Carne Guisada with floor tortillas

Ingredients: 3 lbs stew meat 1 tablespoon oil (lard, bacon grease, etc) 1 medium onion, diced 1 small green bell pepper, diced (optional) 3 tablespoons tomato sauce or 1 large tomato, diced 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons… Continue reading Carne Guisada with floor tortillas

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Coconut Chewies

Coconut– some people love it, some people hate it. If you’re in the later camp then go ahead and move it along because this recipe is not for you. But, if you’re in the former camp we just might have your new favorite treat! This easy recipe for Coconut Chewies is absolutely packed with sweet… Continue reading Coconut Chewies

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Homemade Turkey Noodle Soup

Ingredients Broth (or use prepared chicken or turkey broth) 1 leftover turkey carcass from a 12- to 14-pound turkey 1 large onion cut into quarters 3 ribs celery cut into chunks 2 medium unpeeled carrots cut into chunks 4 cloves garlic peeled 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or ½ teaspoon ground sage 12… Continue reading Homemade Turkey Noodle Soup

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Nannies Buttermilk Pie

My Nanny, Wanda Whiteley, was an amazing cook. She was an amazing woman. Born just after the Great Depression into a poor family with several siblings, her life as a child was not easy. Because she struggled with severe asthma and was not healthy enough to walk miles to school every day she stayed home… Continue reading Nannies Buttermilk Pie

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Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb (450 g) lean diced beef 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium carrot, diced 2-3 celery stalks, diced 1 medium parsnip diced 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 2 bay leaves 1 can (14 oz/400 g) diced tomatoes 1 lb (450 g) potatoes, peeled and… Continue reading Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup

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Cubed Steak with Onion Gravy

Cubed Steak with Onion Gravy Cubed Steak with Onion Gravy is a quick and easy meal that is an economical way to serve beef to your family. Cubed steaks are coated in flour and pan-fried. This country-style steak is covered in a super flavorful onion gravy that gets lots of onion flavor from a large… Continue reading Cubed Steak with Onion Gravy

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Best Egg Rolls

Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork or beef 1 teaspoon ground ginger, or more to taste 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste 2 cups shredded cabbage 2 ounces shredded carrots 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons water 1 quart peanut oil for frying, or as needed 8 (7 inch square) egg roll wrappers 2… Continue reading Best Egg Rolls

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Homemade Kit Kat Bars

AN EASY LAYERED NO-BAKE DESSERT! These types of bars were so popular at get-togethers when I was younger. Now, I will go on record to say these are not an exact replica of Kit Kat Bars but the concept is the same. You’ve got crunchy layers with a chocolate coating. That is really the similarity.… Continue reading Homemade Kit Kat Bars

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