Easy Recipes for the Common Man

Cucumber Salsa is both delicious and nutritious (this is for people with spicier appetites)

2009-02-10T12:01:00.000-08:00

Guys it really is delicious, do not be scared off by that word nutritious.

You will need the following:

5 cucumbers (remove peel before dicing)

5 stalks of green onions

2 tomatoes

3 jalapeno peppers

Finely dice all of the above

Add ½ cup rice vinegar

2 packets dry ranch dressing

Mix all together and enjoy. This makes a rather large portion so sometimes it is better to just half the recipe for yourself and one other.

Taverns or loosemeat sandwich

2009-02-10T12:00:00.001-08:00

So guys I realized that so far all I have given you is dips and dessert so now it is time for something of substance. Hopefully something that will prevent you from just going through a drive thru lane.

You will need the following:

2 cups water

¾ cup ketchup

2 tbsp. chili powder

Let simmer on stove for 6 minutes

2 ½ lbs. browned hamburger (remember to drain the grease)

1 tbsp. mustard

Salt and pepper to your liking

Let simmer for 45 minutes

When done with preparation, put the amount of meat that you would like on a bun and enjoy. This item also freezes well if you want to save it for a later date.

No bake cheesecake

2009-02-10T10:54:00.001-08:00

How impressed will your significant other be once she realizes you can make an incredible cheesecake from home?

Gentleman: first thing to do is buy a pre made graham cracker crust at your local grocery store. They are delicious and save you time.

You will need the following:

8 oz. Cream cheese
• Beat until smooth

½ cup sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1c. sour cream
• Add all to above and mix well

8oz. cool whip (slightly thawed)
• Gently fold into above with a spatula

Spoon the filling into the graham cracker crust and let chill in the fridge for 4 hours.

The results - a simple and tasty cheesecake. Enjoy!

Big game chilli cheese dip

2009-02-10T10:14:00.000-08:00

Here in my hometown there was a big rivalry game last night between MU and KU. I had a few fans over for the occasion, but I had little to no time to cook for my guests. I decided to make my incredibly easy chili cheese dip. For this recipe, you will need a Crockpot, they are inexpensive and well worth the money just on game days alone.

First you will need to cook the ground beef on stove until brown. Don't forget to drain grease.

2 (15oz) cans Hormel chili (no beans)

1 can Fiesta nacho soup

1 can cheddar cheese soup

1 lb. ground beef

Then just mix all of this together and heat in Crockpot.

Lastly, guys do not forget to buy tortilla chips, preferably scoops!

Why this blog

2009-02-10T10:01:00.000-08:00

I am not claiming to be an expert on cooking but what I am is the eldest child of three from a single parent home in which I had to cook a lot. So as a teenager I would look for easy recipes to make for my younger brother and sister. As I got older, I started telling them to my friends who would try to impress their girlfriends with my easy recipe tips.