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SLOW-COOKER TURKEY CHILI – January 22 – National Slow Cooking Month

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY CHILI – January 22 – National Slow Cooking Month

Serves 4-6 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 teaspoons chili powder ½ teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, […]

 
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER – January 21 – New England Clam Chowder Day

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER – January 21 – New England Clam Chowder Day

Serves 8-12 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 quarts half-and-half 3 slices bacon ½ stick butter 2 celery sticks, diced ½ yellow onion, diced 2 cups red potatoes, diced ½ teaspoon white pepper ½ tablespoon black pepper ½ tablespoon thyme 2 6.5 ounce cans minced clams with juice […]

 
CHEESEBURGER MAC AND CHEESE – January 20 – National Cheese Lover’s Day

CHEESEBURGER MAC AND CHEESE – January 20 – National Cheese Lover’s Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 pound elbow macaroni 1 tablespoon salt 1 pound lean ground beef ½ yellow onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 cup half-and-half 1 cup beef broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 […]

 
POPCORN BREADED PORK CHOPS – January 19 – National Popcorn Day

POPCORN BREADED PORK CHOPS – January 19 – National Popcorn Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 4 boneless pork chops, about 6 ounces each 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup flour 2 eggs, beaten 3 cups popped popcorn 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons olive oil [/ingredients] [directions title=”Instructions”] […]

 
HALIBUT WITH HOT BUTTER RUM SAUCE – January 17 – National Hot Butter Rum Day

HALIBUT WITH HOT BUTTER RUM SAUCE – January 17 – National Hot Butter Rum Day

Serves [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 4 6-ounce halibut fillets, without skin 2 tablespoons plus 1 tablespoon butter, melted ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup dark rum ½ cup lemon juice ¼ cup orange marmalade 1 tablespoon butter [/ingredients] [directions title=”Instructions”] Turn oven on to […]

 
OATMEAL MEATLOAF – January 16 – National Oatmeal Month

OATMEAL MEATLOAF – January 16 – National Oatmeal Month

Serves [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1/2 cup oats 1/2 cup milk 1 pound ground beef 1 egg 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup chili sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 pound bacon [/ingredients] [directions title=”Instructions”] Preheat […]

 
MINESTRONE SOUP – January 15 –  National Soup Month

MINESTRONE SOUP – January 15 – National Soup Month

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ medium white onion, diced ½ cup zucchini, chopped ½ green beans, cut into ½ inch pieces 1 celery stalk, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups vegetable broth 2 cups water […]

 
HOT PASTRAMI SANDWICH – January 14 – National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

HOT PASTRAMI SANDWICH – January 14 – National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter ¼ inch slice of yellow onion 1 cup low sodium beef broth 1 pound cooked, sliced beef pastrami 4 slices plus 4 slices rye bread 8 slices havarti cheese 8 dill pickle slices (optional) […]

 
SLOW COOKER VEGETARIAN CHILI MAC – January 13 – National Slow Cooking Month

SLOW COOKER VEGETARIAN CHILI MAC – January 13 – National Slow Cooking Month

Serves 4-6 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ medium yellow onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained 1 15 ounce can pinto beans, drained 1 24 ounce can crushed tomatoes 2 teaspoons […]

 
CURRY CHICKEN – January 12 – National Curried Chicken Day

CURRY CHICKEN – January 12 – National Curried Chicken Day

Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt 2 large or 3 medium russet potatoes, cut into ½ inch cubes 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into ½ inch strips ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon plus 1 ½ teaspoons curry […]