Recipes

Spanish Chicken (Crock Pot)

By Lena / April 2, 2010 /

Ingredients 3 -4 lb chicken, cut up (Or pieces) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 4-5 cloves of garlic, crushed 6 ounce can of tomato paste 3/4 cup of beer (6 ounces) 1 – 10 oz. jar stuffed olives, drained (reserve liquid) 1 Tablespoon of reserved liquid from olives Instructions Place chicken,…

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Nanney’s Crockpot Stroganoff

By Lena / March 3, 2010 /

This was Kevin’s granddad’s recipe as shared by sisser Kristy. 2 lbs. ground beef (or turkey) 4 onions, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cans of sliced mushrooms, drained 2 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 cup bouillon 3 tblsp. tomato paste 1 1/2 cups sour cream mixed with 4 tblsp. flour 1/3…

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Paella – Sausage and Shrimp

By Lena / February 21, 2010 /

3 poblano peppers Olive oil (4 Tablespoons total) 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tablespoon paprika 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika Salt to taste 1 button of garlic, crushed/minced 2 cups uncooked brown rice 1 pinch saffron threads, crushed 8 large green olives, sliced 1 bay leaf 1/2 bunch Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped 1…

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Spicy Ginger Almonds

By Lena / February 21, 2010 /

1 Tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 dired arbo chili (or other dried chili) 1 lb of almonds (about 2 cups) 1 Tablespoon of soy sauce 1 Tablespoon of Worcestershire Sauce Preheat oven to 250 degrees Mix ginger and salt in large bowl and set aside…

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

By Lena / February 2, 2010 /

I got this recipe from Kevin’s sister. It’s really easy and decadent to eat. When she gave me the Dixie Dum Dum recipe, I thought she loved me. But, with this recipe, she might be trying to kill me. But, its so good, I’ll die willingly. 2 packages of cream cheese 16 oz of your…

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Dixie Dum Dums

By Lena / February 2, 2010 /

These are the cookies that Kevin’s grandmother and sister made for our wedding. They are a family tradition. They were great, but taste even better when you aren’t stressed from the activity of getting married. And they are even better years later after you have grown to love your sister and grandmother. Thanks sisser! I…

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Raw Ranch Type Dressing/Dip

By Lena / January 17, 2010 /

1 1/2 cups nuts (cashew, macadamia, walnuts or combo) soak them for a creamier dressing (1-2 hrs is fine, then drain) 3/4 – 1 cup filtered water for blending 3 tablespoons lemon juice (translates into approx 1/2 lemon) 1/3 cup vinegar 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3…

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Grilled Fresh Tuna Carnitas and Crunchy Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa

By Lena / January 5, 2010 /

This recipe was one I adapted from Rickbayless.com and holy cow is it simple and amazing to eat. The salsa was so good that I ended up eating the leftovers with a spoon. I couldn’t wait to find another use for the leftovers. It’s so fresh and green and full of wonderful flavor. Caramelized onions are…

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Kevin’s Holiday Nuts

By Kevin Pettway / December 6, 2009 /

1 and 1/2 cups pecan halves 1 and 1/2 cups walnut halves 3 tablespoons melted butter 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (I used white balsamic vinegar and Braggs here once and it was great) 2  teaspoons hot sauce (I heart Texas Pete) 2  teaspoons chili powder 1  teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 4…

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Best Pancakes and Syrup

By Kevin Pettway / November 23, 2009 /

This pancake and syrup combo is like eating a warm cinnamon bun. Very good and easy to make. Cinnamon Sugar Pancake Syrup 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup soy milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Bring butter, sugar, buttermilk, vanilla extract, corn syrup,…

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