A no mess, no fuss method for freezing whole tomatoes. Just core and freeze. Once thawed, the peel slips right off.
Freezing Whole Tomatoes – No Mess, No Fuss
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Oven Roasted Pecans – How to…
Condiments & Spices, How To, Small Business FriendsRoasting batch of pecans in the oven is a quick & easy process that saves you a lot of time in the future. When a dish calls for toasted pecans (as many of my dishes do), just pull a few from the freezer and toss in the dish.
Green Chile Sausage
Beef, Pork, LambWhy buy sausage when you can make it at home. Bulk sausage is very easy to make and the herbs and spices can be adjusted to your particular tastes. That’s what I do with my Green Chile Sausage and Mexican Chorizo. To reduce the fat content of pure pork sausage, […]
Pita Pockets with Cabbage Apple Slaw and Green Chile Dressing
Salads, Sandwiches, Vegetable Sides, Vegetarian EntreesWhat a healthy lunch! A cabbage and apple slaw with a slightly spicy, green chile dressing, tossed together and stuffed into pita bread pockets. The slaw also makes a nice side for a BBQ.
How to Make Corn Tortillas
Bread, How ToThere is nothing like eating fresh homemade tortillas. This method of making tortillas works for me every time. It works so well, that I can’t bring myself to buy tortillas anymore
Home Fries and Their Many Possibilities
Breakfast, How To, Vegetable SidesA quick and easy method for cooking home fries on the stovetop. The result is a plate of cubes of potato, seasoned to perfection, creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
The Easiest Turkey-Chicken Stock You’ll Ever Make
Condiments & Spices, How To, Soups & StewsThe process of making chicken/turkey stock is so simple and yields a minimum amount of waste without sacrificing flavor. Here is my method for making a delicious stock.
How To Make Your Own Vinaigrette (Salad Dressing)
Condiments & Spices, How To, SaladsMaking your own vinaigrette (salad dressing) not only saves a ton of money, it also offers you the ability to create a vinaigrette that best complements a particular salad. It takes about 3 minutes to make and you can make just enough for one salad.
Beans and Rice with Sausage – An Easy One Pot Meal
Beans, Beef, Pork, Lamb, Grains, Vegetarian EntreesA quick & easy Beans and Rice recipe made with pinto beans and sausage. You can change it up every time you make it, switching out the type of beans or sausage, or even making it meatless.
Homemade Mexican Chorizo Sausage
Beef, Pork, Lamb, How To, Meat Entrees, Red ChileMexican chorizo is an easy sausage to make from scratch. All you need is ground pork, some good quality red chile powders, a few herbs, and you’re ready to go. No casing required.
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