Here’s a trick that takes the guesswork out of determining when frying oil is hot. Simply place a kernel of popcorn in the oil as it heats up. The kernel will pop when the oil is between 350 and 365 degrees, just the right temperature for deep frying. If you attach a double strip of masking tape across the top […]
This is one of our favorite skillet meals that I use our garden poblano and jalapeño peppers with. I freeze all the extra peppers and we have this meal all year long. In addition to the ground beef, rice, tomatoes and corn, you can use poblano peppers, jalapeño peppers or whatever your favorite pepper. To see my step by step […]
For a juicier hamburger when grilling, add a little cold water to the beef. To store cooked meatballs, freeze them on a cookie sheet, then transfer them to resealable plastic bags and return to the freezer. When boiling corn add sugar to the water instead of salt. Salt toughens the corn while sugar gives it that extra sweetness. To ripen […]
This is a recipe you can make any time of the year because it uses frozen okra. Of course it could be made with all fresh vegetables too. This quick and easy recipe is full of okra, diced tomatoes, corn, onion, seasonings and topped with bacon! To see my step by step directions with pictures and a printable recipe card […]
I finally found my seasonings that were packed away during this LONG and ONGOING kitchen remodel. I decided I would make my copycat version of Hamburger Helpers Chili Mac. I love this recipe because not only does it taste great, but it is made on the stovetop, is quick and easy to make. You can make this in 30 minutes […]
Anyone that makes a homemade dinner is welcome to type the name of one recipe that you prepared, in the comments, then we can all scroll through the comments for recipe ideas. This will be a weekly Friday post and only recipes on the Friday posts will be allowed. If someone wants your recipe and asks, there will be no pressure to […]
This dish is delicous any time of the year because you use frozen okra. This is a simple and quick side dish to make with your meal. It is full of okra, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, seasonings and bacon. This could be made with fresh okra, fresh sweet corn and fresh tomatoes if you want, however, you will need to […]