Archive for the 'Soups and Salads' Category

Meatless Monday Black Eyed Pea Salad

on Sep 19th 2011

Black Eyed Pea Salad It’s Monday again and time for another Meatless Monday post. I’ve never really been a fan of black eyed peas, but this salad is incredible.  Before passing judgement – be brave, be bold, and try it! I served this as a salad, but you could also serve it as a salsa/dip […]

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Meatless Monday – Chili Cheese Frito’s Corn Salad

on Aug 22nd 2011

There are some strange recipes for sure that I run across from time to time – so strange that I have to make the recipe myself to believe it could actually be tasty. While recently visiting our friend Deborah, she raved on and on about a corn salad made with Chili Cheese Frito’s.  I actually […]

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Sassy Little Oyster Crackers

on Jan 26th 2011

My mother-in-law is the only person I’ve ever known to make these savory little crackers.  Her original recipe called for Wesson oil, but I’ve substituted light olive oil.  And I’ve made my own Ranch Dressing Mix instead of using the package of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix to avoid any MSG.  These little crackers are perfect […]

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Hawaiian Rib eye Tacos

on Sep 11th 2010

  Remember the previous Hawaiian Rib eye Salad post?  Well here is a variation of that recipe.  Makeup the meat mixture with steak, bacon, and pineapple – just as in the Hawaiian Rib eye Salad, then serve it all up in a soft taco shell with your favorite trimmings and a fruit salad on the […]

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Hawaiian Rib eye Salad

on Sep 5th 2010

I don’t want to say goodbye to summer just yet.  I love the season of grilling, fresh veggies, sweet and juicy fruits, and trying new combinations.  Here’s my latest concoction  – Hawaiian Rib eye Salad.  The steak can be grilled outside or inside on a griddle.  Bacon and fresh pineapple add a wonderful twist.  And […]

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White Chicken Chili

on Mar 18th 2010

Here’s another fabulous recipe from The Pioneer Woman. Since I’m still chilled to the bone and winter won’t leave Tennessee, I give you another warming soup. This is one of the best white chili recipes I’ve ever tasted. • 4 large chicken breasts with ribs and skins or small chicken cut up (or 3 Cups […]

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Cold Busting Black Bean N Ham Soup

on Jan 20th 2010

This is one of my original creations which evolved over the years, mainly because I never wrote it down.  I’ve had several requests from the family to make this soup lately.  So after making a huge pot yesterday while it snowed, and having 5 teens and 2 tweens here all day,  I have finally documented […]

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White Beans N Ham

on Jan 17th 2010

Dried beans with cornbread was a common meal at our house when I was growing up.  My Dad was a whiz at bean cooking while mom baked the best cornbread I’ve ever tasted.  In all my married years – I’ve never tried cooking dried beans.  You see, I have a deep fear of pressure cookers […]

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Chuckwagon Soup

on Jan 11th 2010

Back in my youth, I worked a couple years at a local restaurant. That was some of the hardest work I’ve ever done in all my life – and for $3.35 per hour! I spent a lot of time filling the +100 item soup and salad bar. The most popular soup we served customers by […]

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Hope’s Chicken Riddle Soup

on Jan 7th 2010

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get a bowl of soup! My daughter has made this soup a couple of times. I think the Ramen noodles make it fun for kids of all ages. It’s quick and easy and tasty too. Only one can of chicken made it into the photo, but we […]

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