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Mix together in a small bowl: 1 t. paprika 1 t. cumin 1 t. chili powder 1 t. granulated garlic 1 t. granulated onion 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. oregano 1/4 – 1/2 t. black pepper (depends on if you are adding hot peppers to your fajitas!) 1 T. corn starch (optional. I have madeContinue 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: 1/2 c. butter, soft/room temperature 1 c. brown sugar 1 c. granulated sugar Add in and beat for 30 seconds: 3 eggs Add to mixing bowl and beat until well blended: 3 large or 4 medium bananas Stir in: 1 t. baking soda 1/2 t. salt Stir in and mixContinue reading “Banana Cake Bars”

Use the blender to make the batter. Place the following ingredients in the blender in the order given: 1 c. flour 2 eggs 3 T. melted butter 1/2 c. water 3/4 c. milk 1 T. sugar 1 t. vanilla 1/4 t. salt Blend & puree until it is smooth. Rest in the refrigerator for atContinue reading “Crepes”

Cream together in a mixing bowl (I use my Kitchen Aid) for about 2 minutes: 1/2 c. butter 1 c. sugar 1 egg 3 bananas 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 theContinue reading “Banana Bread”

1 egg 1 T. lemon juice 1 T. prepared mustard 1/4 t. salt 1 c. olive oil 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 theContinue reading “Homemade Mayo”

Place the following ingredients in a bowl: 2 pounds ground beef 1/2 c. pureed onion 1 – 1 1/2 t. salt 1 t. pepper 1 T. granulated garlic 1/2 c. quick oats (yes, uncooked oatmeal!) 1 egg Use your hands to mix it together very well. Form 8 patties for 1/4 pounders. Grill or bakeContinue 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: Salt Pepper Granulated Garlic Granulated Onion I don’t have measurement amounts. It all depends on the quantity. I just shake andContinue reading “Mashed Potatoes”