beef

Beef Stew {with beer and homemade seasoning}

April 29, 2013
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Like I mentioned in my recipe for Beef Stew Seasoning, I realize I’m pushing the boundaries of winter a little with these recipes. However, I live in Michigan, and here, winter knows no boundaries. We got two days of sunshine and I rushed outside with both kids to take walks. This was an urgent matter! Two [...]

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Beef Stew Seasoning Mix {all-natural}

April 26, 2013
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I know I’m sooooooorta pushing the limits of winter here with beef stew seasoning mix. I have a beef stew recipe coming too–oh well, I’ve never claimed to be a perfect blogger.  I make what sounds good! Plus, one of my readers sent me an email requesting this recipe. My taco seasoning recipe has been [...]

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Chili {enough to feed an army}

September 27, 2012
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I should begin by saying I never, ever, ever make chili the same way twice. I’m not one of those people who has a “tried and true” recipe or one I’m known for. My white chili? Different story. Don’t get me wrong–it’s always good (if I do say so myself), it’s just not one of [...]

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Citrus Beef Skewers with Grapefruit and Garlic

June 18, 2012
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I like factoids. Remember the butter factoids from Friday? Today I’m bringing you olive oil factoids from Bertolli. Olive trees were grown as early as 1200 BC in Italy. There are 800 million olive trees in the world. An olive tree lives for between 300-600 years. An average olive tree produces about 40 pounds of [...]

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Barbara’s Best Meatloaf {Guest Post}

February 15, 2012

I want meatloaf for dinner. I wish these guest posts came with a taste test! Today Barbara from Creative Culinary is here to share with us. Barb’s blog is one of my favorites for not only the delicious food she makes but also the gorgeous photography. I have my eye on her mushroom pate, white chocolate [...]

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Emeril’s One Pot Cooking Party: Chuck Wagon Chili in the Slow Cooker

September 30, 2011

This is my last recipe from Chef Emeril Lagasse’s cooking party! It also happens to be the last recipe in the book–but be sure you make it back there, it is worth all the page turning that is required! All in all, this blogging “party” has been so much fun and a huge learning experience. I’ve [...]

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Pot Roast

February 4, 2011

This is one of my all time favorite things to eat. It such an ultimate comfort food. Of course, nothing beats grandma’s version of this homey dish. However, this one comes close! Up until this recipe, I had always made pot roast in my crock pot. It is okay, but it never turns out quite [...]

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Welsh Rarebit Burgers

February 3, 2011

I know that I am posting a lot of recipes all at once, but I don’t want you all to be bored when you come to this site! It will slow down soon, and then I will be posting recipes that I made very recently instead of a few weeks ago. I wanted to get [...]

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