September 2010

Beef and Bean Bake

September 30, 2010

This is one of those quick and easy recipes that is very versatile. It can be served as a dip with chips. You can serve it as a filling and make burrito type dish. You can also serve it with lettuce and other taco type fillings for an easy taco dinner. Dishes like this are perfect [...]

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Easy Meatloaf

September 29, 2010

I have been asked many times what the key to a good meatloaf is. My answer is always the same. The trick is to use several kinds of meat. My favorite combination is ground beef and ground pork. I also often add in some ground venison since my husband hunts and you can usually find [...]

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Easy Green Chili Rice

September 28, 2010

I have green chili rice on my site that I posted earlier this year, but I have been looking for something a little different. I wanted something that was the same basic idea, but since we like variety in our house I wanted it to be just a little different. I was also looking for something [...]

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Butterscotch Brownies

September 27, 2010

It is so easy to take a basic brownie and make it special by stirring in a few flavored chips. You can do this with a box mix, but one of my favorite way to make flavored brownies is to take my homemade brownie mix (or my gluten free brownie mix) and stir in butterscotch [...]

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How To Braise Meat

September 25, 2010

Many times recipes can seem overwhelming and difficult when they are not difficult at all. Once you know a few techniques and cooking terms cooking becomes much easier. One cooking term that often scares people away from recipes is when it calls for you to braise the meat. Braising meat is not difficult and is actually something most [...]

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Are FoodSavers Worth Buying?

September 24, 2010

I was recently asked a question about FoodSavers by a relative that was thinking about purchasing one. They were wondering if they are worth it and what models are best. I have owned a FoodSaver for several years. When I use it I love it, but I have not used it as much as I [...]

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Baked Egg Cups

September 23, 2010

I have been making baked egg cups for years. It is one of those recipes that I thought everyone knew about, so I have never thought about posting them. However, I was recently talking to a friend about making baked egg cups and she had never heard of them and have no idea how to [...]

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Easy Homemade Granola

September 21, 2010

Yesterday I posted a really easy nut free homemade granola on my allergy site. It is our new favorite homemade granola and is a recipe anyone would enjoy. And if you can have nuts or peanuts you could easily add them in. Do you make homemade granola? If not it is really easy and you [...]