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Ranch Style Chicken Casserole
This recipe was given to me by my husband’s Aunt Ann. I have adapted it somewhat by using roasted bell peppers in lieu of green bell peppers and adding corn and black beans. Directions: Cover chicken with water in a large stock pot. Boil chicken until done approximately 20-30 minutes, de-bone and cut in 1-2 inch…
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Bruschetta Chicken
This is a recipe from Weight Watchers (7 Points- Plus) that my family loves and I prepare often. It is super easy and quick, so it is a great dish to prepare after a long day at work. Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix undrained tomatoes with stuffing mix and garlic and set aside.…
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Frittata
We make a frittata most Saturday mornings around our home because I can throw it all together, put it in the oven and start on my chores while it is baking. If it is a lazy Saturday morning, sit on the front porch with a good cup of coffee and a great magazine, which…
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Sun-dried Tomato Meatloaf with Tomato Gravy
Southerner’s love their tomato gravy. It is so good served with biscuits, grits or this meatloaf. Directions: Put chopped onion, roasted red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes in food processor and process together or chop all very fine. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to cast iron skillet, add vegetable mixture and saute for 2 minutes. Add…
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Oven Swiss Hamburger Steak
I always have frozen Angus burgers in my freezer for quick meals on the grill. It was raining one night and I didn’t want to go outside to grill so I decided to try my Swiss steak recipe. My husband loved it so the recipe was changed to hamburger patties in lieu of round steak.…
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Quick Linguine with Sun Dried Tomato Sauce
Do you have those day’s when going home from work and having to cook supper seems like an impossible task? Keep these ingredients on hand and you can have this prepared in about 25 minutes. Add a salad and bread and you have a terrific meal for your family. Directions: Prepare linguine according to package…
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Artichoke Chicken
If you like Artichoke Dip, you will LOVE this dish…… Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken breast between two layers of waxed paper and pound to flatten. Put chicken in a single layers in a 9×13 inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Overlap if necessary. Combine other ingredients and spread evenly over…
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Parmesan Chicken
This is my go-to recipe when I want to invite company over, but don’t have much time to cook. It is great served with rice or mashed potato’s and our Orange Walnut salad. Directions: Mix Parmesan cheese, Italian bread crumbs, and garlic salt. Roll chicken breast in this mixture to coat both sides. Place in…
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Shrimp & Grits (Casserole)
If you love seafood like we do here on the Gulf Coast, you will LOVE this recipe. Shrimp and Grits is a staple at every seafood restaurant in our community and was the dish I always ordered when going out. When I came across this recipe at my friend’s Christmas party, I knew it would become…
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So-Easy Paella
My father was in the CC Camp when he was a young man. While serving, he became best friends with Manuel Mones and they stayed close until my father’s death in 1988. Manuel and his wife Lydia were from Cuba and were amazing cooks. We being Southerners and accustomed to Southern cooking, always looked forward…
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Easy Black Beans and Rice
Black beans and rice is a staple in our home during the work week. It’s fast, easy and delicious! Serve it with a slice of cornbread for a complete meal. Directions: Saute seasoning blend, until tender. Add minced garlic, saute for 1 minute. Add sliced sausage & mushrooms, cook 3-5 minutes. Add black beans, salt,…
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Easy Pulled Barbecue Pork
Directions: Put Boston Butt into a large slow cooker Pour 1 can Coca Cola over the top of the pork. Cook on low overnight. Take Boston Butt out, discard juices in slow cooker. Shred meat with a fork and return meat to slow cooker. Pour barbecue sauce over meat and heat on low for 3-4…