Smothered Pork Chops

Ingredients 6 boneless thick cut loin pork chops 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon black pepper 2 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon adobo 1 large onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 tbs butter 4 cups potatoes, sliced very thin … Read more

Principal Saw a 9-Year-Old Girl Taking Leftovers from the Cafeteria Every Day — What He Discovered When He Followed Her Broke His Heart

When the final bell rang at Maplewood Elementary, the familiar chaos erupted—lockers slamming, laughter echoing down the hallways, sneakers squeaking against the polished floor. For most teachers, it signaled freedom, the long-awaited exhale at the end of another day. But for Principal Andrew Carter, this was his favorite time. He stood by his office window, … Read more

Fresh tomatoes for 2 years, without vinegar: the infallible method of making them last so long

Imagine being able to enjoy the taste of tomatoes ripened in the middle of winter, without losing a crumb of their flavor. Do you have fresh tomatoes at your fingertips? So why not turn them into delicious homemade preserves that will feast you for months? Discover this simple and effective method of prolonging their freshness. … Read more

Orange Jell-O 1 box

Ingredients Ingredient Quantity Orange Jell-O 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding 1 box Boiling Water 1 cup Cold Water 1/2 cup Cool Whip 1 package (8 oz.) Mandarin Oranges (drained) 1 can (14 oz.) Mini Marshmallows 1 cup Preparation see continuation on next page

Our Meddling Neighbor Got Our Cars Towed from Our Own Driveway—She Paid a Great Price in Return

“Such a lovely area,” she said, her eyes darting back to the doorframe. “Quiet. Clean. Very…orderly.” Jack crossed his arms. “We’re just here for work. Shouldn’t be any trouble.” “Oh, I’m sure!” she said, her tone a little too bright. “Just wanted to say welcome. And one quick thing…” I could feel it coming. That … Read more

BEEF AND CHEESE CHIMICHANGA

INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground beef 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 12 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed. 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies. 1 can (4 ounces) chopped jalapeno … Read more