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How To Make PECAN TARTS

Anyone planning to make pecan pies this Thanksgiving? Well if you’re looking to save a bit of time, and still make a total crowd-pleasing dessert, allow me to recommend these adorable little Easy Mini Pecan Tarts!

Ingredients:

1- 3oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

1 stick of margarine or butter, softened

1 C. flour

Dash of salt

Blend together cream cheese, margarine, flour and salt. Shape into 24 balls; press each ball into 1 3/4? muffin tins (press dough in bottom and sides with fingers, do not leave any holes).

Filling:

2 eggs, beaten

1 C. brown sugar

2 T. margarine or butter, melted

1 tsp. vanilla

Dash of salt

1 C. pecans, chopped

How to make it :

  1. Combine eggs, brown sugar, margarine, vanilla, and salt.
  2. Mix well (do not beat with beater, or tops will be crusty instead of a nutty one).
  3. Divide pecans evenly in pastry shells. Pour filling in shells, filling 2/3 full.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Cool slightly before removing from pans.
  6. Cool on wire rack. Makes 24. “Nutty” rich–a real favorite.

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September 10, 2023
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How To Make TACO BRAID

Ingredients:

1 canister refrigerated pizza crust

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 lb. Zaycon Fresh 93 / 7 Super Lean Ground Beef

3 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning

1/2 cup water

1 cup Fiesta Blend shredded cheese, divided

1 tomato, diced, plus additional for top, if desired

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

2 cups chopped Romaine lettuce

Sour cream and taco sauce for serving, if desired

Instructions:

  1. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  3. In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 3 – 5 minutes.
  5. Add the Zaycon Fresh 93 / 7 Super Lean Ground Beef and cook until brown.
  6. Add the Homemade Taco Seasoning and water and mix until well incorporated.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 – 7 minutes.
  8. Meanwhile, transfer the piece of parchment to your work surface.

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September 9, 2023
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How To Make Walking Taco Casserole

These walking taco casseroles are absolutely delicious. Forget the casserole dish and put all of the ingredients into individual fritos bags for a fun dinner on a camping trip!

This walking taco casserole combines your favorite ingredients from a walking taco into a delicious casserole. Taco meat is layered in a baking dish with Frito chips, cheddar cheese soup and shredded Mexican cheese blend. Once the casserole has finished baking, it is topped off with lettuce and tomato. If you want to add some beans to this dish, you can mix refried beans or black beans right in with the ground beef mixture. You can serve this recipe with sour cream and salsa if you would like. Enjoy.
Check out this super tasty Walking Taco Casserole Recipe. Succulent ground beef is the key ingredient in this Walking Taco Casserole Recipe.
The only changes I’ve made to this dish over the years is adding onion to the ground beef, a layer of taco sauce or salsa to juice it up a bit, and a smidge more sour cream and cottage cheese

Ingredients :

1 lb Ground chicken, beef or turkey

1 small onion sliced

1/2 Can of Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chillies)

1 Packet of Taco seasoning

1 Bag of Frito Corn Chips

1 Can Black Beans, drained and rinsed

1 Can Enchilada Sauce (10 oz)

2 oz. Cream Cheese

2 C. Shredded Cheese

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September 7, 2023
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How To Make Best Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes are a classic dish with layers of potatoes and rich creamy cheese sauce on repeat! The ingredients are simple in these Scalloped Potatoes recipe but they are the perfect from scratch side dish to Easter, Christmas, or Thanksgiving!

Not even necessarily about recipes on my blog, just cooking in general. I absolutely don’t mind at all. I love to help when I can. But my phone is literally blowing up with texts and emails.

That’s not even counting all of the comments on my blog. I respond to every single question in the comments on my blog and sometimes that can be up to 100 a day. Phew.

I have other blogger friends that tell me that they always tackle comments in the morning when they’re fresh and ready for the day. Not me.

We all know by now that mornings don’t like me and vice versa. My husband and I don’t talk until at least 10AM to keep things tranquil. He’s not a morning person either. We’re quite the combo.

So you could imagine what kind of response I would write to the person asking me if they can replace the cup of sugar in the cookies with a cup of salt if I responded in the morning.

No bueno. I decided a long time ago that nighttime is the best time. I’m a lot nicer.

Ingredients:

4 cups thinly sliced potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour

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September 7, 2023
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How To Make Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

For some reason or other, this seems to be a favorite of the men in my family.
YUM! We loved this. I made it with 1 lb of spag..so increased the soup to 2 cans, de-boned a rotisserie chicken (approx 4 cups) and doubled the veggies only increased the cheese by 1/2 cup and it was so good and creamy!

Good recipe! I used canned chicken and since I didn’t have cheddar cheese on hand, I used a pizza blend shredded cheese. Yummy!

We enjoyed this. It is a good recipe to use up left-over chicken. Instead of pimentos, I used sliced green olives with pimentos.

I loved this recipe because it was different from other casseroles. I added a can of Rotel tomatoes and had to add chicken broth to make this come together well. It was delicious and I will definitely make it again.

Ingredients:

2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast

2 cups uncooked spaghetti noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces (about 7 ounces)

1 cup (1/4-inch-thick) slices celery

1 cup chopped red bell pepper..

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September 6, 2023
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How To Make Easy Burrito Casserole

Casseroles are comfort and this Burrito Casserole is no different. Make this baked version of your favorite beef burrito for dinner this week and your family will love you for it!

If you’re looking for an easy and delicious way to feed a crowd, this burrito casserole is the perfect solution. Simply layer all of the ingredients in a baking dish and pop it in the oven. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a hot and hearty meal that’s sure to please everyone.

Ingredients:

1 ½ lb. Ground beef

1 Pack taco seasoning mix

1 Can mild enchilada sauce

1 Can refried beans

1 Can corn drained

8 Large flour tortillas cut in half

2 C. Taco blend cheese

1 Small can of green chilis

Green onions for garnish

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September 6, 2023
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How To Make BEEF QUESADILLAS

These Beef Quesadillas are an explosion of flavor! From the perfectly-seasoned ground beef dotted with crisp corn and a sweet bell pepper to the gooey, melted cheese and finally to the crisp tortillas — every bite is spectacular!

Since getting an air fryer, quesadillas and grilled cheese sandwiches have been two of our frequent “go-tos” for lunches or quick dinners. The kids love ’em, I can’t get enough of them, and they’re quick and easy with minimal clean-up! The texture imbued on the tortillas or sandwich bread after air frying is unbeatable — and especially when considering they aren’t being fried in oil.

Ingredients:

1lb ground beef

½ cup refried beans

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies (drained)

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon ground cumin

2 teaspoons chili powder

½ teaspoon sal

4 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Butter (for spreading)

2 cups Mexican cheese blend

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September 5, 2023
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COPYCAT CHEESECAKE FACTORY KEY LIME

This Copycat Cheesecake Factory key lime cheesecake is delicious with a yummy graham cracker crust, creamy and tart filling, and a dollop of sweetened whipped cream on top.

Cheesecake has always been my go-to dessert no matter where I go. One of my favorite restaurants to eat at is The Cheesecake Factory. I mean, DUH — cheesecake?

I eat there so much that I have made several copycat recipes from the meals I have tried there. One of my most popular is my — that gorgeous brown bread we can never get enough of.

Ingredients:

Graham Cracker Crust

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

6 tablespoons butter, melted

Key Lime Cheesecake

3 bars (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

zest of 1 lime

1/2 cup lime juice

3 large eggs

Sweetened Whipped Cream

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup powdered sugar

lime zest or slices for garnish, optional

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September 5, 2023
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How To Make Crockpot Hot Dog Chili

Full of flavor, this Crockpot Hot Dog Chili makes an ordinary hot dog extra delicious. Made in the slow cooker, it is the perfect addition to a hot dog bar with toppings, or serving on top of fries or burgers!

This crockpot hot dog chili will do a Detroit coney dog justice – just make sure you grill the hot dogs! If it is too thick for your liking, you can thin it out with additional water or even more ketchup.

Do you love chili dogs? My easy hot dog chili that I make in the slow cooker is the best you can make! So much flavor. Don’t use canned chili, used a good chili on your dogs!

Hot dogs are an easy way to get dinner on the table but why not make it spectacular? Pile this homemade hot dog chili sauce over your hot dogs and top with cheese and onions. You can even use this hot dog chili on a hot dog bar!

Hot dogs have always been a guilty pleasure in our home. I know, I know. There’s a litany of reasons not to eat them, including how unhealthy they are, the nitrates, etc.

And yet, I will continue to buy them when the mood strikes, and we’ll all continue to ‘relish’ every bite. Pun 100 % intended.

As with everything else in life, I just apply the mantra- everything in moderation.

I wouldn’t eat them everyday, although I’m pretty sure my kids would die happy if they could indulge in them morning, noon, and night.

 

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September 5, 2023
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How To Make Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger ?

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef (preferably 80/20 for juiciness)

2 large onions, thinly sliced

Salt and pepper to taste

4 hamburger buns, toasted

Optional toppings: cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, mustard, ketchup

Instructions:

Onion Preparation: Begin by thinly slicing the onions. The thinner they are, the crispier they’ll become.

Meat Patties: Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and shape them into loose, thin patties. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

Onion Embedding: Press a good handful of the sliced onions into one side of each patty, ensuring they adhere well.

Cooking: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the patties onion-side-down into the skillet. This will help the onions to caramelize and infuse the beef with their flavor. Cook for about 5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the beef is cooked to your liking.

Serving: Place each patty on a toasted bun and garnish with your favorite toppings.

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September 4, 2023
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