When I was pregnant with my son Alex, I would eat my steak medium rare. Now that I am no longer pregnant I can not stand to even look at a steak that is medium rare. I have to eat it well done now. I still have no clue why I would eat my steak in that fashion.

I haven’t had a steak in a long time and would love to eat a t-bone steak in the future…[Read more]

I guess this will vary by the time of year and what is being served on that particular day. During the holidays I am more of a pie eater than I am a cake eater. I love pecan pie, key lime pie, lemon meringue pie, and cookies & Cream pie. I even love homemade fudge. Homemade fudge is really sweet and usually, one piece will do me just fine.

Now I…[Read more]

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS3YIELD6 peppersUNITSUS

6large  green peppers
1lb  beef, Ground
1⁄2cup  onion, Chopped
1(16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
1⁄2cup  long grain rice
1⁄2cup  water
1teaspoon  salt
1teaspoon  Worcestershire sauce
1cup  cheddar cheese, Shredded (about 4 ounces)

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 4-6UNITS US

For The Chicken Part

4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
olive oil
garlic powder
parsley (fresh or dry)
pepper
salt
tony creole seasoning

For The Sauce

1(8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1⁄2cup  butter
1⁄2cup  milk
3⁄4cup  parmesan cheese or [Read more]

INGREDIENTSNutrition
YIELD10 biscuitsUNITSUS

2cups  Bisquick baking mix
1⁄2cup cold water
3⁄4cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1⁄4cup  butter
1teaspoon  dried parsley
1⁄2teaspoon  garlic powder
1⁄2teaspoon italian seasoning

TOTAL TIME
25mins

PREP 15 MINS

COOK 10 MINS

INGREDIENTSNutrition
YIELD2 loavesUNITSUS

2cups  warm water
1tablespoon yeast
1tablespoon vegetable oil
1tablespoon  sugar
2teaspoons  salt
5 -5 1⁄2cups  bread flour

PREP 20 MINS

COOK 30 MINS

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 4-6UNITS US

3 cups  idaho potatoes, peeled, boiled and cut into cubes when cool, approx. 1 lb
4 tablespoons  butter
4 tablespoons  flour
2 cups  milk
1⁄2teaspoon  salt
1⁄4teaspoon  pepper
1⁄2lb  Velveeta cheese, diced
1⁄2cup  sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb skinless [Read more]

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 4UNITS US

1lb  cod fish fillet
1⁄4cup  butter or 1⁄4 cup  margarine, melted
2tablespoons  lemon juice
1⁄4cup  all-purpose flour
1⁄2teaspoon  salt
1⁄8teaspoon  white pepper
paprika

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS10-14YIELD4 quartsUNITSUS

2lbs  Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot)
1small  onion, chopped (optional)
3 -4garlic cloves, minced
1(28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2(6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2(15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2cups  water (for a long period of simmering for flavors to meld. If you don…[Read more]

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 8UNITS US

8 large  potatoes, peeled, cut into large wedges (about 6-7 wedges per potato)
4 garlic cloves, minced (more garlic is a good thing, less garlic is a no-no for this recipe)
1⁄2cup  olive oil
1 cup  water
1 tablespoon  dried oregano (to taste)
1 large  lemon, juiced
sea salt
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INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 2-3UNITS US

5 -6chicken drumsticks
garlic powder
pepper
salt
olive oil

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 6UNITS US

Dressing

6tablespoons  olive oil
1 1⁄2tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
1tablespoon  red wine vinegar
2garlic cloves, minced
1teaspoon  dried oregano(Mediterranean is best)

Salad

1head  lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces ((I use Romaine)
3large  plum tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped…[Read more]

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 4UNITS US

8ounces  elbow macaroni
1⁄4cup  butter
1⁄4cup  flour
1⁄2teaspoon  salt
1dash  black pepper
2cups  milk
2cups shredded cheddar cheese or 8 ounces  cheddar cheese

 
INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 8-10UNITS US

1 lb  ground beef or 1 lb  ground turkey
1⁄2medium  yellow onion, chopped
1(1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
6 large  flour tortillas
1(16 ounce) can refried beans
2 -3 cups shredded taco cheese or 2 -3 cups  cheddar cheese
1(10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
4 o…[Read more]

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 4UNITS US

2lbs  boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 -2tablespoon  olive oil
1garlic clove, crushed
1⁄4teaspoon  ginger
3⁄4teaspoon  crushed red pepper flakes
1⁄4cup apple juice
1⁄3cup  light brown sugar
2tablespoons  ketchup
1tablespoon  cider vinegar
1⁄2cup  water
1⁄3cup  soy sauce