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Potatoes Romanoff (Do Ahead Mashed Potatoes)

August 1, 2004 by Ellen · Leave a Comment 

We had company for dinner last night. I like to have as much done ahead of time so that I have time to visit and talk. These potatoes taste great and are easy for entertaining as you can do them earlier in the day and just refrigerate until about 30 minutes before you want to [...]

King Ranch (Chicken Tortilla) Casserole

February 24, 2004 by Ellen · Leave a Comment 

Not sure where the name comes from but you’ll find variations of this all over the place. 1/2 or so diced onion 1/2 cup or diced green peppers (optional) 2 cans cream of whatever soup (good with a combo of mushroom and chicken, make your own to be really frugal!) 1 15 oz can diced [...]

Pulled Pork

September 30, 2003 by Ellen · Leave a Comment 

I picked this recipe up off the Internet somewhere and have only modified it slightly. Pork shoulder is one of the only meats that will go on sale around here for less than $1/pound. The first time I bought it I had no idea what to do with it so posted a request to a [...]

Kid's Choice: Macaroni and cheese and chicken fingers

April 12, 2003 by Ellen · Leave a Comment 

Just one girl for dinner last night so I let her pick. Macaroni and cheese and chicken fingers. I defrosted a couple of chicken breasts and cut them into strips and decided to try the recipe in The Freezer Cooking Manual from 30 Day Gourmet. Mmmmmm. There are several alternatives listed to moisten the chicken [...]

Tacos with Boiled Hamburger

April 1, 2003 by Ellen · Leave a Comment 

Dinner last night was great — and easy. I pulled out a bag of boiled hamburger from the freezer and let it thaw. Put it in a frying pan with some taco seasonings, a small can of tomato sauce, and some water. Simmered it till thick enough. Served on taco shells with grated cheese, lettuce, [...]

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