Main Dish
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…
Read MoreNo 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.
Read MoreCream 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.
Read MoreSpicy 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.
Read MoreHomemade Pasta
I use the Marcato Atlas Pasta Machine. For lasagna noodles, set at #5. For fettuccine noodles set at #6.
Read MoreMarinara 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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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.
Read MoreAlfredo 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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