Dinner
Corning Beef Brisket
The week before Saint Patrick’s day, you’ll find us corning a beef brisket for corned beef and cabbage and Ruben sandwiches in celebration of our Irish roots. We’re all a little Irish!
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Chicken & White Bean Cassoulet
I modified a recipe to work with my Milo by Kana Dutch oven. I chose the mini version (3.5 quarts), since the size is more manageable. I love this Dutch oven. It's priced lower than the big brands and is now also sold at Crate and Barrel stores.If you have a large dutch oven and…
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No Bean Chili
We have adopted the Keto diet (most of the time), so I developed this great chili recipe. The veggies and spice more than make up for no beans! Top this Keto friendly chili with your choice of grated cheddar cheese, green onions and/or sour cream.
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Yam Casserole
This has become our traditional yam casserole recipe. The dish is not too sweet and is topped with a streusel mixture. It also heats up really good as a leftover.
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Cream of Mushroom Soup
Combine with crusty bread for a light meal or serve as an appetizer before dinner. The recipe makes 3 to 4 servings, so for a crowd, just double.This is an easy recipe, so great for a weekday night or anytime you want a quick and delicious meal.
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Spicy Chipotle Turkey Chili
This is a spicy chili, so if you don’t like too much spice, just adjust the amount of chipotle powder (start with 1/2 teaspoon). You could also use two cans of red beans instead of three. Serve with homemade cornbread.
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Lasagna
This recipe is a combined production. I make the sauce and Jeanette prepares the noodles. We make a large pan on the weekend so there’s extra to freeze for a quick meal during the week.
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Sweet and Sour Chicken
This recipe is easy and quick to put together. If you like hot spice, you can add to the recipe while cooking or customize your servings by adding afterward. The entire family enjoys this meal. We use chicken thighs for this recipe since they are so versatile, but you can substitute with drumsticks, etc. If…
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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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Marinara Sauce
This sauce is great as a stand alone, but we usually add our meatballs for spaghetti or hero sandwiches. Use high quality canned tomatoes for the best results. Here’s a great article on The Kitchn about their whole canned tomatoes taste test.
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