Archive for October, 2008

These should be called “The Disappearing Party Sausage” because that’s just what will happen once you bring these out!
2 lbs. fully cooked mini smoked sausages (Perhaps Hillshire Farms)
1 8oz. bottle French or Catalina dressing
1 8oz. bottle Russian or Thousand Island dressing
1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
1/2 cup pineapple juice
In a large, deep skillet [...]

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I think you’ll like this rendition of spicy Buffalo wings. My hat’s off to you, Upstate New York! This is fantastic holiday party food or for any time. Dig in!
Chicken wings - prepared, tips removed, etc.
4 Tbsp. butter or margarine (I prefer butter, but do as you will)
2 tsp. white vinegar
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. [...]

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This recipe is made using canned beans ; I usually forget to soak the dry ones overnight and sometimes I just don’t wanna do it. Laziness has its good qualities.

2 Tbs. vegetable oil - NOT olive oil
1 small diced onion
2 stalks diced celery
2 peeled, diced/sliced carrots
1/2 of a diced green pepper
2 Tbs. minced garlic
4 cans [...]

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Quite an indulgence, and not for those strictly counting calories. But always remember, moderation is key so enjoy good food with good people and good conversation whenever you can!
1 box fettuccine noodles
1 1/4 sticks butter, softened (no substitutions)
2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
1 1/4 cups heavy cream (not the lite variety)
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. black [...]

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Even those who normally don’t care for sweet potatoes may become converts.
2 large sweet potatoes
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. olive oil
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and get out a large rimmed sheet pan. Peel then cut each potato in half lengthwise; cut each half into [...]

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Oh what comfort food this is! And what a breeze to make. Refrigerated pie dough by Pillsbury makes this worthy of serving to company. Sure homemade is always better than store-bought, but for a weeknight meal this is just fine! We had buttered egg noodles and broccoli with it.
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil or bacon [...]

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Because these are made with canned beans, they don’t bake in the oven for hours and hours. They really are one of the best baked beans.
1 pound uncooked bacon, sliced into thirds
2 onions, diced
2 tsp. minced garlic (jarred is fine)
3 28-oz. cans of baked beans
1 1/2 cups ketchup based chili sauce
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 [...]

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Not only does this taste good, it’s a nice looking cheesecake with all the spices sprinkled in. My daughter eats this over pumpkin pie because the pumpkin flavoring is not overpowering. It’s the perfect blending of cream cheese and pumpkin. Needs fridge setting time, so plan on making it in advance.
Graham Cracker Crust:
1 1/2 graham [...]

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The name says it all. 
5-6 pound beef roast
1 small onion, peeled & diced very small
2 Tbsp. minced, fresh parsley or 2 tsp. dry
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. fresh rosemary or thyme
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper
Paprika
Place meat, fat side up, on a rack in a roasting pan about 2 hours prior to cooking; preheat oven to [...]

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Yuck? Not when they’re roasted.
Container (about 6-8) Brussels sprouts
Extra virgin olive oil (Please do not use any other type)
Salt (I use Kosher)
Pepper
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
Slice the sprouts in half lengthwise.
Spread them in a single layer on a rimmed cookie-type sheet. Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons olive oil over. Sprinkle salt & pepper over. Mix [...]

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