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“DUMP” CHILI – October 23 – National Chili Month

“DUMP” CHILI – October 23 – National Chili Month

Serves 6-8 NOTE: This is my favorite chili recipe.  It is easy, has won awards for city and church chili contests, and no one believes how easy it really is. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ – 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 green pepper, […]

 
HERBED STUFFED PORK CHOPS – October 22 – National Pork Month

HERBED STUFFED PORK CHOPS – October 22 – National Pork Month

Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup celery, finely chopped 2 tablespoons onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 cup dry panko breadcrumbs ½ cup plus ½ cup vegetable broth 4 pork chops 1 ¼ – 1 ½ inches thick […]

 
MACARONI AND CHEESE – October 21 – National Pasta Month and National Vegetarian Month

MACARONI AND CHEESE – October 21 – National Pasta Month and National Vegetarian Month

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 16 oz package elbow macaroni 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup half and half ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon butter ¼ cup flour ¼ teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground […]

 
SLOW-COOKER BRATWURST WITH SAUERKRAUT AND APPLE – October 20 – National Apple Month, National Sausage Month, and German – American Heritage Month

SLOW-COOKER BRATWURST WITH SAUERKRAUT AND APPLE – October 20 – National Apple Month, National Sausage Month, and German – American Heritage Month

Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 bratwurst links 1 large Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored and cut into ½ inch pieces 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced lengthwise 1 16 oz. package sauerkraut, drained 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 4 hot […]

 
SEAFOOD BISQUE – October 19 – National Seafood Bisque Day

SEAFOOD BISQUE – October 19 – National Seafood Bisque Day

Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil ⅓ cup butter ½ cup shallots, finely chopped ½ cup flour 1-quart vegetable broth 1 14 oz can clams, with juice ¼ pound uncooked shrimp, cleaned and deveined ¼ pound cod, boneless ¼ pound salmon, skinless and boneless […]

 
SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALLS – October 18 – National Italian – American Day & National Pasta Month

SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALLS – October 18 – National Italian – American Day & National Pasta Month

  Serves 4 Ingredients: Buy 1 pound  Italian Meatballs, or use the following recipe 1 large jar marinara sauce, or use the following recipe 8 oz dried spaghetti noodles 1 tablespoon salt Instructions: In a large pan, over medium-high heat, add the meatballs and marinara […]

 
PENNE PASTA WITH VEGETABLE SAUCE – October 17 – National Pasta Day and National Vegetarian Month

PENNE PASTA WITH VEGETABLE SAUCE – October 17 – National Pasta Day and National Vegetarian Month

INGREDIENTS: 2 medium potatoes, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 ounces green beans 1 tablespoons Salt 1 small red onion 1 pound dried penne 2 cloves garlic minced ¾ cup olive oil ½ cup minced parsley Black pepper Fresh grated Parmesan cheese Instructions: Dice the […]

 
TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN TACOS – October 16 – National Liquor Day

TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN TACOS – October 16 – National Liquor Day

Serves 4 Ingredients: ½ pound boneless, skinless, chicken thighs ½ pound boneless, skinless, chicken breast ½ cup tequila ¼ cup fresh lime juice 1 jalapeno chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 garlic clove minced 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon dried oregano […]

 
WHITE CHICKEN CHILI – October 15 – National Chili Month

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI – October 15 – National Chili Month

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium white onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, diced (optional) 1 garlic clove, minced 1 15 oz can cannellini beans 2 15 oz can great northern beans 1 teaspoon […]

 
VEGETARIAN LASAGNA – October 14 – National Vegetarian Month & National Italian – American Heritage Month

VEGETARIAN LASAGNA – October 14 – National Vegetarian Month & National Italian – American Heritage Month

Serves 4 Ingredients: 5 oven-ready lasagna noodles ½ butternut squash peeled, seeded and cut into ¼ inch thick pieces 1 medium zucchini sliced into ¼ inch thick pieces. 5 tablespoons olive oil ½ large yellow onion chopped ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 cloves […]