I made this recenly and it’s delicious!!  just sharing this here for all my KK blog readers, I am going to also post this on Recipezazz.com soon

You may omit the potatoes and serve this over spaghetti topped with Parmesan cheese

Two cans whole drained mushrooms may be used in place of fresh, do not substitute  crushed tomatoes for the whole tomatoes and use a good brand of Italian tomatoes, no generic here please!

If you like more sauce then process a 14-ounce can tomatoes (well drained) in with the 28 ounce can, discard the juice from the 14 ounce can and increase the oregano and basil amount to 1 1/2 teaspoons

Servings 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup all purpose flour  mixed with — 2 teaspoons seasoned salt, 1-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon paprika

2  pounds stewing beef

oil, as needed

2 medium onions, chopped

15 small whole white button mushrooms (or use as much as you like)

6 large garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon crushed chili flakes or hot sauce (optional but good to add, can adjust to taste)

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 bay leaves

1/3 cup dry red wine

1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained  (save the juice to add in later)

4 potatoes, peeded and cubed

1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas

seasoned salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————–

In a processor process the drained tomatoes until smooth; set aside.

In a large heavy bag combine the flour with all the spices; add in beef cubes, shake the bag to coat the beef in the flour mixture.

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat (use enough oil to coat the bottom of the Dutch oven, or as needed) add in beef cubes in batches browning well on all sides. Remove to a plate.

Add in onions; saute scraping up all the browned bits in the bottom of the Dutch oven, cook for about 3 minutes or until onions are softened.  Add in whole mushrooms,  garlic, next 3 spices and brown sugar; cook stirring for 3 minutes.

Return the meat to the Dutch oven along with the bay leaves, wine, pureed tomatoes and the juice from the tomatoes.

Cover and cook in a preheated 325 degree F oven for about 2 hours or until beef is tender (removing about halfway through cooking and seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed).

After about 2 hours of cooking remove from oven and add in the cubed potatoes and peas; cook 25-30 minutes longer or until the potatoes are just fork tender.

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Garlic lovers can add in 2 teaspoon garlic powder in with the dry dressing mix

INSTRUCTIONS:

24 chicken wings or drumsticks

1/2 cup melted butter

1/4 cup hot pepper sauce (less, if desired)

3 tablespoons white vinegar

2  to 3  packages dry Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing mix (or as needed)

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A great way to use up 2 cups of cooked white rice!

INGREDIENTS:

1/2  to 3/4 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon  salt

1 large egg, well beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 1/2 cups full-fat milk

2 tablespoons butter

2 cups cooked rice

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————————–

In 1 quart casserole, blend together sugar, cornstarch and salt; gradually stir in milk, mixing well.

Microwave on high 5 to 7 minutes, stir every 3 minutes until mixture is smooth, thickened and clear.

Stir a small amount of pudding into beaten egg. Return egg mixture to hot pudding. Mix well.

Microwave at medium high for 1 to 3 minutes, stirring after 1 minute until smooth and thick.

Add butter, vanilla and rice. Stir well.

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This is just as good if not better that the ones made in muffin tins and will also work using this using melted butter in place of the pan drippings of coarse  the pan drippings have better flavor,  the complete batter is baked in one pan then sliced into eight pieces

Servings 8

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 large eggs, room temperature

3/4 cup water, room temperature

1/2 cup beef pan drippings (or can use melted butter)

3/4 cup milk, room temperature

INSTRUCTIONS:——————————————-

Mix the flour and salt together in a medium bowl.

Make a well in the middle of the flour; add in milk and whisk until smooth.

Add in eggs and beat until blended.

Add in the water and continue beating until the mixture is light and frothy.

Set the mixture aside for about 1 hour (or you may cover and refrigerate overnight, if the batter has been refrigerated then it must come down to room temperature before using).

When your roast beef is ready to come out of the oven, get ready to use the prepared batter.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (allow to heat for 10 minutes, the oven must be hot).

Pour 1/2 cup roast beef drippings (or melted butter) into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Place the pan in the oven until the drippings in the pan sizzle.

Pour the prepared batter over the hot drippings and bake for 30 minutes (or until the sides have risen and are golden brown (DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN DOOR WHILE BAKING!).

Slice into 8 equal pieces and serve immediately.

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I have some additions listed you have a choice to add in one or add in all of them

Servings 4-6

Ingredients

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup (undiluted and divided)

3 cups hot mashed potatoes

1 pound ground beef (can use half beef and pork sausage meat)

1 teaspoon dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors)

1 medium onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon crushed chili flakes, optional or adjust to heat level

2-3 teaspoons worcestershire sauce

1 (10 ounce) can mushrooms, drained (use whole or sliced)

1 1/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (your choice of veggies)

salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Additions:

3/4 cup beef broth (combined with 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour to thicken the beef mixture)

1 cup corn kernels

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/3 cup Heinz chili sauce or ketchup

1/2 package dry onion soup mix or 2 tablespoons Kitchen Bouquet Browning sauce

INSTRUCTIONS:——————————————-

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These are no-fail if you follow the instructions making sure that the buttermilk is very cold when adding in the melted butter this will form small clumps of semi hardened butter that is needed for the success of these biscuits I have suggested in the instructions to put the buttermilk in the freeze. If you don’t have any buttermilk just mix 1-1/2 tablespoons white vinegar with milk to equal 1 cup then allow to sit for 10 minutes mixing often, for garlic lovers add in 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder adding in some dried herbs is a great addition… these are best served still warm

Yield 12 biscuits

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups all-purpose flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons white sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup cold butter (no substitutes!)

2 tablespoons melted melted (for brushing on biscuits after baking)

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————-

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1 pork loin roast  (about 3 to  3-1/2 pounds)

5 tablespoons oil, divided (or use as much as needed)

1/2 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

fresh ground black pepper

1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

garlic cloves (optional or use as many as desired, I use lots!)

1/3 cup French dressing

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce (Ocean Spray is the best to use

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