Category Archives: Main Dish

Arroz Con Pollo

Posted on January 31, 2013 by admin

Arroz Con Pollo (rice with chicken) is a hearty, satisfying meal that makes a great family dinner. This easy comfort food is appreciated any day, but especcially on cold or rainy ones!  Ingredients: *  1   7 -oz. jar green olives, drained and sliced … Continue reading →

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Crab Bisque

Posted on June 27, 2012 by admin

This summertime crab bisque is an easy, yet elegant, accompaniment for warm-weather lunches.  Add it to toasted tuna sandwiches and cucumber salad for a special meal. This recipe can be found in Thymes Remembered: A Lifetime of Treasured Recipes by … Continue reading →

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Beans! Beans! Beans!

Posted on May 24, 2012 by admin

May seems to be turning into “Bean Month” (see 5/15 post: Spicy, Savory Black Beans Over Grilled Polenta), but I just can’t help it!  My new shipment of dried beans arrived yesterday from Rancho Gordo in Napa, California.  I have been … Continue reading →

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Spicy, Savory Black Beans Over Grilled Polenta

Posted on May 16, 2012 by admin

I started making this dish when we lived in Hawaii (sometime in the late 1990s).  I don’t recall getting a recipe from a particular source but seem to remember serving all kinds of things over grilled polenta cakes was very … Continue reading →

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Everyman’s Tuna Casserole

Posted on March 23, 2012 by admin

There are as many versions of tuna casserole floating around as cans of tuna. My fast and easy version is pure comfort food and a great weeknight go-to. Healthy? Not so much. But probably slightly better for you than fast food!  … Continue reading →

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Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage

Posted on March 11, 2012 by admin

Having this easy corned beef and cabbage waiting for you in the crockpot is a wonderful way of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day!  Full of cabbage, potatoes and carrots, vegetarians could omit the corned beef from this recipe and still “toast … Continue reading →

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Spicy New Orleans Shrimp

Posted on February 25, 2012 by admin

I am ending the month of February with a salute to New Orleans and Mardis Gras. This easy shrimp dish is a great choice for “family night” or your very own Mardis Gras celebration.  Serve with a green salad, corn on the cob … Continue reading →

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Spicy Beef and Bean Chili

Posted on January 28, 2012 by admin

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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Easy Ham and Bean Soup

Posted on January 15, 2012 by admin

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

Posted on January 12, 2012 by admin

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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