Roasted Broccoli – this is easy to make, and is light and healthy.

As healthy as it is flavorful and simple! Why not enjoy a plateful of wonderfully flavored broccoli with this recipe.  Why not serve this up with a grilled chicken breast to make a full dinner.
2 pounds broccoli
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper (I enjoy mixed peppercorns and my favorite grinder)
2 tsp [...]

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Roman Holiday Soup – enjoy this hearty italian soup anytime.

Great for chilly weather and better the 2nd day.  This recipe combined both fresh vegetables for their wonderful flavor, and a few ingredients straight out of a can for convience.  This soup would be perfect to take to work.
1 Cup chopped onion
1 ½ Cup sliced carrots
1 Tbl olive oil
1 ½ Cup sliced green beans, frozen, [...]

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Sis’s Sausage Casserole – enjoy an easy to make casserole tonight for dinner.

Easy casserole your whole family will enjoy!!!!
2 cups cooked macaroni
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 pound bulk sausage
1 cup of milk
1/2 box Velveeta (1 lb.)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
Brown and drain sausage and return to skillet. Add soups, milk, Velveeta, [...]

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Sweet and Sour Cole Slaw – looking for a different type of cole slaw?  Look no further.

This is an old Ukrainian recipe. It goes excellent with any meal. It can be frozen up to 3 months…or stays good in the fridge for a week.
1/2 – 3/4 C. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp. white wine champagne vinegar
2 Tbsp. Miracle Whip (Do not substitute)
1/2 10 oz tub sour cream
3-4 garlic cloves
1 [...]

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Ron’s Afterburner Mexican Hot Sauce – light your taste buds on fire.

Light up your life with this fantastic Mexican hot sauce. This sauce is similar to Pico Pica found on the west coast. I like it because it can be used on any food requiring a little nip to the tongue. I love Pico Pica but it’s hard to find here in the Midwest. Soooooo, after [...]

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Ron’s Ultimate Spaghetti – why order spaghetti from a restaurant when it tastes like this at home?

This is a fantastic spaghetti. I never, never order spaghetti when we dine out. I find it very bland, offering mostly tomato sauce with out much flavor. This is our family recipe and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
1 lb ground beef
1 diced sweet onion
1 diced green bell pepper
3 8 ounce) [...]

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Samosa – You can make Indian appetizers at home, these are spicy filled fried dumplings.

This is a quick and easy Indian snack.  I love these when I go to an Indian restaurant, they are like deep fried dumplings.
For Cover:
1 cup all purpose flour (Maida)
Water to Knead dough
2 tbsp oil
Little salt
1/4  tsp. Ajwain (optional)
For Stuffing:
3-4 Potatoes (boiled, peeled & mashed)
1/2 cup Green Peas (boiled)
1-2 Green Chilies (finely chopped)
1/2 tsp Ginger [...]

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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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Mississippi Mud Cake – this is a classic chocolately cake that is packed with walnuts, chocolate, and coconut.

A rich and fudgy cake that will delight a chocolate lover.
Cake ingredients: 1 cup margarine (softened) 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups flour 3 Tbsp Cocoa 1 tsp vanilla [...]

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Buffalo Chicken Dip – have all of the goodness of hot wings without the mess!

This dip is always a hit at every party I have taken this to.  This tastes just like hot wings without the mess, and without the work.  Bring this to your next party or tailgate party.
1 10 oz. can chunk chicken, drained
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup Franks hot sauce
1/2 cup bottled ranch salad dressing
1 c. [...]

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Rotel Cream Cheese Dip – A creamy twist on regular Rotel Dip. Always a hit!

This is a Rotel Dip on steroids.  Cream cheese, sausage, and more make this a well flavored Rotel dip.
1 lb. ground sausage, hot or mild
2 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1 8 ounce container sour cream
1 8 ounce package Velveeta
2 cans Mexican Rotel Tomatoes
3 Tbsp. diced jalapeno peppers
Brown sausage and drain.
Heat cream cheese, Velveeta and [...]

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Bloody Mary Mix – don’t buy a pre packaged mix for these, make your own Bloody Mary Mix.

This is the best recipe for a Bloody Mary. My sister’s FAVORITE is a Bloody Mary. I made these for her and she dumped her mixes down the sink after tasting these!!
1 32oz Bottle Clamato
2 32oz Bottles Beefamato
Juice from 4 FRESH LEMONS
1/2 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp FRESH GROUND pepper
3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
Vodka
Mix all ingredients(except Vodka) together [...]

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Hot Buttered Rum Mix – you can have hot buttered rum all winter long with this mix recipe.

This recipe was sent in by a fellow viewer.  The recipe was her Father’s. It’s great for sipping around a campfire on a cold night!  I especially like this recipe because the mix is delicious, and honestly better than I have purchased.  It makes about two pints, and you will have enough for yourself, and to [...]

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Clam Dip – looking for a tasty dip for chips, that is different than the same old French Onion dip?

This a family favorite my father made it, but my sister perfected it. We have it at all family functions and it’s the first to go!!
2 8oz packages cream cheese
2 small cans of clams (Snow’s is best)
2 tsp fresh lemon juice (if using reconstituted 2 1/2 tsp)
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp MSG (Accent)
8 oz [...]

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Rocky Road Dessert – plenty of chocolate and nuts surround this light angel food cake.

This was handed down from my Grandmother. It was always requested for a birthday cake instead of the traditional ones. It’s very rich..but oh so good.
1 Large Angel Food cake broken into pieces the size of large marshmallows
3 6oz packages chocolate chips
1 Pint whipping cream
4 Tbsp sugar
4 eggs separated
1 cup chopped walnuts
Melt chocolate. Beat egg [...]

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