Beef SweetBreads (Mollejas) on a Tortilla

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Sweetbreads (Sweetbreads are the thymus (throat sweetbread) and the pancreas (heart or stomach sweetbread), especially of the calf and lamb (although beef and pork sweetbreads are also eaten), can be cooked just about any way you can think of. They also happen to be prized by gourmet chefs because of their velvety texture. When choosing… [Continue Reading]

Asian Beef & Broccoli With Noodles

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Asian stir fry, never been a fan until now!!!  I have to say that this was my favorite recipe out of all the beef ones I did this week.  I didn’t know what to expect using the ramen noodles but was very happy with this dish!  And it wasn’t just me either, the entire family … [Continue Reading]

Pork Roast with Apples and Pears

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A fantastic way to use up leftover crockpot pork roast! Simple, tasty and sure to warm up any tummy that’s thinking, “Come on already…isn’t winter over yet? It’s time to move onto pasta salads and grilled chicken!!!” Ingredients 1 lb leftover pork roast 1 granny smith apple 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup apple juice… [Continue Reading]

Homemade Organic Ragu Italiano Spaghetti

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Please welcome my guest poster Amanda! I LOVE spaghetti! I seriously could eat it every other night! Here is my favorite way to make it fresh and organically! This recipe is for a family of 11, so adjust to your family size. INGREDIENTS 2 16oz boxes of Spaghetti Noodles 2# Natural Beef Dash Italian Seasonings… [Continue Reading]

Shrimp and Pasta with Wisconsin Parmesan Cheese

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I know first hand how some people tend to react to shrimp and cheese but there are some tasty dishes out there including this one with one of my favorites types of cheese, Parmesan. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 1-1/2 cups onions, diced 3 cloves garlic,… [Continue Reading]

Cornflake Coconut Shrimp with Sweet and Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce

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By Katherine into January’s Food Challenge INGREDIENTS 1 mango, peeled, pit removed 3 Tablespoons hot sauce (use your favorite brand!) 1/2 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper 24 large raw shrimp 2 cups cornflakes 1 cup angel flake coconut, sweetened 1 large egg, beaten Vegetable oil for deep frying Spring… [Continue Reading]

It’s a Honey: Onion, Bacon, Pear Galette with Marmalade Mascarpone Cheese

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By Merry into January’s Food Challenge INGREDIENTS Cooking spray 1 frozen pastry sheet (about 9 ounces) 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 1 tablespoon olive oil 5 slices of crisp cooked bacon (see microwave tip) 1 teaspoon honey ½ teaspoon Habanero Hot Sauce 2 peeled Bartlett peas, peeled and sliced (less than… [Continue Reading]

White Chili

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Isn’t slow cooking the best?    This is a wonderful White Chili recipe submitted by a friend of a friend of mine! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 medium onion, chopped 1 ½ tsp garlic powder (I use ½ tsp crushed garlic) 1 T vegetable oil 2 cans (15.5 oz each) Great Northern… [Continue Reading]

Spicy Meatballs With A Touch Of Sweetness Over Pasta

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Emily’s Entry into January’s Food Challenge – INGREDIENTS 1 lb Ground Turkey Meat 1 Cup Crushed Corn Flakes 1 tsp Honey 6 Tbsp Hot Sauce 1 Box Pasta (14.5 oz or 1 lb) 1 Jar Pasta Sauce 1/4 Cup Water Parmesan Cheese (optional) DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350. In medium pot cook pasta according to… [Continue Reading]

Beef or Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

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This guest post is brought to you by my mom who told me not to tell you that she submitted this recipe but I am ’cause that’s how I roll.  Here’s my Mom’s Tortellini Soup! INGREDIENTS: 3/4 lb cooked hamburger or Italian sausage crumbled 1 can Italian recipe stewed tomatoes (ie..Del Monte) 1 can (14… [Continue Reading]

Tomato-Saffron Risotto Milanese

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Guest Post by Nan Slaughter of Pots and Pins There is a definite chill in the air, and I’m not just talking about the mister opening his checkbook either! Winter is upon us up here in the Great Northwest…no snow yet but when the temperature dips below our average (50 degrees) it’s time to break… [Continue Reading]

Garlic-Zucchini Pasta

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I’m so proud to present another great recipe from my mother!  She doesn’t have a blog yet but ya’ll all help me encourage her to get her own blog!!!  She sent me this Garlic-Zucchini recipe last night complete with pictures:) So let’s get to it!   INGREDIENTS:   2 large or 3 medium zucchini 1… [Continue Reading]

Pizza Breadstick Casserole

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This republished easy to make recipe came from Lisa over at Lisa Cooking.  She says it’s one of her many recipes that is very popular and I assume it’s ease of preparation has something to do with it.  Thanks Lisa for submitting it! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb ground beef 1/2 cup diced pepperoni 5 Tbs of… [Continue Reading]