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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- Oct 1, 2020
- 1 min
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
I am so happy that I took my friend's suggestion of ordering the Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad at Doc B's Restaurant + Bar. They have...
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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 7, 2019
- 3 min
Sticky Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Some say the Brussels trend peaked last year. Still, I cannot get enough of those crispy (almost burnt) leaves, especially when they are...
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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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- Dec 5, 2019
- 2 min
Chipotle Steak Salad
This post began after we enjoyed one heck of a salad! I think the star of the dish was the burst of smokey, spicy and sweet salad...
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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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- 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
Cod with Herb-Butter Sauce and Lemon-Garlic Green Beans
I love this meal so much. The cod has a nice crust and big flavor pan sauce that compliments these green beans that I have posted about...
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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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- 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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