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SAUSAGE STUFFED PEPPERS – September 22 – National Wild Grains Month

SAUSAGE STUFFED PEPPERS – September 22 – National Wild Grains Month

Serves 6 Prep time: 15 minutes.  Total time 4:25 – 5:25 Ingredients: 3 cups water 1 cup wild rice 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound pork sausage 1 6oz can tomato paste 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons mustard […]

 
BEEF STROGANOFF – September 21 – National Mushroom Month

BEEF STROGANOFF – September 21 – National Mushroom Month

Ingredients 1 pound beef sirloin tips, pounded thin 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup butter 8 oz fresh mushrooms sliced (2 – 2 1/2 cups) 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced 1 garlic clove minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups beef broth 1/4 cup […]

 
BLACK BEAN AND RICE BURRITOS – September 20  – National Rice Month

BLACK BEAN AND RICE BURRITOS – September 20  – National Rice Month

Ingredients 1 cup instant brown rice 1 cup water 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ yellow onion chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon chili powder, or more to taste 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 15 oz can black beans, drained 1 8 […]

 
POTATO SOUP (LOADED) – September 19 – National Potato Month

POTATO SOUP (LOADED) – September 19 – National Potato Month

Ingredients: 8 Potatoes, cubed 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 Stalks celery, diced ½ Medium onion, diced 1 Teaspoon salt 2 Cloves garlic, minced 6 Slices bacon, or ¼ cup butter ¼ Cup flour 2 Cups chicken stock 2 Cups half and half 1 Cup cheddar […]

 
CHEESEBURGER – September 18 – National Cheeseburger Day

CHEESEBURGER – September 18 – National Cheeseburger Day

Serves 4 Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 large egg ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper ½ teaspoon salt 4 slices cheese 4 sesame buns 4 lettuce leaves 1 tomato, sliced Dill pickle slices to taste Ketchup to taste Mustard to taste […]

 
HONEY-GINGER PORK STIR-FRY – September 16 – National Honey Month

HONEY-GINGER PORK STIR-FRY – September 16 – National Honey Month

Ingredients ¼ cup honey 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1-inch fresh ginger grated 4 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat, and cut into 1 inch pieces 2 cups green beans, trimmed, […]

 
DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER – September 15 – National Double Cheeseburger Day

DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER – September 15 – National Double Cheeseburger Day

Serves 4 Ingredients 2 lb ground beef 1 large egg 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 8 slices cheese 4 sesame buns 4 lettuce leaves 1 tomato, sliced Dill pickle slices to taste Ketchup to taste Mustard to taste […]

 
HOAGIE SANDWICH – September 14 – National Eat a Hoagie Day

HOAGIE SANDWICH – September 14 – National Eat a Hoagie Day

Serves 4 Ingredients 4 hoagie rolls (or small Italian bread loaf) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 8 slices of genoa salami 8 slices of sliced honey ham 8 slices provolone cheese 8 slices Swiss cheese ½ head of coarsely shredded lettuce 2 tomatoes sliced […]

 
CRUNCHY THAI CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING – September 13 – National Peanut Day

CRUNCHY THAI CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING – September 13 – National Peanut Day

Serves 4 Ingredients: Peanut Dressing: ½ cup Greek Yogurt ¼ cup lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh ginger 1 teaspoon salt Salad: 2 cup chicken breast, cooked […]

 
PAPAYA CHICKEN – September 12 – National Papaya Month

PAPAYA CHICKEN – September 12 – National Papaya Month

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion chopped 2 tablespoons grated garlic 1 tablespoon, about 1 inch, fresh ginger 1 teaspoon paprika 2 pounds chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1 cup papaya cut into 1/2 inch pieces 4 cups […]