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Dad’s Cookin’ Recipes
This recipe is a variation of a recipe from Spain on a Fork. It has plenty of flavor with it’s Spanish heritage and it makes a healthy and filling meal. You can be prepared the day before and then finished the day you’ll serve it. …
These are similar to Pigs in a Blanket, but made with Roast Beef. I like to use beef shortribs for this because of their very beefy flavor, but I think a chuck roast would also work well. These are substantial enough for a meal, but …
This is a nice butter based dip you can use for sandwiches, appetizers, or vegetables.
This Cuban dish is a delight for the eyes and for the tongue. The name means Old Clothes since it looks like colorful torn rags in the pot with the long strings of beef, onion, and peppers. Don’t let the long ingredient list intimidate you, …
This is a popular dish, not only in Indonesia but also in the Netherlands. You can make this as a side dish, and with the addition of some meat this can be a complete meal. It is often served with 2 eggs scrambled into the …
Chicken Skewers have become popular as a catering dish, showing up at weddings and meetings everywhere. Here is the original dish from Indonesia. You can cut the chicken into chunks or strips. Chunks work better if you will be eating with chopsticks, while strips look …
This is a traditional Dutch salad with a sweet and sour dressing made with bacon. I remember my Mom making this salad when I was young. The combination of soft egg, crisp lettuce and creamy dressing is delicious.
If you would like to make a gravy but you haven’t cooked any meat for pan drippings, you can make this gravy out of broth, stock, or bouillon.
If you like Cream Style Corn, you don’t have to buy it in a can from the store. You can make a more delicious version from scratch using canned corn or frozen corn. This version has more flavor than store bought, and it makes enough …
