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Chicken Fajitas
  • Complexity: very easy

Chicken Fajitas

chicken-fajitasAn all time favorite TexMex recipe.

Sauteed Bell Peppers and Onion for Fajitas
  • Complexity: very easy

Sauteed Bell Peppers and Onion for Fajitas

sauteed-onions-and-peppers-for-fajitasAdds loads of flavor and color to Chicken Fajitas.

Raw Apple Cake
  • Complexity: easy

Raw Apple Cake

Raw-apple-cakeThis recipe comes from my grandmothers collection of recipes and is a family cake. I hope you enjoy making and eating it as much as we do.

Waldorf Salad

Waldorf Salad

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Yum.  Always a favorite at family get-togethers and holidays.  This version replaces 1/2 the mayo with yogurt, to add a bit of tang with fewer calories.

Homemade Apple Cider
  • Time: 3 hours + time to chill
  • Complexity: easy

Homemade Apple Cider

homemade-apple-ciderServe this ice cold for a refreshing drink on an Indian summer afternoon or use it as the base to make spiced cider.  Choose an apple variety based on the level of sweetness or tartness you prefer.  Plus, experiment with spices and flavors.

Sauteed Green Beans with Shallots
  • Complexity: very easy

Sauteed Green Beans with Shallots

Sauteed-Green-Beans-with-ShallotsSimple and fast side - sure to be a favorite go-to recipe.

Roasted Garlic, Spinach and Portobello Lasagna Roll-ups

Roasted Garlic, Spinach and Portobello Lasagna Roll-ups

lasagna-roll-upLooking for ways to sneak more vegetables into your families diet?  This is a flavorful vegetarian version of a family favorite - even the most die-hard meat lover will aks for seconds.

Basic Red Sauce Recipe

Pesto Recipe

Hush Puppy Recipe
  • Complexity: easy

Hush Puppy Recipe

hush-puppy-recipeAn all time favorite side for seafood.  These are sure to be a hit at your next camping cock-out.

Corn Fritters
  • Complexity: easy

Corn Fritters

corn-frittersSimple fired goodness.  Add jalapenos for a southwest spicy twist.

Dutch Kaffee Kuchen
  • Complexity: easy

Dutch Kaffee Kuchen

dutch-kaffee-kuchenSimple lightly sweet yeast cake topped with brown sugar. 

Beef Roast
  • Complexity: easy

Beef Roast

pennsylvania-dutch-beef-roastThe perfect comfort food - melt in you mouth goodness.

Nutella S'more Panini
  • Time: 10 minutes
  • Complexity: very easy

Nutella S'more Panini

Rich and creamy Nutella hazelnut, chocolate spread with ooey, gooey marshmallows - Yummmm!

Patriotic Potato Salad Recipe
  • Complexity: easy

Patriotic Potato Salad Recipe

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Serve warm or room temperature.  Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in tin foil, then toss these on the campfire the night before so you'll have potatoes already cooked for this recipe.  If you have access to a microwave you can shorten prep time by microwaving the potatoes.

Tip.  In some supermarkets they sell bags of tri-color fingerling or heirloom potatoes.

Chili Conqueso
  • Time: 20 minutes
  • Complexity: very easy
  • Origin: Mexican

Chili Conqueso

 

This dip works well in the small crock pots that will keep the cheese melted at a low temperature. If you don't have the small crock pot, you can take it to the microwave for a quick re-warm. It's fast, easy and is always a hit with friends!
German Potato Salad Recipe
  • Time: 30 minutes
  • Complexity: easy

German Potato Salad Recipe

A bacon-studded potato salad made with a dressing of bacon fat, vinegar, seasonings and sometimes sugar. German potato salad can be served hot, cold or at room temperature.

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