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How to Make the Best Pico de Gallo Here are my top tips to ensure that you make the best pico de gallo you’ve ever had. 1) Use ripe red tomatoes. Ripe tomatoes are absolutely key to making great pico de gallo. Sad pink tomatoes do not make good pico de gallo. Roma tomatoes are a good … Read more
This is a delicious twist to broccoli, rice, and cheese casserole, and is VERY easy to make. You can also cut this in half. I use the 1 can cream of mushroom soup when I make half. You can also leave out the onion. It just gives it a little added flavor, but is still … Read more
Ingredients: 5 potatoes, white or Yukon Gold 5 pork chops 1 onion sliced or diced 1 cup whole milk 3 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded 3 tbsp butter, unsalted Salt and pepper to taste Optional: I add chives or green onions, a sprinkle of seasoning salt and a pinch of garlic salt to boost the bland … Read more
Cowboy Cookies, aka Ranger Cookies, are a hearty yet soft and chewy oatmeal cookies with some nutty crunch, ooey-gooey chocolate chips, flakes of coconut, and fully loaded with flavor! Ingredients ½ cup butter softened, 1 stick 1 cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ¼ cups old fashioned oats ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup chocolate chips ½ cup shredded coconut ½ cup chopped pecans Instructions Preheat oven … Read more
Ingredients 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 cups Minute rice (I used brown rice) 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can of water (use one of the soup cans) 1 tbsp. butter 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix How To Make AMAZING FORGOTTEN CHICKEN Using the 1 … Read more
Ingredients: 500 grams of wheat flour 2 tablespoons of salt 1 spoon of sugar 1 and a half tablespoons dry yeast 1 and a half cups of water 3 tablespoons shortening or oil Preparation: Form a fountain of flour, place the yeast in the center and half a cup of water to dissolve. Wait 10 … Read more
Ingredients 2 CRESCENT ROLL TUBES 1 LB GROUND BEEF (OR GROUND TURKEY) 1 PACKET OF TACO SEASONING 1 1/2 CUPS GRATED CHEDDAR CHEESE SHREDDED LETTUCE 1 OR 2 DICED TOMATOES DEPENDING ON SIZE 1/2 SMALL CAN SLICED OLIVES IF DESIRED SOUR CREAM OPTIONAL SOUR CREAM OPTIONAL Instructions LAY OUT THE TWO TUBES OF CRESCENT PASTRY, … Read more
Ingredients 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained 6 eggs, boiled and yolks removed and separated ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper ½ tsp paprika ¼ tsp cayenne pepper ¼ tsp white pepper 2 celery stalks sliced thin ½ cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp mustard 1 small red onion chopped 1 tbsp white … Read more
Ingredients 2 bunches of asparagus 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 ounce soft cream cheese 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/8 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes … Read more
Buttermilk Pie is an old-fashioned Southern favorite. You don’t have to like buttermilk to like this great tasting custard like dessert. Buttermilk pie is great for the holidays or just any time and so easy to make. You can’t go wrong with this pie and I have never served it to anyone who didn’t like … Read more