Category Archives: Tried & True

Easiest Way to Cook Bacon

Posted on January 29, 2011 by admin

About a year ago, I discovered the easiest way to cook bacon. 4 reasons I love this way of cooking bacon is: * Cooks the bacon nice and flat. * Don’t have to tend to it like you do when … Continue reading →

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Honey Wheat Bread {Bread Machine}

Posted on November 23, 2010 by admin

This is the bread that I plan to make for Thanksgiving this year. Hope it turns out good. Servings: 1 lb. loaf Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 3 hours 20 minutes (depending on what your bread machine setting is) … Continue reading →

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Fried Pickles

Posted on August 8, 2009 by admin

Servings: 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 egg, beaten 1 cup milk 1 tbsp. flour 1 tbsp. Tabasco 3/4 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. pepper 1 1/2 cup flour 1 1/2 cup cornmeal 1 jar of … Continue reading →

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Cajun Chicken Pasta

Posted on January 30, 2009 by admin

Servings: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast halves cut into bite size pieces 4 tsp. Cajun seasoning (I used Slap Ya Momma) 4 tbs. Olive Oil 2 cups heavy … Continue reading →

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Posted on November 19, 2008 by admin

Servings: 16 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Total Time: 5 hr 40 min Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp oregano 2 cups of onion, finely chopped 1 cup of celery, finely … Continue reading →

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Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Posted on October 29, 2008 by admin

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Ingredients: Pumpkin seeds Cooking spray, olive oil, or butter Optional: Salt, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, or other seasoning of choice Directions: Preheat oven to 250 F. Line a baking sheet … Continue reading →

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Crockpot Pepper Steak

Posted on January 7, 2008 by admin

Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 4 hours Ingredients: 1-1 1/2 lbs boneless beef round steak 1 clove garlic minced 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tbs. hoisin sauce 1 tsp. sugar 1 … Continue reading →

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Frito Pie

Posted on September 9, 2006 by admin

Servings: 3-4 people Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes

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Mexican Stuffed Shells

Posted on May 27, 2006 by admin

Servings: 6 Prep Time: 25 min. Cooking Time: 25 min. Ingredients 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 large can of enchilada sauce 2 tbs. taco seasoning 1 cup of finely chopped onion 1 can (8 … Continue reading →

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Oreo Balls

Posted on May 27, 2006 by admin

Makes: 25 Ingredients: 1 package Oreo cookies, crushed 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 package white almond bark 1 package chocolate almond bark Directions: Using a blender or hand held mixer, mix Oreos and cream cheese together. Roll into walnut … Continue reading →

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