Category Archives: Recipes

Hot Cocoa Mix

Published in Drinks, Gifts from Home on October 30, 2011

PrintHot Cocoa Mix Prep Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 15 minutes Many hot cocoa mixes use powdered milk and are made with boiling water. These mixes are good, but I also like the mixes that are designed to be prepared with milk. These mixes are more versatile for people who have dairy allergies or prefer not […]

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Mom’s Chicken and Rice

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on October 30, 2011

PrintMom’s Chicken and Rice Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 50 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Yield: 4-6 servings Once again, we’re taking a stroll down my memory lane. I think this was one of my favorite dishes as a child, although I don’t remember Mom adding the peas. My mom used an entire chicken […]

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Fajita Marinade

Published in Marinades, Penny Pinchin' Picks on October 30, 2011

PrintFajita Marinade Prep Time: 5 minutes Yield: enough to marinate 1 1/2 pounds of beef or chicken This recipe works well for both beef and chicken. Fresh lime juice and fresh garlic add an extra punch to this recipe, and I don’t recommend skimping on those two ingredients — it’s worth the added effort. (I […]

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Fajitas

Published in Beef, Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on October 30, 2011

PrintFajitas Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 8 hours, 40 minutes Yield: 6 servings Ingredients1 pkg. 7-inch flour tortillas (either white or whole wheat) 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast or lean beef (flank steak, London broil, round steak, etc. work well) Fajita marinade (or one envelope of the packaged marinade) 1 med. […]

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Pasta Salad

Published in Penny Pinchin' Picks, Sides & Salads on October 29, 2011

PrintPasta Salad Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 2 hours, 25 minutes Yield: 16 servings Ingredients1 16-ounce package of rotini or penne pasta 1 cup Italian dressing 1 tsp. dried oregano Sea salt and pepper to taste 1 can sliced black olives (3.8 ounces), drained 1 can artichoke hearts, drained 1 med carrot, […]

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Ham & Cheddar Melts

Published in Penny Pinchin' Picks, Pork on October 29, 2011

PrintHam & Cheddar Melts Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 15 minutes Ingredients½ cup mayonnaise 1 tsp. dill ¼ tsp. celery seed (optional) 8 slices wheat bread ¾ lb. sliced ham 4 slices cheddar cheese 1 tomato, slicedInstructionsCombine mayonnaise, dill and celery seed in a small bowl. Toast the slices of bread. Spread […]

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Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

Published in Breads, Desserts on October 29, 2011
Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

PrintCinnamon Sugar Donut Holes Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 4 minutes Ingredients2 cups flour 1 pkg. active dry yeast (2¼ tsp.) ½ cup warm water (110 – 120 degrees) 1tsp. + 1 T. sugar ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. cinnamon oil for fryingInstructionsPlace flour in a medium sized bowl. In a […]

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Honey Glazed Pork Roast

Published in Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Pork, Recipes on October 27, 2011

PrintHoney Glazed Pork Roast Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 1 hour, 25 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients2 lbs. pork roast ¼ cup honey (or less if you prefer) 3 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard 1 tsp. black pepper ½ tsp. dried oregano ½ tsp. dried thymeInstructionsPreheat the oven to 300 degrees. Score […]

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Chicken Stock

Published in Chicken, Recipes, Soups & Stews on October 27, 2011

PrintChicken Stock Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 2 hoursTotal Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes Yield: 16 cups Ingredients1 chicken carcass 2 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces 3 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 onion, cut into large pieces 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 bunch (about 2 cups loosely packed) parsley 16 cups water sea […]

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Fajita Flat Iron Steak

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on October 27, 2011

PrintFajita Flat Iron Steak Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients1 1/4 pounds flat iron steak 2 tsp. fajita seasoning 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 each tomatoes, slicedInstructionsHeat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season steaks on both sides. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes, then let […]

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