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A Cowboy’s Wife is having a contest on her food blog! You can win a Hamilton Beach® Stand Mixer and she’ll ship anywhere so everyone is eligible!
The Prize:
The winner will receive a brand new Hamilton Beach 4.5-qt. Eclectrics Stand Mixer, Pineapple Yellow!!
About the mixer:
From Hamilton Beach’s “Eclectrics” line, this all-metal stand mixer comes with a [...]

Roast Chicken Dinner

Roast Chicken Dinner

Originally uploaded by Surviving.

I made this the other night for dinner. I just used seasoning salt for the chicken. For the potatoes I peeled and cubed them. Then I coated them with oil, Parmesan cheese, and seasoning salt. The salad is spinach and tomatoes with a red pepper dressing I [...]

BBQ2

BBQ2

Originally uploaded by Surviving.

I didn’t do anything to the wings prior to grilling them. Once they were done I coated them in a buffalo type sauce I made.

BBQ1

BBQ1

Originally uploaded by Surviving.

I marinaded the beef in oil, lemon juice, seasoning salt and Worcestershire sauce. The chicken had the same marinade minus the Worcestershire sauce. The marinade woeked really well and I grilled them just right.

Fish & Green Beans

Fish & Green Beans

Originally uploaded by Surviving.

The tilapia was dredged through a mixture of flour, seasoning salt, and Parmesan cheese. The green beans were cooked with a little soy sauce, even my oldest who is very picky about veggies asked for more. He also wanted some peach mango salsa on the side.

Quick and Inexpensive Dinner

This is for Shaz. You should check out her cooking blog.
I don’t generally measure things when I’m cooking. For this just make the amount according to your own family.

Egg Noodles (cooked)
Tuna Fish
Cheese (I used extra sharp cheddar)
Mixed Veggies
Creamed Soup Substitute (I used vegetable bouillon [...]

Thin Crust Pizza

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Originally uploaded by Surviving.

I lost track f time this evening and needed a quick pizza crust recipe that I could use. I found this recipe. It worked out really well. This pizza dough doesn’t need to rise. I also used swiss cheese as suggested in the recipe.

Chai Latte Muffins

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Originally uploaded by Surviving.
I made these muffins for breakfast yesterday. The recipe for these muffins can be found at bakingsheet. I used regular milk and yogurt instead of the soy milk and yogurt in the recipe.   I also replaced half the flour with whole wheat flour.  I didn’t top them either. [...]

Potato Cheese Soup

Potato Cheese Soup
Originally uploaded by Surviving.

Boil cubed potatoes, carrots, onion, broccoli, salt, and about 1 tablespoon of vegetable base or bullion in 2 quarts of water. Once the potatoes are tender lower heat and about 1 cup of milk, 2-4 cups of cheese, 3 oz. of cream cheese, and a mixture of 1/4 cup [...]

Roasted Chicken & Veggies

Roasted Chicken & Veggies

Originally uploaded by Surviving.

I cut up russet potatoes, yams, and onions. I added some frozen carrots. I put all the veggies in the foil lined baking pan and topped it with chicken parts . I topped it with cumin, chili powder, seasoning salt and garam marsala. Then I put [...]