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Recipes

Tex Mex Black-Eyed Pea Salsa

Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

Not really liking any bean or pea dish, but wanting to serve the blackeye peas for good luck on New Years, I came up with the recipe. Everyone loved it. Hubbys card players are going to have it at the next game. The cilantro really gives it the... MORE»

Recipe #346639

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Pressure Cooker Corned Beef

(5 reviews) Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

The easiest and most tender corned beef. This recipe is for all of you that have that pressure cooker tucked away someplace. It makes the most tender corned beef brisket, in just over an hour. Cooking with the water tends to cut the salt down... MORE»

Recipe #216531

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Creamy Coleslaw

(2 reviews) Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

A great side dish for fish fries, BBQ foods, or picnics. Vinegar is optional, but adds a little tang to the salad. MORE»

Recipe #208560

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Shrimp Scampi

(1 reviews) Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

After experimenting with different scampi recipes, I came up with this combination of flavors. We enjoy it over a little cooked pasta, or white rice. You can perk it up a bit by adding more pepper flakes. MORE»

Recipe #151658

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Italian Ranch Salad Dressing

(2 reviews) Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

I love mixing salad dressings. This is one of my favorite, easy dressing recipes. It goes great on a bowl of greens, or mixed with cucumbers and onions. I haven't tried it with the low fat dressings on the market, but assume it would be just as... MORE»

Recipe #149975

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Italian Summer Squash

(4 reviews) Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

A delicious way to use zucchini and yellow squash. You can adjust the seasonings to your own taste, and add salt and pepper, if desired. Be sure to use younger, 5 to 7 inch squash. MORE»

Recipe #131050

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Italian Pepper Salad

Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

This colorful salad goes well with outdoor cookouts. The flavor comes from bottled Italian dressing and sweet red peppers. You may substitute fat free or low fat dressing to make it more healthy. If yellow and orange peppers are too expensive,... MORE»

Recipe #112340

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Onion Soup Potatoes With Parmesan

Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

Decide to try this one night, when I wanted a different kind of potato. Being onion lovers this fit the bill. I don't like to endorse, but Progresso French onion soup, tastes the best. It is made with Vidalia onions. The cheese is optional. This... MORE»

Recipe #103007

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Spicy Chinese Marinade

(1 reviews) Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

This marinade works great with most meats, especially pork tenderloin, see recipe 90325. It goes well with beef short ribs, pork, or even chicken. Red pepper flakes control how spicy you would like it to be. Cook the meat on your outdoor grill, or... MORE»

Recipe #93639

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Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

(4 reviews) Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

This is by far my most requested recipe. It has turned many non-mushroom lovers into converts. They will start by just trying the filling and eventually try one with the mushroom. I usually peel my mushrooms, instead of washing them. (I know you... MORE»

Recipe #91631

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Italian Style Brussels Sprouts

(1 reviews) Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

A simple, delicious change of pace for plain old Brussels sprouts. I usually do them in the microwave, but these can also be done by steaming, boiling, or oven roasting. Whatever way suits a person best. MORE»

Recipe #90469

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Spicy Chinese Pork Tenderloin

(26 reviews) Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

This easy recipe is one of my favorite dinners for company. Leaving out the red pepper flakes, makes it a dish for anyone. Presented on a platter over rice, it looks very appealing. It is equally as good made on the grill, or in the oven. It... MORE»

Recipe #90325

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Rich No Frost Chocolate Chip Cake

Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

Fast and easy and no hassles with frosting. Good picnic cake, as it travels well. My mother made this cake once a week during the 50's. She always added a cup of chopped dates to the batter, to get us kids to eat more fruits. Today I prefer to... MORE»

Recipe #89859

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What's in It, Cheese Spread?

(1 reviews) Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

This is a very easy flavorful cheese spread or dip. A very good way to get kids to eat raw carrots. They look like cheese when shredded, and are hard to identify. You can substitute a lighter mayonnaise, if you like. Only 3 ingredients make this a... MORE»

Recipe #89856

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Make Ahead Grilled Brats and Beer Wisconsin Style

(8 reviews) Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

These are great to make ahead for cookouts or tailgating. Especially if you need the grill for other foods. They can be reheated in a foil pan on the grill, in the oven or in a crock pot. They can be made a day ahead, the morning of, or served... MORE»

Recipe #87453

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Fast oven roasted potatoes

(2 reviews) Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

Love to serve these potatoes, when we are tired of mashed or baked. They are crispy on the outside and white and meaty inside. The microwave really speeds up the cooking time. Red potatoes work the best, they turn out on the sweet side, but... MORE»

Recipe #87385

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Easy Microwave Cherry Almond Fudge

Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

I love almond flavor. One day while making my easy Holiday fudge, I tried experimenting with almond extract, and leftover maraschino cherries. Everyone loved the results. It's so easy to whip up, when you get a chocolate craving. MORE»

Recipe #86250

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Garlic Grilled Pork Roast

Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

I make this roast even in the dead of winter. Using the indirect charcoal method, and a fattier cut of meat, makes this roast a pork lovers delight. The secret is the final addition of beef broth. Even if your grill overcooked, (always blame the... MORE»

Recipe #85725

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Cheesy Mushroom Bake

Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

This is a nice side dish, for almost any meal. Similar to a stuffing. Flavors are best when it is refrigerated several hours or even overnight before baking. Mushroom lovers can experiment with different mushrooms. More can be added of desired. MORE»

Recipe #85722

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American Potato Salad, Italian Style

Posted by Always in the kitchen Connie  

We have enjoyed this salad for years. It's perky taste, goes good with any meat. Especially good with summertime cook-outs. Beats out the typical blah mayo style potato salad any day. If you are not a fan of Miracle Whip, you can use additional... MORE»

Recipe #85720

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