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Arroz Con Pollo

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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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