Monthly Archives: February 2008

Shredded Beef Sandwiches

1 2½ to 3 pound beef roast (round, shoulder or brisket) 1 cup ketchup 1 can beer 1 envelope dried onion soup mix In a medium-sized bowl, mix together all the sauce ingredients. Place roast in crock-pot. Pour sauce over … Continue reading

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Apple Crumb Squares

2 cups quick or old fashioned oatmeal, uncooked 1-1/2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt (necessary) 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1 … Continue reading

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Hot Artichoke Dip

1 can drained water-packed artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped 1 cup mayo 4 oz fresh Parmesan cheese, grated 5 green onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped finely 1 tsp lemon juice Preheat oven to 350°. Stir together all ingredients and place … Continue reading

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Texas Sheet Cake

I grew up calling these Texas Sheet Cake. Last year I moved to Texas and discovered they just call them brownies here. Doesn’t matter what they are called, frosted bars of chocolate cake are divine. 2 C flour 2 C … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Meals

Even if you are not a vegetarian, you may entertain one sometime. Or you may find you enjoy taking a break from meat one or two nights per week. You can still get protein from cheese, nuts, eggs, and any … Continue reading

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Blue Chicken Salad

I love bleu cheese, but if its strong taste is not something you prefer, you can substitute something like feta. If I were going to use feta, I would add a little red onion and chopped black olives to give … Continue reading

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Sunday Pot Roast

Perfect to start on a chilly morning, along with the bread machine, for a hearty late lunch or supper. 1 2½ to 3 pound beef roast (round, shoulder or brisket) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp coarsely cracked pepper 3 cloves … Continue reading

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