Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes

This Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes recipe makes for a pretty dish and is easy to assemble. Fabulously tasty and easy! Healthy too!

 

The combination of butter, sugar, basil, and garlic is quite outstanding and perfect for tomatoes and beans.

If you don’t have the fresh vegetables on hand, you can easily adapt to canned goods.

This makes 4 really generous servings, but even so, this recipe is guaranteed to be gobbled whole… it’s really exceptional.

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Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes
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Green Beans With Cherry Tomatoes
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

A great side dish for any meal.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Green Beans With Cherry Tomatoes
Servings: 6
Calories: 295 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds green beans
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half
Instructions
  1. Cook beans in water, until tender.

  2. In a skillet, melt butter and add garlic salt, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper.

  3. Swish cherry tomato halves around until barely soft and heated, but not squishy.

  4. Add the drained beans and mix well.

Recipe Notes

TO SAVE TIME, you can use drained canned green beans instead of fresh green beans and canned stewed tomatoes instead of fresh cherry tomatoes. Just add the canned vegetables to the butter/basil mixture and heat through. I do this frequently and it works.

 

Enjoy!

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Fiery Angel Hair Pasta – Quick & Delicious

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Fiery Angel Hair Pasta – Quick & Delicious

Fiery Angel Hair Pasta is a good name. But I would not have made it if I wasn’t expecting it to live up to its name! Very tasty.

 

This would be good with linguine too.

I really like the ease of preparation and the overall concept of the dish. Very easy to throw together. Was on the table in 15 minutes.

This is good served with Mom’s Country Fried Pork Chops With Cream Gravy.

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Fiery Angel Hair Pasta
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Fiery Angel Hair Pasta
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

A delicious meal ready in under 30 minutes.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fiery Angel Hair Pasta
Servings: 4
Calories: 365 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 lb angel hair pasta
  • 1/2 cup chili oil Chili Oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • coarse sea salt
  • dried crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel optional
  • 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
  2. Stir the oil, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel in a large serving bowl.
  3. Add the cooked pasta and toss with enough reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten.
  4. Season the pasta with salt and red pepper flakes, to taste.
  5. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over pasta for extra flavor and texture.
  6. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.

 

Enjoy!

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Southern Creole Smothered Okra

Even those who say they are not big okra fans seem to like this Southern Creole Smothered Okra. It’s that good!

My Grandmother used to make an okra and tomato dish similar to this. She just called it “okra and tomatoes”. Delish!

She was an excellent cook and grew her own okra and tomatoes. That could be the reason it sticks in my mind after all this time!

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Southern Creole Smothered Okra
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Southern Creole Smothered Okra
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 40 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
 

My Grandmother used to make an okra and tomato dish similar to this. She just called it “okra and tomatoes”. Delish!



Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Creole
Keyword: Southern Creole Smothered Okra
Servings: 4
Calories: 195 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 lb okra chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 16 ounce can whole tomatoes, with juice
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 2 1/2 ounce can sliced mushrooms, with juice
  • 1/2 pound cooked shelled shrimp
  • salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Pour oil in bottom of pan. Add all the ingredients except the shrimp.
  2. Cover the pot and simmer 1 1/2 hours on low, stirring often.
  3. Remove the cover and add the shrimp the last 10 minutes.

Enjoy this Southern Creole Smothered Okra!

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Smothered Burritos – Tex/Mex Finest Comfort Food

I love Tex/Mex food! I got this Smothered Burritos recipe from a good friend of mine several years ago. It’s very easy to make and soooo good! Super creamy and yummy with just the right amount of kick!

Smothered Burritos

I’m sharing one of my family’s favorite dinner recipes: Smother Burritos with cheese and rotel.

I like to serve it with some red rice. Definitely worthy of adding to the regular rotation!

This is my idea of what New Mexico comfort food is!

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Smothered Burritos
These burritos are filled with a delicious ground beef and refried beans mixture then topped with tangy cheese and rotel tomato sauce.
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 16 ounces refried beans
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes & chilies undrained
  • 1 taco seasoning mix
  • 2 lbs Velveeta cheese I use low fat
  • 20 flour tortillas may use less depending on how much filling you put in
Instructions
  1. Cook the beef, onion, and green pepper until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent. Drain.
  2. Add the taco seasoning and water as directed on the back of the mix. Cook for amount directed.
  3. Stir in the refried beans.
  4. Cube the Velveeta and put in microwavable bowl. Microwave for a minute or two, add the rotel, stir, and microwave again until melted stirring every minute or so.
  5. Put 1-1/2 cup cheese mixture into the beef. Set other cheese aside for end.
  6. Warm the tortillas in the microwave.
  7. Put 1/2 cup or more of the cheese/beef mixture into each tortilla. Roll and place in greased 13x9 pan. (You will probably need 2 pans for this.)
  8. Put the rest of the cheese on top.
  9. Bake at 350 for 10 to 15 minutes.

Enjoy!

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Mom’s Country Fried Pork Chops With Cream Gravy

I stepped back to my childhood with this Country Fried Pork Chops recipe. Yummy, yummy comfort food!!!! This is my Mom’s way of fixing pork chops to a “T”.

 

So simple and yet so yummy.

Delicious country style pork chops! Down-home comfort food. This is not low-fat!

I serve them alongside Fiery Angel Hair Pasta and Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes.

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Country Fried Pork Chops
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Mom's Country Fried Pork Chops With Cream Gravy
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

This is without doubt my Mom's Country Fried Pork Chops With Cream Gravy recipe.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Country Fried Pork Chops
Servings: 8
Calories: 325 kcal
Ingredients
  • 6 pork chops
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cups milk
  • Kitchen Bouquet
Instructions
  1. Mix the flour, salt and pepper in a plate or shallow dish. Dredge the pork chops in the seasoned flour (reserve unused flour).
  2. Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a large cast iron skillet. When hot, add the flour coated pork chops and brown on medium-high. Turn and brown on the other side. Add 1/4 cup water.
  3. Reduce the heat, cover the pan and simmer for 30 minutes or until pork chops are done. Remove the cover, increase the heat and recrisp the chops.
  4. Remove the chops to a paper towel lined plate.
  5. Stir up any flour "crispies" in the skillet to loosen. Add more oil if needed to make about 3 tablespoons.
  6. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of the reserved seasoned flour to the hot oil, stirring constantly with a whisk until lightly browned.
  7. Add 2 cups of milk all at once and continue stirring until thickened and bubbly. If the gravy is too thick, add some water.
  8. Add a couple of drops of gravy coloring (Kitchen Bouqueif needed to give the gravy a rich color.
  9. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Serve the pork chops with cream gravy.

 

Enjoy!

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Frito Lay Bean Dip Copycat – Perfect Clone

This Frito Lay Bean Dip Copycat is the recipe I came up with because I love Frito Lay bean dip but hate that the stuff is so expensive!

 

Tired of paying the high price I decided to try and make my own!

I’m not going to say that this was as good as Lays…

…because it’s better! OMG! This is a perfect clone.

Really, I’d have to taste them side by side to try to tell the difference but that won’t happen because I won’t buy the overpriced Frito Lay dip anymore.

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Frito Lay Bean Dip Copycat
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Frito Lay Bean Dip Copycat
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

This Frito Lay Bean Dip Copycat is the recipe I came up with because I love Frito Lay bean dip but hate that the stuff is so expensive!

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Frito Lay Been Dip Copycat
Servings: 4
Calories: 235 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 15 ounce can refried beans
  • 5 slices bottled jalapenos nacho slices
  • 1 tablespoon brine from bottled jalapeno slices
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
  1. Combine the refried beans with the other ingredients in a food processor. Puree ingredients on high speed until smooth.
  2. Cover and chill for at least an hour before serving.
Recipe Notes

A great use for this other than dip is to buy one of the hard/soft taco kits. Spread a tablespoon or more of this dip over the soft taco then using the adhesive quality of the dip wrap it around the crunchy taco and then fill as usual.

 

Enjoy!

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The Bestest Hamburger Soup

I think this Hamburger Soup is my #1 all-time favorite quick and easy soup! It’s a very delicious and adaptable recipe! It’s the bestest!!!

 

I’ve even had requests to bring this soup to birthday dinners.

It’s adaptable because any leftovers you have in the fridge can be thrown in. You can also adjust it in almost any manner to suit your family’s tastes!

Leftovers are even better. The soup freezes well so you can make up a big batch and have it available for those days when you’re just to busy to cook!

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Hamburger Soup
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The Bestest Hamburger Soup
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
 

My little Nephew calls this soup “the bestest” and I agree with him!

Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hamburger Soup
Servings: 6
Calories: 385 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1 2 ounce package onion soup mix (for 3 or 4 servings)
  • 6 cups boiling water
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup celery sliced
  • 1/4 cup celery leaves
  • 1 cup sliced carrot
  • 1/3 cup dried split peas
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan or Dutch Oven, brown the meat and drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the salt, pepper, oregano, basil, seasoned salt, and onion soup mix. Stir in the boiling water, tomato sauce, and soy sauce. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare the celery, celery leaves, and carrots; Then add to simmering mixture with split peas and continue to cook for 30 minutes.
  4. Add the macaroni and simmer for 30 minutes longer, adding more water if necessary and stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese over individual servings.
Recipe Notes

To freeze: place soup in a rigid container and freeze. To reheat: remove from freezer and thaw. Place soup in saucepan and heat, stirring, until hot.

 

Enjoy!

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Basic Cabbage Soup – Delicious

This is a basic cabbage soup recipe that’s really simple, and very tasty! It uses ingredients that most will already have on hand.

 

The addition of potatoes adds more substance. A highly adaptable recipe to which you can add other ingredients that you have on hand or that the whim of the moment inspires you to add.

I like to add kielbasa. Pasta works well instead of potatoes.

I doubled the recipe – some for the freezer!

Very versatile soup! Perfect for a cold winter evening.

If you don’t want to use the crockpot you can simmer this in a heavy pot on the stove for an hour instead.

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Basic Cabbage Soup
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Basic Cabbage Soup
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 25 mins
 

Cabbage soup is one of my childhood memories. I make this a lot!

Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Basic Cabbage Soup
Servings: 6
Calories: 325 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 small cabbage chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 1 1/2 cups diced potatoes frozen are okay, as are O'Brien potatoes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • sour cream for garnish
Instructions

  1. Put the chopped cabbage and the broth in the crockpot, on high; simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

  2. In a sauté pan, cook the bacon slices until crisp; remove, chop roughly, and set aside.

  3. Sauté the onion in the bacon drippings until soft.

  4. Add the chopped bacon, onion, potato, and salt and pepper to the crockpot.

  5. Cook on high for an additional 1 to 1 1/2 hours until the cabbage reaches the texture you prefer.

  6. Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

 

Enjoy!

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Real Texas Chili – Tried and True

YEE-HA! Totally chili, totally awesome, totally a Real Texas Chili. Even though I don’t live in Texas I used to! Can’t forget those Texans!

 

I can appreciate greatness.

There are a million variations on chili, but only one true Texas-style chili. Once you eat this you’ll find it difficult to eat the others.

You can add pinto beans at the end if you must, but you know Texans don’t do that!

This is very close to what is cooked in chili cook-offs.

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Real Texas Chili
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Real Texas Chili
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 40 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
 

The best chili ever. Even if you aren't from Texas!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Real Texas Chili
Servings: 8
Calories: 395 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 lbs top round beef trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes or ground
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
First Seasoning Dump
  • 1 tablespoon onion flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
Second Seasoning Dump
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 1/4 oz packet sazon goya
Third Seasoning Dump
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions

  1. Brown the beef in oil until beef is gray, do not drain.

  2. Add the broths, tomato sauce, and bouillon cubes and bring to a boil. Add the First Dump and reduce the heat to a slow simmer. Cover and simmer for one hour.
  3. Add the Second Dump and adjust liquid with more broth if necessary. You don't want it too thin, you want a nice thick "gravy" to your chili. Cover and cook another 30 minutes.
  4. Add the Third Dump, cook about 5-10 minutes longer and serve.
Recipe Notes

Note: Sazon Goya is a seasoning made from coriander and annato and adds flavor and color. You can find it in the Mexican section of most grocery stores. Sazon is the seasoning, Goya the brand; Accent brand also makes a Sazon seasoning.

 

Enjoy!

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Southern Smothered Pork Chops Recipe

We love smothered stuff in the South. Smothered pork chops and smothered chicken recipes abound. This one has an ingredient you would never expect!

 

That ingredient is buttermilk and that makes it quite different. Who would think to use buttermilk for a sauce? But it totally works!!

These chops have a nice crisp outside and are lovely and juicy inside and the sauce is outstanding.

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Smothered Pork Chops
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Southern Smothered Pork Chops
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

We love smothered recipes in the South and these pork chops are at the top of the list.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: Southern Smothered Pork Chops
Servings: 4
Calories: 385 kcal
Ingredients
  • 4 pork chops
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup peanut oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 3 teaspoons hot sauce
Instructions
  1. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Combine the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne and paprika. Dredge the chops in the flour mixture on both sides until lightly coated.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and coat with the peanut oil.
  4. When the oil is hot, slip in the chops and fry on each side, about five minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chops from the pan and set aside.
  5. Add the onions to the pan and saute until fragrant, about a minute. Add three tablespoons of the seasoned flour left over from dredging the chops to the skillet and stir with a wooden spoon until it makes a paste.
  6. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, making sure there are no lumps. Turn up the heat and allow the chicken broth to reduce and thicken occasionally stirring.
  7. Once the sauce coats the back of your wooden spoon, pour in the buttermilk.
  8. Add the hot sauce and stir to combine.
  9. Return the chops to the skillet and simmer for 15 more minutes until the chops are cooked through.

 

Enjoy!

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