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Creamy Lemon Squares
Desserts - Breads
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None
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 8-inch square
pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over
sides. Mix wafer crumbs, ˝ cup flour and brown
sugar in bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry
ble... Ingredients: 20 Reduced Fat Nilla Wafers, finely crushed (could also use graham cracker crumbs), 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold margarine (I added another Tbsp)...
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Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Desserts - Breads
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None
In a small microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate
chips and shortening. Microwave at HIGH (100%)
1 to 1 ˝ minutes, or just until chips are
melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.
Stir in pe... Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 Tbsp shortening (do not substitute), 1 cup roasted peanuts...
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Chocolate-Cinnamon Twists
Desserts - Breads
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None
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mist a cookie sheet
with nonstick cooking spray. Mix sugar and
cinnamon together on a flat dish and set aside.... Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 11 oz can refrigerated breadstick dough (can also use croissants for a lighter roll and just cut up), 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (I prefer the minis)...
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CASSEROLE - Mom's Tater Tot Casserole
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
Put the tater tots in a casserole dish you have
sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Mix the
chicken and celery soups with one can of water
and pour over the tater tots. Cover and bake
in 3... Ingredients: 1 package frozen tater tots, can also use the tater tots with onions, 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1 can cream of celery soup, salt and pepper, to taste...
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Baked Potatoes
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Scrub the potato
and prick it with a fork a few times to prevent
steam from building up and causing the potato to
explode in your oven.... Ingredients: 1 baking potato, toppings of your choice, , ...
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Meat Loaf
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.... Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef, 1 cup milk, 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp chopped fresh or 1/4 tsp dried sage leaves, optional...
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SLOW COOKER - Meatball Stone Soup
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
In a 3 ˝ to 4-quart slow cooker, mix frozen
meatballs, broth, tomatoes, potato, onion and
garlic-pepper blend seasoning. Cover; cook on
low heat setting 9 to 11 hours or until
vegetables are ... Ingredients: 1 bag (16 oz) frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs, 2 cans (14 oz each) beef broth, 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained, 1 medium potato, chopped (1 cup)...
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Triple Decker Club
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
In a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat,
cook the bacon, turning once until crisp, about 4-
6 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper
towels.... Ingredients: 16 slices thick-cut bacon, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, optional, 1/4 tsp salt...
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Best Backyard Burgers
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients.
Form into 8 patties. Over medium heat on grill,
cook burgers on each side until done (no longer
pink), about 10-15 minutes. Serve with buns an... Ingredients: 1 pound Owens(R) original roll sausage, 1 pound ground beef, 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese...
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SLOW COOKER - Barbecue Roast Sandwiches
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
Cook roast covered in water (start with hot water)
in slow cooker on low 10-12 hours.... Ingredients: 1 beef or pork roast, Juice of 1 lemon, 1 small onion, cut up, 1 tsp sugar...
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Bacon, Tomato and Cheese Sandwiches
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
This is seriously my very favorite sandwich, and
it's simple. Just make toast, apply mayonnaise to
bread, add sliced cheese, sliced tomatoes and
crisp bacon. Simple and yet so perfect! Yum!!!... Ingredients: Bacon, cooked, Kraft sliced cheese, Bread, toasted, Mayonnaise...
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Hot Turkey Sandwiches
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
Warm turkey slightly in microwave or oven.
Place slices of turkey, bacon, and cheese on
bottom half of roll; place in oven on high
until cheese starts to melt. Put tops on
sandwiches and pop... Ingredients: 1 pound sliced turkey from deli, 1 pound crisp cooked bacon, 8 Cheddar cheese slices, 8 Kaiser rolls, croissant rolls, or other soft roll...
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Apple Coleslaw
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
Mix dressing and honey in large bowl. Add
remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Refrigerate
one hour.... Ingredients: 3/4 cup Miracle Whip Light dressing, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 package (16 oz) coleslaw blend, 2 apples (preferably 1 red and 1 green), chopped...
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Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
Slice tomatoes crosswise into ˝ inch thick
slices; 4 slices per tomato. Arrange 2-3
slices on each salad plate. Sprinkle
mozzarella on top of each tomato. Cut fresh
basil leaves into strips... Ingredients: 1 pound, red very ripe tomatoes (2-3 tomatoes), 2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese, 8 leaves fresh basil, 2 tsp olive oil...
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Ro-Tel Cheese Dip
Appetizers
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None
Cube the Velveeta cheese to allow for even and
quicker melting. Put cubes in a medium size bowl
with the can of Ro-tel tomatoes. Put in
microwave, stirring occasionally, and serve
immediatel... Ingredients: 1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes (diced tomatoes with chiles), 1 pound Velveeta cheese, Tortilla Chips, ...
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Pigs in a Blanket
Breakfast - Brunch
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None
Unroll uncooked croissants and cut each croissant
triangle into three pieces. Place on sausage
piece onto the edge of a croissant and roll around
sausage. Repeat until complete.... Ingredients: 1 packet of cocktail weiners, 3 tubes of refrigerated crescent rolls (can use two if cut in smaller pieces), , ...
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Tomato-Cheese Salad
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
Cut tomatoes into bite-sized chunks. This is
especially good with home grown tomatoes. Add ˝
cup shredded cheddar cheese. Add Italian dressing
to just moisten. Mix well.... Ingredients: 2-3 medium tomatoes, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, Italian dressing, ...
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Fruity Freeze
Beverages
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None
Process all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Top it with a straw or spoon and enjoy!... Ingredients: 1 (16 oz) bag frozen strawberries, 3/4 cup orange juice, 2 tsp fresh lime juice, 1-2 cups of ice...
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Best Spanish Rice
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium
heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender, about
5 minutes.... Ingredients: 2 Tbsp oil, 2 Tbsp chopped onion, 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice, 2 cups chicken broth...
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Easy Cheese Enchiladas
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.... Ingredients: 8 soft corn tortillas (see note below), 4 cups shredded cheddar/ jack cheese, 2 (10 oz) cans Enchilada sauce, 1/2 white onion, chopped...
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Mozzarella, Tomato and Avocado Salad
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, mozzarella,
basil and parsley. Set aside.... Ingredients: 1 container cherry tomatoes, cut in half, 1 carton fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, drained, 1 avocado, peeled and diced, 1/3 cup basil, julienned...
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Sweet Potato Casserole
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
Mix all the first 7 ingredients together.
Put in a 9 x13 pan.
... Ingredients: 3 C mashed Sweet Potatoes, 1/2 C Sugar, 1/2 C Milk, 2 Eggs...
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Homemade Chicken and Dumplings
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and
salt. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients
with a fork or pastry blender. Stir in the milk,
mixing with a fork until the dough forms a ball.... Ingredients: 2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch salt, 2 Tbsp butter...
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SLOW COOKER - French Onion Meatballs
Appetizers
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None
Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking
spray. Dump the package of meatballs in slow
cooker, and the soup on top. Cook on LOW for 4
hours OR on HIGH for 2 hours.... Ingredients: 21 ounces French onion soup (condensed), 24 ounces meatballs (frozen, Italian style or plain), , ...
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SLOW COOKER - French Onion Soup
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
Set your slow cooker on high, then add onions,
garlic, brown sugar, butter, salt and balsamic
and mix until combined. Cover and let cook for
60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions
ar... Ingredients: 4 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 4 Tbsp butter, 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar...
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Glazed Carrots
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
Cut the carrots and boil till done. Drain the water.
Sprinkle the carrots with brown sugar, butter and chopped pecans.
Mix together and serve.... Ingredients: Fresh Carrots, Brown Sugar, Butter, Chopped Pecans...
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Simple Cheesecake Tart
Desserts - Breads
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None
In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese
until smooth. Add milk and vanilla extract,
beat until smooth. Stir in lemon juice. Spoon
about 1/3 cup cheesecake mixture into each
waffle bow... Ingredients: 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened, 3/4 can (10 oz) sweetened condensed milk, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1 tsp vanilla extract...
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Baked Apple Pie Egg Rolls
Desserts - Breads
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None
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large
baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly
spray the parchment with non-stick spray.... Ingredients: 2 whole apples, peeled, cored and diced (I use Granny Smith's), 1 whole lemon, juiced, 1/3 cup sugar, 4 Tbsp flour...
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Red Velvet Cupcakes
Desserts - Breads
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None
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix flour,
cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in medium
bowl. Set aside. Beat butter and sugar in
large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed
5 minutes or ... Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt...
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Rice (for large groups - baked)
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
Bring water and salt to a boil.
Place the uncooked rice in a turkey roaster and pour the boiling water
over the top of the rice.
Bake the rice for 2 hours at 350 degrees... Ingredients: 15 C Rice, 30 C water, 2 t. salt, ...
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Chris' Bacon Wrapped Sausage
Appetizers
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None
Cut jalapenos in half remove insides and stem.
WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING JALAPENOS! Cut bacon
strips in half and set aside.... Ingredients: jalapenos, beef cocktail weiners, bacon, toothpicks...
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Brown Sugar Smokies
Appetizers
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None
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.... Ingredients: 1 pound bacon, 1 (16 oz) package little smokies sausages, 1 cup brown sugar, or to taste, ...
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Shrimp Scampi
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat until melted.
Add the shrimp and garlic and sauté over medium heat, turning
frequently until the shrimp just turn pink, about 4 to 5 minutes
Add the pa... Ingredients: 1/3 C Butter, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds or 1 kg of shrimp, peeled and deveined, 4 to 6 cloves garlic, crushed and minced, 1/3 C chopped fresh Parsley...
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Tomato, Basil and Corn Salad
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
Mix corn, tomatoes, and basil leaves together in a
bowl; add olive oil, vinegar, and salt and mix
until evenly coated.... Ingredients: 2 cups frozen corn kernals, thawed, 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved, 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped, 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil...
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CASSEROLE - Mom's Casserole
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a
boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or
until al dente; drain.... Ingredients: 12 ounces wide egg noodles, 1 pound lean ground beef (or turkey), 1 onion, chopped, 1 clove garlic, chopped...
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Stuffed Jalapenos
Appetizers
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None
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.... Ingredients: 12 fresh jalapenos, halved lengthwise and seeded, 1 (8 oz) package whipped cream cheese, 12 slices bacon, cut in half, ...
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Cake Mix Cookies
Desserts - Breads
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None
Mix together cake mix, eggs and oil in a large
bowl. Make little balls with the dough and set on
ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F
for 4-10 minutes or until edges are golden.... Ingredients: 2 eggs, 1 (18.25 oz) package white cake mix, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, ...
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Easy Sugar Cookies
Desserts - Breads
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None
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl,
stir together flour, baking soda, and baking
powder. Set aside.... Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 cup butter, softened...
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Orange Dream Punch
Beverages
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None
Place sherbet and frozen orange juice concentrate
in a punch bowl. Allow to thaw for 10 to 15
minutes. Stir in ginger ale.... Ingredients: 1/2 gallon orange sherbet, 1 (6 oz) can frozen orange juice concentrate, 1 (2 liter) bottle ginger ale, ...
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CASSEROLE - Leftover Ham Casserole
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.... Ingredients: 2 cups cubed or shredded ham, 3 cups cooked macaroni, 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup...
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Cheddar and Macaroni Salad
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
Cook pasta in boiling salted water until done.
Drain. Rinse macaroni under cold water, and drain
again.... Ingredients: 1 cup macaroni, 1 1/4 cup cubed Cheddar cheese, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed...
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Caprese Appetizer
Appetizers
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None
Toss tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olive oil,
basil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until
well coated. Skewer one tomato and one piece
mozzarella cheese on each toothpick.... Ingredients: 20 grape tomatoes, 10 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed (or mozzarella pearls in marinade), 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped (or spinach leaves)...
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Best Lemonade Ever
Beverages
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None
In a small saucepan, combine sugar adn 1 cup
water. Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve
sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then
cover and refrigerate until chilled.... Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups white sugar, 8 cups water, 1 1/2 cups lemon juice, ...
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Pasta e Fagioli a la Chez Ivano
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
In a large pot over medium heat, cook beef until
no longer pink. Drain and set aside.... Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 cups chopped onion, 1 cup chopped celery...
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Mom's Taco Salad with Catalina
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
Brown the ground beef, adding the taco seasoning in
towards end. Remove from heat and drain, if
needed.... Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, 1 envelope taco seasoning, 1 can ranch style beans, drained and rinsed, 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed...
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COPYCAT - Popeye's Cajun Rice
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
Cook rice according to package directions.... Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1/2 cup finely diced bell pepper, 1/3 cup diced green onion, 1/2 tsp garlic powder...
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Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Desserts - Breads
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None
Cut the stems from the strawberries, so the
strawberries can sit cut-side down.
Cut a deep “X” from tip down, being careful not
to cut all the way through.
... Ingredients: 24- large, fresh strawberries (1-1/2 to 2 lbs), depends on how much you fill them, 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature or softened slightly, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract...
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CASSEROLE - Cadillac Jack's Taco Bake
Entrees - Maindishes
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Quick Meals
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 11x7 baking
dish. Cook rice with water. Set aside.... Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 cup Minute Rice, 1 cup water...
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Chicken Parm Casserole
Entrees - Maindishes
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Low-fat
Preheat oven to 350. Spray 8x8 baking pan with nonstick spray. In
medium bowl, combine tomatoes with 1 t. each of garlic powder,
onion powder and Italian Seasoning. Mix well.... Ingredients: 1 C. canned crushed tomatoes, 1-3/4 t. garlic powder, 1-3/4 t. onion powder, 1 t. Italian Seasoning...
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SLOW COOKER - Easy Macaroni & Cheese
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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Quick Meals
Put all ingredients into the crockpot, except the
1 pound bag of macaroni noodles.... Ingredients: 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 3 1/4 cups milk, 6 oz evaporated milk, 4 ounces cream cheese...
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