Your Own Experience
Are you tempted to believe what others say about someone? If so, don’t. It may be false information. Or rumors. Or someone trying to sway your opinion. Go based on your own experience of that someone, not what you hear…
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Beef Stroganoff
Easy. Fast. Tasty. A classic! 1 lb. ground beef (or top sirloin or tenderloin, cut into thin strips)salt and pepper1 T butter1 c sliced mushrooms (optional)1 t beef bouillon granules1/4 c sweet onion, chopped1 can cream of chicken soup3 T…
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Steak-n-things Sandwich
Melty, cheesy diner food! 6 hoagie buns1 lb. ground hamburger or 1 lb. steak, cut into thin stripssalt and pepper1 can chopped green chiles, drained1/2 sweet onion, chopped1 tomato, seeded and chopped3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Brown hamburger or steak…
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Mini Club Sandwiches
Loads of flavor! 1 tomato, chopped4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled1/4 c mayonnaise12 dinner rolls, sliced1 pkg. deli ham1 pkg. deli turkey6 lettuce leaves, torn in piecesdecorative toothpicks, optional Combine tomato, bacon, and mayonnaise. Layer meats, mayonnaise mixture and lettuce…
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French Onion Rice
An easy perfect side dish. 1 c uncooked rice2 T vegetable oil1 can French onion soup1 can beef consommé soup Mix oil and rice in 9 x 9 dish. Pour soups over rice. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
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Chicken Julienne
Lemon and cream make this extremely flavorful! 1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 c flour1 pound chicken strips1 T fresh lemon juicesalt and pepper to taste1 c heavy cream3/4 c grated parmesan cheese1 dash paprika Butter baking dish. Dip chicken strips into…
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Scrambled Eggs
A fundamental breakfast! 1 t butter or margarine, per person2 eggs per person (on average)2 T cheddar cheese, per person, gratedsalt and pepper to taste Melt butter or margarine in skillet over medium/low heat. Meanwhile, whisk eggs until well-beaten. Stir…
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Sugar Cookies
Classic! Sugar Cookie Dough:1 cup butter or margarine1 cup sugar2 eggs1 t vanilla1 t water1 t baking powder3 c flour Buttercream Frosting:3/4 cup butter or margarine4-6 T evaporated milk5-ish cups powdered sugardash salt1 t vanilla Cookies: Cream butter or margarine…
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Creamy Chicken
Tender chicken in a cream sauce served over rice or noodles. 8 chicken tender stripssaltgarlic saltpaprika1 can cream of chicken soup1 c sour creamItalian seasoningrice or noodles Sprinkle salt, garlic salt, and paprika on chicken. Place in greased dish. Combine…
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Chocolate Caramel Brownies
The most magnificent combination of flavors! 1 German chocolate cake mix5 ounces evaporated milk, divided2/3 cup butter or margarine, melted14 ounces Kraft caramels6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips Unwrap caramels and combine with 1/4 cup milk. Microwave in glass bowl for…
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Tropical Fusion Jell-O
Cold and fruity! 1 small box tropical fusion-flavored Jell-O2 bananas1 cup frozen raspberries Mash bananas. Divide bananas into bottom of four cups (if they are on the bottom, they won’t go brown). Top each cup of bananas with 1/4 cup…
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Banana Bread
So moist!!… although can someone come up with another word for moist? LOL! 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted2 eggs1 cup sugar1 t soda dissolved in 1 T warm water2 cups flour4 bananas, mashed½ cup chopped nuts (optional) Melt butter…
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Mozzarella Meatballs
Cheese elevates anything! 1 lb. ground hamburger1 egg2 slices bread, crumbed1/2 c grated parmesan cheesesalt and pepper to taste4 mozzarella string cheese sticks1-2 T butter or margarinebuttered bread and grated mozzarella cheese, optional Slice each cheese stick into 6 pieces….
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Ranch Dressing
Let’s be honest. Isn’t the dressing what makes the salad palatable? I mean, crisp lettuce and cold, sliced vegetables are so good, but I probably wouldn’t be near as excited to eat them if ranch dressing weren’t part of the…
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Toss Salad
Healthy and fresh! Basic Toss Salad:ice cold iceberg or leafy lettuceboiled eggs, choppedcucumbers, choppedtomatoes, choppedbaby carrots, sliced thincroutonsranch dressing Hawaiian Toss Salad:ice cold iceberg or leafy lettucechopped hampineapple tidbitssunflower seedsranch dressing Italian toss salad:ice cold iceberg or leafy lettucewhole black…
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Lemon Pound Cake
Just lovely. 1 box lemon cake mix1 small box lemon instant pudding mix1/3 c oil1 c water4 eggs In large mixer bowl, blend all ingredients. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into greased/floured baking pans and bake at…
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Lemon Cupcakes
Light and lemony! Cupcakes:1 box lemon cake mix1 small box lemon instant pudding mix1/3 c oil1 c water4 eggs In large mixer bowl, blend all ingredients. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into cupcake tins lined with cupcake…
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