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)

Piquant Salad Dressing

1 cup salad oil (basically, any cooking oil) 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons paprika 1 small onion, chopped 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 clove garlic Directions: Blend well all ingredients. (Source: Mrs. Mark Reid, Frederick, Maryland)

Mill Salad Dressing

1 cup vinegar 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup prepared mustard (yellow mustard) 1/2 cup salad oil (basically, any cooking oil) 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic puree Juice of 1/2 lemon Directions: Blend well all ingredients. (Source: Mrs. Larry E. Stone, Lebanon, TN)