Grumpy's Butt Stuff

We gently rub, aggressively finger then sniff our butts!

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Pasta-less Salad

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I was in the mood for pasta salad—so I made one without the pasta! It’s light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a low-carb, keto-friendly side dish. 🥗✨ Ingredients (Makes 4 cups) 1 cup mini cucumbers, sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 small can of sliced black olives 1/4 cup mini salami, halved 1/2 cup mini … [Read more...] about Pasta-less Salad

Homemade Shelf-Stable Onion Soup Mix (Lipton-Style)

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Skip the store-bought packets and make your own shelf-stable onion soup mix at home. This blend tastes just like Lipton’s, costs less, and you control the ingredients. Perfect for dips, soups, meatloaf, and seasoning meats. Ingredients (Makes about 1 cup — equal to ~4 store packets) ¾ cup dried minced onion ⅓ cup beef bouillon granules or powder (low … [Read more...] about Homemade Shelf-Stable Onion Soup Mix (Lipton-Style)

Creamy Homemade Ranch Dressing

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A rich and flavorful dressing perfect for salads, veggies, or dipping. Creamy Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (Milder Version) A smooth, well-balanced ranch dressing perfect for salads, wings, or as a dip — without the bitter aftertaste. Ingredients ¾ cup mayonnaise ½ cup buttermilk ¼ cup sour cream 2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk for lighter … [Read more...] about Creamy Homemade Ranch Dressing

Mexican Rice

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Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped onion (optional) 1 3/4 cups chicken broth (or water with bouillon) 1/2 cup tomato sauce (or 2 tablespoons tomato paste + water) 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 Roma tomato cored and diced 1/2 teaspoon chili powder … [Read more...] about Mexican Rice

Everything Bagel Seasoning

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A savory, crunchy blend perfect for topping avocado toast, salads, eggs, or even roasted veggies! 🧂 Ingredients 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes 2 tablespoons dried garlic granules 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 1 tablespoon flaky salt 🥄 Directions … [Read more...] about Everything Bagel Seasoning

Quick Cucumber & Onion Salad

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Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 small sweet onion (like Vidalia), thinly sliced ½ cup white vinegar ¼ cup water 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste) ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper Optional: a few sprigs of dill or a pinch of red pepper flakes Instructions: Slice cucumbers and onion thinly and place in a medium bowl. In a … [Read more...] about Quick Cucumber & Onion Salad

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Easy Chicken Broth

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NOTE: We smoked the chicken on the smoker for about 3 hours. We then picked all the chicken off the bones and just placed the carcass in the pot. Next time, we will cook exactly as this indicates for a little MORE flavor. INGREDIENTS 2 5-pound young roasting chickens (whole) 6 quarts cold water 3 large yellow onions unpeeled and quartered 1 head garlic … [Read more...] about Easy Chicken Broth

Low Country Boil

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Before we get too far in to this, understand there is nothing to understand.  You literally throw what you want in a pot and cook it.  Those are the instructions.  I'll try to get a little more in detail below. For a normal amount for about 4 people. 3-4 pounds of new potatos cut in half 2 Nibblet ears of corn per person 1 16 oz pack of smoked sausage link (not … [Read more...] about Low Country Boil

Super Easy 5 Minute Salsa

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1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro (leaves and thin stems only) One 15-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 2 cloves garlic 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1/2 small red onion, chopped Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons) 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt (more or less to taste) Dash of Cumin In this order, put the cilantro, tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno, onion, lime … [Read more...] about Super Easy 5 Minute Salsa

Chex Mix

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3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 3 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal 1 cup mixed nuts 1 cup bite-size pretzels 1 cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 … [Read more...] about Chex Mix