Easy and Simple Taco Soup Recipe

Do you want to make Taco Soup? You can try this easy and simple Taco Soup recipe! This is original recipe from Texas. The best part is this recipe so easy and simple to do! You just need about 25 minutes to make delicious Taco Soups for 6 servings. You must try this Taco Soup recipe at your kitchen.

Taco Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 (15 ounce) can mild chili beans
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven or large kettle, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

I got this recipe from allrecipes.com and here are some reviews from some people who have tried this recipe:

Reviewed by sierrawoodall

WE LOVED THIS! My husband ate this all weekend and was so devastated when it ran out. He asked me to make more!! We added some sharp cheddar sprinkle cheese, tortilla chips, and Louisiana hot sauce to our bowl. I added a little sour cream also (:

Reviewed by Shashee71

Loooove this recipe! It is such a nice change up from chili during the winter time! Good as is...don't need to change a thing!!

Reviewed by Erin

I have been making taco soup for years and my family loves it! It is perfect for cooler weather. The only thing I do differently is I do not drain or rinse any of my beans or corn. I add maybe a cup of water but if you like it more soupy then add more. Usually I add it to the cans to get the rest of the juices left behind. We do not like it real spicy so I leave the green chilies out. I have made it with red kidney beans and I like it but my family doesn't. This is a good wholesome meal that gets better and better each day for leftovers.

What do you think about Taco Soup recipe above? Do you want to make it? Anyway, you can check my previous article about easy Halloween recipes and Toasted Pumpkin recipe for your Halloween holiday.

Grilled Venison Backstrap Recipe

Are you looking for vanison recipes? You can try to make Grilled Venison Backstrap. I want to share a Grilled Venison Backstrap recipe to you. I know some people are not a big fan of vanison, but if this is your first time cook venison and you need vanison recipes, I'm highly recommend you to try Grilled Venison Backstrap recipe! I got this recipe from allrecipes.com

So many people who have tried Grilled Venison Backstrap recipe say if this recipe Excellent! Here are some reviews from them:

Reviewed by KC192

I really don't like deer. I had never even tried it until I married an avid hunter who likes to bring his game home. No matter how much I soaked the meat in salt water, buttermilk, etc etc I could never get over the gamey taste... until this recipe! It is FANTASTIC! I soaked the meat overnight in cider and in BBQ sauce all day. Half of it I used turkey bacon and the rest regular. (regular was better, turkey wasn't bad) It was delicious!! Be very careful not to overcook it or it will be tough and not as tasty. Thick sliced bacon isn't necessary. FINALLY, I have a way of making venison that we can both enjoy. Thank you! ***What's better then grilled venison wrapped in bacon? Adding a slice of onion and wrapping it up with the meat. Yum.

Reviewed by JOSEPHINE ♥ ALLRECIPES

I only had 1lb of venison so I adjusted accordingly. Also, I used KC Masterpiece for the bbq sauce. Really good bacon flavor on the outside with a sour flavor on the inside. Next time, I would like to use meat tenderizer because it was still difficult for me to chew because I have TMJ. Husband said it was the best venison he has ever had!

Reviewed by Christy

This was absolutely the best venison I have made and have ever eaten. I have cooked a lot of venison in my day, and was getting bored of doing the same old recipes. I came across this one and WOW, my family loved it and said it was even better than steak. It was so easy to do, especially if you have extra time to marinate, the only thing I did different was marinate in the apple cider for over six hours. This is an excellent recipe and will be a definitive in my menu planning.

This recipe is for 4 servings and you need about 5 hours and 15 minutes to make it. It sounds too long, doesn't it? Don't worry, because Grilled Venison Backstrap recipe is easy to do.

Grilled Venison Backstrap Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds venison backstrap, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 1 quart apple cider
• 1 1/2 pounds thick sliced bacon
• 2 (12 ounce) bottles barbecue sauce, your choice

Directions

1. Place chunks of venison into a shallow baking dish, and pour enough apple cider in to cover them. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours. Remove, and pat dry. Discard apple cider, and return venison to the dish. Pour barbeque sauce over the chunks, cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 more hours.
2. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Charcoal is best, but if you must, use gas. Remove meat from the refrigerator, and let stand for 30 minutes, or until no longer chilled. Wrap each chunk of venison in a slice of bacon, and secure with toothpicks.
3. Brush the grill grate with olive oil when hot, and place venison pieces on the grill so they are not touching. The bacon will kick up some flames, so be ready. Grill, turning occasionally, until the bacon becomes slightly burnt, 15 to 20 minutes. The slower, the better. Dig in, and prepare to want more!

I hope Grilled Vanison Backstrap recipe above can be useful for you. Please share your modifications or comment below.

Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti Recipe

Are you looking for Dutch Oven recipes? Why you don't try to make Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti? You can get Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti recipe in here, so you can make it at your kitchen! Total time you need to make delicious Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti for 8 servings is only about 40 minutes.

I got this Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti recipe from foodnetwork and before I share the recipe to you, here are some testimonials from some people who have tried this recipe:

By riverboyd1_11568325

Solid recipe and very easy (no effort to execute. The next one I do will be with apples and brown sugar, however the modifications are only as limited as your produce aisle.

By justmikenord_12

I appreciate how Chef Alton gives meticulous technical instructions. Not to mention his witty humor.

This one is delightful.

I got so excited when I saw the show, I went out and bought a cast iron dutch oven, with the coal lip and all.

Made it once on the camp fire in the cast iron, but I burnt it because I put it right on the hot part of the fire. Forgot the quantity of coals part, but it was still good.

Anyway, did it again using Door County, WI cherries in the oven. It was yummy. put cherry syrup and whipped cream. OOOO-la, la.

Did it again, using apricots from a can, substituting sweet and condensed milk for the liquid (milk and then adding 2 tablespoon of milk and one tablespoon of apricot juice. It was different, very deserty but mucho delish. Again served with whipped cream, every body liked it.
Try it on 390 degrees.

I will continue to experiment, and thanks to Chef Alton, I even got a clue.

Here is the Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti recipe:

Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 ounces fresh or frozen cherries
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Butter, for the Dutch oven

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F or prepare charcoal for cooking outdoors by heating coals in a chimney starter until hot and ashy.
2. Butter the bottom and sides of a 5-quart Dutch oven. If using fresh cherries, rinse, stem and pit the cherries. If using frozen, place the cherries into a colander and allow to thaw completely before using. Discard the juice. Spread the cherries evenly over the bottom of the Dutch oven.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until frothy and lightened in color. Add the milk, vanilla and flour and whisk to combine. Pour the batter over the cherries.

Oven baking:
Bake on the middle rack, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until golden on top and a knife comes out clean when inserted into the middle.

Outdoor coals:
Place 18 to 19 coals on a Dutch oven table. Place a cooling rack, or other wire rack, that is at least 2-inches high, directly over the coals. Place the Dutch oven on the rack directly over the coals. Cover with the lid and place 22 to 23 coals on top. Cook with the lid on for 25 minutes. Remove the lid and cook for another 5 minutes or until golden on top and a knife comes out clean when inserted into the middle.

Allow to cool for 30 minutes before removing from the Dutch oven, slicing and serving.

You can make a few change to this Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti recipe and if you don't mind you can share the result in here.

Hoppin' John Recipe - Simple and Easy

If you're looking for a Hoppin' John recipe to make Happin' John for your annual tradition, you must read this article! This Hoppin' John recipe is simple and easy to apply. You can learn how to make Hoppin' John and you're also can modify this recipe if you think you need to change something from this Hoppin' John recipe.

I want to share a short description of Hoppin' John that I taken from Wikipedia:

Hoppin' John is the Southern United States' version of the rice and beans dish traditional throughout West Africa. It consists of black-eyed peas (or field peas) and rice, with chopped onion and sliced bacon, seasoned with a bit of salt. Some people substitute ham hock or fatback for the conventional bacon; a few use green peppers or vinegar and spices. Smaller than black-eyed peas, field peas are used in the Low Country of South Carolina and Georgia; black-eyed peas are the norm elsewhere.

If you follow this recipe, you need about 15 minutes for preparing time and 2 hours for cooking time. You can make Hoppin' John for 6 servings with this recipe. And here is the Hoppin' John recipe:

Hoppin' John Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dry black-eyed peas
• 1 pound ham hocks
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
• 1 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese

Directions

• In a large pan place the peas, ham hock, onion, red pepper, salt and pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
• Remove ham hock and cut meat into pieces. Return meat to pot. Stir in the rice, cover and cook until rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle shredded cheese over top, if desired. Serve!

I got this Hoppin' John recipe from allrecipes.com and this is a good suggestion from Helene. She made a few modification and the result was great.

By Helene

I am rating this recipe to include the changes I made to it. After looking at the recipe I thought this was a good base, but sounded as thought it might be a bit on the bland side. Sooo..I made a few changes. First I added some garlic. I use the pre minced garlic in the jar so I added about 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons. I also chopped up a green bell pepper and added it to the mix along with a can of chopped tomatoes with green chilis (rotell tomatoes)to give it a little extra bite. Also in addition to cooking the soup with a ham bone, verses a ham hock, I also cubed up a good amount of left over ham and added it into the soup at the end. The result was yummy and would make again!!

I hope this Hoppin' John recipe can be useful for you. Hey, you're also can read about toasted pumpkin seeds recipe, easy halloween recipes or you can search your desired recipe in this blog.

Yummy Caramel Recipe

If you want to make yummy caramels, you can read this yummy caramel recipe! You can make about 60 delicious caramels by following this caramel recipe. This caramel recipe is easy to practice. You must try it at your kitchen!

Caramel Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup butter
• 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

• Grease a 12x15 inch pan.
• In a medium-size pot, combine sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, evaporated milk, whipping cream, and butter. Monitor the heat of the mixture with a candy thermometer while stirring. When the thermometer reaches 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) remove the pot from the heat.
• Stir in vanilla. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and let the mixture cool completely. When cooled cut the Carmel into small squares and wrap them in wax paper for storage.

There are 4 important tricks to this caramel recipe that suggested by LADYTY1

1. Very very lightly grease the pan
2. Use a large kettle; mixture actually triples in size during cooking phase
3. It will take from 30 to 40 minutes to get to 250 degrees
4. Make sure caramels are cooled or they will stick to wax paper. If too cooled, they will be hard to cut. I put mine in freezer for 5 minutes after about 10 minutes sitting in pan on counter top. They were really easy to cut and wrap

I hope this caramel recipe can be useful for you who want to make yummy caramels. If you have any suggestions or comments, don't be hesitate to put it below.

Super Easy and Tasty Banana Muffins Recipe

Making a delicious Banana Muffins is very easy! If you don't know how to make it, you can read this Banana Muffins recipe. I got this Amazing recipe from allrecipes.com. In this Banana Muffins recipe, you'll learn how to make a tasty Banana Muffins and the best part from this recipe is Super Easy to applied! So, you must try to make Banana Muffins based on this recipe.

Banana Muffins Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 bananas, mashed
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with muffin papers.
2. In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat together bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
3. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon. Cut in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle topping over muffins.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

What do you think about Banana Muffins recipe above? Very easy huh? You just need about 35 minutes to make delicious Banana Muffins. I hope you like this Banana Muffins recipe. Here are some reviews from some people who have tried this recipe

Reviewed by K. Lynn

Superb! Following other reviewers' suggestions, I added 1 tsp. vanilla, 1/2 tsp. nutmeg, and 3/4 tsp. cinnamon to the muffin batter. I also used canola oil in place of the melted butter and 1/2 c. white sugar and 1/4 c. brown. In the crumb topping I increased the cinnamon to 1/4 tsp. These are very good and will go in my 'keepers' file!

Reviewed by ahsnunezbbk30sdsu

Great recipe! I realized I didn't have any baking soda in my pantry when I got started so I just added two teaspoons of baking powder instead and they were still delicious. I modified the recipe just a bit by adding 1/8 tsp of cinnamon to the flour and upping the cinnamon to 1/4 tsp for the crumbs. Again delicious! My husband is not a fan of banana nut bread and he LOVED it. That says something! I will definitely make these again.

Reviewed by Hanna Banana

These are very good. I used a mini muffin pan and baked them for 11 min. They turned out great! I think next time I will add cinnamon and vanilla to the batter but as written they were yummy! :)

Delicious Apple Pie Recipe

If you want to make a delicious apple pie, I think you must read this article. Because I want to share to you a delicious Apple Pie recipe. These delicious Apple Pie recipe is written by MOSHASMAMA in allrecipes.com. She said this is her grandmother's Apple Pie recipe. So many people tried her recipe and very satisfied with it! I think you should try these Apple Pie recipe if you want a delicious Apple Pie. You can read the recipe below:

Delicious Apple Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 8 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer.
• Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off.
• Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

You're also can follow this tips for baking fruit pie to make your pie more delicious! Here are some reviews from people who have tried this Apple Pie recipe:

Reviewed by peggy

This recipes was awesome .. I dont like apple pie but this was delicious.. I didnt change a thing the only thing i did was put foil on edges of crust. Very delicious pie

Reviewed by blackatty6

This recipe was very good. I don't have the patience or counter space to make my own pie crust so I bought a pack of 2 crusts from the store. Since the top was a solid crust I cut holes in it for ventilation, but didn't realize until later that the recipe probably says to use a lattice top so that the topping goes into the pie. So next time I would probably toss the apples with some of the topping, then pour some on top. Since my topping wasn't really going into the pie I probably threw out more than half of it. Also I tossed the apples with cinnamon and nutmeg. Got a lot of compliments at work with this pie.