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Key concepts: Take your butter out of the refrigerator at least half an hour before you place it in the mixer so it can soften before you try to mix it. Alternate between the dough hook and the mixing paddle as you mix the recipe. This helps break down the butter and it keeps the…

I deconstructed my mother’s cinnamon roll recipe and tweaked it. Her recipe called for a yellow cake mix and a different cinnamon spread. I mostly just substituted raw ingredients and process and added some instant oats to try to keep them from drying out. I also like a little toffee on the bottom of my…

This is a very simple way to cook bacon for a large crowd. Spraying the bacon with water keeps it from curling. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound sliced bacon. Spray bottle with water. INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line the bottom of a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil. Place the bacon strips on the…

This recipe is easy and fun. You can change the spices to fit your own tastes. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb white bread (almost 1 whole loaf) NOTE: wheat bread tastes sweeter when used in stuffing 3 – 4 Tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons minced, dried onion 1…

INGREDIENTS:: 1 dozen flour torillas 1 small carton (8 oz.) sour cream 1 small can (4.5 oz.) chopped green chilis 1 small (2.25 oz.) can diced black olives 1 can (10.5 oz.) cream of chicken soup 2 cans (5 oz.) cooked chicken (or 1 cup diced, cooked chicken) 2 or more cups grated cheddar cheese…

This is recipe is a hybrid containing elements of the French’s recipe and the Cambpells recipe. It is a double batch which should feed several people. INGREDIENTS: 2 cans (10 1/2 ounces) Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper, Ground 2 teaspoons soy sauce (optional) 4 cans (14 1/2 ounces each)…

INGREDIENTS: 16 ounces dry pasta 3 Tablespoons butter 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tablespoons flour 1 cup chicken broth 2 cups half and half 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided 1-2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 (12 oz.) fully cooked smoked sausage INSTRUCTIONS: Cook pasta…

This recipe assumes you have already prepared chicken breast. See Chicken Breast and Thighs – Sous Vide. I cook several flats of chicken at a time and freeze it to use later. This recipe makes 4 quarts. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. bag of whole carrots (peeled and diced) 1 lb. bag of celery (cleaned and diced)…

I got this recipe from the web and tweaked it. It is fast and it is good. INGREDIENTS: 1 Medium Onion – diced 2 lbs fresh or frozen chicken breast (about 2 or 3 breasts) 1 package taco seasoning 15 oz. (1 can) black beans and juice 15.5 oz. (1 can) Brook’s Mild Chili Beans…

Smoke follows beauty! That’s why we prefer to make our camping treats in the oven. INGREDIENTS (for each serving): INSTRUCTIONS: Other options: