Potato Kielbasa Skillet

Ingredients:5 large potatoes, cut in bite sized chunks1 lb kielbasa, sliced1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped green pepper2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon basil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 1/2 cups water1 1/2 cups shredded American cheese Directions:In dutch oven, brown potatoes, kielbasa, onion and peppers in oil. Add seasonings and water. Bring to a … Read more

Easy Taco Stew

INGREDIENTS:1 lb lean ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans in chili sauce, undrained1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup, undiluted1 cup waterbaked corn tortilla chips (I prefer … Read more

LEMON MERINGUE CUPCAKES!!!!

Lemon Filling:3 egg yolks (reserve whites for meringue)3/4 cup granulated white sugar3 tbsp. all-purpose flourpinch of salt3 tbsp. lemon juice2 tbsp. lemon zest, loosely packed1/2 cup water2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted Cupcakes:1/2 cup unsalted butter1 cup sugar2 eggs3 tbsp. lemon juice2 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. salt1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour Meringue:3 egg whitespinch of salt1/4 cup … Read more

Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), breast removed and split, remaining chicken cut into 2-inch pieces 2 medium onions, cut into medium dice 2 quarts boiling water Table salt 2 bay leaves 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 medium rib celery, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 tablespoon garlic … Read more

FRESH APPLE CAKE RECIPE

Ingredients:1 c vegetable oil2 c sugar3 eggs3 c flour1 tsp baking soda2 tsp vanilla extract1 c chopped pecans3 c peeled and chopped apples Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13″ pan. Combine oil, sugar, and eggs. Stir in flour and baking soda. Add vanilla, pecans, and apples. Spread in prepared pan … Read more

Fried Cornbread – Southern Cornmeal Hoecakes

Ingredients:1 cup of self rising flour1 cup of all purpose cornmeal2 teaspoons of baking powder1/2 teaspoon of salt1 tablespoon of sugar, optional2 eggs3/4 cup buttermilk1/3 cup water1/4 cup of cooking oil (vegetable, canola, melted bacon fat etc.)1 tablespoon of fat, for frying, or oil combined with a bit of butter Instructions: Line a rimmed baking … Read more

Cowboy Spaghetti

Ingredients 8 slices bacon 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin 1 medium sweet onion diced 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 15 ounces can light black beans drained 1 14 ounces can tomato sauce 1 10 ounces can Rotel Chili Fixins Tomatoes 2 tbsp dark chilli powder 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp … Read more

Country Cabbage Rolls Straight From A Mennonite Kitchen

Ingredients 2 lbs. Ground beef 1 Large head of cabbage 2 C. Cooked rice 1 Tbsp. Olive oil ½ Medium onion chopped 3 Large eggs 2 Cans tomato soup 1 Can diced tomatoes 1 Can chicken broth ½ tsp. Garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Place the cabbage in a pot of boiling … Read more

Creole-Style Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds small (51-60 per pound) shrimp, peeled & deveined (shells & tails reserved) 1 cup clam juice 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 medium onions, finely chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 rib celery, finely chopped 12 oz frozen sliced okra (sliced … Read more

Chicken Club Pasta Salad

Ingredients 8 ounces corkscrew-shaped pasta ¾ cup Italian-style salad dressing ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 cups chopped, cooked rotisserie chicken 12 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled 1 cup cubed Muenster cheese 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved 1 avocado – peeled, pitted, and chopped Instructions Bring a … Read more

Pecan Pie Balls

Ingredients 7 oz. Melting chocolate 2 ½ C. Chopped pecans 1 C. Graham cracker crumbs 1 C. Packed brown sugar 2-3 Tbsp. Maple syrup ¼ C. Water 1 tsp. Rum extract 1 ½ tsp. Vanilla extract Instructions Add the pecans, brown sugar, and graham cracker crumbs to a mixing bowl, and stir to combine. Mix … Read more