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Taco Meat

Taco Meat

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 2/3 cup water 2 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning Directions Brown ground beef in skillet and then drain grease with colander. Put ground beef back into pan with the water and taco seasoning and mix well. Bring to a boil, and […]

General Tso’s Chicken

General Tso’s Chicken

Although quite a bit of work the first couple of times you make it, it does get significantly easier and it’s totally worth it. You can do without the double frying, but I find it gets crunchier if you do. Ingredients Chicken 1 egg 
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Chili Rubbed Steak with Avocado Crema

Chili Rubbed Steak with Avocado Crema

Ingredients Avocado Crema 1 ripe California Avocado 1/2 tablespoon dried cilantro 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 clove garlic, chopped 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder 1/4 cup heavy cream Ingredients Chili Rubbed Steak 2 steaks 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 […]

Canned Salsa

Canned Salsa

Ingredients 40 Roma tomatoes 1 1/2 pounds sweet onions 1 green bell pepper, seeds and membranes removed 5 jalapeños, stems removed 8 garlic cloves 1/4 cup lime juice 3/4 cup lemon juice 2 1/2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon pepper 2 tablespoons dried cilantro Directions Prepare tomatoes by putting a small […]

Fajita Seasoning

Fajita Seasoning

Ingredients 4 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon cayenne Directions Mix and keep in airtight container

Fajitas

Fajitas

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds meat (boneless, skinless chicken breast, skirt steak or peeled and deveined shrimp) 1 medium onion, halved and sliced lengthwise 1 green bell pepper, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning Directions In […]

Green Beans Roasted with Pecans

Green Beans Roasted with Pecans

Ingredients 1 pound fresh Green Beans 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Directions Preheat oven to 425°F.  In a large mixing bowl, mix together green beans, pecans, olive oil, parmesan […]

Jalapeño Popper Dip

Jalapeño Popper Dip

Ingredients 6-8 bacon slices, diced and cooked crispy (or 3/4 cup bacon bits) 2 8-ounce packages of cream cheese, softened 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup mayonnaise  4-6 jalapeños, chopped 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Directions Preheat […]

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients 8 jalapeno peppers approximately 3-4 inches long 1 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 12 slices bacon Directions Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a sheet pan with foil and […]

Chili with Beans

Chili with Beans

This is a huge pot of chili, I really can’t even tell you how many it’s going to feed. I can tell you the leftovers can be put into serving size containers and frozen for future eating. My husband almost always takes leftovers for work […]