“Easy Recipes” – Page 8

Porcupine Meatballs

I don’t think anyone has ever eaten porcupine meat, but the appearance of these porcupine-shaped meatballs is from a mixture of rice and ground beef. Simmered in a rich tomato sauce, these are a throwback to those simple one-dish comfort meals. Can be a main dish, or made into smaller bite sizes for appetizers. Continue reading

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March 8

Sandra’s Apple Cake

Do you ever get handwritten recipes from friends to try, and then can’t find them? This is a good place to find them!

This one is almost easy enough to memorize, if I thought I could! Continue reading

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March 5

Basic Pork Butt Slowed Roasted

This is classic way to slow roast a Pork Butt Roast and use for different types of recipes. (shredded for tacos or add to soup/sauces).

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January 1

Bacon Mushroom Tomato Quiche

An easy adaptation that’s a cross between a quiche and a frittata style egg dish. Since no crust, just breadcrumbs, it is light, but firm and holds well.

Great for a leisurely late morning breakfast or brunch.

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December 16

Cowboy Candy Jalapenos

Warning!!! These are addictive!!!

There are several versions and now “store-bought” varieties of these delicious little candied Jalapenos.

Serve them on top of your favorite crackers which are spread with cream cheese to make little bites of happiness.

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September 3

Creamy Cilantro Potato Salad

This Potato Salad improves with age, and taste even better if made and refrigerated 24 hours ahead of time.

I served this with Spicy Baked Ribs (see recipe) and the combination of the two complimentary flavors were perfect.

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July 25

Butterfly Pork Chops with Lemon and Herbs

A light and refreshing Dinner for Two of lemon herbed Pork Chops is quick and simple to make.

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July 25

Italian Sausage, Carrots and White Beans

This quick stovetop skillet combination of simple ingredients creates flavors similar to long simmered stew or cassoulet, largely due to savory tarragon (fresh or dried).

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July 25

Beer Bread

This bread recipe is as easy as 1 -2 – 3… because it uses the powers of self-rising flour, a little sugar and a beer. I use a Shiner Premium Beer, from the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Fayette County, Texas. Continue reading

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July 6

Marinaded Lamb Shoulder Chops

Make marinade for chops in the morning, for an quick evening’s dinner.

simple lemon mustard marinade and lamb shoulder chops

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