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BEST Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

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It's after making meals like this that I ask myself why I don't utilize my slow cooker more often.  I mean, what could be simpler than throwing in a handful of ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning and then coming home to a ready-made meal for dinner?  Well, I've … Continue reading →

Curried Pumpkin & Coconut Meatballs

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Here is a fun medley of flavors:  Beef, pumpkin, curry, raisins, mango chutney and coconut.  Formed into meatballs, fried and simmered in a luscious and creamy sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy your tummy and soul!Halloween is coming up in just a few days and our … Continue reading →

Chicken Xacuti

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The origin of this wonderful dish is Goa.  Goa is located in the western region of India and though it is India's smallest state, it's also one of its richest.  Rich not only in terms of economic wealth, but rich in its tropical biodiversity.  In fact, it's classified as one … Continue reading →

Greek Lemon Chicken

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Capers are one of those ingredients you come across occasionally but may have never cooked with or even tried.  But they're an integral part of Mediterranean cuisine.  Their use dates way back to ancient Greece.  They come from a perennial plant that bears edible flower buds … Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

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This dish is as easy as 1, 2, 3.1) Mix the sauce together.  2)  Pour over the chicken.  3)  Cook the chicken and add the olives and capers towards the end.  That's it.Prep time is silly minimal and the end result is simply wonderful.  Super tender and moist chicken … Continue reading →

Indonesian-style Chili Peanut Coconut Chicken

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This tasty Indonesian-influenced dish comes together in 30 minutes.  The flavors of peanuts, coconut, chili, garlic and ginger beautifully meld to create a sauce that is rich, comforting and deeply satisfying.We recently had some family over from out of town at the last … Continue reading →

Ultimate Boeuf Bourgignon

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Thank you to Easy Off for sponsoring this post.Also known as beef bourguignon and beef burgundy, this is the traditional French dish that Julia Child made world famous. While this isn't Julia's recipe, I've borrowed some of her techniques in my own interpretation of this … Continue reading →

Mushroom, Ham and Wild Rice soup

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Typically made with chicken, this wild rice soup really benefits from the flavor of smoked ham.  Quite frankly, it's better than chicken.  This Mushroom, Ham and Wild Rice Soup is super easy to put together and the end result is pure comfort-in-a-bowl.  The flavors blend … Continue reading →

Hungarian Beef & Onion Stew (Marhapörkölt)

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Marhapörkölt, Hungarian for "beef stew", is a prime example of how just a few simple ingredients can render the most delicious flavor.  The basic Hungarian pörkölt consists of onions sauteed in fat, meat and paprika slow-simmered in a little water and the result is simple … Continue reading →

Spanish Steaks

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This is the recipe that had my husband's work staff clamoring at his office door because of the aroma flooding the clinic at lunchtime.It's always rewarding when you can prepare a meal that smells amazing, tastes as good as it smells, and is visually appealing. Because … Continue reading →

Chicken Piccata

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This classic Italian dish is a prime example that something super quick and easy can be tantalizingly delicious.  Chicken is sliced very thinly then seasoned, dredged in flour, fried crispy golden and served with a tangy lemon-wine-butter-caper sauce made from the pan … Continue reading →

Italian Bolognese

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Traditional Italian Bolognese uses three meats and pancetta (or bacon) to achieve the flavor that has made it so famous.  The long, slow cooking time results in melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and a depth of flavor that will satisfy your tummy and your soul.Classic Italian … Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Jambalaya

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Jambalaya is such great comfort food, full of flavor and healthy ingredients.  Here is a thoroughly "no-fuss" version of this Southern classic dish.  (You can also check out our traditional Jambalaya.)  Just throw everything in the slow cooker, add in the last two … Continue reading →

Beef and Pepper Stew

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As much as I love the Summer I'm always ready for the Fall by the time it rolls around with its dip in temperature.  That's in part because I can start cooking those wonderful cool weather comfort dishes, like hot stews.  Here's a beef stew with a delicious depth of flavor … Continue reading →

Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

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Nothing beats a sizzling hot skewer from the grill that's slathered down with a luscious, sticky finger-lickin' sauce.  These Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Kabobs are fast and easy to make and are a guaranteed hit at your dinner table! … Continue reading →

Vegetarian Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

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I've teamed up with Morningstar and BlogHer to bring you this post.Here is the dialogue that took place between my husband and I after I handed him a plate of this and he took his first bite: Me:  "So, what do you think?" Todd: [chewing and nodding simultaneously] … Continue reading →

Hearty Beef and Barley Stew

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Sponsored by Mom Central Consulting for the Certified Angus Beef® brand.Fork tender beef, nutty barley, a vibrant array of vegetables, and a deliciously rich broth come together in this satisfying stew.I love a good beef and barley stew, don't you?  Such great … Continue reading →

Bean and Bacon Soup

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We often buy things in bulk when they're on sale.  This time we stocked up on bacon.  Todd and I both have a weakness of bacon.  If we allowed ourselves, we'd be perfectly content eating bacon every morning for breakfast.  But we don't.  In fact, we probably average once or … Continue reading →

Mu Shu Pork Wraps

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Thank you to Campbell’s Dinner Sauces for sponsoring this post! Mu Shu Pork originated in northern China and first became popular in the U.S. in the 1960's.  It quickly became popular and is now a staple in Chinese American cuisine.  There are many variations of this … Continue reading →

Pumpkin, Kale and Sausage Lasagna

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 Thank you to Pollinate Media Group and Barilla for sponsoring this post.  Lasagna is one of those dishes I never tire of (dangling participle, I know).  In fact, whenever asked the proverbial "if you could only eat one dish every day the rest of your life..." lasagna is … Continue reading →

Coconut Chicken Pumpkin Curry

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As I'm sure you've noticed, it's been pumpkin season for a while!  Lots and lots of pumpkins everywhere!  And so I got creative and began brainstorming ways of using fresh pumpkin.  This Coconut Chicken Pumpkin Curry was one of the end results and you're going to love this … Continue reading →

Weeknight Jambalaya

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Thank you to Pollinate Media Group and Hillshire Brand Company for sponsoring this post. As much as I love to cook, it can be challenging to find the time to do it.  I know you can relate.  I've found that to be especially true now that I have two toddlers.  And so … Continue reading →

Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Roasted Chicken)

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Did you know that Peruvian cuisine was listed among the top 3 of the nation's hottest foods this year?  And did you know that Pollo a la Brasa was ranked #1 as the most popular dish in Peru?  There is even a designated national day for it in July!  Yes, Peruvians love their … Continue reading →

Sichuan Orange Beef

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I received some pasta from Pappardelle's for review.  All opinions are entirely my own.You don't have to order out or eat at a Chinese restaurant any more to enjoy Sichuan Orange Beef.  You can make it at home within just 15 minutes - just be prepared to have your … Continue reading →

New Orleans Grillades and Grits

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Well, shut my mouth, is that New Orleans Grillades and Grits?? Darn tootin' it is.  Well, now ain't that the berries!Doesn't this look tasty?  You wouldn't normally think of this as a breakfast food though, would you?  Grillades (pronounced GREE-ahds) and Grits is a … Continue reading →

Sichuan Chicken and Cashew Noodles

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Here is a dish I threw together a few years ago and it's been a family favorite since.  It's quick and easy to assemble.  It's also a perfect dish for using up leftover chicken.  A delicious blend of Asian flavors, tender chicken, and crunchy cashews makes for a … Continue reading →

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