Frozen Ice Ring Decoration

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  Frozen Ice Ring Decoration 2 qt ring mold 4 maraschino cherries (quartered to make 16 pieces) 16 orange sections 16 lemon peel strips 16 lime peel strips Pre-Chill the mold in the freezer for about an hour. Remove mold from the freezer, rinse in cold water to prepare. Do not dry the mold. Put … Read more

Tomato Bruschetta W/ Fresh Basil

Tomato Bruschetta W/ Fresh Basil

Tomato Bruschetta W/ Fresh Basil 2 large tomatoes — diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil — lightly packed 1 garlic clove — minced 1 half loaf French or italian bread or 1 French baguette 1 large garlic clove — halved 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan — (optional) In bowl, combine tomatoes, … Read more

Gourmet Bacon Cheese Burgers

Bacon Cheese Burgers Cooking Photo

This is a quick and easy BBQ idea that you can throw together when company stops by unexpectedly.  It is easy to put together and always a favorite with my family for dinner.   Gourmet Bacon Cheese Burgers 2 lbs Ground Beef – 80/20 1 Cup Cheese (your favorite variety) 1/2 Cup Cooked Bacon Salt … Read more

Have Me Later Chili

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  Have Me Later Chili 1 lb ground chuck 1 large onion (chopped) 2 garlic cloves (minced) 2 14 oz cans diced tomatoes 1 15 oz can tomato sauce 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 15 oz cans chili beans 2 Tablespoon cornstarch (optional) 1/4 Cups … Read more

Meatball Mayhem

Meatball Mayham

  Meatball Mayhem 1/2 lb ground chuck 1/2 lb ground pork 1 1/2 Cups shredded Swiss cheese (divided) 1 egg (slightly beaten) 1 small onion (chopped) 1 teaspoon celery salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon allspice 3 Cups cooked rice (divided) 1 10 oz can cream of mushroom soup 3/4 Cup milk 3 garlic cloves … Read more

Manicotti

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  Manicotti Manicotti pasta shells 1 medium onion (chopped) 2 garlic cloves – minced 1/4 Cup olive oil 3 Cup cooked ham (chopped) 1 Cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided) 6 Tablespoons butter 6 Tablespoons all purpose flour 3 Cups milk 2 Cups shredded Swiss cheese Freezer wrap Place the olive oil in a large skillet … Read more

Arctic Pickles

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  Arctic Pickles 6 cucumbers (sliced thin) 1 large red onion (sliced thin) 2 Tablespoon salt 1 Cup white vinegar 3/4 Cup sugar Freezer containers Place the cucumbers and onions together in a large mixing bowl, Add the salt. Mix well. Let stand for 2 hours at room temperature. Rinse the cucumbers and onion in … Read more