Grayfox
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She shoots AND cooks like that! 
I'M IN LOVE!
Just don't tell my wife.
I'M IN LOVE!
Just don't tell my wife.
Hungry? This is the thread for you!
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gr8AmericanBash
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Is it too late to get in line for the karma! 
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TNDixieGirl
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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.
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.
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That looks really good.... Down home we called it Moon's Desert...I've developed a new addiction and I'm considering finding a 12-step program to help me stop before I get bigger than the broad side of a barn.
Here's a few dishes I've prepared lately. Feel free to share yours too, please. We can all use new ideas as the holidays approach.
4 Layer Delight
FIRST LAYER:
1 cup flour
1 stick butter, melted
1 ½ cups chopped nuts
SECOND LAYER:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
THIRD LAYER:
2 small pkgs instant chocolate pudding
3 cups milk
FOURTH LAYER:
8 oz. Cool Whip
chopped nuts (optional)
Mix and spread first layer in cake pan. I use an 8x10 pan, but will also work in 13x9 pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool. Mix and spread second layer over baked first layer. Mix third layer well and spread over second layer. Top with Cool Whip and chopped nuts (if desired). Refrigerate several hours before serving.
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Coconut Cake
1 package Pillsbury yellow cake mix (with the pudding in the mix)
1 ½ cups milk
½ cup sugar
2 cups flaked coconut, divided
1 8 oz. tub Cool Whip
Prepare and bake cake as directed on package for 13x9 cake pan. Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Pierce cake with large fork at ½" intervals.
In a small saucepan, combine milk, sugar and ½ cup of the coconut. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer one minute. Spoon over warm cake, spreading coconut evenly over top. Let cool completely.
Stir ½ cup coconut into the Cool Whip. Spread over cake. Sprinkle cake with remaining coconut. Refrigerate for 6 hours, or overnight for best results. Store any uneaten cake in refrigerator.
1 package Pillsbury yellow cake mix (with the pudding in the mix)
1 ½ cups milk
½ cup sugar
2 cups flaked coconut, divided
1 8 oz. tub Cool Whip
Prepare and bake cake as directed on package for 13x9 cake pan. Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Pierce cake with large fork at ½" intervals.
In a small saucepan, combine milk, sugar and ½ cup of the coconut. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer one minute. Spoon over warm cake, spreading coconut evenly over top. Let cool completely.
Stir ½ cup coconut into the Cool Whip. Spread over cake. Sprinkle cake with remaining coconut. Refrigerate for 6 hours, or overnight for best results. Store any uneaten cake in refrigerator.
Taco Soup
1 pound ground chuck, browned and drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 can light kidney beans
1 can northern beans
1 can shoepeg corn
1 large can crushed tomatoes
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 small bottle taco sauce (hot is best for a li'l kick)
Combine all ingredients in crockpot and simmer on low for at least one hour. Best if simmered 2-3 hours. To serve, line bowl with Fritos, add soup, then sprinkle with shredded cheese.
My wife does this. I talked her into leaving out the tomatoes and just use the salsa. We eat it with corn chips.
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.
Haven't had dried beef in years. The thing is I eat it like jerky.
Corn Casserole
1 pkg Jiffy corn muffin mix
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
1 can creamed style corn
1/2 stick butter, softened
1 egg
1 cup sour cream
Preheat oven to 350. Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour into casserole dish. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 30-35 more minutes, or until the top is golden.
Gotta try this one.
Lizardman_u
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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
I think I gained 20 pounds just looking at the photos.
Dave
George Dickel Whiskey Cake
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I believe that is what's referred to in Argentina as "sopa Ingles", English soup.
Thanks a lot Dixie! I think I gained 5 lbs just from looking at the pictures!
You just took the words right out of my drooling mouth.
Choclate YumYum
My wife has made it for (40+) years - called Chocolate YumYum in my neck of the woods - it and Red Velvet are her signature deserts.
My wife has made it for (40+) years - called Chocolate YumYum in my neck of the woods - it and Red Velvet are her signature deserts.
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TNDixieGirl
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Buffalo Wings
Purchase a 4 or 5 lb bag of sectioned chicken wings at your local grocer, deep fry at 375 for 10 or 15 minutes (depending on how crispy you like them) then liberally drench in the sauce below. I have found that the "Hot Buffalo" is REALLY hot!! So hot that I didn't enjoy it, and I really like hot food. And the "Buffalo" was too mild. So, I mix the plain "Buffalo" with the "Hot Buffalo" and it comes out perfect.
Buffalo Wings
Purchase a 4 or 5 lb bag of sectioned chicken wings at your local grocer, deep fry at 375 for 10 or 15 minutes (depending on how crispy you like them) then liberally drench in the sauce below. I have found that the "Hot Buffalo" is REALLY hot!! So hot that I didn't enjoy it, and I really like hot food. And the "Buffalo" was too mild. So, I mix the plain "Buffalo" with the "Hot Buffalo" and it comes out perfect.
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reerc
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I LOVE food threads!
Great looking recipes, and great pix too, TNDGirl, congratulations.
If you don't have one yet, you may consider creating a food blog. They're free (blogspot.com, wordpress.com) and fun.
Thanks for sharing.
Great looking recipes, and great pix too, TNDGirl, congratulations.
If you don't have one yet, you may consider creating a food blog. They're free (blogspot.com, wordpress.com) and fun.
Thanks for sharing.
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TNDixieGirl
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My new Chili recipe. It's a "cheater" recipe because I use the spice packets. But it does seem to give it more flavor.
Ingman, try this one next time you make chili and tell me what you think. My family said this new version was better, in their opinion. I like it better because it doesn't have the chunks of tomatoes in it (but I'm not a big tomato fan).
2 envelopes McCormick Chili Seasoning (one regular, one hot)
2 lbs ground beef
1 lb hot sausage
2 - 14 ½ oz. cans tomato sauce
4 - 16 oz. cans chili beans (two mild, two hot)
1 or 2 handfuls diced onion
In a large dutch oven, brown ground beef and sausage; drain off grease. Combine remaining ingredients with the meats and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for an hour or two. The longer it simmers, the more the flavors blend. I let mine simmer for several hours.
And for you Texans that are going to tell me that real chili doesn't have beans, I have to disagree. Without beans, it's simply hamburger soup.
But it does seem to give it more flavor.Ingman, try this one next time you make chili and tell me what you think. My family said this new version was better, in their opinion. I like it better because it doesn't have the chunks of tomatoes in it (but I'm not a big tomato fan).
2 envelopes McCormick Chili Seasoning (one regular, one hot)
2 lbs ground beef
1 lb hot sausage
2 - 14 ½ oz. cans tomato sauce
4 - 16 oz. cans chili beans (two mild, two hot)
1 or 2 handfuls diced onion
In a large dutch oven, brown ground beef and sausage; drain off grease. Combine remaining ingredients with the meats and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for an hour or two. The longer it simmers, the more the flavors blend. I let mine simmer for several hours.
And for you Texans that are going to tell me that real chili doesn't have beans, I have to disagree. Without beans, it's simply hamburger soup.
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Amen, Dixie, or somethin' to put on a hot dawg!And for you Texans that are going to tell me that real chili doesn't have beans, I have to disagree. Without beans, it's simply hamburger soup.
So, when can we expect some samples?
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TNDixieGirl
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You better hit the road now. It should be done simmering in a couple of hours.
MOVE OVER, JULIA CHILD!!! If you're ever out Arizona way in the future, gal, let me know! I'll pay for the fixin's and you can whump up whatever dishes your heart desires. And I'll diet for a couple of weeks before you come!
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TNDixieGirl
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If you have a good A/C in that AZ heat, it's a deal!
BarbC
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You are very cruel because all I have here for lunch is a microwavable macaroni & cheese cup.
