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Denver Omelet Muffins
1/2 cup chopped onion · 1 cup chopped green pepper · 1 cup chopped ham
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Jesus' Birthday Cake
1 package Super Moist white cake mix · 1 (3-ounce) package raspberry gelatin, not instant · 1 (3-ounce) package lime gelatin
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“Love” Strawberry Salad
1 large box strawberry gelatin · 1 small can crushed pineapple, drained · 2 boxes frozen strawberries
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Texas Sheet Cake VI
1 cup hot brewed coffee · 1 cup butter · 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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Antipasto Squares
2 (8-ounce) tubes crescent dough · 1/2 pound deli ham · 1/4 pound pepperoni
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Chicken Tacos
1 1/2 pounds chicken · 2 tablespoons olive oil · 2 tablespoons lime juice
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Cornflake Chicken
4 chicken breasts, sliced · 3 cups cornflakes, crushed · 2 eggs, beaten
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Crock-Pot Chicken
1/2 cup chicken broth · 2 tablespoons olive oil · 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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Crock-Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches
4-pound roast · 1 sliced onion · 1 packet Italian dressing mix
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Go-To Chicken
2 chicken breasts, cut horizontally · 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or olive oil · 1 teaspoon paprika
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Green Chile Tater Tot Casserole
1 pound ground beef · 1 cup chopped onion · 2 cans chopped green chiles
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Grilled Chicken Caprese
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar · 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil · Kosher salt and black pepper
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Peppered Beef Tenderloin
12 teaspoons peppercorns · 4 teaspoons coarse salt · 6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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Rocky Mountain Diner Meatloaf
2 stalks celery, diced · 1 onion, diced · 4 ounces butter
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Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches
1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices · 1/2 cup water · 2 large bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
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Sheet-Pan Sausage and Peppers
6 sweet Italian sausage links · 1 orange bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and sliced · 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and sliced
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Smoked Sausage Hash
2 tablespoons olive oil · 1 tablespoon butter · 3–4 cubed potatoes
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Southwest Chicken Pot Pie
2 tablespoons olive oil · 1 medium onion, chopped · 1 red bell pepper, chopped
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Sweet-and-Sour Beef Stew
1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat · 2 tablespoons cooking oil · 2 carrots, sliced
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Turkey Pot Pie
4 tablespoons butter · 1/2 cup chopped onion · 1/2 cup chopped celery
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Creamy Keto Taco Soup with Ground Beef
1 pound ground beef · 1/2 cup chopped onion · 2 cloves garlic, minced
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Green Chile
4 pounds cooked, diced pork shoulder · 2 pounds cooked, diced bacon · 4 pounds tomatillos
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Bleu Cheese Dressing
4 ounces bleu cheese · 1/4 cup salad oil · 1/4 cup buttermilk
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Cucumber Salad
1/2 cup sour cream · 2 teaspoons wine vinegar · 1/2 teaspoon sugar
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Curried Chicken Salad
2 cups shredded chicken · 2 cups halved green grapes · 1 carrot, grated
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Garlic Dressing
1 pint Hellmann's mayonnaise · 3/4 cup Kraft French dressing · 1 small can Parmesan
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Gary's Favorite Fruit Salad
2 eggs, beaten · 3/4 cup sugar · Pinch of salt
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Onion Slices
1/2 cup melted butter · 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard · 2 teaspoons wine vinegar
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Potato Salad
2 pounds small yellow potatoes · 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar · 1/2 cup sour cream
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Tomato-Cucumber Salad
1 tablespoon vinegar · 2 tablespoons sour cream · 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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Yellow Squash Patties
1 pound yellow squash · 1/4 cup chopped onion · 1/4 cup bell pepper
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