Root Beer Baked Beans

Root Beer Baked Beans are so easy to make and full of great flavor. You will find these beans loaded with bacon, onion, brown sugar barbecue sauce, garlic, tomato paste, and root beer. Make them for your next summer barbecue. INGREDIENTS TO MAKE ROOT BEER BAKED BEANS: Great Northern beans Bacon Onion Garlic Tomato Paste … Read more

EASY & LOW CARB SHRIMP SCAMPI!!

INGREDIENTS4 tsp. olive oil1 1/4 pounds med raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)6-8 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth1/2 cup dry white wine1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1/4 cup + 1 T minced parsley1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper4 lemon wedges PREPARATION 1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. … Read more

Rhubarb Dump Cake

Ingredients:1 pound rhubarb, cut into 1/4 inch pieces (between 3 and 4 cups)1 cup white sugar1 (3 ounce package) strawberry jell-o1 package yellow cake mix1 cup water1/4 cup butter, melted Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread the rhubarb evenly in the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle the sugar … Read more

Taco Cornbread Casserole

Ingredients : 1 package corn bread/muffin mix (I use Trader Joe’s – it’s my favorite!)3 cups cooked taco seasoned meat1 cup (8 oz) sour cream, light1 cup colby jack, cheddar or mexican cheese, shredded and divided1/2 cup onion, chopped1 medium tomato, chopped1 cup shredded lettuce How to make it : In a large bowl, prepare … Read more

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND GRAVY

Ingredients:1-2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts2 packets dry chicken gravy mix (0.87 ounce packets)1 10¾ ounce can cream of chicken soup1 and ¾ cups of water⅛ teaspoon black pepper Directions:Put the gravy packets, cream of chicken soup, water and pepper in a 4 quart or larger slow cooker.Whisk until the gravy is as smooth as … Read more

OLD FASHIONED ORANGE CANDY

INGREDIENTS:Orange slice candiesPowdered sugarPecans, chopped or ground DIRECTIONS:Put candy in microwavable bowl and microwave until soft. Twenty seconds is plenty in my microwave.Immediately, place the candy between slices of plastic wrap, waxed paper or parchment paper and roll out until flat. Dip in powdered sugar and then in pecans.Let cool and enjoy! YUM UPDATE:A marvelous … Read more

Orange Dreamsicle Salad

Ingredients: 1 box orange Jell-O1 box instant vanilla pudding1 cup boiling water1/2 cup cold water1 Cool Whip 8 oz.1 can mandarin oranges 14 oz. , drained1 cup mini marshmallows Instructions:In a large bowl combine orange Jell-O and boiling water.Whisk until Jell-o is dissolved.Add cold water and allow to chill for 15 minutes in refrigerator.Slowly whisk … Read more

Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy – Don’t LOSE this recipe

Ingredients 2 packets dry chicken gravy mix 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup 2 cups water 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts garlic powder, salt & black pepper to taste 1/2 cup sour cream rice, mashed potatoes or noodles for serving Instructions : Season chicken breasts (both sides)with garlic powder, black pepper and just a tad bit of salt. In your slow cooker, whisk … Read more

Gooey Cake Mix Cookie Bars

INGREDIENTS 1 (15.25 oz.) box white cake mix 1/2 cup canola oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup butterscotch or peanut butter chips 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350º F and … Read more

Crockpot Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Make this Broccoli and Potato Cheese Soup for a comfort food dinner on a cold Winter night. The soup is cooked on high in a slow cooker for 4 hours. This soup is both delicious and easy to make! 32 oz frozen broccoli (fresh doesn’t stand up well)2 Idaho potatoes cut up1 can of cream … Read more

Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls

Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies Place a toothpick in each peanut butter ball. This will make chocolate coating cleaner and very easy. Ingredients: ½ cup peanut butter3 tbsps soft butter1 tsp vanilla1 cup Rice Krispies½ cup chopped pecans1 cup shredded coconut Steps: Mix together, refrigerate for a half hour or longer and then form … Read more

Christmas Baklava

Ingredients : 1/2 pound chopped pecans1/2 pound chopped walnuts2-3 tbsp. ground cinnamon1 pound package of Phyllo dough1-1/2 cups butter, melted2-1/2 cups honey1 tsp. vanilla1 tsp. grated lemon zestMix nuts together in a large bowl and toss with the ground cinnamon. Set aside.   Directions : Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.Place 2 sheets of phyllo … Read more

Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes

When it comes to classic summer salads, it’s hard to beat this Marinated Cucumbers Onions and Tomatoes recipe…It just tastes like summer! This particular recipe is from Womack House, a long ago country kitchen in Fulshear, TX. ingredients:3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings3 medium tomatoes, … Read more