Fried Potatoes
This is a great reason to bake more potatoes than what you need, since baked potatoes make the best fried potatoes.
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Southwestern Stout Chili
This chili has bold flavors without being overly spicy, and you can control the heat with the amount of cayenne and chili powder you add. The tender chunks of beef are a big improvement over ground beef in other chilies. If you want to call …
Sauerkraut Soup
I had the opportunity to work in Ukraine a few years ago, and this reminds me of a delicious soup I had there called Kapusnyak. Don’t be afraid of the sauerkraut, this soup has rich flavor with a little extra tang.
Butternut Squash Soup
This soup is great for supper on a chilly fall night. It is a budget friendly and delicious comfort food. Just like with cooked squash, you could go sweet or savory with this soup.
Boeuf Bourguignon
This is Julia Child’s recipe for the classic French beef stew. It makes a hearty, rich meal with a lot of flavor that can feed a crowd. I like to serve it over mashed red potatoes, but it could be served over noodles, or by …
Mexican Rice (Arroz Mexicano)
Arroz Mexicano is a side dish derived from Spanish Rice that goes great with any Mexican or Latin American entree. Every family has their own variation; most recipes call for some tomato sauce but I like to use diced fresh tomatoes instead. A key part …
Carne Asada with Chimichurri Verde
In other words, steak with a green sauce. Carne Asada is grilled steak with an Argentinian flair. These can be served as steak entrees, or they can be sliced or chopped to use in tortillas or other recipes. The chimichurri verde is a bright, tangy …
Beef Enchiladas
Cheesy, beefy, delicious enchiladas, baked in the oven. This is Mexican comfort food! This recipe will serve 4 to 6 people, and it goes great with Mexican Rice.
Arroz con Pollo
This is not your mom’s chicken and rice, made with cream of mushroom soup and baked in the oven. This is it’s Hispanic ancestor, made in a skillet. A descendant of Spanish paella, arroz con pollo is prepared in many different ways in different Latin …