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Beef, Entree

Marinated London Broil

This is what we had for supper tonight: I absolutely LOVE it!  I got the marinade recipe from my parents.  They have used it for years!  We like to use a London Broil but I would bet that any cut of beef would be good in it! Meat Marinade 1/4 C. Soy Sauce 1-2 Garlic Cloves, […]

Beef, Easy Recipes, Soup

Chili Beans

With all this cold weather, I thought a good bowl of chili would be good!  I had some last night….but it was Sallie’s chili not mine.  I’ll have to get her recipe.  Hers is spicy and mine is a tad sweet.    You’re probably thinking sweet and chili just don’t go together but trust me on […]

Christmas

Merry Christmas

MERRY CHRISTMAS The anticipation is over and Christmas morning is here!!!  We spent last night with David’s family.  We enjoyed a German supper, opening presents, putting reindeer food in the yard, leaving milk and cookies for Santa, reading the Christmas story and listening to a my FAVORITE Christmas record, Santa Claus is Coming to Town. My sister […]

Candies, Christmas, Easy Recipes

Buckeyes (aka Peanut Butter Balls)

Who doesn’t love a Buckeye?  Peanut butter dipped in chocolate!  Yum!!!  My good friend Phyllis is a pro at making these.  Thank you Phyllis for the recipe! Buckeyes 7 C. Powdered Sugar 1- 1/4 C. Butter, softened 18 oz. Creamy Peanut Butter   – DO NOT use reduced-fat, it will change the consistency. Chocolate Almond Bark […]

Candies, Christmas

Never-Ever-Fail Chocolate Fudge

My mother-in-law saw this recipe on the Today Show (Judith Chote) back in 2004.  She decided to make it and brought me some.  I was hooked!  It is sooooooo good!!!  🙂  Never-Ever-Fail Chocolate Fudge 12 oz. Bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 2 C. Toasted pecans, chopped  (or whatever nut you prefer) 10 T. Unsalted butter, at […]

Christmas, Dips, Easy Recipes

Party Dip

I always look forward to this dip!  It’s so tasty and very easy to make.  Thanks Stephanie for the recipe! Party Dip 1 lg. block Velveeta Cheese 1 lg. jar Picante Sauce 1 sm. jar taco sauce 1 lb. hamburger 1 lb. sausage Brown hamburger and sausage.  Drain.  Cut Velveeta into cubes then put into […]

Entree, Poultry

Chicken Salad

I’ll go ahead and tell you right now that trying to write down a chicken salad recipe is almost impossible!  Everyone seems to like it a little different…some like it chunky, some like it minced, some like to add grapes and nuts, others like celery and pickles.  So please remember this is how I like […]

Christmas, Easy Recipes, Finger Foods

Party Cheese Ball

Who doesn’t love a cheese ball?!?!  It’s a staple at any Christmas party.  Try this easy and delicious recipe! Given to me by my friend, Joette. Party Cheese Ball 16 oz. Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded 1 block cream cheese, softened 5 T. chopped onions 1- 1/2 T. Worchestershire Sauce 1-1/2 tsp. garlic salt 1/3 C. whipped […]

Christmas, Dips, Easy Recipes, Poultry

Cheesy Chicken Dip

If you’re looking for something new, I recommend the Cheesy Chicken Dip!  I haven’t made it but I got to try some the other night at a Christmas party and it was so good!!!  Thanks to Ashley for sharing this delicious recipe! Cheesy Chicken Dip 4 large Chicken Breast (Boneless & Skinless) 1 (15 oz)  Tostitos […]

Candies, Christmas

Oreo Truffles

Anyone else love to make cookies & candies this time of year?  I absolutely love it!  I just came across this recipe last year.  They are so good but WARNING: they are very rich!!! Recipe comes from “Favorite Recipes From Around the Knob”  Pilot Mtn Woman’s Club. Oreo Truffles 1 pkg Oreo cookies 1 block cream […]