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 [...]

Serve this with fresh cut fruit and you have a delicious snack.   This stays fresh for about a week in the refrigerator, so this dip will stay fresh for awhile.  We are sure you will want to enjoy more fruit with this quick and easy recipe.
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup light brown sugar
4 teaspoons Grand [...]

This colorful salad is found at many pot lucks and cookouts in the South.   You can make this salad ahead of time, and let everything marinate together for better flavor.
Dressing:
1 Cup sugar
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp. water
3/4 cup corn oil
Salad ingredients:
1 16 oz can shoepeg corn
1 large can French Style green beans
1 large can [...]

I am a born and raised Montanan – and this is the original from the Man himself – Mr. Hainline, who my family knew well…
1 (29 oz.) can diced tomatoes 1 (10.5 oz.) can condensed chicken broth, undiluted 2 Tablespoons margarine 2 Tablespoons white [...]

My Mama made this for us when we were children. Quick and easy to make. It was also inexpensive. Great with a grilled cheese sandwich!
1 large can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon baking soda (helps prevent curdling)
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream, half and half or evaporated milk
Salt and pepper to your preference
Directions:
1. In a [...]

This is a quick and easy dessert that you can choose what flavor you desire.  This can be put together so quickly.  You can be creative with this pie.  Be sure to top with more Cool Whip before serving.
1 package (6g) unsweetened Kool-Aid 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk [...]

I’m not crazy about canned vegetables, but this rocks! Sweet and crunchy, you should give it a try.
1 can Shoe peg corn (I use 2) 1 can French style green beans 1 can LeSeur peas 1 cup finely chopped red onion [...]

This tasty salsa is easy to make because you dump everything into your food processor. Fresh salsa is easy to make, and it is healthy for you.
1 large can diced tomatoes
1 can of Rotel tomatoes (choose the one that your family likes)
1/4 onion
1-2 cloves garlic (use as much as you like)
1/4 bunch of fresh cilantro
1 [...]

This came from my favorite restaurant in Polson, Montana. It is from “My 50 Years of Cooking” by Bill Hainline, founder of the restaurant in 1947. It is super easy to make.
1 tablespoon chopped sautéed onion
2 1/2 lbs. tomatoes
2 quarts of milk
1/2 pint of heavy cream
4 Tbsp.  sugar
black pepper to taste
Simmer onion until done, add [...]

Ever looking for a tasty way to stretch sausage? This recipe is up to that task. When done serve this up with hot noodles, rice, or spaghetti. If you don’t like hot sausage, you can use two packages of mild.  Don’t you just love one dish meals?  This can be put together in less than [...]

Very easy to make, and it tastes wonderful.  You really just dump these ingredients in the pan.  I like to have canned cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple and nuts just for this alone.
1 pkg. Yellow Cake Mix
1 can Cherry Pie Filling
1 (20 oz.) can Crushed Pineapple
3/4 C. Margarine
1 C. chopped Pecans (I use walnuts, tastes [...]

Another take on the classic dish from the Olive Garden.

The rich creamy sauce can be made at home.  This recipe was one of the first ones that was attempted.  It is one of our favorites.  Please note, there is no actual cream cheese their recipe, I suggest adding just a bit to help with the texture of the sauce.
1 pint of Heavy Cream
1 stick [...]

This is an easy to make artichoke dip you can make with what’s in already in your pantry. 
1 (15 oz.) can plain artichoke hearts, drained
1 C. mayonnaise
1 C. Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. minced garlic
Blend artichokes in a blender until smooth. Add mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese and garlic to artichoke mixture.   Mix well. Warm in a 350 degree [...]