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Ginger Teriyaki Chicken

This is great with rice, noodles or just plain. 1 T. fresh ginger grated 2 tsp. fresh chopped garlic 1/3 cup broth or wine 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 c. ketchup 3/4 c soy sauce 2 T. cornstarch mixed in 1/4 cup water 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 2 dozen chicken wings. […]

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Flap Steak

This was a first time recipe- found the flap steak in the mark down bin.  Put steak in a zip lock (2 pounds) and add 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 T. red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or jar garlic, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey and some fresh ground pepper.  Keep in […]

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Cajun Potatoes

This is an easy side dish for french fry lovers.  I take a few russet potatoes, wash them, prick them with a fork, and microwave on high for 6 minutes.  Remove and cool.  Slice them anywhere from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch slices.  Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a flat frying pan.  Place […]

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Dinners Soups

Homemade Beans

There are many kinds of beans out there to cook up- but the pinto just begs to be used.  I start with a soup, then as it thickens, make the rest into re-fried beans.  The flavor is wonderful and you can add smoked meats or not depending on your taste preferences, what’s in the fridge […]

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Appetizers Dinners

Lotsa Stuff Potato Skins

Scrub 6-10 potatoes- adjust to the size of your crowd. Prick them with a fork and microwave for 5-6 minutes on high.  Check if done and continue a few minutes at a time until they are tender.  Cook and cut in half.  Scoop out the centers.  Meanwhile, fry some thick slice bacon- applewood cured if you can […]

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Enchilada Sauce

Yes, you can make your own.  It is so rich compared to a can- you may just find yourself making it instead of buying the pre-made.  When you cook that whole chicken for your chicken enchiladas, you have at least 4-6 cups of wonderful chicken broth, complete with some onion and celery flavor.  Add to […]

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Beer Recipes Breads Dinners

Pizza on the grill

You can cook your pizza on a grill or in the oven.   When it is 100 degrees out- you can almost cook it on the sidewalk.  We have a deep love of pizza in this family.  When my kids were younger we called it “pizza on the rug night” and it was almost always our […]

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Chicken Enchiladas

Refer to Homemade Chicken soup for instructions on cooking up a chicken.  Not only can you still find whole chickens for under a dollar a pound, but you can’t beat the flavor of home cooked soup!  Once you make your chicken- save the broth for tortilla soup as a side dish, or freeze for another […]

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Eggplant Parmessan

If you have never grown an eggplant plant…..you really should.  They take well to growing in a pot, they have beautiful purple flowers and they produce for a long, long time.  This year we grew the large eggplants rather than the Japanese version.  I love my grilled eggplant Parmesan- big slices of eggplant, light coat of […]

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Beer Recipes Dinners

Vegetarian Lasagna

I usually make 2 lasagnas- meat lovers and vegetarian.  My very favorite vegetarian is to add a layer of eggplant between the noodles.  I keep it simple- don’t boil the noodles first- there is plenty of liquid and flavor to cook them in the oven.  You can use the vegetarian version of  Spaghetti Sauce for […]