Did You Know – Cork

While reading a post from my blogger friend at http://wetanddustyroads.wordpress.com/ she shared a picture of a cork tree that she saw while hiking. This inspired me to find out about where cork comes from. Cork comes from a specific type of oak tree. They strip the bark off of it every 9 years, which does not hurt the tree. The […]

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Homemade Pizza Dough

This is my favorite Homemade Pizza Dough recipe. It is easy to make, easy to spread the dough onto the pan, requires hardly any kneading and it tastes great! If you think you can’t make homemade pizza dough, you haven’t tried this recipe! To see my step by step directions with pictures and a printable recipe card click HERE. http://www.InDianesKitchen.com

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Stovetop Swiss Steak

Fork tender steak that is seasoned perfectly, smothered in its own gravy and absolutely delicious! Swiss Steak with bits of carrot, celery and onion that cooks completely on top of the stove.  To see my step by step directions with pictures and a printable recipe card click HERE. http://www.InDianesKitchen.com

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Did You Know – Potatoes

Did you know the best way to pick which potatoes to use is according to their starch? For example, mashed potatoes are best made with Yukon Gold. Russet potatoes are best for hash browns and French fries. Fingerling potatoes are great for roasting. Russet Burbank is best for potato chips. Warmth and moisture is what causes the spuds to start […]

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Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms & Onions

Portobello Mushrooms sliced thick and sautéed in butter with onions and seasonings. These mushrooms are large enough to stuff but I love the taste too much to hide the flavor with stuffing. I slice these thick and make a meal out of them. To see my step by step directions with pictures and a printable recipe card click HERE. http://www.InDianesKitchen.com

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Easy Poor Man’s Chow Mein

This is a delicious casserole meal that is easy to make even for beginners. My husband called this a delicious stick to your ribs meal that is very filling. Poor Man’s Chow Mein has been around for many years and will feed a large family at a very reasonable cost. To see my step by step directions with pictures and […]

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Did You Know – Peeps

Peeps have been marketed since 1953 in the United States and in Canada. When they were first made the chicks had wings. They can be DEHYDRATED! The eyes are made with a waxy substance, called carnauba, that is found in some shoe polishes and car waxes along with other candies. Today there are over 40 different varieties of Peeps. An […]

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