BEEF & RAMEN VEGETABLE SOUP

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb lean ground beef 1 (46-oz) bottle V-8 Vegetable Juice 1 (1.35-oz) package onion soup mix 1 (3-oz) package beef ramen noodles, divided 1 (16-oz) package frozen mixed vegetables INSTRUCTIONS: In a Dutch oven, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain. Stir in V-8 juice, onion soup mix, seasoning packet from … Read more

Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet

INGREDIENTS 2-4 petite steaks *see notesalt and pepper to tastegarlic powder to taste1 tablespoon olive oil2-4 pounds baby potatoes, diced2-6 tablespoons salted butter, soft enough to mash with a fork one tablespoon per steak, plus two tablespoons for the potatoes2 teaspoons minced garlic1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme1 teaspoon chopped fresh … Read more

Corn Fritters

Ingredients 3 cups oil for frying 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon shortening, melted 1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained Directions Heat oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees F … Read more

Cream Corn Like No Other

Ingredients 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions In a skillet over medium heat, combine the corn, cream, salt, … Read more

Seven Layer Tex Mex Dip

Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans 1 cup guacamole 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tomato, chopped 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup black olives, drained Directions In a large serving dish, spread the refried beans. Layer … Read more

Broiled Scallops

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds bay scallops 1 tablespoon garlic salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons lemon juice Directions Turn broiler on. Rinse scallop and place in a shallow baking pan. Sprinkle with garlic salt, melted butter or margarine and lemon juice. Broil 6 to 8 minutes or until scallops start to turn golden. Remove … Read more

Cabbage Skillet with Sausage

Ingredients6 – 8 medium-sized potatoeshalf of a cabbage head4 sausages1 onion1 small carrotVegetable oil (I prefer to use an olive oil)2 tablespoons of homemade tomato pastePinch of salt and ground black pepper to taste.Directions Peel the potatoes and cut into large slices. Pour slowly vegetable oil in a large kettle, so that it closed the … Read more

spinach and cheese strata

INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp. unsalted butter1½ cups onion, finely chopped2 (10 oz.) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1 tsp. salt, divided½ tsp. pepper, dividedDash freshly grated nutmeg8 cups cubed French or Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes6 oz. coarsely grated Gruyere (about 2 cups)2 oz. finely grated Parmesan (about 2/3 cup)9 large eggs2¾ cup milk … Read more

Taco Ring – Easy and amazing!

Ingredients:1 Pound Ground Beef1 Package (1.25 oz.) Taco Seasoning Mix1 Cup Shredded Cheddar CheeseWater (as called for on seasoning packet)2 8-oz tubes of refrigerated crescent rollsOptional Center Ingredients1 medium green bell pepper1 Cup Salsa3 Cups lettuce, shredded1 medium tomato, diced¼ Cup onion, chopped½ cup pitted black olivesSour Cream Directions:1. Preheat oven to 375°. Brown ground … Read more

Meatball Sub Casserole

IngredientsLoaf of French bread or ours*Butter or margarine1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (omitted from photo)8 oz of cream cheese, softened to room-temperature (omitted from photo)2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning1 pound of frozen, fully cooked, thawed Italian meatballs (NOTE: it is often sold in 2 pound bags so use only 1/2 a bag.)1 can Hunts … Read more

Easy Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks

Ingredients 1 (10 ounce) can prepared pizza crust1 tablespoon butter, melted1 cloves garlic, finely minced1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated1 tablespoon parmesan cheese1 tablespoon dried basilsalt & pepper to taste Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 425.2. Mix butter and garlic in a small bowl and set aside.3. Unroll pizza dough onto a parchment paper lined baking … Read more

ENCHILADA BAKE

Crust:4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 eggs1/2 teaspoon Taco Seasoning8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded1/4 ounce tortilla chips, finely crushed * Beat or whisk the cream cheese and eggs until smooth. Add the seasoning; mix well. Stir in the cheese and crushed chips; mix well. Grease a 9×13″ baking dish or line with parchment paper; spread the … Read more

Beer Battered Pickles

16 dill pickle spears, drainedBeer Batter>>1 egg1 (12-oz.) bottle beer1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon saltPinch cracked black pepper1/2 tsp dried dill1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Directions: Place pickles in a strainer drain for 10 minutes. Dredging Flour>>>1/2 cup flour1/2 tsp dried dill1/2 tsp seasoning saltMix and coat drained pickles. In a large bowl, whisk together … Read more

Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients3 Tbsp. butter, melted1/3 C. packed light brown sugar1/4 C. chopped pecans (optional)2 small tubes refrigerator buttermilk biscuits or 1 tube Pillsbury Grands buttermilk biscuits1/2 C. pancake syrup1/2 tsp. cinnamon1/4 C. chopped almonds (optional)Directions: Spray with non-stick spray a fluted pan.Mix syrup and melted butter in a small bowl.In different bowl combine cinnamon, nuts and … Read more