Chicken Caruso   4 cups chicken broth 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni or noodles of your choosing 2- 4 slices bacon, cut up 1/4 cup finely chopped red or green peppers 1/3 cup finely chopped onion Sliced pimentos (1/4 cup chopped or cherry tomatoes can be added for color/ … [Read more...]

Brussels Sprouts and Tomato Salad (serve cold) This is a very impressive  looking and tasty dish.  I line the whole serving dish with lettuces for more effect.   2 pkgs (10 oz each frozen Brussels sprouts or 1 ½ lb fresh / cooked) ¾ cup oil and vinegar salad dressing ½ pint … [Read more...]

Chinese Beef and Rice 1 1/3 cups uncooked regular rice 1/4 cup oil 1 tbs salt 3 cups rapidly boiling water 2 beef bouillon cubes 1 tbs plus 1 tsp soy sauce 2 medium onions finely chopped 4 celery stalks deveined and chopped 2 green or red peppers, chopped 3 cups cooked … [Read more...]

Crockpot "Refried" Beans from Mamame at Annie's Kitchen 2 lbs. pinto beans 1 large onion, chopped 4 Tbsp. jarred minced garlic (or 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced) Up to 2 1/2 Tbsp salt (wait to the end and add a little bit at a time and taste) 1 tsp. black pepper 2 tsp. cumin 10 cups hot … [Read more...]

Pork Roast 3 lb boneless rolled pork loin roast 16 oz can jellied cranberry sauce 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup cranberry juice 1 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp ground cloves 2 tbs cornstarch 2 tbs cold water 1 tsp salt   Place roast in slow cooker. Combine juice, sugar, … [Read more...]

Spaghetti Pizza   3 cups cooked spaghetti (about 6 ounces pre cooked. Left over spaghetti can be used!) 2 tbs butter ½ cup grated parmesan cheese 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup cottage cheese 1 lb ground beef, turkey or sausage (your choice) ½ cup chopped onion ¼ cup … [Read more...]