Monthly Archives: January 2012

Spicy Beef and Bean Chili

This spicy beef and bean chili is easy to make and very versatile. Whether it’s dinner for the family or party food for a crowd, this is a winner! I like to serve this chili with fresh condiments such as … Continue reading

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Greens and Beans!

These Greens and Beans are ridiculously fast to make and good for lunches, quick solo dinners, a side dish, or even a midnight snack.  A bread accompaniment (French or sourdough baguette, rolls, or my favorite with this – cornbread!) is … Continue reading

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Easy Ham and Bean Soup

As you can tell by now, my recipes are neither original nor fancy. What they are, I think, are tasty comfort foods that are easy, fast, and fairly economical.  This soup can be made in minutes from a couple of pantry … Continue reading

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White Bean, Kale and Sausage Soup

This hearty, healthy comfort food is perfect for cold/rainy days.  Add a sliced baguette or rolls and you are set! Ingredients: *  1 32-oz. box or 2-3 16-oz. cans broth (vegetable or chicken) *  3-4 cans white beans (Cannelini, navy … Continue reading

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Steak, Tomato and Onion Bake

This hearty, homey and easy main dish will easily become a favorite weeknight choice.  Add mashed potatoes or rice (nothing wrong with “instant”!) and a salad to complete. Ingredients: *  2 lbs. round steak , cut into 4-6 pieces *  … Continue reading

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Hello and Welcome (Again) To Cook! Bake! Share!

After a fairly good start (if I say so myself) to this blog at the end of last year, I accidentally (and permanently) erased all content in the course of a few keystrokes.  Talk about “learn as you go”!  I … Continue reading

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