Creative Cooking Ideas

What You Need:
2/3 c butter flavored syrup
2 1/2 c toasted rice cereal
1 pt chocolate ice cream
1 pt mocha or coffee flavored ice cream
1/3 c chopped pecans
1 c whipped topping
Aluminum foil
How to Make It:
Place a small sauce pan over medium heat.
Add the syrup and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer 2 minutes being [...]

What You Need:
1 T chili powder
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp light brown sugar
1/2 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp pepper
1 2-1/2 lb center cut ham steak about 1-1/2 inches thick
1 T unsalted butter, melted
How to Make It:
In a small bowl, blend together the chili powder, oregano, brown sugar, cayenne, and pepper.
Brush both sides of the ham steak with the [...]

What You Need:
2 lbs lean ground beef
2 onions, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 T parsley, chopped
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 flat metal skewers
How to Make It:
Place the ground beef in a food processor.
Add the onion, garlic, and parsley.
Process until mixture becomes smooth.
Remove and place in a large mixing bowl.
Add the [...]

What You Need:
3 T olive oil
1 T chili powder
1 T cumin
2 tsp cracked black peppercorns
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp oregano
1 (2 lb) flank steak about 3/4 inch thick
8 (8 in) flour tortillas
2 c Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
4 c lettuce, shredded
2 c chunky salsa
1 c sour cream
How to Make It:
In a small bowl stir together the [...]

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What You Need:
2 lbs ground chuck
Wax paper
Freezer paper
Butter or margarine
How to Make It:
Shape the ground chuck into four-inch patties.
Place the wax paper on a flat surface.
Place a patty on the wax paper.
Add a piece of wax paper to the top of the patty.
Add another patty.
Continue until all the patties are stacked alternating back and forth [...]