Beef Barley Soup (Slow Cooker)

Ingredients2 pounds stew meat (nicely marbled beef chunks)salt and pepper2 tablespoons oil10 cups water3 mounded tablespoons good quality beef base3 stalks celery (about 2 cups), chopped2 onions, chopped5 cloves garlic, minced1 large potato, peeled and shredded, about 2 cups3-4 large carrots, peeled and shredded, about 2 cups1 cup pearl barley rinsed InstructionsGenerously salt and pepper … Read more

GRAPE SALAD

Ingredients : 16 oz sour cream16 oz cream cheese1 cup sugarCouple squirts of pure vanillaApprox. 4 lbs green seedless grapesApprox. 4 lbs red seedless grapesMaybe 4 cups pecans1 quart strawberries How to make it : Blend cream cheese and sugar together, then, add sour cream and vanilla. Fold in all other ingredients making sure to … Read more

Retro Jello Strawberry Pie

Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons cornstarch1 cup sugar1 1/2 cups water3 oz box strawberry Jell-O2 cups sliced strawberriesPre-bake a 10″ pie shell Direction: Line bottom of pie shell with the sliced strawberries. Combine cornstarch, sugar and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add the Jell-O and stir until dissolved. … Read more

STRAWBERRY PIE

INGREDIENTS Crust ½ c. (1 stick) butter, softened3 Tbsp. sugar1 c. flourFilling 2 c. water2 c. sugar6 Tbsp. cornstarch1 (6 oz.) package strawberry jell-o3 quarts strawberries, cleaned and de-stemmed*If you are using a shallow pie plate, cut filling recipe in half. INSTRUCTIONS Crust Mix butter, sugar, and flour and press into a greased deep pie … Read more

Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients 16 ounces tricolor rotini 8 ounces salami chopped 1 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing store-bought or homemade 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubed 1 pint grape tomatoes halved ½ cup sliced black olives ½ green bell pepper diced ½ orange bell pepper diced½ red bell pepper diced ⅓ cup red onion diced ⅓ cup parmesan cheese shredded 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning salt & pepper to taste Instructions Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water. Combine all ingredients in a large … Read more

Honey Butter Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 4 tbs butter2 tbs honey1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning1/2 tsp black pepper3/4 cup water Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In an ovenproof pot, heat butter and honey over medium heat until melted. Sprinkle pork tenderloin with Cajun seasoning and black pepper. Brown each side for 5 minutes in the honey … Read more

Apple Pie Enchiladas

Incredibly easy to make and are Out Of This World Good!  Ingredients:1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup butter1/2 cup white sugar1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup water1 teaspoon vanilla6 (8 inch) flour tortillas – store bought is great for this, Just be sure to buy Flour Tortillas Directions:1. Spoon about one … Read more

Easy Homemade Chocolate Turtle Cake Recipe

INGREDIENTS:1 cup chocolate chips2 cups pecans3/4 cup melted butter1/2 cup evaporated milk1 (14 ounce) bags caramels1 1/3 cups water1/3 cup oil3 eggs1 (18 ounce) boxes German chocolate cake mix DIRECTIONS:Prepare cake mix as directed. Pour 1/2 of the batter in a 13×9 inch pan. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Remove and let cool. In … Read more

Polish sausage , Sauerkraut and potatoes ( CROCKPOT )

Ingredients:2 (14 ounce) cans sauerkraut, undrained (or 1 (2 pound) bag)5 or 6 potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks1 cup water1 pound Polish sausage, cut into chunks (could use smoked sausage)1 teaspoon caraway seeds1 bay leaf1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions: Place sauerkraut and potatoes in slow cooker, add spices and water. Place sausage on top. … Read more

A Lemon Cake To Die For

 I was going through withdrawals until I found a Key Lime Gelato that is even better! My hips aren’t very thrilled but my taste buds are.As I continued my search through Gooseberry Patch, I was ready to try something different.  Dessert sounded fun.  And I was thrilled when I found a recipe for Lemon Cake.  Holy cow, … Read more

7-DAY DIET WEIGHT LOSS SOUP (WONDER SOUP )

INGREDIENTS ½ head of cabbage, chopped1 cup celery, diced1 cup white or yellow onion, diced1 cup carrots, diced1 green bell pepper, diced2-3 cloves garlic, minced4 cups chicken broth14 oz can basil, oregano, garlic diced tomatoes1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon basil½ teaspoon red pepper flakesfew shakes of black pepper½ teaspoon salt (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Heat 2 tablespoons of … Read more

2-Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins

It can’t get any easier than this! Just two ingredients and you have a moist delicious cake. Great when frosted with your favorite cream cheese frosting. Plan ahead, tastes best after chilling.Five stars because of both simplicity and flavor. Have synthesized the various suggestions here to nail it down spot on. To the base cake, … Read more

BEST EVER BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP!!

Once a year, I invite my relatives—about 25 people in all—for soup day to honor my late husband’s birthday. I make three soups, including comforting Beef Barley Soup,” writes Louise Laplante of Hanmer, Ontario. “It’s loaded with chunks of beef and chopped veggies.” Ingredients 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon … Read more