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Venison Skyline Style Chili

Posted by TCSmoooth  

The greatest way to make chili with deer meat. You can adjust this recipe to suit your preferences, but the key is using the pork sausage to give you the fatty flavor that you miss with the lean deer meat. I don't add beans, but some people... MORE»

Recipe #400917

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Spam and Eggs

Posted by Paul M  

A hearty breakfast for the hungry! Fairly fast and easy. MORE»

Recipe #400670

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Hobo Potatoes

Posted by arualanne  

I got this recipe from my mother-in-law. This has a bit of a potato au gratin texture, but without the cheese. The edges are a little chewy. I love how easy this is to make and how filling it comes out. It is very good comfort food. The... MORE»

Recipe #400342

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Beautiful Banana Bread

Posted by Jessa M  

This recipe is a wonderful way to use up overly ripe bananas. It will make anyone's morning a good one with its sweet, soft, spongy taste. My mother has been making this recipe for years and every single person who has tried it has loved it! MORE»

Recipe #399035

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Salt and Vinegar Broiled Fingerling Potatoes

Posted by garricks  

These can also be finished on the grill instead of the broiler. MORE»

Recipe #398863

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Classic Skillet or Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Posted by newmama  

This is just good 'ol mac and cheese- rich, creamy and satisfying. Any cheese you like can be put in there, and any shaped noodle will work (though I think elbows, penne and rotini work best). Whole milk makes a richer mac and cheese, but didn't... MORE»

Recipe #398758

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Beefy Cheesy Pasta

Posted by DarkStarBTJ@yahoo.com  

Super easy quick and scrumptious. Everything can be changed and it would still work fine! MORE»

Recipe #398529

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Hearty Chicken Soup

Posted by Mike the Gastronomer  

A hearty chicken soup recipe that has been fine-tuned over many years to near perfection. It is one of the most flavorful soups due to the inclusion of dark meat, soup base, and a relatively high fat content. Let this be a warning: This recipe is... MORE»

Recipe #396303

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Bacon Ranch Slow Cooked Chicken

(8 reviews) Posted by Amanda H.  

This recipe is super easy, it tastes like an Alfredo, so kids and adults all enjoy! I find that I tend to use more bacon than what the recipe calls for, just a little FYI. MORE»

Recipe #395883

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Bourbon Balls

(1 reviews) Posted by i_luv_chocolate  

This recipe is one that's been in my family for years. Mom would always make some around the holidays and they are always a hit, these don't last long so you might want to make an extra batch for yourself to enjoy LOL. MORE»

Recipe #394693

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Vegetarian Noodle Salad!

Posted by ZiggyStarDust  

Great warm and cold. A great mix of Italian seasonings. A recipe I have used for years! Great for work! No Work! MORE»

Recipe #394677

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Pumpkin Pie - Easiest Ever

Posted by KissKiss  

This comes together SO fast with just one bowl and a whisk. A great recipe from the 1976 edition of Eet Smakelijk - a cookbook from the Junior Welfare League of Holland, Michigan. MORE»

Recipe #394052

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Ultimate Homemade Frito Casserole

Posted by Miss Rachel in Seattle, WA  

This is delicious and although it's more complex than just crushing up a bag of Fritos and dumping on some chili and cheese, I do believe you will find the taste much more rewarding!! MORE»

Recipe #393388

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Sloppy Joes (W/ Chicken Gumbo Soup)

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef #535445  

My grandma made it for my mom, my mom made it for me and now I make it for my husband and son. It's the only way I know how to make it and it's the only kind I've ever tasted. We love it and it's supposedly not like traditional sloppy joes. It's... MORE»

Recipe #393122

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Tortellini Salad

Posted by Donut's Mom  

A simple tortellini salad with veggies and a vinaigrette dressing. Simple, and tastes great warm or cold! I got this recipe from a former roommate, and we used to eat it pretty much weekly. This keeps well in the refrigerator, but you can eat... MORE»

Recipe #392548

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Tangy, Zesty Oil and Vinegar Potato Salad

Posted by College Girl  

The best potato salad you've never had. For when your craving that certain ZING from vinegar...I don't like regular potato salad. I don't like sweet relish, eggs, or miracle whip in my potato salad. The sharp onion with the vinegar balances the... MORE»

Recipe #392310

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Verjean's Banana Cake

Posted by Chef #522148  

This delicious banana cake recipe is from my grandmother, Verjean Gunn Arends of Ackley, IA. She was an award-winning cook and this is a great recipe. Make this into wonderful mini-loaves, a regular cake, or put in a jelly-roll pan to make bars.... MORE»

Recipe #392179

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Verjean's Banana Cake

Posted by Chef #522148  

This delicious banana cake recipe is from my grandmother, Verjean Gunn Arends of Ackley, IA. She was an award-winning cook and this is a great recipe. Make this into wonderful mini-loaves, a regular cake, or put in a jelly-roll pan to make bars.... MORE»

Recipe #392176

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A Taste of Summer Citrus Salad

Posted by evelyn/athens  

Sharon the Rocket gifted me with Now Serving: FMB Favourites, a cookbook from the Farmers and Merchants Bank. This recipe sounds so refreshing. Adapted slightly to make it a little less sweet. MORE»

Recipe #390779

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Cincinnati Chili

Posted by ChefJulieS  

A homemade variation on Skyline or Goldstar, the two most predominant brands of Cincinnati-style chili. There are multiple ways to enjoy this meaty, sweet/spicy chili and all of them are delicious. This recipe makes a lot of chili, but it is easy... MORE»

Recipe #390592

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