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Mom has made this Baked Ziti forever, or it feels like it anyways, and hopefully it will become one of your favorites!  Just looking at it makes me drool!  Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 onion chopped
1/2 pound ziti
1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese (may use less if desired)
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
3 [...]

Mmmm, this squash dressing is sooooo good! I’m always looking for creative ways to cook squash and can’t wait to make this for the next holiday! I’d love to hear if you’ve tried this, you version of it or any other creative squash recipe you might make.
INGREDIENTS

1 large onion
1 stick of margarine
1 [...]

Just another side dish idea.  We try to cook potatoes in a variety of ways and for everything but mashed, we use red potatoes. Basically you throw all this in a bowl, mix and bake. Pretty simple. I chose to use light dressing and no cheese since I’m trying to lose weight but normally we [...]

Have you ever set out to make something only to realize that you don’t have the ingredients so you’re scurrying around trying to think of something else to make?  Well, try being in that situation when you’re feeding a cowboy crew.
This recipe would be one of those times and even though it was pretty good [...]

I’m actually not a fan of squash but everyone I know loves it.  I try to cook it often for my family and for the cowboys but get tired of the same ol’ fried squash.  I decided this time around to try some baked squash.  I fed the cowboys today and must have done something [...]

Remember my Shrimp Stroganoff Casserole? Well, it’s in the April issue of Taste of Home! I found out a while back that it was going to be in there and was so excited! I was told it had been made in several of the Taste of Home testing kitchens and they were giving [...]

Sounds slightly fancy but it’s actually VERY easy to make and really not fancy at all….lol  Casseroles are making a comeback which is not a surprise with our current economic situation so when I can find a good casserole that is cost friendly and easy, I run with it full speed ahead.
This recipe calls for [...]

My sister-in-law was so gracious enough as to submit a King Ranch Casserole with her own flay-va!  She really is an awesome cook and I hope that one day she’ll share her family recipe for her pecan pie….HEAVEN!!!
A couple of the things in her recipe are optional.  As always, substitute, omit, or whatever you want [...]

Okay, so I really don’t know the name of this recipe. It was given to me by a friend of mine years ago. It’s been a cowboy favorite for many years for me. People try to take short cuts like NOT pan frying the patties but you can’t do that! It’s [...]

This republished easy to make recipe came from Lisa over at Lisa Cooking.  She says it’s one of her many recipes that is very popular and I assume it’s ease of preparation has something to do with it.  Thanks Lisa for submitting it!
INGREDIENTS:

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup diced pepperoni
5 Tbs of diced onions
1 jar chunky [...]

Sometimes I just need a SUPER easy recipe, especially on days that we are low on groceries and this meal is easy!  My kids really like this dish.  It’s not pretty, but it’s good.
INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can of cheddar soup  **I personally would [...]

This  happens to be a favorite among the kiddos and the cowboys.  It’s SOOOOOO easy to make and it feeds a lot!  I would cook this for the cowboys back in the old days..lol.  That’s another story for another day:)
INGREDIENTS:

Doritos chips (1 bag is plenty)
2 lb. hamburger meat (WE EAT BEEF!)
1 can cream of mushroom [...]