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Mix together in a small bowl: Stir these all together and sprinkle on your meat and veggies mixture at the very end of cooking. Add to taste. To use this amount of seasoning without any left over, I would use the following amounts of meat and veggies. But remember, everyone’s preferences differ! When I makeContinue reading “Fajitas & Seasoning Mix”

Start with the Alfredo Sauce from scratch: Melt over medium/high heat: 1 c. butter Whisk in until well blended (about 30 seconds): 1/2 c. flour Stir in quickly: 4 c. 2% milk Continue stirring and resting until it is to desired thickness. Remove from heat. Stir in the following spices (I actually put them inContinue reading “Chicken Alfredo”

Beat together for 2 minutes: Add in and beat for 30 seconds: Add to mixing bowl and beat until well blended: Stir in: Stir in and mix until completely mixed: Pour into a half sheet pan (roughly 12″x17″ size ~ some are a tad smaller, some a little bigger. They all work!) that is sprayedContinue reading “Banana Cake Bars”

Use the blender to make the batter. Place the following ingredients in the blender in the order given: Blend & puree until it is smooth. Rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and as long as 24 hours (not more!). To fry, heat your non stick pan over medium heat. Butter the panContinue reading “Crepes”

Cream together in a mixing bowl (I use my Kitchen Aid) for about 2 minutes: Add the following ingredients in the order given and mix for about 1 minute: 1/2 t. salt 1 t. baking powder 1 t. baking soda 1 c. flour Scrape the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl and then withContinue reading “Banana Bread”

Put all of the ingredients in a blender in the order given. Blend for about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape the edges. Blend for another 30 seconds, or until mayonnaise forms. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 1-2 weeks.

Place the following ingredients in a bowl: Use your hands to mix it together very well. Form 8 patties for 1/4 pounders. Grill or bake in the oven. *****ODD TIP****** I form my hamburger patties quite large and thin to accommodate the shrinkage. AND I also poke my finger in the middle to make aContinue reading “Hamburgers”

Pour the meat drippings into a bowl. Let it set for a little bit. Even chilling it in the fridge for a while helps bring the fat to the top. Skim off the heavy portion of grease/fat. Pour the actual broth drippings into a pot. Add about the same amount of milk (if desired! OrContinue reading “Gravy”

Admittedly, I most often use the boxed potatoes. It seems to be fast and still tasty. I always add seasonings to enhance them. I guess even with using real potatoes, I add these seasonings: I don’t have measurement amounts. It all depends on the quantity. I just shake and “feel” like it’s enough. When IContinue reading “Mashed Potatoes”