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Tasty Taco Soup *Can be canned

11/9/2025

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Taco Soup 
**This Soup can be Pressure Canned (see below for timing) 

Ingredients: 

1 Pound Lean ground beef (85/15)
1 tsp olive oil 
1 tsp butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 packet Taco Seasoning (Old El Paso Original 1 oz.)
1 16oz can Kidney Beans, drained
1 15oz can Black Beans, drained
1 15oz can Whole Kernel Corn
1 10oz can Rotel Tomatoes and Green Chiles (mild) 
1 4oz can diced green chiles (mild) 
4 Cups Beef Broth 

Directions: 
  1.  Heat oil and butter in a Dutch oven.  Once hot add onion, green pepper and ground beef. 
  2.  Lightly salt and pepper then sauté until the beef is browned. Drain off any excess grease. 
  3.  Add in taco seasoning and garlic, stir to incorporate. 
  4.  Add in beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles and broth. Stir well and bring mixture up to a boil.
  5.  Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.  Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
  6.  Serve hot with desired toppings.  ​
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Wanting to Pressure Can this?! You CAN!  Follow NCHFP Timing for Pressure Canning Soups 
Pints: 60 Mins
Quarts: 75 Mins

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Italian Beef (Steak) Sandwich

10/17/2025

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Italian Beef (Steak) Sandwiches

Ingredients: 
14 ounces Shaved Beef Steak (I buy Kroger brand)
1 large green bell pepper, sliced 
1 medium onion, sliced 
1 Cup Beef broth 
1 packet Au Jus Gravy 
8 slices Provolone Cheese
4 Subway Rolls 
1 Tablespoon Italian Spice Mix 
Salt & Pepper 
Butter and Olive Oil 

Directions: 
  •  Add a tablespoon each of olive oil and butter to a large skillet over medium heat. 
  •  Cook the sliced onion and green pepper until soft.
  •  Move the vegetables around the perimeter of the skillet and add the shaved beef into the middle.           Lightly salt & pepper the beef and cook until browned. 
  •  Sprinkle on Italian Seasonings and add in about 1/2 cup of beef broth. 
  •  Mix everything together in the skillet, add in the last 1/2 of beef broth and let simmer.   
  •  While the beef is simmering, make your Au Jus on the side. 
  •  Slice open your Sub Rolls and lay on a baking sheet - lightly butter bread and toast under broiler.
  •  Once lightly toasted, add slices of Provolone cheese and place under broiler again until cheese is melted. 
  •  Place steak and vegetable mixture onto roll. 
  •  Add prepared hot Au Jus to a small dipping cup and serve with sandwich. 
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Bugsy's Crockpot Chicken

10/17/2025

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    This recipe is both excellent and easy!  I saw Bugsy over at Bugsy & Company on Instagram making this dish. We will be making this again and again.  Enjoy! 


Crockpot Chicken & Gravy 

3 large boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
2 Cups Chicken Broth
1 Can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup 
2 Envelopes of Brown Gravy Mix
Salt & Pepper

   Add the chicken to crockpot and lightly salt & pepper. Mix together the remaining ingredients and pour over chicken in crockpot.  Cook High 3-4 Hours or Low 6-8 Hours.  Shred Chicken and Serve over potatoes or rice. 

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Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters

12/18/2024

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      These little treats are wonderful.  Everyone loves them and you can switch up your "add-ins" to your liking (such as mini-marshmallows.) I use my larger 6 quart slow cooker.  You'll add all the ingredients into the cooker, let melt, mix well and then scoop and place on wax paper to let air dry.  Kitchen Tip: place a piece of paper towel over crockpot before adding your lid - this will grab any steam created and keep water from dripping back into your chocolate which can seize the mixture. 

Ingredients: 
 16 ounces of roasted, salted peanuts
 10 ounces of almond bark 
  3/4 Cup of peanut butter 
Let everything melt on Low (takes about an hour depending on the size of your crockpot.)  Mix everything well and scoop out onto parchment or wax paper to let air-dry. 


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White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

12/14/2024

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     This is an easy stove-top fudge that doesn't require a double-boiler.  Made with mini marshmallows and white chocolate chips.  It's a smooth, creamy fudge.  Enjoy! Diane 

White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge 

Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon peppermint extract 
1 bag (11 ounces) Ghirardelli white chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed peppermint sticks


Directions
  • Line and 8 x 8" baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the ends for handles.
  • In a large saucepan, combine butter, marshmallows, sugar, cream and salt. 
  • Cook over medium-low, stirring until marshmallows are melted, about 10 minutes.
  • Turn heat to low and stir in the peppermint extract & white chocolate chips.
  • Stir until chocolate is melted.
  • Move mixture off heat and stir in 1/2 of the crushed peppermint. 
  • Pour fudge into parchment lined pan, and smooth top.
  • Sprinkle the remaining crushed peppermint over the top of fudge. 
  • Let cool 20 minutes. Refrigerate dish until fudge is set, about 45 minutes to an hour.
  • Using overhang, lift fudge onto a cutting board; cut into squares of preferred size. 
  • Store in an air-tight container in refrigerator.
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