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Perhaps a wee bit braggy, but they are delicious, and soo good for you; given all the bran used. You will need a huge bowl. 2 Sticks butter, softened 2 Cups sugar 4 eggs 1 qt buttermilk 5 C AP … Continue reading →

This deep fried version of fried chicken is much easier than whole chunks of chicken. You will need a boneless, skinless chicken breast for each person; more or less. boneless skinless chicken breasts buttermilk seasoned salt (I use McCormick) 2 … Continue reading →

A very nice recipe for a moist, lightly spiced cake. You will need 3C fresh apples, chopped 3 well beaten eggs 1 1/2C oil 2 C sugar 1 C chopped pecans 3 C AP flour to which 1 tsp salt … Continue reading →

Swiss steak has nothing to do with Switzerland..huh uh, it’s about using a tough cut of meat, and brazing it in a tomato based sauce until it is fall apart tender. Round steak is the usual cut, whether it’s bottom … Continue reading →

Delicious, although kind of difficult to make if not prepared. For the crust 1 box German chocolate cake mix 2 eggs 1/2 C chopped nuts 1/4 oil The topping 1 8 oz brick of cream cheese, softened 2 eggs 4 … Continue reading →

Good stuff on the table for dipping your favorite tortilla chip.Ok, it’s not 7 layers, but rather 4 or 5 layers, depending on how you categorize ‘layers’. You will need for a single batch a can of bean dip; jalapeño … Continue reading →

Going full Keto these days, I have modified a recipe for cabbage rolls. One must first decide on a filling. I use taco seasoned ground beef, cooked with thinly sliced red and green bell peppers, with about half an onion, … Continue reading →

Although we don’t normally make these (I say ‘we’ yeah right), the wife suggested that I make some. I had to dig around to find my recipe, it being in an old liquor store holiday recipe booklet from 1978, the … Continue reading →

Who could argue against the fact that Cracker Jacks are a joy unbounded. As a kid I always liked the regular sized box, and then there was the Pass Around Pack for a quarter. Always with a prize, and in … Continue reading →

I had not posted this recipe until now, as there are thousands of variations out there..this is the way I do it. You will need a 2 qt casserole dish 2 cans (15 oz) French style green beans, drained 1 … Continue reading →

An easy recipe if you have a little time before dinner. For this, I prefer russet potatoes; as big as you can get. Preheat oven to 400°. Peel your potatoes. I cut off the round ends, and a thin slice … Continue reading →

This actually very good fudge. It’s not cooked at all, and is very easy and delicious. You will need a greased 8×8 pan or similar; I use Pyrex 3 semi sweet chocolate baking bars; Baker’s is a good one 1 … Continue reading →

If you have never had homemade pound cake, than you are in for a treat. Sure, Sarah Lee makes a decent pound cake, and there are others, but how fresh are they. Traditionally, pound cakes are made with a pound … Continue reading →

Pearled barley, available at your grocer. It comes in a box, at times found by the oatmeal section. 2 C pearled barley 1 ham steak, cubed Water as needed. The barley will absorb lots of water. I toss in the … Continue reading →

You’ve seen it. The bag of 15 bean soup mix by the pinto bean section. Follow the instructions for prep, but DISCARD the little spice bag. 1 bag 15 bean soup 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, or … Continue reading →

How many of you out there are intimidated by brisket? No need to be…gotta crock pot? Hey, your problem is solved! If you use a whole cry-o-vac brisket, you will need a huge crockpot; 6-8 qt. Hold on… So you … Continue reading →

Many of us (I still do) shy away from cobbler, but it is really very simple. A fruit cobbler does not require a specific type of fruit; you just need about 2 lbs. You will need 2 lbs frozen or … Continue reading →

One of life’s greatest foods; the potato. There is so much one can do with them, but we cannot freeze them for any type of long term storage. They will turn into mush because of all the moisture they contain … Continue reading →

Who doesn’t like Kraft mac and cheese? This casserole is delicious and so easy. You will need a pound of browned ground beef…I use taco seasoning, with a little chopped onion a 15oz can of diced tomatoes a batch of … Continue reading →

Waffles and pancakes from scratch are a joy unbounded for breakfast, or anytime. They freeze well, and reheat in a toaster oven almost like fresh off the griddle. These recipes are from Betty Crocker Waffles 2 eggs, beaten 2 C … Continue reading →

I know, I know. The general first response is “are you kidding me man?” This one of the easiest yeast breads to make. 4 1/2 C AP flour 1 C mashed potatoes 2 T butter melted 1 T salt 1 … Continue reading →

One of my wife’s favorites. 1/3 c. COLD sweet cream butter (5 1/3 T) 1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar 1 c. all purpose flour FILLING: 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. sugar 1 egg 1 tbsp. lemon … Continue reading →

This recipe from Luby’s Cafeteria Cookbook 1 ounce active dry yeast…about 2 1/2 Tablespoons..yeah, it’s a lot 3 eggs 1/4 C melted butter plus 2 1/2 tsp 1/3 C non fat dry powdered milk 1/2 C white sugar 5 C … Continue reading →

When I was a kid, this was my favorite soup. ingredients 2 cups navy beans, soaked overnight 6 strips crispy fried bacon, minced 3 medium carrots, minced..I grated one 3 medium celery stalks, minced 1 medium onion, minced 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading →

EZ tetrazzini You will need 2 C cooked chicken, more or less 8 oz spaghetti or egg noodles cooked 1 can cream mushroom soup, or cream of chicken or cream of celery 1 8 oz can mushrooms, undrained 1 cup … Continue reading →

Beef stew; a great winter warming food that will fill your kitchen with a wonderful smell as it cooks. Plus, there are always leftovers. There as many beef stew recipes out there as there are people with a stove. Most … Continue reading →

Corn on the cob is one of the most abused in cooking history. One can eat corn as it  is shucked. It does not have to be cooked. Boil corn cobs? no way…roast on grill? there is an easier way… … Continue reading →

An easy recipe that uses a can of your favorite biscuits or roll dough. Apple Cobbler I used 6 apples..granny Smith, MacIntosh, Gala ½ C brown sugar 2 T cornstarch 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp fresh lemon … Continue reading →

This is a recipe that was popular back in the eighties. My buddy calls it “blackened fowl”. It is best cooked with bone-in, skin on, chicken breasts. I used five big ones…leave intact. Lemon pepper in your freezer zip lock … Continue reading →

The limitations of meat loaf possibilities are limited only by imagination Basic Recipe 2-3 lbs of ground meat..all beef, chuck, or turkey, or pork or any combo thereof. Filler Usually, a filler is required. This can be a cup of … Continue reading →

I don’t know why they call them poppers, but then I don’t understand guys wear shorts around their ankles. You will need large, whole, fresh jalepenos room temp thick sliced bacon; plan on one slice per jalepeno cream cheese; I … Continue reading →

I have two shrimp recipes I am posting here. Both are from the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. cookbook. Alabama Style shrimp bake: 1 C melted butter 3/4C lemon juice 3/4 C Worcestershire sauce 1 T salt 1 T coarsely ground … Continue reading →

Who doesn’t love a big pile of mashed potatoes with a well big enough to hold a large quantity of gravy? or butter? or sour cream? or grated cheese? or all of these? For my smashed potatoes, I use either … Continue reading →

I have not tried this yet, but here you go. Sure looks good, but a lot work. Here is the link to the recipe Cinnamon-Sugar Apple Pie Cinnamon-Sugar Apple Pie Apple pie baked in a cast iron skillet is a … Continue reading →

Ever tried to  make  your own hash browns from scratch? Only to have them severely browned on both sides, and raw in the middle? Me too. Frustrating. Well, thanks to a buddy of mine, Tony TSquare, he gave me a … Continue reading →

This recipe from Betty Crocker. I have made it many times, and it is  no fail, provided one follows instructions. 2 8oz packages cream cheese plus 3 ounces, softened to room temp. 1 C sugar 1 1/4 C graham cracker … Continue reading →

When I was a kid growing up in Central Oklahoma in the sixties, my folks sent my brothers and I to ‘friends’ to watch us during the day while my mom attended college getting her master’s. We bounced around some … Continue reading →

My wife loves the way I make her fruit Jell-O. You pick your flavor of Jell-O and the canned fruit you will use. First, drain the fruit of into a strainer, and save the juice in another freezer safe container. … Continue reading →

This recipe is also from the Texas Coop Power Magazine. https://www.texascooppower.com/food/recipes/pineapple-cream-cheese-pie I substituted vanilla wafer crumbs for graham cracker crumbs (1 1/2 C). I crush mine with a rolling pin, and a gallon freezer zip top bag. There’s a lot … Continue reading →

I had never made one before, and did a little research before choosing. All my cookbooks had at least one recipe for pecan pie. The recipe I used is from The Joy of Cooking because it used the most pecans … Continue reading →

I found this in the Texas Coop Power magazine. http://www.texascooppower.com/food/recipes/cherry-nut-coffee-cake Remember those cinnamon rolls/coffee cakes with all the icing your folks brought home from the grocery store? This reminds me of that. Nothing special. A lot of work, and it … Continue reading →

Cranberry Walnut Cookies One stick each salted and unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour … Continue reading →

I got this recipe from Land O’ Lakes Cookbook,  now probably thirty years old. 1 C AP flour 1 C corn meal 4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 C sugar 1 C whipping cream 1/4 C oil 1/4 … Continue reading →