Mac's Guacamole

This really isn't MAC's guacamole, but I think of it that way since he is always the one who makes it; and he does a killer job at it, too!  He usually makes this to go in his fantastic 7 layer dip (which I'll give you the 7 layers for at the end of this post).  The guacamole recipe is off of allrecipes.com Ingredients:3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed 1 lime, juiced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup diced onion 3 tablespoons chopped fresh...

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Corn and Chicken Soup with Garlic-Cheese Biscuits

I was sick for two weeks.... and while this soup did not help me get better, it was soothing. :) A new, simple twist on chicken noodle soup. 1 (16oz) bag frozen corn, thawed8 cups low-sodium chicken broth1 T. unsalted butter1 onion, chopped (I left it out for my anti-onion friends)1 celery rib, sliced thinSalt and Pepper2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks3 cups egg noodles Directions: Combine 2 cups of corn and 2 cups...

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Blog Fail.

Sorry... I've failed at consistently posting new recipes lately... if you would like my sorry excuse of an apology, you can check out the "words" page.  New recipes to follow short...

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

I've been holding off on posting this recipe simply because I wanted to let the photo on Pulled Pork Sandwiches get you excited for it.  Well, enough with the waiting! Here's the recipe: Ingredients: 2 lb. pork roast (I used a top sirloin roast, but any will work) 1 12-oz. bottle/can root beer (we always use Henry Weinhards) 1 16 oz. bottle BBQ sauce (or make your own - we used Sweet Baby Rays this time, but I like to make our own) Directions: Place roast in a slow cooker and poke holes in it with a fork.  Pour the root beer...

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Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Filling

Oh. man.Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting. Chocolate Cake. Peanut Butter Filling. That's a lotta goodness. Thank you, Erica, for introducing us to Rachael Ray's slice of heaven Click here for the recipe!  ThreeTips:1. Disregard the amount of butter2. Cut the recipe in half3. Still disregard the amount of butt...

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Coleslaw

This is the coleslaw that goes with the amazing Pulled Pork.  I love how crisp this stays... adds a nice crunch to the sandwich! Ingredients: 1 head red or green cabbage (about 2 pounds), cored and sliced thin Salt and Pepper 2 carrots, peeled and shredded 1 c. buttermilk 1/4 c. light mayonnaise 1/4 c. lowfat sour cream 3 scallions, sliced thin (I left them out) 3 T. minced fresh parsley 2 tsp. cider vinegar 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. honey Directions: Toss the cabbage with 1 teaspoon salt in a colander and let sit until wilted,...

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Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Yum. Recipe to be added later... I just wanted to tempt to you and make your mouth water at the sight of our homemade pulled pork and coleslaw.  Enjoy the picture for n...

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White Chicken Enchiladas

I forgot to give credit for this delicious recipe... thanks to co-worker, Nick, for introducing us to this fantastic enchilada recipe at a potluck!  We found that this makes a great freezer meal - I made two batches for the neighbors when they had their new baby.  Enjoy!Ingredients:1 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper2 Tbsp. butter2 cups cooked, chopped chicken4 oz.  can chopped green chilies3 tbsp. butter1/4 cup flour1...

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