The debate has raged for decades at potlucks and cookouts; beans or no beans. Tomatoes? Turkey chili!?! This is the “3 B’s” school of chili: beef, beans, and beer. None of that citified ground beef and green peppers nonsense, also, not one speck of tomatoes. Truly Texan Chili For the Seasoning Mix: 3 tablespoons Chili …

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I’ve simplified this seemly fancy schmancy dish for the week night. But really, it’s just plain simple from the outset. Salmon En Croute Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees 4 4oz. Salmon Pieces (skin off) Salt & Pepper (to taste) 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard 1 tablespoon Fresh or 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme 1 package Puff Pastry …

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How was your Halloween? Ours was very nice. The kids had friends over for meat hand (thanks to notmartha.com) and I tried a new recipe for the appetizer course. Blue Cheese and Onion Spread 2 4oz containers Cream Cheese (room temperature) 1 4oz containers Blue Cheese crumbles 3 tablespoons Caramelized Onion (You can purchase these …

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Lovely, cheesy, baked vegetables; enough said! Vegetable Tian Preheat oven to 325 degrees 1 Onion 1 Clove Garlic 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 2-3 Yukon Gold potatoes 2 Summer Squash 2 Zucchini 2-3 Tomatoes 1 cup shredded Gruyere Cheese 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Salt and Pepper Slice the onion and garlic, and, saute over medium heat, …

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Tilipa is the wonder fish. It’s not a very strong flavor, unlike salmon, and holds up to all kinds of preparation. My favorite is just your basic fry-up with a little lemon. Perfect! Tilapia With Saffron and Lemon 4 fresh Tilapia fillets 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 2 tablespoon Butter (divided: 1 tbsp for cooking, the …

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It’s another lazy day meal. You notice a pattern forming don’t you? Sausage and Veggie Bake Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2 Packages Adel’s Chicken and Apple Sausage 1 large Sweet Onion 1 lb Baby Potatoes 1 lb Butternut Squash (cubed) 1 head Garlic (peeled, See Video!) 2-3 stems Fresh Rosemary, (chopped) 1/4 cup Garlic …

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Panini style grilled sandwiches elevate the humble grilled cheese of our childhood lunches to a meal fit for a weeknight. Tools: Grill pan or stove top griddle, two clean bricks, aluminum foil. That’s right you’ll need two bricks to make this sandwich. If you have the space to store a panini maker then that’s great, …

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This pulled pork is a wonderful weekend or party meal. It feeds a ton of people and can be morphed into sandwiches, hors d’oeuvre, or a proper roast dinner. Indian Spiced Pulled Pork Preheat oven to 300 degrees. 1 4-5 lb Boneless Pork Shoulder 2 Cups Apple Juice Spice Rub Place the pork into a …

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All the credit for this recipe goes to Jef, who, when I was recovering from surgery a few months ago took over the cooking duties for a few days. This recipe is a result of his cooking adventures. For the Salad: 1 lb Orzo Pasta 4 cups halved Cherry or Grape Tomatoes 2 cups crumbled …

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