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We started making gumbo several years ago as a way to use leftover turkey and turkey stock after thanksgiving. It is a traditional dish from Cajun country in Louisiana that is a hearty stew with a complex set of flavors. Gumbo is based on a …
This is our usual Sunday morning breakfast. It’s quick and healthy, with very few calories or carbs. You can make it with any kind of fruit you wish, frozen or fresh.This is enough to make two servings, so you can cut it in half for …
The traditional cure for the common cold, Chicken Soup is is a classic meal with many variations. This recipe is traditional and time tested. You could replace the noodles with rice if you prefer.We like to make a big pot and then can it – …
This thick and hearty stew is stick to your ribs filling and richly delicious. It’s just the thing for a cold winter day. The ingredients add many layers of flavor. Keep the vegetables chopped coarsely, you want to keep this stew rustic. Beef short ribs …
This is another great way to use up a half a head of cabbage, and it makes a salad that works well for parties and pot lucks. It’s very easy to make just before your company arrives.
This is a great recipe for when you have company over. It makes a rich and delicious sandwich that goes with just about anything. Since it’s a slow cooker recipe its also very forgiving on time (provided you start it on time) and you can …
Bruschetta is a delicious and simple to make appetizer for any dinner but especially for Italian dinners. When you have a supply of fresh tomatoes and some good crusty bread your more than half way there.
This is a fresh and tasty way to use up tomatoes when your garden is being overly generous. This salad goes great with Italian, Greek, Spanish or Mexican dishes.
Macaroni Salad is a buffet and pot-luck dinner standard. This is my go-to recipe for Macaroni Salad. It is delicious in it’s most basic form, and you have many options that you can add for different flavor profiles (I like it with all of the …
