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potatoes ; pot luck

Potato Bake ( Australian Style)

Potato Bake

Ingredients
4 potatoes, sliced
3 slices of diced bacon
1 onion diced
300 mL cream [sour cream]
Grated cheese to top

Method

1. In a greased oven proof dish, spread a layer of pototoes over the base
2. Add a layer of diced onion and bacon and cream and handful of cheese
3. Continue until dish is full - finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
4 Cook in a moderate oven until potatoes are soft and top is golden brown

Current Mood: calm

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easy,
mixes

Taco Seasoning

Taco Seasoning

Ingredients

1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon of beef bullion
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ tablespoon of cornstarch or flour

[edited with review suggestions]

Directions

In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container

To use : brown the meat, and drain. Add ½ to 2/3 cup of water to one pound of meat either chicken or beef.

Add 3 tablespoons of mix to the boiling meat and water and simmer.

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7 Layer Salad

1/2 head of lettuce sliced
1 green pepper diced
2 ribs of celery diced
3 boiled eggs diced
1 onion chopped
10 oz frozen peas

Dressing:

1 cup mayonaise
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp basil
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Topping

1 cup grated cheddar cheese
4 slices crispy bacon crumbled

Method
In a large salad bowl layer the first 6 ingredents and spread the dressing on top to "seal" the top and grate the cheese over top and crumble the bacon over cheese. Cover and refridgerate an hour or overnight.

Current Mood: cheerful

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Simple Pancakes

So simple, yet so delicious!

1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 tbsp white sugar

Combine ingredients in mixing bowl and beat. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

Makes approximately ten pancakes. I usually double these amounts.

Current Mood: amused

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Chewy Brownies

Also known as the "Chilver" brownies. These are super easy and completely from scratch - the girls know the recipe off by heart, but it will be nice to have it written down somewhere.

1 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp Vanilla
1 cup Flour
½ cup Cocoa
1 cup Chocolate Chips

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Combine first four ingredients in a mixing bowl, and beat well. Add the flour and the cocoa, and beat again. Finally, add 1 cup of Chocolate Chips and mix again. Pour into 9x13'' pan and bake in preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes.