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A serving of Fire Crackers featuring sleeve of fat-free saltines and seasoning of choice ( i use mccormicks grill mates monterey
Appetizers & BeveragesFamily-tested

Fire Crackers

Fire Crackers is a welcoming appetizer or drink featuring sleeve of fat-free saltines, seasoning of choice ( i use mccormicks grill mates monterey, chicken seasoning, preserved from the family cookbook.

Main ingredients
  • sleeve of fat-free saltines
  • seasoning of choice ( i use mccormicks grill mates monterey
  • chicken seasoning
  • red pepper flakes
Prep10 min
Cook4 hr
Total4 hr 10 min
A serving of Mike's Famous Chili featuring ground beef and onion
Main DishesFamily-tested

Mike's Famous Chili

Mike's Famous Chili is a dependable main dish featuring ground beef, onion, small green pepper, preserved from the family cookbook.

Main ingredients
  • ground beef
  • onion
  • small green pepper
  • cans of tomato sauce
Prep30 min
Cook30 min
Total1 hr
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