Tablespoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup…
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Quick Thai Steak
2 1-inch thick steaks 3 Tablespoons teriyaki sauce 1 sweet onion cut into slices Sauce 2 Tablespoons creamy…
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Meatloaf
Meatloaves are not an exact science. You can get creative. There is not a way to make meatloaves in…
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Kung Pao Beef or Chicken
The hardest thing about this recipe is having the ingredients on hand. But the investment is worth it. Chinese…
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Kung Pao Beef or Chicken
The hardest thing about this recipe is having the ingredients on hand. But the investment is worth it. Chinese…
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Almond Crescents
Even though we tend to make these for the holidays, they originally were a tea cookie. They are…
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Basic Spritz Cookies (Butter Cookies)
These are buttery little morsels that just melt in your mouth, and they’re not overly sweet. 1 cup…
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Steak Diane
2 New York Strip, Delmonico, or Rib-Eye steaks, about ½ inch thick. Freshly ground black pepper ½ Tablespoon olive…
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Steak au Poivre
There are hundreds of versions of this French classic- here are just a couple – Cook your steaks in…
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Cowboy Caviar
15 ounces Black Beans — Rinse & Drain 4 ounces Ripe Olives — Chopped & Drained1/4 cup Onion; Finely…
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Savory Cheese Ball
2 -8oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened 1 -8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 Tbsp. finely chopped onion…
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Red Pepper and Corn Salsa
1 red pepper cut into ½ inch pieces 1 cup cooked corn ¼ cup minced red onion 1…
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Pico de Gallo
2 small tomatoes, diced for about ½ cup 1 small onion, shopped 2/3 cup diced cucumber 6 small radishes,…
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Basic Deviled Eggs
Many people feel like they have to go for fancy-schmancy deviled egg recipes. I make mine really plain and…
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Perfect hard boiled eggs
It can be really frustrating – you’re making a great salad for company and you want hard boiled eggs…
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Cranberry Pecan Spread
1/2 cup cream cheese 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/8 cup orange juice concentrate …
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Peanut Butter Taco Dip
½ cup bottled green taco sauce ½ cup peanut butter Bottled hot pepper sauce Slowly stir taco…
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Guacamole – Mexican
1 large ripe tomato, about 1 cup chopped 1 small yellow onion, about ½ cup diced 1 jalapeno pepper 3…
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Guacamole – American
2 medium avocados 1 small tomato, chopped 2 Tablespoons finely minced onion (fresh, not dried) 1 teaspoon lime or lemon…
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Guacamole – Family Secret Recipe
It took me years to get this recipe out of my friend. It was held tightly as a family…
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Fresh Tomato Salsa
1 lime 4 medium, ripe tomatoes, chopped 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 small jalapeno chile, seeded and minced…
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Cranberry Cheese Spread
This is really different. A little creamy, a little sweet and a little tart. 1 – 8oz. package…
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Chili Cheese Dip
½ cup finely chopped onion 1 Tablespoon butter 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 4-oz. can…
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Cheese Tostada Snack
This is a really fast, satisfying snack! 1 flour tortilla ½ to 1 cup shredded cheese 2…
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Bean Dip
1 15-oz. can refried beans 1 cup sour cream 3 to 5 pickled jalapeno peppers, rinsed, seeded and…
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Basic Salsa
Salsa needs to be made ahead of time to give the flavors time to blend. Plan to make at…
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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
OK, this one is not healthy, and it's kind of a pain in the neck to make -…
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No Box Pancakes
1 cup all purpose flour 2 Tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 egg, slightly beaten…
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Ravioli with Marinara Sauce
1 package (24 oz) frozen ravioli (or tortellini) 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic 1 Tablespoon olive oil…
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Pizza Bread
This can be anything from a fun snack to a great buffet item. You can add any items you…
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Pesto Chicken With Angel Hair Pasta
1 package angel hair pasta 2 Tablespoons butter 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes ¼…
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Parmesan Garlic Bread
1 medium loaf French bread ½ cup butter, softened 2 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half 1 teaspoon…
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Chicken & Spinach Calzones
2 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken 2 cups chopped fresh spinach ½ of an 8 oz. package shredded 4…
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Bruschetta
The original way – Italian or French bread, sliced lengthwise and toasted in oven or broiler. While the bread…
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Sweet Potato Pie
This is a classic that we don’t want to lose. In true southern tradition, its terribly calorie laden…
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Raspberry Sauce
1 ½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed ½ cup Chambord liqueur ¼ cup sugar Place raspberries, liqueur…
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Quick Cream Pies
You can make any flavor cream pie with a prepared crust and a package of pudding and pie filling.…
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Pound Cake
1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 1 8oz. package cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 6 eggs 2…
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Potato Chip Cookies
These may look like common chocolate chip cookies - but they're not... Its an old recipe from the '70's…
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Perfect Pie Crust
Single crust – ½ cup flour ¼ cup shortening 1/8 cup water Double crust – 1 cup flour…
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People Chow
½ cup chocolate chips ½ cup peanut butter 1 stick butter 7 cups rice checks 2 cups powdered sugar…
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Peanut Butter, Cherry, & Chocolate Chip Snack Wedges
2 -7 inch tortillas – wheat or flour ¼ cup natural peanut butter ¼ cup cherry preserves ¼…
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Oatmeal, raisin, and chocolate chip cookies
Even people who say they don’t like oatmeal cookies will eat them up if you just add some chocolate…
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Oatmeal, craisin, and white chocolate chip cookies
2/3 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed 2 large eggs 1½ cups old fashioned oats 1½…
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Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
I haven’t tested this one. If you do – let us know how it turned out in the…
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No Bake Black Forest Cheesecake
1 – regular package of Oreos 1 prepared chocolate pie crust 2 – 8oz. Packages Cream Cheese, softened…
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Mini Chocolate Soufflés
You know how sometimes you just want a little something sweet? These Mini Chocolate Soufflés are just the ticket!…
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Lemon Meringue Pie
This is a family recipe – unlike any Lemon Pie you’ve ever had. The lemon filling is creamy…
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Kolacky
Ever had homemade kolacky? It is delicious. Way better than the store bought ones. 2 cups flour…
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Magic Chocolate Lava Cakes
4 squares baking chocolate 1 stick butter 1 cup powdered sugar 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 6 Tablespoons flour…
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