Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Homemade Enchilada Sauce is quick & easy to make with NO additives or preservatives. Freezes well.

I know I say this all the time, but you really will not believe how incredibly easy it is to make Homemade Enchilada Sauce. I know I was really surprised at exactly how easy it is to make and quick too. I like that I can control the ingredients and have no unwanted additives or preservatives.

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Homemade Refried Beans

Homemade refried beans are healthier for you since the store-bought canned refried beans are usually contain hydrogenated oils and preservatives. The are a great whole food recipe that are also very inexpensive to make.

If you enjoy making and eating Mexican food as much as my family does, then it is definitely worth learning to make refried beans from scratch. Homemade refried beans are healthier for you since the store-bought canned refried beans are usually contain hydrogenated oils and preservatives. The are a great whole food recipe that …

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Jamaican Beef Patty

One of the best beef patties we've tried in our travels has been the Jamaican Beef Patty: spicy, savory and delicious. It makes a great meal, appetizer or snack.

Meat patties are most often credited to Jamaica. In actuality, Beef Patties are made throughout most of the English-speaking Caribbean. Each Island Nation’s recipe varies in whatever mixture of local spices is most popular in that part of the Caribbean. One of the best beef patties we’ve tried in our Caribbean …

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Traditional Diner-Style Onion Rings

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Every once in a while, I get some pretty insane cravings for onion rings. Aside from the typical fast food joints, we have no local outlet for getting some good old fashioned diner-style rings. My husband isn’t a fan of beer battered rings and I just like the texture of …

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No-Bake Granola Bars

These no-bake granola bars have a sweet, crunchy texture and make a perfect energizing & delicious snack or breakfast bar.

With 12 hour work days, granola bars are a staple in my lunch box to keep me moving and energized through the long part of my afternoon. Instead of buying prepackaged granola bars, I use a blend of my favorite breakfast cereals and combine them into these tasty no-bake granola …

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