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[TNDixieGirl]

Creamed Dried Beef aka SOS



3 jars dried beef
1 stick butter or margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk

Tear (I cut with scissors) dried beef into small pieces and set aside. In saucepan, melt butter over low heat. After completely melted, add flour and mix in with spoon until no lumps show. Add milk and turn heat to high, stirring constantly until it boils. Turn heat back down to medium, stirring constantly, until desired thickness is achieved. Stir in dried beef. Serve over warm toast.
For large crowds, double recipe.

[TNDixieGirl]

Cinnamon Crumb Cake





Seriously, this is the best boxed mix I've ever tasted. Tastes very much like my husband's grandmother's recipe she made from scratch.

[TNDixieGirl]

Broccoli Rice Casserole



1 cup Minute Rice
1 cup boiling water
10 oz. package chopped broccoli
1 small jar Cheese Whiz
1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
1 small onion
½ stick butter, melted

Add boiling water to rice, stir in broccoli. Cover while water absorbs. Mix together remaining ingredients and stir into broccoli rice mixture. Bake at 350 for 1 hour uncovered.

[TNDixieGirl]

Crockpot Roast and Veggies



No real recipe used here. Just put a chuck roast in the crockpot, liberally shake on Worcestershire Sauce, then liberally apply Lawry's Seasoned Salt. Add enough water to almost cover the meat, and cook on low 8-10 hours. About 5 hours into it I toss in a few cans of new potatoes and a few cans of sliced carrots. You can always use fresh, but I'm the shortcut queen.

[TNDixieGirl]

Reuben





No real recipe here either, it's just the method I use.

Deli Corned Beef, shaved
Swiss Cheese slices
Thousand Island dressing
Sauerkraut, drained and air dried
Rye bread
Butter

Using two slices of rye bread, spread one side of each slice with Thousand Island dressing. On one slice, layer desired amounts of corned beef, swiss cheese and sauerkraut on top of thousand island. Top with remaining slice of bread, thousand island side down. Spread butter on top slice of bread. Place in oven under broiler until golden brown. Flip sandwich with large spatula then spread this side with butter. Return to broiler until golden brown. Cut in half and enjoy!

[TNDixieGirl]

Chicken N' Dumplins



4-5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or whatever chicken pieces you prefer)
1 family size can cream of chicken soup
4 or 5 chicken bouillon cubes
3-4 cans cheap biscuits
chopped celery and onions (suit to your taste)

Boil chicken in water, bouillon cubes, celery and onions. Remove chicken from water. Save water. Let chicken cool, then tear into small pieces. Flatten out each biscuit and cut into 3 or 4 strips each. Add cream of chicken soup to water you saved and bring to a slow boil. Reduce heat. Add biscuit strips, stirring frequently, until they plump into dumplings. Add chicken, simmer and serve.

EDIT: I was asked about the amount of water. There is no set amount. I just put the chicken in the pot, and it's probably a 6 qt pot, then cover the chicken with water until it's about an inch from the top of the pot.

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by TNDixieGirl

Chicken N' Dumplins



4-5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or whatever chicken pieces you prefer)
1 family size can cream of chicken soup
4 or 5 chicken bouillon cubes
3-4 cans cheap biscuits
chopped celery and onions (suit to your taste)

Boil chicken in water, bouillon cubes, celery and onions. Remove chicken from water. Save water. Let chicken cool, then tear into small pieces. Flatten out each biscuit and cut into 3 or 4 strips each. Add cream of chicken soup to water you saved and bring to a slow boil. Reduce heat. Add biscuit strips, stirring frequently, until they plump into dumplings. Add chicken, simmer and serve.

EDIT: I was asked about the amount of water. There is no set amount. I just put the chicken in the pot, and it's probably a 6 qt pot, then cover the chicken with water until it's about an inch from the top of the pot.

ESPECIALLY THIS!!!!!!!

[Class III]

Dixie, after being in the bush in Canada for the last 13 days that is some GOOD LOOKIN EATS. I'm headin for Big "T" County. A body can only take living on duck, goose, venison and moose for so many days.

Class III

[gpe55bud]

Dixie, the pictures aren't any good without the recipe to try these ourselves. My mouth is watering just looking at a couple of them!!!

[TNDixieGirl]

I'm sorry about forgetting that. I'll add them.

[michael thornton]

will you marry me? i love good food! i guess thats why im so big?

[Mickey D]

Drool...all my favorites! Planning on leaving your husband anytime soon?

[parts]

Wow! A lady who loves cooking and Smith & Wessons!!

Dave

[ladder13]

Your husband is a VERY lucky man.

[Grayfox]

She shoots AND cooks like that!
I'M IN LOVE!

Just don't tell my wife.

[TNDixieGirl]

35rem, glad you reported back on how you like them. If anyone else cooks any of these, let us know what you thought too. Sometimes folks will adjust my recipes just like I do theirs, and I like to try their method too.

Barb, in all honesty, my husband and I have talked about it many times. My sister in Oklahoma is this gourmet type cook (will try all the detailed, very complicated recipes that I won't even look at) and all 3 of us came from restaurant backgrounds, so it would be a family venture. But, sadly, it's only been a dream so far. Personally, I'd rather run a bed & breakfast. That's more my style.

Yes, yes I do have a sister. 3 of them, to be exact. All happily married at the moment.

Mmmmmmmmm, this is the PERFECT weather for chili. Now I'll have to whip up a batch this weekend. I've worked up another recipe for chili, not alot different, but a little. When I get it just right, I'll post it and you can try that one too. Hint: it starts off with an envelope of seasoning that I bought at Wal-Mart.

Hey Misty, when I gain weight from just looking at pictures, I put in a workout tape and watch it too. Evens it all out. The pounds fall right off while you're watching that girl sweat. LOLOL

And this man has put up with me for going on 25 years now so I'm not going anywhere anytime soon. Anybody that could live with me that long deserves a medal! And thanks for all the nice remarks.

[Jim Shugart]

I know dat's right. (Even if he had to eat off of the MacD's dollar menu.)

[Lizardman_u]

ok, Dixie.... you can set up an air drop of some of them thar vittles to my place. I'll make sure to mark the house somehow so you know where to drop them.


I think I gained 20 pounds just looking at the photos.

Dave

[PRC74]

Can I come to your house for dinner? Can I, can I please!!!

[TNDixieGirl]

Of course. But that was last night's meal. Tonight it was open-faced roast beef sandwiches with potatoes.



My apologies, but there's just no way to make that dish look good in pictures.

[Ogandydancer]

Originally Posted by TNDixieGirl

Crockpot Roast and Veggies



No real recipe used here. Just put a chuck roast in the crockpot, liberally shake on Worcestershire Sauce, then liberally apply Lawry's Seasoned Salt. Add enough water to almost cover the meat, and cook on low 8-10 hours. About 5 hours into it I toss in a few cans of new potatoes and a few cans of sliced carrots. You can always use fresh, but I'm the shortcut queen.

My wife uses a can of french onion soup and adds onions to the veggies. Can't beleive how this improves the flavor. Although the first step in preperation is when first prepping the roast you start by first putting it in a cast itron frying pan with water and letting it dry down and sear to pan on both sides then transfer to crock pot to finish.

[TNDixieGirl]

Blackberry Wine Cake

Cake:
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
18 ounces white cake mix
3 ounces box blackberry Jello
4 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup blackberry wine

Glaze
2 - 2 ½ cups powdered sugar (divided)
1/2 cup blackberry wine
1/2 cup butter
　
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a Bundt pan; sprinkle the nuts in the bottom of the pan.

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, Jello, eggs, oil and wine. Beat at low speed for 2 minutes. Pour in the Bundt pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.

Bring 1 cup powdered sugar, wine and butter to a boil; the glaze will be fairly thin. While the cake is still warm and in the Bundt pan, poke holes in the top with a large fork at about 1” intervals. Pour half of the glaze on the cake. Let the cake sit for 30 minutes to absorb the glaze.

Turn the cake out of the pan and completely cool.

Thicken the remaining half of the glaze with additional powdered sugar (approx. 1 - 1 ½ cups, depending on how thick you want it) and drizzle over the cake.

NOTE: The chopped nuts are optional, but they really do add to the flavor of the cake.

[Jim Shugart]

^ ^ ^ ^

Holy ****, Penny. I had to go take 10 units of Insulin after just looking at that.

[michael thornton]

well im hungry now!

[raisedin99]

Originally Posted by TNDixieGirl

Cinnamon Crumb Cake





Seriously, this is the best boxed mix I've ever tasted. Tastes very much like my husband's grandmother's recipe she made from scratch.

I was introduced to Krusteaz cinnamon crumb cake a few months ago, I believe I went through 7 or 8 of them in as many weeks... mmm mmm good

[dennis40x]

Originally Posted by TNDixieGirl

Creamed Dried Beef aka SOS

The first morning at Parris Island 1964 I think your rendition is probably better.

[jgh4445]

I had the SOS last night! Had a fried egg on top. That Monte Cristo Fold is certainly a different twist. Where in the world did you come up with that? I'll have to try that along with the Cinnamon Cake.

[TNDixieGirl]

In my spare time, I browse food and recipe sites. I typically try a recipe the way it's written the first time, then the next time I adjust it to our liking.

Dennis, my Dad was at Parris Island too, and he's the one that taught me to make it.

[TNDixieGirl]

Chess Squares





Crust:
1 box yellow cake mix
1 stick butter or margarine, softened
1 egg, beaten

Topping:
1 (16 oz.) box confectioner's sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Mix crust ingredients and press into a greased 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking pan. Beat topping ingredients until smooth, and pour on top of cake mixture. Bake 45 minutes at 350ｰ F. Cut into squares while still warm. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar. Cut into bars.

Optional:
Sprinkle pecan chips onto crust and firmly press into crust before pouring the topping on cake mixture.

[TNDixieGirl]

Sausage and Cheese Crescent Squares



2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 lb spicy or mild bulk pork sausage
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

1. Heat oven to 375°F.

2. Unroll 1 can of dough into 2 long rectangles. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch glass baking dish; press over bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust.

3. Cook sausage over medium heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Remove sausage from skillet; discard drippings. To same skillet, add cream cheese. Cook over low heat until melted. Add cooked sausage; stir to coat. Spoon evenly over crust in baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.

4. Unroll second can of dough on work surface. Press to form 13x9-inch rectangle; firmly press perforations to seal. Carefully place over cheese.

5. Bake 21 to 26 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes. Cut into small squares.

[TNDixieGirl]

Sweet and Sour Meatballs



1 pound Italian style meatballs, thawed
1 (14-oz) can pineapple tidbits, undrained
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce (or more to taste)

Place meatballs in crockpot. Drain pineapple tidbits, reserving syrup. In medium saucepan, combine pineapple syrup and cornstarch until cornstarch dissolves. Blend in pineapple tidbits, brown sugar, water, cider vinegar and soy sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Pour sauce over meatballs and let simmer on low 2-3 hours, or until heated through.

[ltcdoty]

Originally Posted by TNDixieGirl

Creamed Dried Beef aka SOS



3 jars dried beef
1 stick butter or margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk

Tear (I cut with scissors) dried beef into small pieces and set aside. In saucepan, melt butter over low heat. After completely melted, add flour and mix in with spoon until no lumps show. Add milk and turn heat to high, stirring constantly until it boils. Turn heat back down to medium, stirring constantly, until desired thickness is achieved. Stir in dried beef. Serve over warm toast.
For large crowds, double recipe.

Eaten cold over burnt toast outside standing up in the rain from a mess kit....oh I'm sorry I was having a flashback....

[walkin jack]

Originally Posted by TNDixieGirl

Creamed Dried Beef aka SOS



3 jars dried beef
1 stick butter or margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk

Tear (I cut with scissors) dried beef into small pieces and set aside. In saucepan, melt butter over low heat. After completely melted, add flour and mix in with spoon until no lumps show. Add milk and turn heat to high, stirring constantly until it boils. Turn heat back down to medium, stirring constantly, until desired thickness is achieved. Stir in dried beef. Serve over warm toast.
For large crowds, double recipe.

Dixie Girl, this particular recipe brought back some good memories. I first encountered SOS in a Marine Corps mess hall. I had never heard of it. I looked at it and thought "yuck" that stuff looks like somebody already ate it once. But a friend talked me into tasting it and I've been hooked on it ever since.

I fancy myself to be a reasonably good cook and I'm not afraid top experiment and try new ideas. I have made SOS using ground beef but I prefer making it with the Armor dried beef. An interesting variation is making it with sausage. I like the Jimmy Dean regular pan sausage cooked and crumbled into the mix.

I'd like to mention one point that I didn't see in your recipe. Armor Dried Beef is dried and preserved with SALT, and you should always ALWAYS rinse it in scalding water before using it. I have forgotten to do that a couple of times and even though I LOVE salt the first bite felt like my face was gonna turn wrong side out.

That is just too blessed much salt.....