Monte Cristo Sandwich
Who remembers the Monte Cristo Sandwich at Bennigans? It was layers of deli meat, battered and deep-fried, then served with raspberry jam...
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Welcome to my recipe index where I share my families most favorite meals. Most of these recipes are just so darn tasty that I have repeated them enough times that I discovered where to cut corners, making convenient substitutions that allow me to get dinner served in less than an hour and some in under 30 minutes.
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- Jan 4, 2021
- 1 min
Spaghetti Squash in the Pressure Cooker
I have been a hold out on spaghetti squash, and wouldn't even consider it as an alternative to pasta. What was I thinking? 2020 was an...
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- Dec 19, 2020
- 3 min
Zuppa Toscana Lightened Up
If you are searching for a comforting soup that is light on calories and fat, I've altered Zuppa Toscana, a fan favorite, to make it...
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- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
Spiced Nuts
Once we are back to hosting parties and shindigs in our homes, put this make-ahead Spiced Nuts recipe on your menu. It feels special, and...
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- Sep 26, 2020
- 3 min
Pork Chops with Hard Cider Pan Sauce, Roasted Fennel-Apple Salad
We have loved our local Austin Eastciders Honey Cider this summer, and as we move into Fall, I wanted to find a way to cook with it....
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- Sep 20, 2020
- 2 min
Crunchy Beer-Battered Fish
Fish and chips, anyone? How about crunchy fish tacos? Oh, now I have your attention! This may be a simple and straightforward recipe, but...
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- Sep 19, 2020
- 3 min
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
Preparing enchiladas can be a labor-intensive effort, but it doesn't have to be. This recipe streamlines the process.
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- Aug 21, 2020
- 2 min
Restaurant Style Mexican Rice
Does anyone else love Tex-Mex as much as I do? I could eat it breakfast, lunch, and dinner and never tire of the flavors! To be honest,...
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- Dec 5, 2019
- 1 min
Ham Ball
When I married Jim I became a part of the Begley family and have been introduced to many new traditions as well as food items they grew...
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- Dec 5, 2019
- 2 min
Egg Noodles and Pork
We can file this recipe under "too simple to possibly be good," and that is precisely what I love about it. My entire family gobbled it...
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- Oct 14, 2019
- 3 min
Winter Beef Stew
This Winter Beef Stew is far superior to any beef stew I have ever had. The chunks of beef are braised with red wine, balsamic vinegar,...
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- Oct 14, 2019
- 1 min
Mac and Cheese
This is my kids favorite Mac and Cheese, and for good reason. I use shells because they serve as little cups that hold creamy cheese in...
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- Oct 11, 2019
- 2 min
Taco Soup
A friend of mine recently asked me for this recipe, and I was reminded that I had not posted it to this web site yet. Shame! Since it's a...
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- Oct 4, 2019
- 2 min
Oatmeal Jam Bars
My close friends know I do not like fruit in my dessert. While you may think this is crazy talk, I have met several people who agree with...
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- Sep 23, 2019
- 4 min
Creamy Chicken and Dumplings
It may be triple digits in Texas, but the calendar claims it is officially Fall. While I have to wait to incorporate scarves into my...
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- Aug 18, 2019
- 1 min
Easy Black Bean Soup
Sometimes recipes are developed over time, after many failures and "close, but not there yet" attempts. I made this Black Bean Soup to...
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- Aug 7, 2019
- 1 min
Brownie in a Mug
Years ago I discovered this simple recipe online for a fudge brownie microwaved in a mug. Yes, microwaved ya'll. It is perfectly rich and...
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- Aug 7, 2019
- 1 min
Cookies for Two
Don't tell my kiddos but sometimes after Jim and I put them to bed I whip up a small dessert for the two of us to share. This small-batch...
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- Jul 12, 2019
- 2 min
Chocolate Chip Cast Iron Skillet Cookie
Have you ever dug into a warm ooey gooey chocolate chip skillet cookie? It is heaven! This is an easy recipe for that restaurant-style...
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- Mar 29, 2019
- 3 min
Home Run Beef & Broccoli
I had a friend tell me how annoying it was when I post boastful pictures of Bryce willingly eating broccoli on social media. My son loves...
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