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Gumbo with Shrimp & Sausage
4 servings Ingredients 4 TB butter 1/4 c all-purpose flour 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 medium bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, finely sliced 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 TB Cajun seasoning (without salt) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 c chicken broth 1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 bay leaf 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined 3 scallions, sliced Cooked white rice for serving Directions
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Dec 3, 20251 min read
Baked Halibut with Lemon Garlic Butter
Serves 2 Ingredients 2 (5 oz) halibut fillets 1/2 c salted butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 TB parsley, chopped 2 TB chives, chopped 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon, sliced into 2 sliced and 4 wedges Directions Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Pat halibut fillets dry and debone, if necessary. Melt butter. Mix in garlic, parsley, chives, salt and pepper. Stir until the salt dissolves. Grease a baking dish, place fillets in the baking dish, then spoon half of
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Dec 3, 20251 min read
Farro with Sausage & Tomatoes
Serves 4 Ingredients 1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 bulb fennel (about 1 lb), fronds removed, quartered, cored, sliced crosswise 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casing removed 1 c whole-grain farro 1/2 c sliced peperoncini, finely chopped 1/4 bunch fresh parsley, stems finely chopped, leaves coarsely chopped, divided 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 c chicken broth 1 (5 oz) package of baby spinach 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 oz Parmesan, finel
juliearnan1
Dec 3, 20251 min read
Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta
Serves 4-5 Ingredients 1 1/2 TB olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 onion, finely chopped 1 lb ground beef 2 tsp Italian herbs 2 TB tomato paste 14 oz can crushed tomatoes 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 4 c chicken stock 12 oz pasta (fusilli, penne, or other short pasta) 3/4 c heavy cream Parmesan cheese, for serving Parsley, for serving Directions In a large heavy-based pot, heat olive oil on high heat. Cook garlic and onion for 1-2 minu
juliearnan1
Dec 3, 20251 min read
Italian Beef Stew
Serves 6 Ingredients 2 1/2 lbs chuck roast, cubed 1/4 c olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 3 medium carrots, diced 2 large celery ribs, diced 8 oz baby Bella mushrooms, sliced 1 c dry red wine (like Cabernet, Chianti, red blend) 2 c beef stock salt and pepper to taste 1 TB fresh rosemary 1 large bay leaf Directions Preheat oven to 300ºF and make room on the middle rack for a large Dutch oven. Heat a large Dutch oven to ML heat, then add olive oil, onions, carrots, and celery. Co
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Dec 3, 20252 min read
Greek Chicken
Perfect for a warm summer night.
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Jul 7, 20251 min read
Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients For the noodles: 16 oz dry fettucine pasta For the chicken: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tsp Italian seasoning...
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May 9, 20242 min read
Pork Carnitas
Ingredients 3-4 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 3-inch cubes 1/2 c lime juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 c lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 TB...
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Dec 27, 20231 min read
Braised Beef
Great for burrito filling, use for chili, add to pasta sauce, or add BBQ sauce for sandwiches Ingredients 5 lbs chuck roast 1 TB freshly...
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Dec 27, 20231 min read
Chicken and Leek Pie
Total time: about 3 hours Ingredients 3 whole chicken legs (or equivalent such as 6 thighs) Salt and pepper 1 tsp olive oil 2 TB butter 1...
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Dec 27, 20232 min read
Yorkies
Also called Yorkshire Pudding and Popovers Ingredients 1 scant c flour A good pinch of salt 1 1/4 c milk 3 whole eggs, lightly beaten Oil...
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Dec 27, 20231 min read
Stir Fried Noodles
Ingredients 1 -- 2 lb. package prepared Miki noodles (or Yakisoba, etc.) 2 c. cooked, chopped/shredded meat (chicken thighs or breasts,...
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Oct 28, 20231 min read
Fried Rice
Ingredients 2 cups cooked rice -- day-old works best because it is slightly dried out 1 egg (optional but suggested) (optional) 1/4-1/2...
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Aug 19, 20211 min read
Tomato Pasta Sauce
Ingredients 2 28-ounce cans of crushed tomatoes 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed 2-3TB olive oil 10 fresh basil leaves -- about a...
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Aug 19, 20211 min read
Italian Meatballs
Servings: 8 Ingredients For the meatballs: 1/2 pound ground beef 1/2 pound ground pork 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese,...
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Jun 24, 20211 min read
Nut Burgers
Servings: 4 burgers Ingredients 1 cup cooked brown rice 3/4 cup sunflower seeds 3/4 cup walnuts 1 small carrot, grated finely 2 TB tomato...
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Jun 24, 20211 min read
Filipino Chicken Adobo
Servings: 6 Ingredients 3 pounds of chicken thighs (with bone and skin) 1/2 cup coconut vinegar (or substitute rice vinegar) 1/3 cup soy...
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Jun 18, 20211 min read
Tilapia Piccata
Servings: 4 Ingredients For the fish: 4 6-ounce tilapia fillets 3 TB flour 1/4 tsp salt pinch of freshly ground black pepper For the...
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Jun 6, 20211 min read
Thai Steak Salad
Servings: 6 Ingredients For the marinade: A 2-pound flank steak 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 TB fresh lemongrass, minced (about 1 stalk) 2 tsp...
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Jun 6, 20211 min read
Turkey Burgers
Servings: 6 Ingredients 1.5 pounds ground turkey 2 TB breadcrumbs 2 TB onion, finely diced 2 TB fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 egg...
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Jun 6, 20211 min read
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