When it comes to chili, you eventually reach a point where you feel like every “new” recipe is just a reiteration of one you tried three months ago. I know I’ve reached that point, so I decided to try something different: No tomato. The main reason this recipe ended up in my pot is that
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The title is a mouthful and admittedly sounds kind of weird, but trust me, this is a recipe you’re not going to want to lose. If you like BBQ pulled pork plain or on a bun, you’ll love this recipe. It’s cheap, easy, sweet, smoky, savory, and sure to please even the pickiest of eaters
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Heads up: This isn’t your typical set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker recipe!There’s some preparatory pan work and a bit of finishing required for this recipe. It’s still super easy, mostly self-cooking, and definitely delicious. Ingredients3 lbs Stew beef1 tbsp Olive oil1 tsp Salt1 tsp Pepper1 tsp Garlic powder1 tbsp Butter4 cloves Garlic, minced1 large Sweet onion, sliced7
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Chili, as I say every time I upload a new recipe for some, is one of my go-to meals. There are at least five different recipes for various styles of chili on this blog, and in five more years, I’m sure that number will at least double. I cannot be stopped. This time, though, I’m
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My family was never big on beef, but my in-laws totally are. As a result, over the past several years, I’ve gradually learned how to cook cow, and, with practice, I’ve gotten a bit better. Most of my beef dishes (that aren’t stew or chili, because we know at this point I can make those
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Chili is one of those meals that you can make a thousand different ways and always manage to pull off something new. In this case, I got to talking with a friend at a hockey tournament about game chili, and while this recipe is written for game meats, I’m a basic suburban housewife, so I
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I needed a little break from the pumpkin mayhem, so this week’s post is still orange, still spicy, but otherwise deviating from the current standard. Anyone who’s had actual Indian food knows that American versions and spinoffs don’t come anywhere near the celebration of flavor and spice that is actual Indian food. Proper Indian cooking
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If you’re a fan of toast or PB&J sandwiches and you’ve never had apple butter before, you’re missing out! It’s like super-concentrated, creamy applesauce. It’s sweet, full of spices, and perfect on toast, rolls, or vanilla ice cream. It’s been a favorite spread of mine since I was a kid, and the best way to
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If you’re in the mood for something sweet, savory, and spicy, you’re going to love this set-it-and-forget-it jambalaya. The prep involves a lot of chopping and dicing, but if you put on a little music, it goes by in no time. My recommendation? The band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. It really sets the tone (and
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Crock pot meals are some of my favorites because I can throw stuff in the pot in the morning, turn it on, and have dinner ready in the evening whenever I need it. Meals like that are especially nice when either hubby has long meetings that take him until after or I have to leave
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