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Dirt Cake

1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted or softened 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar 3-1/2 cups milk 2 (3.5 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding 12 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 (16 or 19 oz) package chocolate sandwich cookies with creme filling (Oreo cookies) Directions: Place Oreos in a food processor; processContinue reading “Dirt Cake”

Black Bean & Corn Salad

2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can yellow corn, drained and rinsed 1/2 medium (or 1 small) onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup oil 1/4 to 1/3 cup white or balsamic vinegar (balsamic recommended) 4 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 to 1 teaspoon parsley Optional: 1/2 bell pepper,Continue reading “Black Bean & Corn Salad”

Salisbury Steak

1-1/2 lbs ground beef (80% or 73% lean recommended) 1 medium onion, chopped (yellow sweet recommended) 2 (0.87 oz/24 g) packages McCormick Brown Gravy Mix 2 to 2-1/2 cups water 1 to 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Salt and Pepper to taste Directions: Hand mix Worchestershire sauce into ground beef. Form into patties; salt/pepper to taste.Continue reading “Salisbury Steak”

Green Beans with Bacon and Onions

4 (14.5 oz) cans green beans 6 to 7 strips regular-cut bacon (or 4 to 5 strips thick-cut) 1-1/2 medium onions, chopped (about 3/8-inch squares) 4 chicken bullion cubes 1/2 to 1 teaspoon black pepper Directions: Slice bacon into small strips (about 1/4-inch across) Turn Instant Pot to saute. Add bacon in a single layer.Continue reading “Green Beans with Bacon and Onions”

Perfect Pulled Chicken

4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, trimmed 9 chicken bullion cubes 2 cups water Directions: Turn Instant Pot to Saute. Add water and bullion cubes. Heat until cubes dissolve completely. Add chicken breasts whole in a single layer. Set pressure to high, cook for 35 minutes (after pressurized). Drain 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 cups of juicesContinue reading “Perfect Pulled Chicken”

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

6 strips raw bacon (thin- or thick-cut), roughly chopped 1 medium onion, chopped (yellow sweet recommended) 3 tablespoons margarine or butter 2 lbs Brussels sprouts (if frozen, partially thawed) Seasoned salt and pepper to taste Directions: In a large saucepan (14×2-inch with flat sides is what I use), place chopped bacon in a single layerContinue reading “Brussels Sprouts with Bacon”

Tangy Cream Salad Dressing

1-1/2 cups salad oil (basically, any cooking oil) 1/2 cup vinegar 1/3 cup minced parsley 1/2 teaspoon red pepper 3 tablespoons minced green pepper 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 1 tablespoon salt 3 oz package cream cheese, softened Directions: In a blender, blend well all ingredients.

Celery Seed Dressing

1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons celery seeds 2 teaspoons grated onion 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons horseradish 1 cup salad oil (basically, any cooking oil) Directions: In a blender, blend together all ingredients. (Source: Mrs. Alva Bergstrom, Tampa, FL)

Cucumber Salad Dressing

1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 small onion, chopped Lemon juice to taste 2 cups mayonnaise Green food coloring Seasoned salt to taste Worcestershire sauce to taste Directions: In a blender, blend together all ingredients. (Source: Mrs. Jerry B. Robinson, Memphis, TN)