Frito Pie – One of my guilty pleasures

I almost didn’t want to share this with you. I am a grown woman, and I love, no I *LOVE* Frito Pies. My love for a Frito pie happened many years ago, it happened at a football game. Not only was I in love with the half back, well I loved this mysterious dish as [...]

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Taco Bell Tacos

Taco Bell makes delicious tacos.  You can make these fresh for your family anytime with our recipe.  This meat can be used for a topping with nachos, inside burritos, and so much more.
Meat Mixture
1 1/3 lbs lean ground chuck
1 1/2 tablespoons masa corn flour
4 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon [...]

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Mexican Turkey Burgers

Going out for dinner often means getting a high fat meal.  I love the flavors of Mexican cooking , and wanted to make something a little healthier.   Ground turkey can be dull without good seasoning.  This recipe was inspired by my love of Mexican cooking while wanting something that was healthy, quick, and easy.  I [...]

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Becky’s Diner Peanut Butter and Bacon – this may be an unusual combination, but it is a favorite at Becky’s Diner.

Becky’s Diner is located in Portland, Maine.  Becky says that the quality of the bacon is the key in this sandwich.  This is a popular sandwich among the breakfast crowd.   Bake the bacon in the oven to help keep the grease away from the bacon.  Use  bacon that is dense and smooth for the best [...]

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Tartar Burgers – these are tasty little burgers that everyone will love.

These are tiny tasty burgers.  Give these a try when you want a rich tasting burger bursting with flavors of capers, green onions, garlic, and so much more.  Everyone will wonder what you put into your burgers with this recipe.
1 pound ground round or other lean ground beef
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon drained capers, [...]

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Cheese Cake Factory Madeira Chicken – don’t miss out on this special dish, red wine makes this dish extra special.

After eating at the Cheesecake Factory and having the Madeira Chicken, I had to find the recipe and try making it at home. Here is the recipe and it is just as delicious as it was at the Cheesecake Factory!!
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets
8 Asparagus Spears
4 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
Madeira Sauce:
2 Tablespoons [...]

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Pork Milanese with Caper & Lemon Sauce – this special sauce will make everyone think you are a professional chef.

A Creamy caper and lemon sauce goes perfectly well with pork chops and some additional pasta makes for a fantastic meal.
Creamy Caper and Lemon Sauce:
2/3 cup mascarpone cheese
3 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup capers, drained and chopped
1 lemon, zested
1 tablespoon fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pork Milanese:
3/4 cup [...]

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Lemon Pepper Chicken with Garlic – make garlicky chicken easily in the oven!

The flavor mix in the fast and easy recipe, will stun your guests. This is the best chicken dish I have ever made.  Serve with rice for so you can enjoy all of the sauce.
4 boneless chicken breasts
1 stick butter melted
2 Heaping Tbsp. minced garlic
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 cup Italian Bread crumbs
1/2 cup fresh ground [...]

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Chili’s Beef Fajitas – these wonderfully seasoned fajitas are wonderful to make any night of the week.

Chili’s is known for their high quality fajitas.  These are easy to prepare, and you can have that special Tex Mex flavor any night of the week.
1 1/2 pounds of Sirloin Steak
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
2 cups water
Sautéed onion & green pepper
1 small can diced green chilies
Flour tortillas
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Salsa
 
1. Cut sirloin steak into [...]

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Four-Cheese Manicotti – a cheesy and meaty hearty pasta dish perfect anytime.

This is a wonderful dish to make for company, or even to make ahead, and reheat for later.  Cheese and meat fill large manicotti shells.  Enjoy this classic Italian dish anytime.
2 15 oz. cans tomato puree
1 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 15 oz. can tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 [...]

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Mexican Salad – this salad isn’t just a salad it is a meal.  Ground beef, cheese, nacho chips, are just a few of the ingredients in this special salad.

I make this when we have a lot of friends over. It makes a lot and there’s never any leftovers!  This is a hearty Taco Salad that everyone will enjoy.
1 head of lettuce, chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 can red kidney beans, drained
1 jar Pace Picante Salsa
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 cups grated cheese
1 small package [...]

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Hearty Beef Stew – a filling beef stew can be made easily in your crockpot.

In the winter months there is nothing better than a hearty stick to your ribs stew, it may sound strange, but give it a try you will love it!!
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can tomato soup 
1 can French onion soup
1 1/2 lbs. beef cubes about 1
5 carrots(sliced into round pieces)
4-5 large potatoes(cut into cubes)
In [...]

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Simple, Mexican inspired chicken dish that is ready to eat when you are. After having traditional mole, I decided to come up with a recipe that I could put on in the morning and let cook all day. This is what I came up with.
1 whole 3-5lb chicken, cleaned and giblets/neck discarded [...]

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My Girlfriend’s Kitchen’s Chicken goes to England – breaded chicken breasts that are baked in the oven.

This is my version of a recipe from My Girlfriend’s Kitchen, a meal-assembly franchise that unfortunately went out of business in my area. It’s one of their famous “three-breasted chicken” entrees, although my version doesn’t call for the extra breast, since supermarket chickens generally don’t come with three. It’s intended to be frozen and then [...]

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Pressure Cooker Pot Roast

You can save time by making a pot roast in a pressure cooker.  It still tastes like you spent a long time cooking the pot roast. 3 pound chuck roast
2 tablespoons oil
1 package beef stew seasoning mix
1/2 cup water
1 14 oz can beef broth
Heat oil in pressure cooker bottom over medium high heat.  Brown chuck roast [...]

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