Hot Dog Chili

3 lbs ground beef 1-1/2 lbs ground sausage 1 cup dried minced onion (or 1 large fresh) 3-3/4 cups ketchup 3-3/4 cups water 2 tablespoons chili powder Directions: Brown beef and sausage; drain. Add all other ingredients, and simmer until thick (about 1 hour). Serves 3 million. (Kidding, but seriously, this is A LOT ofContinue reading “Hot Dog Chili”

Four-Cheese Pimento Dip

3 oz cream cheese 8 oz (2 cups) extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 8 oz (2 cups) extra sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded 4 oz (1 cup) Gruyere cheese (or Swiss Cheese) 1 cup mayonnaise 4 oz jar diced pimento, drained 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1 smallContinue reading “Four-Cheese Pimento Dip”

Chicken Log

16 oz cream cheese 4 tablespoons steak sauce 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1-1/2 cups ground cooked chicken (or pulled chicken) 1/3 cup ground celery 1/8 cup and 1/8 cup fresh parsley, separated 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds Directions: Mix cream cheese, steak sauce, curry powder, chicken, celery, and 1/8 cup fresh parsley. Form into aContinue reading “Chicken Log”

Sauce (for Fruit)

(Granny’s Note: Use for topping for fresh, frozen, or canned fruit) 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup pineapple juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/3 cup orange juice 3/4 cup whipped topping Directions: Combine sugar and flour. Add eggs and juices. Cook over medium heat until thick. Cool. Stir inContinue reading “Sauce (for Fruit)”

Carolina BBQ Sauce (Mustard-based)

1-1/2 cups yellow mustard 3/8 to 1/2 cup spicy brown mustard 3/4 to 1 cup honey 1/4 cup white vinegar 1 to 2 teaspoons Sriracha 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper Directions: Add yellow mustard, brown mustard, and honey together in a mixing bowl. Add half of the white vinegar; whisk. Continue adding vinegar untilContinue reading “Carolina BBQ Sauce (Mustard-based)”