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SOUTHERN CRACKER SALAD

This salad has been around in the South for years.  I remember vividly the first time I ever saw it or had it served to me at a meal. My new mother-in-law, a Southern lady from Mississippi,  served it for dinner back in 1976.   I thought it was the grossest looking stuff I had ever [...]

CROCKPOT CAJUN BEEF ROAST

We love roast beef and this recipe is so good served over rice. 1 (3 or 4 lb.) chuck roast 1 green pepper, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (4 ounce) can green chilis 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca 1 large onion, peeled, sliced and in rings 1 cup okra, [...]

SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE

My family loves any kind of pasta and this meat sauce is one of our favorites.  Add a salad and bread for a great meal. 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilis 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce 1 (13.25 ounce) [...]

SLOW COOKER CABBAGE FIESTA SOUP

This soup is great on a cold day. Comfort food and easy to make in the crock pot. 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 to 3/4 head cabbage, chopped 1 small onion, cut in rings 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes with green chilis [...]