Posts by Jeanette Ryan
Homemade Pasta
I use the Marcato Atlas Pasta Machine. For lasagna noodles, set at #5. For fettuccine noodles set at #6.
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Small Batch Pesto Sauce
Since I have a fresh basil plant that only yields about a cup of basil at a time, this recipe works great. Most recipes call for two to three cups of basil. This makes enough for two small pasta dishes or for using as a rub over chicken. If you want more, you can either…
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BBQ Meatloaf
This is a spinoff of a classic meatloaf but with barbeque sauce and chili to spice it up. We freeze leftovers for an easy meal during the week.
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Aidan’s Barbeque Sauce
Aidan directed the creation of this sauce for a basic, not too spicy barbeque sauce.
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Taco Seasoning
In addition to seasoning hamburger for tacos, we also use as a rub on skirt steak when making carne asada.
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Alfredo Rice Casserole
Beef Stew
We searched for a beef stew recipe, one of our favorite comfort foods, and in the process developed our own. This recipe turned out great; it’s thick and hearty. We want to try adding a little beef bullion next time we cook (i.e., Better Than Bullion) to determine if it adds to the recipe. So…
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Granny’s Pickles
This recipe has been developed over the years by trying different recipe variations and this one was Granny’s favorite (aka, my mom). It’s a good balance of spices and a little less vinegar than most recipes. I personally am still on the search for the perfect spicy pickle but these are super yummy and we…
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Piña Colada
There’s no better way to cool off on a hot summer day than by drinking Piña Coladas! I have the Margaritaville Frozen Concoction maker, which we bring out as soon as summer rolls around. We use a Breville juice extractor, which we love and use often, to process the fresh pineapple juice. To make pineapple…
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White Smoked Pulled Pork Chili
We smoke a lot of pulled pork at our house. I thought the leftovers would go well in a white chili, so gave it a try. It has become one of our favorite soups. If you don’t have smoked pulled pork, you can add shredded chicken instead. I also used this recipe after Thanksgiving, substituting…
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