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John Wayne Casserole

Ingredients: * 2 pounds ground beef browned and drained * 1 ounce packet taco seasoning plus water listed on the back or my homemade taco seasoning * 16 ounce can large biscuits * 1/2 cup sour cream * 1/2 cup mayonnaise * 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded and divided * 1 medium onion halved and […]

Classic Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients: * 1 bag tater tots * 1 pound ground beef * 1 onion diced * 2 cups frozen or fresh vegetables* diced * 1 can mushroom soup * ⅓ cup milk * ¼ teaspoon oregano * ¼ teaspoon dried parsley * Salt and pepper to taste * 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided Instructions: […]

CARROT CAKE CHEESECAKE

Ingredients : * 7 cups shredded carrots * 1 cup brown sugar * 1 cup raisins * four eggs * 1 1/2 cups white sugar * 1 cup vegetable oil * 2 tsp extract vanilla * 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained * three cups all-reason flour * 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda * 1 teaspoon […]

Layered Taco Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb. extra lean ground beef 1 small can green chilies, undrained 1 head iceberg lettuce, outer leaves removed (all other lettuces will wilt) 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or a mixture of cumin, chili powder and garlic powder) 1 cup ranch sour cream mayonnaise, divided (recipe below) 1 (15 oz.) can of your […]

Chocolate Pudding

INGREDIENTS: * 1 cup packed brown sugar * ⅓ cup cornstarch * ⅛ teaspoon salt * ⅔ cup cocoa * 4 cups milk 2% or whole * 3 tablespoons butter * 1 teaspoon vanilla INSTRUCTIONS: In large saucepan sift together brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and cocoa. Whisk in the milk until combined. Turn heat to […]

Mini Lemon Cheesecakes

Ingredients: Crust: * 1 cup (134g) graham cracker crumbs * 2 tbsp (26g) sugar * 4 tbsp (56g) butter, melted Lemon Filling: * 12 ounces (339g) cream cheese, room temperature * 1/2 cup (104g) sugar * 2 tbsp (16g) flour * 6 tbsp (86g) sour cream * 3 tbsp (45ml) lemon juice * 1 tbsp […]

Monte Cristo Sandwich

Ingredients: Sandwich: * 9 slices honey wheat bread * 9 slices roasted turkey, deli meat – we prefer a thick cut * 9 slices honey ham, deli meat – we prefer a thick cut * 3 slices American cheese * 3 slices Swiss cheese Batter: * 1½ cups all-purpose flour * 1 tablespoon baking powder […]

SLOW COOKER BEEF AND BROCCOLI

Ingredients: * 1 can (15 ounces) beef broth * 1 cup soy sauce, low sodium * 2/3 cup brown sugar * 2 tablespoons sesame oil * 4 -5 cloves garlic, minced * 2 pounds beef chuck steak, sliced into strips * 1/4 cup corn starch * 1 pound fresh broccoli florets Instructions: To the slow […]

Cosmic Brownies

INGREDIENTS: FOR THE BROWNIES: * 1 cup granulated sugar * ⅔ cup brown sugar * ¾ cup 1 ½ sticks butter, melted * 2 tablespoons water * 2 large eggs * 2 teaspoons vanilla * 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour * ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa * ½ teaspoon baking powder * ¼ teaspoon salt FOR […]

MAGIC LEMON COBBLER

INGREDIENTS: * ½ cup 1 stick butter * 1 cup flour * 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder * ¼ teaspoon salt * 1 cup sugar * 1 cup buttermilk * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1 teaspoon lemon extract * 21 ounce can lemon pie filling INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 350F. Place the stick […]