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Easy Creamy Chicken Pasta with Mushrooms

May 31, 2022 By Joe 3 Comments

Creamy chicken pasta with mushrooms is an easy, family-friendly recipe to make any day of the week. It is even simple enough to make on busy weeknights.  This is a comforting recipe that is easy to prepare. From start to finish it only takes about 40 minutes to make. Chicken breast gets quickly fried in…

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4 tacos that are ready to eat.

Best Easy Taco Meat Recipe

April 25, 2022 By Joe 5 Comments

Here’s a taco meat recipe that has all the right spices you would love in a perfect homemade taco. There’s no need to buy one of those $1.25 packs of taco seasoning at the grocery store. It’s made with a taco seasoning mix of spices you probably already have in your pantry. Let’s all get…

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Hamburger and mashed potatoes on a plate.

8 Dinner Ideas with Hamburger and Potatoes

March 23, 2022 By Joe 6 Comments

Here are 8 dinner ideas with hamburger and potatoes. Each one gives a unique spin on hamburger meat and potatoes. I hope that this blog post can help you with meal planning, especially on those nights when you don’t really know what to make for dinner. Try one of these tasty recipes. One of these…

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Overhead view of ground beef and cabbage.

Ground Beef and Cabbage Recipe

March 3, 2022 By Joe 35 Comments

Ground beef and cabbage are a terrific combination of flavors. Add to that a couple of unique spices to really make this recipe special. And, by using lean ground beef, the calories stay low for this healthy casserole dish. I was thinking that with St. Patrick’s Day coming up, a recipe with cooked cabbage without…

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"Beef au jus sauce recipe"

Easy Beef Au Jus Sauce Recipe

January 6, 2022 By Joe 1 Comment

The Au jus sauce recipe is a tasty dip for beef roast sandwiches or for drizzling on your beef and potatoes. It is like a jacked-up beef broth made from pan drippings and beef stock infused with ingredients to up the flavor profile.  This recipe post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Privacy Policy…

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Skillet full of chicken, fettuccine, and alfredo sauce, ready to serve.

Easy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

January 3, 2022 By Joe 1 Comment

Here’s a homemade chicken fettuccine alfredo recipe that’s total comfort food. And, the alfredo sauce is so easy to make. From start to finish this recipe takes around 30 minutes. This delicious recipe could become a family favorite and one of the best weeknight dinners. This recipe post may contain affiliate links. Please see our…

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Close-up side view of a sloppy joe.

Best Sloppy Joes Recipe Without Ketchup

December 28, 2021 By Joe 5 Comments

Sloppy Joes recipe without ketchup is an easy, homemade version without using Manwich or packets of spices. And no ketchup is used, and it is generally too sweet and contains high fructose corn sugar. This easy sloppy joe recipe contains natural ingredients that you may already have on hand. It is a really swell weeknight…

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Creamy white chicken chili is perfect for a Fall meal.

Creamy White Chicken Chili (CONTEST FINALIST)

November 22, 2021 By Joe 7 Comments

Have you ever had creamy white chicken chili? If not, you’ve got to give this recipe a try. It’ll surely satisfy your Fall chili cravings. There’s nothing like a pleasing, comfort meal and creamy white chicken chili fits right in. I’ve made white chicken chili before, using my daughter Katy’s recipe. This recipe is adapted…

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3 salmon fillets with honey sesame glaze on a platter ready to eat.

Pan-Fried Honey and Sesame Glazed Salmon

October 25, 2021 By Joe 2 Comments

The honey and sesame glaze on the salmon brings out incredible tasty Asian flavors. It gets pan-fried in a heavy skillet until it is just cooked through. The result is moist and tender salmon.  Salmon gets eaten here pretty frequently. Especially when it is on sale and we buy enough to freeze some. It freezes…

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Overhead view of chicken with tongs.

Slow Cooker Chicken with Orzo and Kalamata Olives

August 2, 2021 By Joe 9 Comments

Slow cooker chicken with orzo and Kalamata olives is a dish with oodles of flavor and the slow cooking makes the chicken so moist and tender. All you’ll need to go with this meal is a nice side salad. This is a simple but great-tasting dish. I think it would be perfect for company since…

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Overhead view of chicken breast, rice, and a small salad.

Italian Seasoned Grilled Chicken Recipe

July 14, 2021 By Joe 3 Comments

Grilling season is upon us and chicken is one of my favorites on the grill. Italian seasoned grilled chicken with a homemade salsa and drizzled with good balsamic vinegar can’t be beat. The salsa tastes a little spicy and when combined with the balsamic and Italian seasonings it takes the chicken breast to another level. …

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pork tenderloin on a sesame seed bun.

Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich Recipe

February 18, 2021 By Joe 16 Comments

A breaded pork tenderloin sandwich was always my mom’s favorite when she would occasionally take my sister and me to a cafe for lunch.  This was in west-central Illinois and I’ve been reading that the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich was either an Indiana thing or an Iowa thing. I’m not sure where Illinois fits in…

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Beef appetizers on a sheet pan.

Seared Beef Tenderloin Crostini Appetizer

January 11, 2021 By Joe 5 Comments

Beef Tenderloin Crostini for an over-the-top appetizer which is perfect for the big game. You can treat your family and friends to a big-time flavor bomb. These individual filet mignon appetizers are sure to be a hit. This recipe post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. This is medium-rare, spice-crusted…

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"Tender Beef Tips and Egg Noodles"

Tender Beef Tips and Egg Noodles

September 3, 2020 By Joe 23 Comments

Cool fall days are coming and it’s time for some comfort food. Tender beef tips and egg noodles fill the bill. Using beef stew meat and simmering it for a couple of hours makes it tender and succulent. Perfect for a fall evening. This post contains an affiliate link. See our privacy policy for details….

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Plate of General Tso chicken on a bed of rice garnished with green onion.

Best General Tso Chicken Recipe

July 18, 2020 By Joe 2 Comments

This General Tso chicken recipe is so tasty and pretty simple to make. Chicken thigh meat is cut into bite-sized pieces and gets fried, then coated with a tangy sweet and sour sauce. Serve it on a bed of brown rice for an exceptional meal. This is just like the General Tso Chicken you can…

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Chicken thighs on a plate.

Simple Chicken Brine For Grilling

Chicken brine will bring out flavors and juiciness to the meat. June is upon us and grilling season has started. Time to fire up the charcoal and soak some thighs in this simple chicken brine. You’ll be amazed at how flavorful, tender, and juicy this chicken becomes. Chicken Brine You have probably read or heard…

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Overhead view of ground beef and cabbage.

Ground Beef and Cabbage Recipe

Ground beef and cabbage are a terrific combination of flavors. Add to that a couple of unique spices to really make this recipe special. And, by using lean ground beef, the calories stay low for this healthy casserole dish. I was thinking that with St. Patrick’s Day coming up, a recipe with cooked cabbage without…

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Plate of crepes with melted cheese on top.

Crepes St. Jacques

Crepes St. Jacques is a copycat recipe from the old Magic Pan restaurant chain and the flavor of this is outstanding. If you enjoy seafood, this is the recipe to try.   I knew it wouldn’t take long for me to try a savory crepe dish.  After having so much fun making sweet crepes, I…

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