Archive Yearly Archives: 2009

Classic Macaroni Salad

Bowl of macaroni salad on a green table cloth. The salad is in a white bowl with salt and pepper shakers in the background

I love a good classic macaroni salad. It’s one of my favorites during the summer, for potlucks and cookouts, or whenever I need something I can make ahead to go with dinner. This recipe is deceptively simple. Don’t let that fool you. It’s delicious as is, but also very versatile. Add your favorite veggies, some […]

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Homemade Egg Noodles

Plate of Homemade Uncooked Noodles

  2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 medium eggs 1/4 cup water In a large bowl combine the flour and salt. Make a hole in the flour, like the center of a volcano. Crack the eggs into the hole. Now use your hands to mash the eggs and flour together making a coarse and […]

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Spicy Peanut Sauce

1 pound spaghetti 2/3 cup natural peanut butter 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon sugar or honey 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 to 3/4 cup boiling water, if desired Cook the spaghetti in a big pot of boiling salted water. When it is tender, drain it […]

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Quick, Cheap & Easy Seasoned Tomato Sauce

2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons dry onion 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 12 oz can tomato paste 2 cans filled with water 1 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon oregano (optional) 1 tablespoon sugar or honey 1 teaspoon salt This sauce is so easy, so cheap and so good, you won’t believe it. Heat the oil in a […]

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Pizza Crust

4 cups whole wheat or white flour 1 tablespoon sugar or honey 1 packet of yeast, or 3 teaspoons 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup oil 1-1/3 cups warm water In a big bowl combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix it up together with a fork or spoon. Add the oil and warm water. […]

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Family Frankfurter Casserole

2 1/2 cups frozen broccoli cut if large 1 10 1/2-ounce can cream of mushroom soup condensed 5 hot dogs cut in 1/2 -inch pieces 2 tablespoons milk 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 16 round buttery crackers, crushed (about 3/4 cup) Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain well. Place in a shallow 1 1/2 -quart […]

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Hot Dog & Veggie Stir-Fry

4 to 6 hotdogs or 1 can of SPAM or 8-ounces of baloney 2 tablespoons oil 4 large carrots 2 or 3 stalks celery 1 onion, sliced Garlic Powder, Salt & Pepper to taste Cooked Rice When you prepare this recipe, you may use whichever meat you have available. They all taste good in this […]

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Corned Beef Hash

5 or 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed 12 ounce can of corned beef 1 onion, chopped Salt and Pepper to taste 1/2 cup milk, optional First prepare your potatoes by peeling them and cutting them into small chunks. You will want about 4 cups of chopped potatoes, total. Next open up your can of corned […]

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Pigs in a Blanket

1 pound hot dogs 3 cups Biscuit Mix 1 cup milk or buttermilk Cut the hot dogs in half long ways or short ways, as you see fit. Meanwhile combine the Biscuit Mix with the milk in a large bowl. Mix it together with a fork to form a soft dough. Knead it lightly 10 […]

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Corn Dog Recipe

Plate of corn dogs with mustard and ketchup

  1 cup milk 2 medium eggs 1/4 cup oil 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/3 cups corn meal 2/3 cup flour 1 to 1-1/2 pounds hot dogs flour for dusting (about 1/2 cup) Hot Fat for Deep Frying Popscicle sticks In a large bowl combine the milk, eggs, […]

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SPAM or Ham & Cheese Sandwich Filling

1-1/2 to 2 cups finely chopped cooked ham, or a 12 oz can of luncheon meat (Spam), finely chopped 1 cup shredded cheese 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 1/4 cup mayonnaise Bread Get out a medium sized bowl. In it combine the ham, cheese, mustard and mayonnaise. Stir it up, making a nice moist filling. I […]

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Grands Style Biscuits

Hello, my 4 year old loves Pilsbury Grands Homestyle Biscuits. It can be quite expensive keeping them in stock. Does anyone have a recipe for homemade that are very close? Thanks! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click […]

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Italian Salad Dressing MYO

Does anyone have a recipe to make your own italian salad dressing mix..ratio of herbs/spices etc. similar to name brand packets on the market? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

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