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Month: September 2014

Hot Cocoa Cake

Hot Cocoa Cake

  HOT COCOA CAKE Ingredients: 2 sticks margarine; divided use 1/2 cup vegetable oil 5 1/2 Tablespoons Cocoa; divided use 1 cup water 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoon vanilla; divided […]

Corn on the Cob on the Bbq

Corn on the Cob on the Bbq

  Corn on the Cob on the Bbq   6 large ears of corn, fresh, shucked, washed 1/3 cup butter or margarine Salt and pepper Aluminum foil 6 ice cubes Clean the corn ears. Melt the butter. Using a basting brush, slather each ear liberally […]

Anita’s Minestrone Soup

Anita’s Minestrone Soup

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon (optional) 1 cup chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 pound ground beef 1/2 cup minced celery 1/2 cup chopped carrots 2 cups tomato puree 2 (14.5 ounce) stewed tomatoes roughly chopped (do not drain) 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth […]

Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Ricotta Stuffed Shells

1/2 box Jumbo shells (approx. 16 shells) 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded 16 ounces Ricotta cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 1/2 Tablespoon parsley 1/2 Tablespoon basil 1 jar spaghetti sauce (24-26 ounces) Preheat oven to 350(F) degrees. Cook pasta according to package directions […]

Chili’s Copycat Salsa Recipe

Chili’s Copycat Salsa Recipe

Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) diced canned tomatoes 3 tablespoons jalapenos, canned and diced 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/2 cup onion, finely diced Directions – Combine tomatoes, jalapenos, lime juice and spices in food processor (or blender). Run on […]

Bryan’s Mexican Casserole

Bryan’s Mexican Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground meat 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup Pace Picante Sauce 1 1/2 cup Minute Rice, cooked by package directions Salt and Pepper to taste 1 can Ro-tel tomatoes 1 12 oz. can Ranch Style Beans 1 lb. grated sharp cheddar cheese […]

Fettuccine

Fettuccine

3/4 stick butter 1 cup cream 1 cup grated parmesan cheese Melt butter, stir in cream and cook and stir until the mixture thickens a little. Add cheese and melt using a whisk while cooking to make it smooth and creamy. Spoon over hot pasta.

Chocolate Gravy

Chocolate Gravy

Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup flour 3 t\Tablespoons cocoa pinch of salt 2 cups milk 2 Tablespoons butter 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 can of biscuits baked and buttered Mix dry ingredients well (sugar, flour, cocoa, salt). Add 2 cups of milk and cook, stirring […]

Chipotle Barbacoa

Chipotle Barbacoa

Ingredients: 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 4 teaspoons minced garlic cloves 4 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons oregano 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 cup chicken broth 3 bay leaves 3 tablespoons lime juice 3 […]

Bacon Cheeseburger Crock Pot Dip

Bacon Cheeseburger Crock Pot Dip

Ingredients 1 lb of lean ground beef or turkey 8 oz package of cream cheese, cubed 2 c shredded cheddar cheese 10 oz can of diced tomatoes with green chiles 6 oz package of real bacon bits, divided 1 t dried parsley assorted dippers Instructions […]