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Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
My great aunt makes this creamy dressing all the time and I was amazed at how easy it is to make. Drop a spoonful on top of your favorite leafy greens, dollop some on top of a burger, or even spread some onto a sandwich. There is nothing like fresh dressing!
Beef Enchiladas
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
I made up this recipe one night when I needed something extremely easy and fast. Most of the ingredients are store bought, but they still taste really good. To give it a homemade touch, add some of your own ideas. Substitute corn tortillas if you prefe…
Stuffed Mushrooms
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
My Aunt taught me how to make these delicious stuffed mushrooms a few years ago. Anytime we have a family gathering we all fight over them because they are so delicious. Try them and you will see how addicting they are. You may need rehab for these fab…
Wedge Salad
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| Prep Time: | 30 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
This wedge salad is crisp and refreshing. The green apples gives some tartness, the bacon adds the salt, and the blue cheese adds some bite. The creamy garlic dressing is easy to make and really ties everything together. This salad can be a meal in it…
Lemon Rosemary Chicken Breasts
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
I adapted this recipe from one that I saw on a cooking show. They were grilling the chicken, but I didn't have a grill, so I figured sautéing the chicken would work just as well. It is relatively easy to make and pairs well with potatoes, pasta, or ric…
Chocolate Brownies
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Chocolate brownies are one of my favorite desserts ever. They are so simple, yet nothing tastes better with a cold glass of milk, or topped off with some vanilla ice cream. Try this quick recipe tonight and your family will beg you to make them every we…
Annabelle's Breakfast Casserole
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
One of my favorite recipes that my Grandma makes has to be this one. She is famous for her huge breakfasts because our whole family would always stay over during the holidays and wake up hungry. Even though we were a large group, Grandma always seemed t…
Georgia's Cheesecake
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This is a recipe from my brother-in-laws family. This creamy cheesecake would be great topped with some fresh fruit or even some chocolate syrup...dessert to die for!
Kentucky Bourbon Pork Tenderloin
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
My sister's neighbor, Heather, makes this amazing pork tenderloin recipe and my sister just raves about it. It seems like a really simple recipe, but it packs a lot of taste. It would be perfect for a summer night barbecue with friends. Serve it with s…
Homemade Barbecue Sauce
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Barbecue sauce is a must have when you live in Texas because many holidays are spent outside grilling with family and friends. What better to top those lovely burgers or chicken breasts than tangy barbecue sauce? Of course you can use a jarred version i…
Beer and Cheese Dip
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
This recipe came from an old community cookbook that was my mother’s. I remember she used to serve it when she and my dad had friends over to play cards, and it was a favorite at potlucks and super-bowl parties too. It's tangy with a little bit of a "ki…
Corn Chowder with Potatoes and Ham
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
If you love thick potato chowder that is chock full of corn and ham, then this is the recipe for you. Perfect for a cold winter’s day, all you need to make this meal complete is some fresh, hot rolls and perhaps a fruit salad. When you can make somethin…
Easy Polenta
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
Polenta is a recipe that comes from Northern Italy. Italians use it as a base for braised meats, or just as a side dish to any great meal. This simple recipe is a substitute for the slow cooked polenta that would be made in Italy. Most of us don't have…
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
My favorite recipe of all time. It initally was my Mother's and she made a version very similar to this. There were some items my sister didn't like so she added some of her own touches. Years later I was out of some ingredients so I substituted a few thi…
Chicken Pot Pie
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
You will love this super easy, creamy pot pie recipe! Talk about a great way to get your family to eat their vegetables. You can change it up by using ham or turkey instead of chicken, also add fresh vegetables and herbs to give it a homemade touch.
Ham and Swiss Quiche
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
I have loved quiche since I was a child, and now as an adult, I love it even more for it's versatility. You can make so many variations of quiche but this one is my favorite because of the classic flavors. Throw in any other additions that you would lik…
Spicy Deviled Eggs
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Deviled eggs are an entertaining staple, yet they can sometimes be boring. I added a few things to this recipe to make sure these deviled eggs will be the life of the party. Next time you have company coming over, just whip these up and watch how fast t…
Peanut Butter Cookies
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is a simple recipe, but a great one. These chewy peanut butter cookies have been a favorite of mine since I was a child. My Mom would make these and I remember the house filling with the delicious smell. She would serve them up with some cold milk…
Lemon Bars
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
These lemon bars are my Mother’s easy recipe. Every time she would make these for a family gathering, they would not last long! Chewy, tart, and sweet at the same time, they are sure to please your palate.
Warm Spinach Dip
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
My step-mother makes this spinach dip for parties and I have been trying to get the recipe from her for years. At first inspection, the ingredients are actually very simple, but you would never know it from the taste. Serve with crackers, bagel chips, b…
Sugar Cookies
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
My mother's sugar cookie recipe brings me back to my childhood, when we would sit down shape the dough with cookie cutters shaped like hearts, stars, and other shapes. The real fun was decorating them with colored icings, and sprinkles. This is somethin…
Pumpkin Bars
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
My Mother used to always make these bars for Thanksgiving instead of the classic pumpkin pie. They were always my favorite. The cream cheese frosting is really what makes them awesome. Try this quick dessert recipe whenever you have company coming over…
Fantasy Fudge
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Our entire family, and everyone else who has ever had this fudge, thinks it is to die for. I believe this recipe was originally from the back of a marshmallow creme jar and my Mom altered it a little. She makes this fudge every Christmas and boxes it up…
Lasagna
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| Prep Time: | 30 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
Before my Mom was too busy with work and other activities, she used to have more time to cook. She would make this amazing lasagna from scratch, and I remember the incredible smell filling the entire house. This recipe became a staple around Christmas b…
Peach Cobbler
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Being from the south, my family eats a lot of cobblers. My favorite is peach, because my Grandma used to take fresh peaches from her orchard, and make an awesome peach cobbler. I don't have any peach trees around, nor the time to use fresh peaches, but…
Caesar Salad
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
I love to order Caesar salad when I go out to dinner, but I never was able to duplicate that wonderful taste at home. Bottled Caesar dressings never seemed to satisfy, and boxed croûtons never had the same flavor or crunch. Finally, one day I came acro…
