Ingredients 1 bunch green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, divided 6 fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 pound ground pork 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 egg 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 teaspoon […]
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Homemade Smoked Almonds
Ingredients 1 egg white 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons celery salt 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring 1 cup whole unblanched almonds, toasted and cooled Directions In a bowl, whisk egg white […]
Homemade Chorizo
Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 1 pound ground pork 3/4 cup chili powder 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons salt 3/4 cup dry red wine 1/4 cup white vinegar Directions In […]
Homemade Crispy Seasoned French Fries
Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon onion salt 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 cup water, or as needed 1 cup vegetable oil […]
Homemade Bagels
Ingredients 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 1/4 cups warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg yolk 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Directions […]
Mushroom Slow Cooker Roast Beef
Ingredients 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms 1 (4 pound) standing beef rib roast 1 (1.25 ounce) envelope onion soup mix 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle beer ground black pepper Directions Place the mushrooms in the […]
Slow Cooker Tomato Chicken
Ingredients 5 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen peas Directions Place […]
Fisherman’s Catch Chowder
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets, cubed 1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, mashed 1 (8 ounce) jar clam juice 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1/2 cup […]
Slow Cooker Oatmeal
Ingredients 1 cup oats 3 cups water 1 pinch salt 1 cup half-and-half cream 1/4 cup brown sugar, or to taste Directions Just before going to bed, combine the oats and water in a slow […]
Baked Slow Cooker Chicken
Ingredients 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon paprika Directions Wad three pieces of aluminum foil into 3 to 4 inch balls, and place them in the bottom […]
Hot Chili Cheese Dip
Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 (15 ounce) cans chili without beans 2 cups salsa 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed 2 (2.25 ounce) cans […]
Hearty Split Pea Soup
Ingredients 16 ounces dried split peas 2 cups diced fully cooked lean ham 1 cup diced carrots medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 5 cups boiling […]
Sloppy Flank Steak Sandwiches
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds beef flank steak 1 tablespoon steak seasoning (such as Montreal Steak Seasoning®) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 small onion, chopped small red bell pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon […]
Squash Stuffing Casserole
Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1 cup sour cream yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 small onion, chopped 1 cup shredded carrots 1 (8 […]
The Ultimate Chili
Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef salt and pepper to taste 3 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans 3 (14.5 ounce) cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes 2 stalks celery, chopped red bell pepper, chopped 1/4 […]
Turkey in a Pot
Ingredients 1 (3 pound) boneless turkey breast, halved 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup apple juice 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 […]
What’s Laughing Got To Do With It?
Feeling run down? Laughing a little more could be the solution. Laughter could be the best regimen, helping you feel better and putting that bounce back in your step. It automatically follows, and, makes sense, […]
Which Is Better: Dog or Man?
If there could only be one perspective in the world from a woman, which would it be, between a man and a dog? When you mull over it, they have several mutual traits. Tricks, both […]
Moschino Photoshop F#@!* Up!
Moschino, the Italian fashion label, unveiled a new campaign. In the shot, a model’s leg is completely missing! This comes at a time when the use of Photoshop in print ads is receiving more and […]
Would Women Like To Be Men For A Single Day?
Perhaps, if women were to become men for a day – just one day – it would certainly help them to better understand the male species. Perhaps they would even like it. I mean, who […]
Life is a Gamble…
There is only one family that believes that a family that gambles together prays together – a family that has its reunion in Las Vegas! I neither have the face for poker nor do I […]
Finger Jousting, Really ?
Although it hasn’t taken off as quickly as other extreme sports, finger jousting is on the rise in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas. Individuals can often be found finger jousting in living rooms and […]
Three Tips That Will Make You A Speed Reading Pro
The basic skill of rapid reading is learning to read in phrases. This simply means taking wider visual bites as your eyes move across a line of type. As I explained in the introduction, your […]
Things Only Middle Aged People Will Understand
I’m going to put an ad in the newspaper’s LOST & FOUND column to find out where 2015 went. I don’t know when years started to have only eight months. It must have been when […]
The Promise Of Easy Money Could Be An Easy Scam
If you’ve ever been interested in making money on the internet, you’ve probably searched one of the following phrases: “Make Money” – “Work From Home” – “Get Rich Online”. And, you’ve probably encountered some interesting […]
Here’s How To Avoid Long Lines At Customs
Many of us have experienced long lines at the United States immigration and customs station when re-entering the country after an international flight. Going through the hassle and waiting in the lines seems inevitable, especially […]
Ever Wonder What That Tiny Hole Is In Your Airplane Window?
When sitting through a long flight, it is natural tendency to get bored and check out all possible surroundings ad nauseum. We stare at the back of the seat in front of us, the people […]
Why Millennials Choose To Travel The World Now Rather Than Later
It is no secret that we are living in tough economic times. The stock market is extremely volatile; there is quite a bit of uncertainty regarding the future of Social Security benefits; and it is […]
Monterey Spaghetti
Ingredients 4 ounces spaghetti, broken into pieces 1 egg 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/8 teaspoon crushed garlic 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, […]
A Brief History Of Luggage And Man’s Obsession With Travel
Since time immemorial, man has been moving from place to place for different reasons. During all this time, he has had to carry some of his belongings along with him using some kind of luggage. […]