Aaron's Chili

This is a good chili… a nice gentle burn that sets in slowly, and a definite deep flavor to it.2 Yellow Onions Sauteed in Olive Oil2 Lbs Ground Meat (Pork & Beef combined, coarse grind is best) Browned28 Oz Crushed Tomatoes28 Oz Tomato Sauce12 Oz Tomato Paste15 Oz Beef Broth4 x 15 OZ Dark Red Kidney BeansHeaped TBSP Each ofCocoa Powder (Unsweetened)Ground CuminCayenne (Red Pepper)Garlic PowderCumin...

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French Dip

I decided to use Melissa's French Dip recipe a couple of weeks ago, in response to her challenge (2 points). I just didn't upload pictures from my camera until now.I have never made French Dips before (5 points). And this is not a dessert (1 point). I did make a few changes to the recipe, basically because I had a roast in the freezer (from a quarter beef we bought a few months ago - food storage...

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Chris's Salsa

By request:5 qts tomatoes, peeled and chopped2 lg green tomatoes, chopped10 jalepeno peppers, chopped2 cloves garlic, diced6 onions, chopped2 cups celery (about 1/2 stalk), chopped1/4 cup saltscant1/4 cup honey (it says 3 Tbls, but I just usually dump in about 1/4 cup)2 green peppers, chopped1-2 cans tomato paste to thicken it up, if desired (I add 1 or 2, and it's still pretty thin.)Tomatoes- wash them, and then put them in a pot of boiling water until the skins crack a little. Take them out, let...

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Taco Dip

Every Christmas, growing up, we enjoyed this wonderful taco dip on Christmas Eve. My aunt, Teri Kukachka, made it, and she spread it in a Santa-shaped platter. I don't have a Santa-shaped platter, so I put it in a Christmas tree-shaped platter. I'd say it is about a 12"x8" size. 8 oz cream cheese, softened8 oz sour cream8 oz guacamole or avacado dip (use store-bought or make your own)Lowry's Seasoning (garlic, salt & pepper)Cream these ingredients and spread on platter.taco sauce or salsa...

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Spider Web Dip

I saw this in Taste of Home. Disclaimer, I have not tried it. But, I do know the recipe portion of it quite well. This is really just a creative idea to do with the recipe. I figured Nancy could maybe use it.Make guacamole. (We all know mom's, right? Is it on here somewhere?)Put it in a round pan or plate.Put some sour cream in a plastic bag, cut the corner, and pipe circles around the guacamole. Run a toothpick from the center out, to give it a web design.Take some colossal olives. Pipe two small...

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Bisquick Mix

I promised Tom chicken and dumplings for dinner tonight, and found myself without Bisquick. I remembered seeing a recipe for my own mix on hillbillyhousewife. I decided to give it a try. It passed. The texture of the dumplings were slightly smoother, which I liked better. And, they did cook a few minutes faster than usual. No biggie, there. Considering what we saved on with this recipe, it's a keeper. (She has a bunch of other convenience food recipe, which I haven't tried, but probably will now.)White...

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