You can make your nachos extra special like Mitzi’ does by making her own specially spiced refried beans.  Mitzi entered our first Super Bowl recipe contest and we wanted to share her recipe with you.   Nachos are wonderful, you can add all sorts of toppings to these nachos, guacamole, sour cream, peppers, olives, well you [...]

Here is Kim’s entry for our first Super Bowl recipe contest, for chicken bites that are wrapped in bacon, and dredged in a brown sugar and spice mixture, that is wrapped with bacon.  Talk about delicious!  Sweet and salty flavors go well together.  These are perfect to make for your next party.  
1 pound chicken tenders, [...]

This year we had our first recipe Big Game contest. Stephanie, not me, was one of the ladies out entered one her favorite recipes. Her recipe is not quite your typical cheese dip. What I really liked about her cheese dip was the use of real cheddar cheese, instead of Velveeta. [...]

This recipe has a special story for me.  First off, I had been using this pumpkin dip for a few years, it tastes like pumpkin pie, but better, because it has cream cheese inside.  This dip goes well with ginger snaps, apples, and anything else you want to dunk in here.   I had been making [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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) [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]