main dishes

Taco Ring

August 28, 2009

One of my dear friends shared this recipe with me. I’m all about Mexican food so of course I couldn’t wait to give it a try. It was quite tasty. I can see making a few variations to it here or there, but the original recipe is one that anyone would like. My friend uses [...]

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Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

August 13, 2009

Another great hit from the one, the only, Paula Deen! Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Printable Version: Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Ingredients 1 pound ground chuck 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 (8-ounce) package sharp Cheddar, grated 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup bread crumbs, toasted 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt [...]

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Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

August 7, 2009

I’ve seen many varieties of this recipe, but this one works for me. You can serve this up any way you like…over rice, with tortillas to make soft tacos, you name it. It couldn’t be easier to make. You dump it all in your crock pot and you’re done! The meat is so tender when [...]

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Cheeseburger & Fries Casserole

July 15, 2009

If ever there was a white trash meal, this is it. Ground beef mixed with some condensed soup and topped with frozen french fries and cheese…..and it’s GREAT! : ) Cheeseburger & Fries Casserole Printable Version: Cheeseburger & Fries Casserole Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef salt and pepper to taste garlic powder to taste [...]

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Mexican Meatloaf

June 25, 2009

My dear friend “Dawsovia” gave me this recipe (you know who you are : ) I grew up not liking meatloaf……AT ALL. I wouldn’t even touch it becuase it had bell pepper in it (to this day I still will not touch anything that has peppers in it!) A light bulb went off one day [...]

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6 Steps to a Delicious Burger

June 6, 2009

Real Simple is a great resource for not only household ideas, but for recipes as well! I ran across their 6 Steps to a Delicious Burger online, and I have to admit…..I learned quite a few tricks for grilling burgers! Check out how you, too, can make a perfect burger! 6 Steps to a Delicious [...]

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Mini Meatloaves

May 15, 2009

Last night we had mini meatloaves for dinner and they turned out GREAT! I have grown to love meatloaf, but often times don’t want to make it because it takes about an hour to cook. I don’t have that kind of time during the week after working all day, so I gave mini meatloaves a [...]

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What's Cookin' Wednesday – Artichoke Chicken

May 6, 2009

If I had a can of artichoke hearts in my kitchen this is what we would be having for dinner tonight. It will have to wait for a few more days until I get to the grocery store to pick some up. I came across the recipe on AllRecipes and it has rave reviews. I [...]

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10 Chicken Dinners for the Busy Cook

May 5, 2009

MyRecipes.com is one of my top go-to sites for great recipes. It has thousands of the best recipes and hundreds of menus from magazines and cookbooks that we all love and trust. Some of which include, Southern Living, Cooking Light, Real Simple, and Cottage Living. We eat chicken in our household at least a few [...]

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What's Cookin' Wednesday – Wild Rice Chicken Salad

April 29, 2009

This weeks What’s Cookin’ Wednesday recipe comes from a dear friend of mine. She made this for me recently and I LOVE it!! It’s simply delicious. I made this on Sunday to take to work for lunch this week. It’s a great, light lunch but very filling. I will be making this A LOT from [...]

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