Beef Brine

Have you ever brined your meat? Why in the world would you brine your meat? According to Food 52.com brining was used for preserving food back in the days they didn’t have refrigeration. There are two main reasons why you should brine your meat…..flavor and texture. Brining infuses the meat with added flavor and tenderizers the meat, so if you […]

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Italian Marinade for Chicken

My favorite Italian Marinade for chicken is Good Seasonings Salad Dressing. I don’t know if it is because of how quick and easy it is to make or the taste of the seasonings in the dressing. It is a dry mix that comes in a pouch. We buy it in this small box of four. For complete instructions to marinate […]

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Easy Chicken Gravy

Do you hate making gravy and no matter what you do it never turns out or it is full of lumps? Then you need to try this simple and fool-proof gravy recipe. Seriously, not one lump was in mine. This recipe makes 3/4 cup so it is perfect for two people or you can double or even triple it to […]

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Simple Chicken Brine

Isn’t this the coolest looking picture. It is the olive oil floating on top of the brine. This was the first time I have ever brined a chicken. I know, I know hard to believe I have been cooking this many years and I have never brined a chicken. After tasting the chicken from the brine I will do it […]

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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

  It doesn’t get any better than this! Salisbury Steak that cooks in the slow cooker and makes the most amazing gravy. Each steak is a quarter pound and this recipe makes eight steaks. I fixed mashed potatoes with this and I covered them with that amazing gravy. Source: Debi Schull from Facebook group Mennonite and Amish Recipes & More […]

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Honey Mustard Sauce

Honey Mustard Sauce can be used as a dipping sauce or to brush on top of beef, chicken, fish, pork…..well just about anything. You can even use it as a marinade or even a salad dressing. This recipe tastes as good as the restaurants. Make it in a matter of minutes and let it sit overnight in the refrigerator for […]

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