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Easy Taco Casserole
By traciesparks
This is a very basic “don’t have a lot of time” taco casserole
- 1 bag Doritos (3/4lb Bag)
- 1-1/2 pound Ground Beef
- 1 envelope Dry Taco Mix
- 1 can Cheddar Cheese Soup
- 1 can Full Of Milk
- 1/2 heads Lettuce Chopped Or Shredded
- 1 cup Chopped Tomatoes Or Salsa
- 1 package Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
KFC© Type Cole Slaw
By traciesparks
While many restaurants, especially fast food, serve a variation of cole slaw as a side dish, in my mind the king of...
- 8 cups Cabbage (about 1 Head), Very Finely Diced
- 1/4 cups Carrots, Julienned And Very Finely Diced
- 2 Tablespoons Finely Minced Onion
- 1/3 cups Granulated White Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Or Sea Salt
- 1/8 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 cups Whole Milk
- 1/2 cups Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cups Buttermilk
- 1-1/2 Tablespoon White Vinegar
- 2-1/2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
Pepperoni Lasagna Roll-Ups Recipe
By traciesparks
My husband is in the military, and when he is away from home, it's hard to come up with meals just for myself
- 3 lasagna noodles
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon minced chives
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 3 slices Swiss cheese, cut into thirds
- 1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Sour Cream Cornbread
By traciesparks
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/4 cup self-rising buttermilk cornmeal mix
- One 15-ounce can creamed corn
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
Insalata Caprese (Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil Salad)
By traciesparks
This salad embodies the best elements of Southern Italian cuisine; sweet tomato slices, slices of fresh mozzarella,...
- 2 whole Large , Ripe Tomatoes, Sliced Into 1/4-inch Thick Slices
- 1/2 pounds Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Sliced Into 1/4-inch Thick Slices
- 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
- 2 Tablespoons Drained Capers (optional)
- 1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 cups Good Balsamic Vinegar
- 3 whole Large Cloves Of Garlic, Crushed And Finely Chopped
- Kosher Or Sea Salt, To Taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
- 1 loaf Crusty Italian Or French Bread, Sliced Into 1/4-inch Thick Slices
Lemon-Lime Punch Recipe
By traciesparks
“This frothy citrusy refresher topped with lime sherbet is a longtime family favorite and the best punch I’ve e...
- 2 quarts water
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 envelopes unsweetened lemon-lime soft drink mix
- 1 can (46 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1 liter ginger ale, chilled
- 1 quart lime sherbet
Bobby's Goulash
By traciesparks
In a Dutch oven, saute the ground beef and ground turkey over medium-high heat, until no pink remains
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 3 cups water
- 1 (29-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 3 bay leaves
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon House Seasoning, recipe follows
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 2 cups dried elbow macaroni
Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp
By traciesparks
This is an extremely delectable take on the Spicy Shrimp (a standard southern shrimp dish) I posted here in the ear...
- 2 pounds raw frozen shrimp, deveined, shells on
- 2 sticks cold butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- Crusty bread, for serving
Peanut Brittle
By traciesparks
Measure the vanilla into a small bowl and set aside
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3 cups shelled raw peanuts
Bacon Potato Puff Recipe
By traciesparks
If you're looking for ways to use up bacon, be sure to try this hearty and satisfying side dish
- 1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups warm mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley