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Dinner for little hands (big hands too) Burgers on the grill for fast and simple Birthday get together. Nothing fancy

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Sandra

(Hey… real food from real photos. NOT the ones that are staged and the ones that professionals are doing the cooking and taking the photos. Real life and Real FUN)   Feed the kids first. The adults can eat later … Continue reading →

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The house is pretty empty so an easy dinner for the three of us.

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Sandra

    I had just a small dish of cottage cheese, not feeling great. They had steak, baked tater, and a summer salad which I grew up with. I made the dressing yesterday so I threw it together in minutes. … Continue reading →

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Lower Carb Flat Iron Steaks, baked sweet potato and green beans with bacon. Split between THREE people.

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Sandra

Served along side is a crisp salad with onion, cucumber, grape tomatoes, and real bacon bits ( mine without please) . Salad dressing tonight…. Ranch     UPDATE…  and a loss next morning.        

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Baby Back Ribs, loaded sweet potato slices, and cauliflower . Dinner is ready !

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Sandra

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Shish-Ka-Bobs, homemade rice pilaf, roasted corn, and grilled “fresh” pineapple

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Sandra

  burp….. scuz me   “He” requested these for dinner a couple days ago, so of course I made them. Enough to feed 9 people. It was a nice time with friends.      

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Guess Who needs ceramic rocks for the BBQ at 3 PM on Memorial Day? when he was asked a million times for 3 WEEKS if we need anything?

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Sandra

Oh good Lord, watch me run to the phone. I called all local hardware stores and they were closed at 2 PM and noon.   (wipes brow….. )   He found a bag in the extra large storage room. Ok he calls … Continue reading →

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“He” agreed to BBQ after it was being suggested strongly. (wink)

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Sandra

I did all the prep work so all he had to do is stand out there with the tongs in his hand LOL.   We had either small slabs of ribs or riblets, roasted corn on the cob, baked sweet … Continue reading →

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Porterhouse Steak… YUM !!!

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Sandra

.               How many times can one person blow up potatoes ??? Let me answer that…. many. Please don’t tell me to poke holes in them. I DO know how to cook, I don’t … Continue reading →

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Mmmm BBQ Country Ribs, Funny Rice and Corn.

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Sandra

  Ooey- Gooey BBQ sauce, extra buttered corn, funny rice and a tossed salad with homemade dressing. Talk about Carb overload (smile). Actually, I  was so hungry that I didn’t care about calories or anything. I have been working outside … Continue reading →

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Shish ka bob W/ Homemade Teriyaki Sauce and Brown Rice

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Sandra

What do you do when you look for Teriyaki sauce in the fridge and it’s gone? I’ll answer that…. you make some. Recipe is posted below. Tonight is Shishkabob so I will have photos for you later, it is marinading. I … Continue reading →

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His Second Day Making Dinner.

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Sandra

 Hot Dogs served with those salads. I didn’t get a picture because it was so fast. I was re heating some homemade baked beans from the freezer and he walked in the kitchen holding the platter of cooked hot dogs. … Continue reading →

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Tuna Noodle Salad

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Sandra

 I will come back and post this recipe along with measurements later. You will find this salad, and two others in another post about “his brainy idea’.  You can find it here . Tuna Noodle Salad  Please try to let … Continue reading →

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Potato Salad

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Sandra

This and two other salads came from this post about “his brainy idea”. You will find it here. Potato Salad . *laugh* These were HUGE potatoes. I only used four and they barely fit in the dutch oven pan. . … Continue reading →

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Taco Salad

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Sandra

I promise to post Measurements later today. Mom taught me like this…… “put a handful into the pot, sprinkle some salt in..” etc etc.” This salad ( and two others) came from a post about “His brainy idea” You can find … Continue reading →

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Well… It was His Idea and I’m Holding Him To It. With Potato Salad, Tuna Noodle salad, Taco Salad on the Side.

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Sandra

  The weather is going to be very warm for five days. He stated that he has a “great idea” (this can’t be good). This is how the conversation went. Him….. I have a great idea. Me……. (gasp) what is your … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day….Let Us Not Forget Why We Are Free.

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Sandra

Today is Memorial Day. So many of us will be grilling out and spending time with family and friends. Let us NOT forget those who gave their lives so we are able to have such freedoms. They severed their Country … Continue reading →

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Brats, Corn on the Cob and Homemade Fries. Thank Goodness for Foodsaver.

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Sandra

  We buy a million dozen corn during peak season then use the food saver and freeze. I always have enough corn to last to the following corn season. Brats, corn, and fries             This … Continue reading →

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Recipe to try…..Seared Steaks with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola

Posted on May 27, 2000 by Sandra

Update…. making this for dinner for house guests in Aug or Sept 2017 will post photos.   Seared Steaks with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola Ingredients 1 tbsp canola oil, divided 2 large onions, sliced (about 4 cups) 1 tablespoon brown … Continue reading →

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