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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- Dec 19, 2020
- 4 min
Cocktail Crab Cakes
Some people may look at this list of ingredients and assume it's long and complicated. Please stop and look again, you likely have...
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- Sep 26, 2020
- 4 min
Hatch Green Chile Pork Stew
If you are lucky enough to have stocked up on hatch chiles in your freezer, I have the perfect recipe to showcase this unique ingredient - s
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- Sep 19, 2020
- 2 min
Jello Shots
I always thought jello shots were complicated, and I was pleasantly surprised once I started experimenting with them how easy they are to ma
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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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- Sep 13, 2020
- 1 min
Enchilada Dip
Enchilada Dip! I get asked for the recipe every time, and my friends are always shocked to learn one surprising element in this appetizer.
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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
Crab Tostadas
Crab anything sounds intimidating and fancy, doesn't it? I think it is necessary to spend the extra money for lump crabmeat, sold in...
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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 14, 2019
- 2 min
Seared Scallops with Pickled Peppers and Onions
Scallops can be a little pricey but if you watch, they do go on sale every now and then. This was one of those times that Whole Foods was...
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- Aug 10, 2019
- 2 min
Funky and Famous Pork Tenderloin with Vietnamese Brussels Sprouts
This meal includes two of my favorite condiments: hot chile-garlic paste and fish sauce. I think they should be a part of every pantry!...
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- Aug 7, 2019
- 2 min
Curried Turkey and Zucchini Meatballs
This recipe comes from a chef that I just adore watching in the kitchen, Nigella Lawson. There is something so incredibly attractive...
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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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