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Family-Favorite Taco Salad Recipe
1 pound ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 envelope (about 1 1/4 ounces) taco seasoning mix 1 cup water 1 (12-ounce) package tortilla chips 1/2 head lettuce, shredded 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 (2 1/4-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces) 2/3 cup dairy sour […]
Continue readingHot Pepper Garlic Chicken
3 lbs chicken legs &/or thighs, skin and visible fat removed (leg quarters are fine for this recipe) 2 tablespoon olive oil OR vegetable oil 6 cloves minced garlic (about 2 tablespoons) 1 teaspoon dry hot pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 to 1 cup of water Get out a nice big skillet, preferably one […]
Continue readingChicken Tortilla Soup – Slow Cooker Recipe
1 lb. cooked chicken, shredded lightly with a fork 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 reg. size can diced tomatoes 1 reg. size can enchilada sauce 1 small can chopped green chilies 2 cloves garlic, grated 2 cups water 1 reg. size (14 oz) can chicken broth 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 […]
Continue readingHomemade Mildew Cleaner
We all have to deal with mildew of some sort in the bathroom. Instead of using a commercial product that contains plenty of harsh chemicals that aren’t good for your lungs, they one of these two homemade mildew cleaners instead. As an added bonus they are also a lot less expensive than the stuff you […]
Continue readingMeatloaf Expanders
When I was in high school way back in the mid 1950’s My home economics teacher taut us to use oatmeal as a meat loaf expander rather than bread or crackers. This cost very little and increases the nutritional value. I have always made meatloaf this way and it tastes just fine. Disclosure: Some of […]
Continue readingHomemade Alfredo Sauce
Reader Question: I am a big fan of alfredo and would like to eat it a lot but the good sauce is horribly expensive and even the cheap, strange tasting stuff is almost $2 a jar. I would love to be able to make up my own sauce from scratch. Here’s how I make it […]
Continue readingClassic Beef Stroganoff – Slow Cooker
2 pounds stew beef, cut into bite size cubes 3 Tbsp. flour 1 1/2 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 cup beef broth 1 garlic clove, minced or grated 8 oz. sliced mushrooms 1 Tbsp. flour 1 cup sour cream hot cooked wide egg noodles Mix together the […]
Continue readingHomemade Fabric Softener
There is no need to spend a bunch of money at the store on regular fabric softener. All you need is a bit of baking soda and vinegar. In fact, vinegar is the perfect homemade fabric softener. Use plain white vinegar and add 1/4 cup to the final rinse of your laundry. By the time […]
Continue readingHomemade Silver Cleaner
Here’s a quick and easy way to clean any and all silver items (silverware, jewelry etc. ) Homemade Silver Cleaner Get out a pan and line it with aluminum foil. I usually use my 9×13 cake pan for this. Make sure the shiny side of the foil is up. Now arrange your silver items on […]
Continue readingFruit Fly Trap – Homemade
One of the things I like best about summer is all the fresh fruit available. One of the things I like least is those pesky fruit flies that inevitably find their way into my kitchen. Over the years I have tried quite a few fruit fly traps (homemade as well as store-bought) and here’s what’s […]
Continue readingHomemade Window Cleaner
Making your own homemade window cleaner is very simple and in my option it works just as well as any commercial cleaner you can buy. Just save a spray bottle or buy a new one at the dollar store and then follow the recipe below. The cleaner works really well on windows, mirrors and fixtures. […]
Continue readingHomemade Dish Soap
Do you ever wonder if you can make homemade dish soap? Yes you can. It is actually quite simple. Here are two easy dish soap recipes for you. They will leave your dishes sparkling. Homemade Dish Soap Recipe #1 2 cups of Castile soap 1 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar 1/2 cup of warm […]
Continue readingTacos
We like beef tacos around here. They are a quick meal you can throw together in almost no time flat. To save even more time, cook your ground beef when you bring it home from the store and refrigerate or freeze. Just heat, add the seasonings and it’s ready to use in all sorts of […]
Continue readingBeef And Bean Burrito Recipe
This is a great family friendly recipe for busy weeknights. We love these beef and bean burritos around here. They are flour tortillas filled with taco seasoned ground beef and refried beans. A little cheese is added as well, but you can also do without if you’re in a pinch. It’s a filling meal that’s […]
Continue readingBanana Date Tofu Pudding
12 to 14 oz box of soft tofu 1/4 cup corn oil 1/4 cup water or soy milk 2 very ripe bananas 10 whole, pitted dates 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt Open up the tofu, and drain off the water. Peel the bananas and cut them into chunks. Cut the tofu into small cubes […]
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