I can not believe Memorial Day is here already. When I was younger I always marched in the Memorial Day Parade, first as a Girl Scout and later in the band. It was always a very solemn occasion. Though I think of grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad and watermelon on Memorial Day, there is a lot to be said about reflecting on the true reason for Memorial Day; to honor those who have given their lives for…
This is definitely chili (and chilly) weather. There is nothing like a hot bowl of chili to warm you up when it is freezing cold outside. This is a simple recipe–but very tasty. Two secrets, 1) add the seasonings to the meat and onions and 2) cook the chili for 2 days. Chili 2 Pounds of Ground Beef (ground turkey can be substituted) 2 diced onions 4 Tablespoons of Chili powder (hot, regular or a combination) 1 Tablespoon of Ground…
I wanted to give you one more idea for leftover turkey. This can also be used for cooked chicken or beef. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving; However, when it’s over you want it to be over. No turkey hanging around in the refrigerator. We made enchiladas and no one recognized the turkey. Sorry for the picture of the partial pan of enchiladas. They were so good we dug in before I remembered to take a picture. This is one of…
We went from Fall to Winter overnight. I thought I was prepared, but not really. The Butcher and I were raking up leaves yesterday, and today there is snow on the ground. Tonight, we are going to have soup. I am making “Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup”. I have leftover mashed potatoes so I am using them in the soup tonight instead of boilinjg potatoes. 5 medium baking potatoes 15 oz. of cooked diced ham (mine were larger chunks about…