July 23, 2014

Black Bean and Corn Salad

I can eat this salad all summer long!  I eat is as a salad, topping on tacos or a salsa with chips. Ingredients 1 can, 14 ounces, black beans, rinsed…[...]

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July 23, 2014

Baked Potato- 3 methods

Here are 3 different ways to prepare baked potatoes.  Always scrub your potato first.  Also I don't always rub with oil prior to cooking, this just adds flavor to the…[...]

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July 23, 2014

Classic Carrot Salad

Ingredients 4 cups shredded carrots 1 cup raisins -more or less to taste 1/4 cup mayo 2 tablespoons sugar 2-3 tablespoons milk   Directions Place carrots and raisins in a…[...]

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July 23, 2014

Twice Baked Potatoes

This is a great side dish. It's also great for a crowd or potluck Ingredients 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed well then  baked but still warm 1/2 cup green onions,…[...]

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July 23, 2014

Stuffed Potato Pancakes (Potato Croquettes)

Ingredients Salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1  chopped green onion 1 egg, beaten 1-2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups mashed potatoes 1 egg, beaten Optional to add- chicken, green chilies, cheese, cilantro, onion, red…[...]

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July 22, 2014

Cousin Helens Spanish Rice

Ingredients Makes servings USMetricAdjust Recipe (Help) 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2-3 slices jalapeno 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice 2 cups water or…[...]

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July 22, 2014

Cousin Helens Refried Beans

Ingredients 3 tablespoons Oil 3-5 slices of jalapeno 1 large can of pinto beans Pepper   Directions: Put oil and jalapenos in sauce pan.  Cook about 2 minutes until very hot.  Carefully…[...]

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July 22, 2014

Pink Fluff

This is such a classic jello salad recipe. There are so many variations and everyone of them are great.   I used a classic version with pineapple and raspberry jello.  Yum!…[...]

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July 22, 2014

Easy Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 - 2 green onions, as desired 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon salt Pepper to taste 4 tablespoons oil for stir-frying, or as needed 4 cups cold cooked rice…[...]

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