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I'm a fan of chunky chili and this is one of my favorite recipes. It's quick and simple and tastes like you've been cooking all day.1 lb ground turkey (ground chicken works great too!)1 onion, chopped1 green pepper, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced14 oz can pinto beans, drained14 oz can kidney beans, drained28 oz can diced… Continue reading Chunky Turkey Chili
Ok, so the name may be a little unusual - but these cookies are to die for! A combination of dried cranberries, white chocolate, pecans and oatmeal - what else can you ask for in a cookie? The recipe is compliments of a coworker's wife.1 cup butter, softened2 eggs2 tsp vanilla1 cup rolled oats2 1/4… Continue reading Cranberry Hootiecreeks
To celebrate the first day of winter, I decided to make a crockpot stew. Here's a recipe for a stew I found in the October & November 2008 issue of Taste of Home. It calls for venison but since my father-in-law hasn't gotten a deer this year, I substituted with lean beef cubes instead.1/2 lb… Continue reading Hunter’s Delight
I saved this recipe from a Family Circle magazine a couple years and have only made it one other time. It's so quick and easy and it was gone in no time!2 pkgs refrigerated crescent rolls1/2 lb sliced deli salami1/2 lb sliced provolone cheese1/2 lb sliced boiled deli ham7 eggs1 cup grated parmesan cheese2 jars… Continue reading Italian Appetizer Bites
My friend Julie shared this recipe with me and I was kinda on the fence about it - but after making it last night. - OH.MY.GOD! It was so good! Definitely will be on the menu many more times.1/2 cup butter (I only used 1/4 cup)4 cloves garlic, minced3/4 cups dry bread crumbs1/2 cup freshly… Continue reading Garlic Cheddar Chicken
From Kraft Food & Family magazine.4 cups rigatoni1 lb Italian sausage, cut into chunks1 red onion, sliced1/4 cup tomato paste1/4 cup sun dried tomato salad dressing1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped1/4 cup grated parmesan cheeseCook pasta according to package. Meanwhile, brown sausage in a skillet; drain. Stir in onions and tomato paste, cover. Cook 15 minutes… Continue reading Sausage & Tomato Rigatoni
This is a recipe that my mom makes and I think it was originally from a back of a Jello pudding box.2 1/4 cup flour1 tsp baking soda1 cup butter, softened1/4 cup sugar3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed1 pkg (4 0z) pudding mix (I usually use vanilla or chocolate)1 tsp vanilla2 eggs12 oz package… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
A twist on a traditional recipe. From the December 2008 issue of Everyday Food.1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch lengths4 Tbsp butter3 Tbsp flour2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups milk (I used skim milk - while the recipe calls for whole milk)1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts in water, drained, squeezed dry… Continue reading Green Bean & Artichoke Casserole
I'm not sure where I found this recipe from, but it was really good and reminded me of pumpkin roll.Filling:1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar1 egg, beatenBatter:1 3/4 cups flour1 1/2 cups sugar1 tsp baking soda1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp nutmeg1 cup pumpkin puree1/2 cup butter, melted1 egg, beaten1/3 cup waterPreheat… Continue reading Pumpkin Swirl Bread
I saw this recipe in the Holiday 2008/Winter 2008 Kraft Food & Family magazine.6 boneless pork chops (1/2 inch thick)2 onions, thinly sliced2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce1 pkg Stove Top stuffing mix for chicken1 cup shredded mozzarella cheeseHeat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chops and onions, cook 10 minutes or… Continue reading French Onion Pork Chop Skillet
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