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Old Fashioned Pot Roast

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Ingredients: 3 to 4 lb chuck roast Salt & freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 cup beef broth (low sodium) 1 cup red wine (or extra broth) 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 sprigs fresh … [Read more...] about Old Fashioned Pot Roast

Easy Pizza Sauce

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Ingredients: 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained slightly OR 6 - 8 Roma tomatoes, cored. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon sugar (optional) Salt and pepper to taste (Optional) Pinch of red pepper … [Read more...] about Easy Pizza Sauce

Easy Beer Cheese

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Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ¾ cup beer (lager or ale works best—avoid overly bitter IPAs) ½ cup milk (or half & half for creaminess) 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional for tang) ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon paprika 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Salt & … [Read more...] about Easy Beer Cheese

French Onion Pork Chops

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Ingredients: 4 boneless or bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick) 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, helps caramelize onions) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium preferred) 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce … [Read more...] about French Onion Pork Chops

Black Bean and Avacado Salsa

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Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (such as Bush's), rinsed and drained 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained 4 Roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 small red bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro ¼ cup diced red onion ¼ cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt ½ … [Read more...] about Black Bean and Avacado Salsa

Crispy Chicken Quesadillas

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Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend) 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 cup diced onions (optional) 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional) 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste … [Read more...] about Crispy Chicken Quesadillas

Hawaiian Pork

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1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks with juice 1 red bell pepper diced 1 onion diced 1 - 2 tablespoons minced garlic (adjust for taste) 1/2 cup of soy sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon dried ground ginger 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon black … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Pork

Stupid Easy Chicken and Dumplings (Cheater method)

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1 can Cream of Celery Soup 4 cups Chicken Stock 1 Can refrigerated biscuits (8 biscuits) Frozen veggies of choice 1 pound rotisserie chicken, pulled and shredded to taste Black pepper to taste Garlic powder to taste Onion powder to taste Green onions to taste   This is the easiest way to make the classic chicken and dumplings dish.  Die hards and purists will … [Read more...] about Stupid Easy Chicken and Dumplings (Cheater method)

Cowboy Casserole

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32 ounces tater tots1 pound ground beef½ medium yellow onion, diced10 ounces Rotel tomatoes, not drained½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon onion powder¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1 cup sour cream10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted15.25 ounces whole kernel corn, drained1½ cups Colby and Monterey Jack cheese shredded, divided1 tablespoon chives, … [Read more...] about Cowboy Casserole

Easy Sweet Potato Casserole

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Ingredients 1 40 ounce canned cooked yams drained 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 ounces miniature marshmallows 1/4 cup chopped pecans Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 1-quart baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Drain … [Read more...] about Easy Sweet Potato Casserole

One Pot NO BAKE Mac ~n~ Cheese

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1 ½ cups whole milk 1 to 1 ¾ cups water 8 ounces small elbow macaroni ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, grated (about 1 cup, packed) Optional: ½ teaspoon garlic powder and/or ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder In a medium pot set over medium heat, combine milk, 1 cup water, macaroni, salt, and pepper. … [Read more...] about One Pot NO BAKE Mac ~n~ Cheese

Homemade Taco Seasoning

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Less salt, no fillers...  much better than the packets... Ingredients 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet) 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to … [Read more...] about Homemade Taco Seasoning

Augusta Egg Salad (copy cat from Augusta National Golf Course)

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Living in the Augusta, Georgia area, everyone is aware of the perineal cluster called "The Masters".  Arguably, one of the most famous professional golf tournaments on the planet.  Many of us that live here, at least me anyway, have grown to hate the event, and given the opportunity will go anywhere BUT here during the 2 weeks of the event. However, they have a famous egg … [Read more...] about Augusta Egg Salad (copy cat from Augusta National Golf Course)

Southwestern Pork Chops

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The most difficult part of this recipe is timing.  Getting all the prep recipe's done in time to be warm when the chops are cooked. 2 Boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick MAX) 1 pkg of Fajita Seasoning 1 lime 1 Roma tomato 1 can of black beans 2 tbs sour cream 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 clove of garlic (1 tbs of jarred minced garlic) Bunch of green onions 1 Cup … [Read more...] about Southwestern Pork Chops

Chimichangas

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Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 12 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles 1 can (4 ounces) chopped jalapeno peppers Oil for … [Read more...] about Chimichangas

Easiest Chicken Pot Pie

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This is the easiest Chicken Pot Pie I've ever seen!  And it came out GREAT! This recipe is from Tracie's friend Mary Sarver.  Slightly mooched around a bit for my tastes but basically the same. 1 large chicken breast (or 2 smaller ones) Deep dish pastry pie shell in tin Rolled pastry pie shell 1 can of mixed vegetables, 50% of the liquid removed. (use frozen if … [Read more...] about Easiest Chicken Pot Pie

Hash Brown Casserole (like Cracker Barrel)

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2 pounds frozen hash browns, thawed 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of chicken soup 1 pint sour cream 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray 11 x 14 inch casserole or baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, combine all ingredients and stir together. Spread evenly … [Read more...] about Hash Brown Casserole (like Cracker Barrel)

Creamy Potato Soup

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***THE KEY TO THIS SOUP IS USING GOLD POTATOES AND NOT RUSSETS*** Ingredients 6 strips (uncooked) bacon cut into small pieces 3 Tablespoons butter unsalted or salted will work 1 medium yellow onion chopped (about 1.5 cup/200g) 3 large garlic cloves minced ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (42g) 2 ½ lbs gold potatoes peeled and diced into pieces no larger than 1” (this was about … [Read more...] about Creamy Potato Soup

Tracie’s Best Chili Ever

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    Ingredients 5 strips uncooked bacon chopped 1 large yellow onion diced (about 1 cup) 1 red pepper diced 3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 Tablespoon) 1 lb ground beef (I use 90% but any will work) 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 Tablespoon ancho chili powder 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon onion … [Read more...] about Tracie’s Best Chili Ever

Slow Cooker Mac ~N~ Cheese

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Prep Time: 5 mins Cook time: 2 hours 30 minutes  Total time: 2 hours 35 minutes Servings: 8 people Nutrition Information Per serving Calories: 574cal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g Ingredients 16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 8 … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Mac ~N~ Cheese

7 Layer Bean Dip

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We made this tonight.  Super easy!!! INGREDIENTS 16 ounce can of refried beans 16 ounces sour cream 1 package of Taco Seasoning 1/2 cup sliced black olives 1/2 cup chopped green onions 4 - 6 ounces FRESH Pico de Gallo 6 - 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese PREPARATION Using a glass baking dish, we used a 10 inch glass pie pan, spread the refried … [Read more...] about 7 Layer Bean Dip