Here’s a recipe that at first glance, seemed weird to me–the ingredients didn’t exactly sound like they went together. But I gave it a try anyhow, because I was desperate to use ground beef in a new and exciting way. And trust me on this–IT’S SO GOOD! It baked up perfectly, full of flavors that compliment...
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Wondering when to serve these delicious and fun mini corn dogs? Birthday party? Brunch? Snack? Appetizer? Lunch? Yes to all! These bake up super quick and kids love them. (Adults love them too!) They’re great dipped in ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, or honey mustard. Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter flavored shortening, melted and cooled 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1...
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Here’s a tasty fix-it-and-forget-it slow cooker meal! Serve this fork tender, slightly sweet & spicy beef over hot steamed rice for a great dinner. Plus it’s so much less greasy than take-out Mongolian Beef. Thanks to crockpot365.blogspot.com for the recipe. Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. flank steak, sliced thinly across the grain 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced 4 sliced green onions,...
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Here’s a great recipe to try on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The cooking time allows for the beef to become very tender and for the sun-dried tomatoes to soften to the point of falling apart. Serve this over mashed potatoes, or over freshly steamed broccoli. Thanks to Cooking Light magazine for another keeper recipe! Ingredients: 2...
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Here’s a recipe that I received years ago at my wedding shower, from a family friend. It’ so easy and so good–you have to try it! The beef cooks up incredibly soft and tender and the sauce is delicious! Serve this barbecue beef on a toasted roll with a side of creamy cole slaw...
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You may think that this KP original recipe for mini meatloaves is nothing more than a glorified meatball. And you’re probably right But aren’t they fun??? My kids LOVED these and I may have eaten 4 myself (I’ll never confess the truth!) Try them for something different the next time a pound of ground beef...
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There are a few things in this stew that make it extra special–fresh leeks and the BBQ 3000 seasoning blend from Penzeys Spices (http://www.penzeys.com/). I cannot rave enough about the amazing spices at Penzeys! If there isn’t a shop near you, you can order their spices online. Worth the extra effort, in my opinion. I found this recipe...
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Try this casserole in honor of St. Patrick’s Day! It’s absolutely delicious. Serve along side thick slices of Irish Brown Bread. I found this recipe in the Raley’s grocery store magazine. 2 1/2 lbs. Yukon Gold Potatoes, sliced very thinly 2 cups Kerrygold Dubliner cheese, shredded 2 cups fresh green cabbage, shredded 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 1/2 cup...
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You know how you always do something in a particular way, and just assume that everyone else does it that way too? Not always true though, right? So just in case you need a trick for removing grease from your pan as you cook, I’ll share mine. It’s simple–use a turkey baster! After your...
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I recently found this recipe in Martha Stewart magazine. I was looking for a hearty-stick-to-your-bones-winter-day-kinda soup. And this is it! I changed a few things, but most of the recipe still belongs to Martha. Serve this fabulous hot soup with a crusty roll on a blustery cold day. Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1...
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