Midwestern Taco Salad I can pretty much guarantee that if you go to any Midwestern family party, potluck or church picnic, you will find this Midwestern Taco Salad. I know that some will find the ingredients….concerning…but trust me, this is delicious. In fact, this is such a popular recipe in my family, that we have it at every family gathering. My cousins and I always hide a plate before putting it out so that we have some to take home. It is very easy to make and it is just a fun salad to have at parties. I also can…
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Continue ReadingBest Mashed Potatoes I pride myself on making the best mashed potatoes ever. I make such good mashed potatoes that they don’t even need gravy because they are so flavorful. Although, I still make gravy! The best mashed potatoes are achieved by just following a few simple tips and tricks. The full, printable recipe is linked at the bottom. I will share my tips and tricks before we get to the recipe. If you follow my steps, you too, will make the best mashed potatoes. Use Russets If you like light and fluffy mashed potatoes that are pillowy and soft,…
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Continue ReadingClassic Thanksgiving Stuffing While this recipe is called Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing, it is in fact, perfect for any time of year. One of my favorite Sunday dinners is stuffing and roasted chicken. When I need to feed a crowd, I put all. my effort into making this stuffing and buy some beautiful rotisserie chickens. It is a perfect Fall meal. This stuffing recipe is also very easy to make, but special enough to serve on a holiday. It is great with turkey, in a crown roast of pork, delicious with chicken and even better with beef roasts. Save Time And…
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Continue ReadingEasy Restaurant Style Salsa At Home We had a plethora of garden tomatoes this Summer in our new garden bed. (more to come on that) I was planning a steak taco night and thought that using up the tomatoes to make salsa was a great idea. The full printable recipe is at the bottom of this post, but I wanted to share a few tips and tricks for you. The Canned Tomatoes I use canned tomatoes in this recipe with the jalapeños because it is easier and safer than cleaning and chopping your own jalapeños. The Brand I used was…
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Continue ReadingPotluck Seven Layer Salad Potluck Seven Layer Salad is a pleasing party food that you can make a day in advance. It is better the longer it sits. I’ve told this story before but I used to work in the deli of a grocery store. It was my job to make this salad every shift and it was one of my FAVORITE things to make. For years I made this salad for every party or potluck and it is always a hit. There are several variations of this salad, but I recently updated this Potluck Seven Layer Salad by adding…
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Continue ReadingSimple Bacon & Onion Fried Rice I have a friend who loves my food and I recently offered to make her a special meal. I suggested this simple bacon and onion fried rice because I have bene wanting to make it again for some time, and because I knew she would love it. This dish is so simple to make but feels like a real treat when you eat it. I love the addition of the salt bacon and savory onions. This isn’t a very complicated recipe so I will share a printable and complete recipe below. Get Creative I…
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Continue ReadingPan Fried Fancy Potatoes Get You Out Of Your Tater Slump Pan Fried Fancy Potatoes are the perfect potato to get you out of your tater slump. If you’re bored with your usual potato side dish this is the recipe for you. These potatoes are technically called Fondant Potatoes but when I hear that name I think of a dessert. I decided to call my version, Pan Fried Fancy Potatoes so that you know exactly what you’re making. These Pan Fried Fancy Potatoes take a little tiny bit of extra work but they are worth it. Some Tips and Tricks…
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Continue ReadingYears ago I worked in a restaurant and I was in charge of making the mashed potatoes. The Chef taught me his very specific ways of making them. They came out so creamy even though we used a hand masher. I haven’t looked back since when making my potatoes. These few steps really make all the difference in the world. I always tell people who tell me they can’t cook to learn to master these potatoes and they will be regarded as a cooking hero at family functions. These few steps will have you as the mashed potato master. The…
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