Kim’s Coleslaw Salad
Instead of the traditional mayonnaise-based dressing, Kim's Coleslaw Salad uses oil & vinegar with a touch of sugar. It's zesty, fresh, crunchy and hard to stop eating. This particular recipe is a BIG HIT for potluck meals. Kim has told me that even when she has doubled the recipe for parties, hoping to bring home leftovers, she ends up bringing home an empty bowl. Beside using oil &... More...
By Jill | 11 comments | Full Recipe...Still House Barbecue Sauce
Still House Barbecue Sauce carries its heat right up front on the tongue, but it has the right amount of dark brown sugar to keep it bearable. For folks that enjoy milder barbecue sauces, cut back on the Tabasco sauce. Even using 1 teaspoon of Tabasco sauce makes a kickin' sauce. From Barbecue! Bible : Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades, Bastes, Butters, and Glazes ~ Steven Raichlen STILL HOUSE BARBECUE... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Truly Simple Baked Beans
This truly SIMPLE DAILY RECIPE comes from Cousin Amanda. She made it for one of our family cookouts and it was a BIG HIT! I could have made it a whole meal with a slice of bread on the side. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 6 Slices Bacon cooked crispy - diced 2 Cups Chopped Onion - I used 1 1/2 lg white onions 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 3 cans pinto beans - drained 2 cans ranch style beans - drained 2... More...
By Jill | 7 comments | Full Recipe...Coffee-Cardamom Brisket Rub
INCREDIBLE FLAVOR! "Oh I've never felt love like this before, opened my eyes! No, I never felt-love-like-this-befor-or-or-ore." CONFESSION: I've never GRILLED a brisket. I've never done anything with a brisket, except eat it. I don't normally get fancy with the spices, or venture into the unusual recipes. Not because I'm scared, only because I have loved ones who set my culinary boundaries. However,... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...From Raw to Roasted Shelled Pumpkin Seeds
Have you ever picked something new at the grocery store that was too interesting to pass up, then after you got home, you thought, "Now how do I cook it?" Last week, I couldn't resist buying a scoop of raw pumpkin seeds from the nearest foodie mart dry bulk bin section. (I always save money in that section.) It wasn't until I was ready to mix them into a batch of Fresh N Fruity Oatmeal Bread that... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Roasted Zucchini Quesadillas
You can't go wrong with this fresh and simple recipe. Roasted vegetables make an excellent filling for quesadillas whenever you need to throw together an appetizer for guests, a light lunch for yourself, or a quick recipe for a large, hungry crowd of Main Street Farmers' Market Fans. The kids down at market wanted to gobble them up. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED 20 homemade flour tortillas or store bought 2... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Shrimp and Tabouleh Salad
Fresh, bright and super easy to bring together. This salad is delicious at room temperature and cold. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 1 box Far East Tabouleh Wheat Salad 2 to 3 green onions 1 small cucumber 1 large tomato juice of 1 medium lemon 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled Feta cheese 15 to 20 raw shrimp, shelled & deveined olive oil salt & fresh ground pepper Prepare the tabouleh... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Peppers and Black Bean Soup
When you barely have time to prepare something good to eat, make a batch of peppers and black bean soup. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans 2 tablespoons butter or oil 1 large jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1 large garlic clove, crushed or minced 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon New Mexico Chile Powder 1/4 teaspoon Cumin 1/4 teaspoon Hot Spanish... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Moist, delicious and purely made with love. It's my husband's favorite birthday cake. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 can sliced pineapple in syrup, drained 1 small jar Maraschino cherries for the cake 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup oil 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Firemen Tom’s Chili and Taco Soup
This award winning recipe comes from Tom the Fireman of Sulphur Springs, Texas. We met at My First Cooking Demonstration at the Main Street Farmer's Market. He assures me that it's the best tastin' chili and super easy to make. Tom's Famous Fire House Chili 1 pound ground turkey 1 onion, if you like onion 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (14.5 oz) tomato sauce 1 packet of Williams Chili Seasoning,... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Main Street Farmers Market Caviar
So FRESH, so hard to stop eating. I could skip the chips and eat it with a spoon or on top of anything grilled. D HERE'S ALL IT TAKES Chunky salad bits 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed 1/2 (11 oz) can sweet corn 2 small ripe tomatoes, chopped 3/4 cup seedless cucumber, chopped 1/4 cup purple onion, finely chopped 3 green onions, finely chopped 2 jalapenos, seeded & finely chopped 1... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Oven Fried Crispy Chicken Bites
My friend, Patsy from Family, Friends and Food had me drooling over her simple Crispy Chicken Recipe using Panko Bread Crumbs. Inspired by Patsy's cooking process, I ventured to make my own version. But only because I had to work with what I had on hand in the pantry. I liked this recipe because I could BAKE the chicken in the oven in a relatively short time. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES to feed 2 adults,... More...
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