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Southwestern Stout Chili

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

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

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

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

Mexican Rice

This is a side dish derived from Spanish Rice that goes great with any Mexican or Latin American entree.

Fajitas

Fajitas

Hot and zesty fajitas. This is one of our favorite meals because it’s quick and easy to make (as long as you remember to make the marinade ahead of time). This marinade is fantastic, be sure to cook everything long enough to brown this marinade 

Carne Asada with Chimichurri Verde

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

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

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 

Italian Tomato & Zucchini

Italian Tomato & Zucchini

This is another great recipe to make the most out of your garden. This dish goes with any entree that can use a vegetable side. As a bonus, this recipe is quick and easy to make.