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Loaded Cheese Fry Grilled Cheese
// If you are looking for a way to spice up a boring ole grilled cheese sandwich, this is the recipe for you. Trust me; this is not your momma’s grilled cheese. It’s loaded with bacon, minute steak, and of course french fries; but what really takes this sandwich to the next level is the chili srachara mayo that is smothered on the top and bottom of this sandwich. ** This would be a great recipe to use up left over french fries from take out! Lets cut to the chase; shall we? Ingredients for 2 sandwiches: 4 pieces of bread ( I used the pre-sliced Italian. Do not use thick…
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Uncle Chuck’s Hash Brown Casserole
// Today I am sharing with you my brother’s recipe for hash brown casserole. He can cook, too! It kinda runs in the family. Although, he know’s I am the BETTER cook! (haha) But honestly my brother is such a great guy; I can always count on him. I always tell people he is my toughest critic; mainly because he is honest… brutally honest. If I want to know the truth about one of my recipes I just make it for him. Do you want to know how I have coded how good a recipe is when letting him taste it? Well… I am going to tell you anyway =p…
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Pasta Carbonara
// Pasta Carbonara is one of my all time favorite dishes. Every time I go to an OIP ( a chain of Italian restaurants in my area) you better believe I am ordering I nice big plate of Pasta Carbonara with a loaf of their amazing bread! This is one of those dishes that is kind of pricey for us at almost $15 a plate but it is so worth it! Plus they give so much food that I have lunch for the next day, so really its only $7.50 a plate… or at least thats how I try to justify my favorite dish to my husband. Since I am…
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BBQ Bacon wrapped Chicken strips on a stick
// These things are AMAZING! They are the perfect appetizer for game day parties. They are easy to make and the house smells fantastic as they are cooking. Your guests mouths will be watering the second they come through your door.=) * These would also be awesome on the grill =) Ingredients: 1 – 16 oz pack of boneless skinless chicken tenders/strips ( thawed) 1 – 1 1/2 – Cups of your favorite BBQ sauce 1 – pound of bacon 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese Chives for garnish ( optional, but makes the dish if you ask me) sour cream for dipping 1 pack of 8 inch skewers (…
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Cheesy Ranch bacon potato & Asparagus bake
// An easy weeknight side that the whole family will love! I especially love this side because when I go low-carb I can pick out the asparagus and the rest of my family can still have their carby potatoes =P Ingredients: 1 bundle of fresh asparagus 1 – 1.5 pound golden potato steamers ( The steamers are the easiest option. If you chose not to use the steamers, boil potato’s until fork pricks them easily. Depending on the size of the potato’s, they may need cut into quarters. I try to by the mini golden potatoes if available.) 1/2 Packet of Ranch dressing seasoning 1/2 pound of bacon (fried…
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Cheesy Ranch bacon potato & Asparagus bake
// An easy weeknight side that the whole family will love! I especially love this side because when I go low-carb I can pick out the asparagus and the rest of my family can still have their carby potatoes =P Ingredients: 1 bundle of fresh asparagus 1 – 1.5 pound golden potato steamers ( The steamers are the easiest option. If you chose not to use the steamers, boil potato’s until fork pricks them easily. Depending on the size of the potato’s, they may need cut into quarters. I try to by the mini golden potatoes if available.) 1/2 Packet of Ranch dressing seasoning 1/2 pound of bacon (fried…
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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Loaf
// This was good and so easy to make! It would be a great make a head meal too! by that I mean the day before you could cook the chicken and the bacon and the day of all you would have to do is assemble the loaf. Now, normally I don’t share big long stories before I share a recipe, it’s just not my style, I like to get straight to the point. But today I am going to share a short, funny story with you. While I was at the grocery store picking up the ingredients to make this, along with some other things I needed, I…
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Pre-Thanksgiving day party ~ Turkey recipe & Holland House White Cooking Wine GIVEAWAY!! (Giveaway EXPIRED)
And finally I am going to share with you my turkey recipe! I am going to walk you through each step so you will know exactly how it’s done. First let me show you my two secret weapons… shhh That’s right, I cook my turkey in white cooking wine… and not just any white cooking wine, Holland house cooking wine! I am in love with Holland house cooking wines and I usually keep the white cooking wine on hand. Cooking the turkey in Holland House white cooking wine will give light flavor that will follow throughout your entire holiday meal. My second secret weapon is the…
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Pre-Thanksgiving day party ~ Turkey recipe & Holland House White Cooking Wine GIVEAWAY!! (Giveaway EXPIRED)
And finally I am going to share with you my turkey recipe! I am going to walk you through each step so you will know exactly how it’s done. First let me show you my two secret weapons… shhh That’s right, I cook my turkey in white cooking wine… and not just any white cooking wine, Holland house cooking wine! I am in love with Holland house cooking wines and I usually keep the white cooking wine on hand. Cooking the turkey in Holland House white cooking wine will give light flavor that will follow throughout your entire holiday meal. My second secret weapon is the…