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lime posset & macerated raspberries
This tangy refreshing dessert looks impressive despite its simple ingredien ...More
homemade lemonade
If you have never had homemade lemonade you might be pleasantly surprised a ...More
rubbed ribs
I love barbecued ribs! I used to boil them before I finished them off on th ...More
mountain bundt
This is a delicious lemon cake made with cake mix, pudding mix and Mountain ...More
hot bean salad
I was out of potatoes so I threw this together one night to serve with broi ...More
cold bean salad
When it comes to BBQs or picnics, this is a nice change from other salads o ...More
salad tacos
This recipes is an adaption of the Pioneer Woman's original. I did try it h ...More
american style tacos
This is my taco meat recipe which is nice for American Tacos, Burritos, Nac ...More
baked zucchini cakes
I was looking for a somewhat healthy snack alternative to breaded fried zuc ...More
slapdash chocolate cupcakes
These eggless cupcakes are basically slapped together using mostly store cu ...More
stuffed broiled potatoes
These are a nice alternative to baked or mashed potatoes. I tend to serve t ...More
strawberry tart
Depending on your choice of cheese and jam, this delicious tart can be ma ...More
lemon meringue cupcakes
These gorgeous cupcakes are a little messy to eat and a bit fiddly to make ...More
sloppy joes
The sauce for these Joes creeps up on your taste buds so you experience t ...More
cheese pasta bake
This is a cheese flavored pasta dish with a nice crunchy top. It's not sl ...More
vegetable curry
This is a really nice, filling comfort food type dish that was created ba ...More
spinach lasagne
This meatless lasagne is light and full of healthy ingredients yet makes ...More
holiday fruitcake
This needs to be made at least 4 weeks before serving, but can be made as ...More
marshmallow fondant
This is a ridiculously easy recipe but it does require a bit of elbow gre ...More
beef & mushroom pie
I find I can get get this pie in the oven in about 30 minutes, homemade c ...More
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rubbed ribs
I love barbecued ribs! I used to boil them before I finished them off on the grill but then I discovered the rub and slow bake method and now it’s the only way I make them. Makes 1 scant cup … Continue reading
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salad tacos
This recipes is an adaption of the Pioneer Woman’s original. I did try it her way but I don’t like taco seasoning packets or undrained canned beans and I wasn’t a fan of the giant cherry tomato halves as a … Continue reading
american style tacos
This is my taco meat recipe which is nice for American Tacos, Burritos, Nachos or even 7 layer dip. When I use it for tacos I really prefer to fry the shells myself from fresh corn tortillas but the premade … Continue reading
sloppy joes
The sauce for these Joes creeps up on your taste buds so you experience the sweet, sour and salty in waves at first with a big punch at the end. In the picture, I have made the Joes with large … Continue reading
vegetable curry
This is a really nice, filling comfort food type dish that was created basically on accident while I was trying to make a vegetable side to go with a byriani. It doesn't need meat to be the main part of … Continue reading
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spinach lasagne
This meatless lasagne is light and full of healthy ingredients yet makes a very filling and satisfying meal. I generally serve it with a green salad dressed with a tangy vinaigrette and fresh French bread. Serves 4 (easily doubled) … Continue reading
beef & mushroom pie
I find I can get get this pie in the oven in about 30 minutes, homemade crust and all. It is simple, fast and economical but if you make it the first time for convenience you'll make it a second … Continue reading
sausage casserole
This is a good hearty comforting casserole that is easy to prepare and can be made in the oven or a slow cooker (see notes). I like to serve it with dinner rolls and salad… OK I'm lying about the … Continue reading
smokey sunshine pulled pork
This makes lovely succulent pulled pork with a smokey tangy flavor that is someplace between barbeque and sloppy joe. It's great with rolls, buns, sliced bread and standing over the slow cooker with a fork hoping no one catches you. … Continue reading
family meatloaf – two ways*
To be perfectly honest I have no idea what exactly all the other members of my family put in their meatloaves other then meat (I hope it's meat), but I do know that my mother always uses oats and so does … Continue reading
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