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Summer Slaw
3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup white vinegar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional 1 package (16 ounces) coleslaw mix 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped [...]
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Hoppin’ John
1 pound dried black-eyed peas 2 small smoked ham hocks or meaty ham bone 2 medium onions, divided 3 large cloves garlic, halved 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 can (10 to 14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with chile peppers, juices reserved 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 3 stalks celery, [...]
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Spinach Breakfast Casserole
1/2 cup chopped onion 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon butter 8 eggs 1 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese, divided 2 plum tomatoes, diced 1 plum tomato, sliced, optional Combine onion, garlic and butter in a [...]
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Walking Tacos
This recipe is a great way to serve tacos without all the mess – eat them right out of the bag. Not only is it great for camping or kid’s parties, but anytime you want a fast easy meal. It’s a meal in a bag that you can just toss away when your done.
Tags: cheese, Doritos, ground beef, lettuce, onions, sour cream, taco sauce, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes -
Minestrone Soup
1 Onion 1 clove Garlic 1 Tbsp. Oil 3 1/2 cups Chicken Broth 16 oz. can Tomatoes 1/2 tsp. dried Basil 1/2 tsp. dried Oregano Pepper 3/4 cup raw Macaroni 1 can Kidney Beans 10 oz. pkg. frozen cut Green Beans, thawed Chop onion, mince garlic. In a soup pot, heat oil on medium. Add [...]
Nov 23rd, 2009 | Filed under Nana's Collection, Soups -
Tomato Fennel Salad
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes 1 small fennel bulb 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper Core the tomatoes and cut into wedges. Remove the top of the fennel (save some fronds for garnish) and slice the bulb very thinly crosswise [...]
Nov 20th, 2009 | Filed under Salads -
Fajita Taco Salad
1 Tbsp. Oil 2 cups Chicken Strips 4 Taco Salad Shells shredded Lettuce 1 sm. Onion 1 cup diced Tomato 1/2 cup Black Olives 1/2 cup shredded Cheese Picante Sauce Sour Cream Heat oil on medium, add chicken, cook ’til done. Fill taco shells with lettuce, add chicken on top. Chop onion and black olives. [...]
Tags: black olives, cheese, chicken, lettuce, onions, picante sauce, sour cream, taco shells, tomatoes -
BLT Spread
This cheese spread has all the favorite ingredients – cheese, bacon, green onions, and more.
Sep 25th, 2009 | Filed under Appetizer -
Stuffed Banana Peppers
6 to 8 large banana peppers 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 small tomato, diced 1 medium onion, diced 1 to 2 jalapeƱo peppers, diced 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 12 to 16 bacon slices Cut a slit lengthwise in each banana pepper, cutting to, but not through, other side. Remove [...]
Jun 25th, 2009 | Filed under Appetizer -
Southwestern Chili Dip
1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Cheese 1 cup Mayo 1 (4 1/2 oz.) can ripe olives 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder 1 medium Tomato 1/4 cup sliced Green Onion 1 (4 oz.) can chipped Green Chilies Stir together cheese, mayo, half of the olives, peppers and garlic powder. Spread into 9 inch pie plate and bake [...]