Skillet Oven-Barbecued Pork Chops

Imagine my guys surprise when I served up oven barbecued pork chops, corn bread with honey butter and some Ranch Beans. They could not believe their eyes – as Kiddo put it – normal food.

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Sweet Cornbread with Honey Butter

Having a genuine Okie from Oklahoma as a dad, we grew up on cornbread. During the winter, when times were lean, big pots of beans and pans of cornbread were the norm. To this day, I love cornbread. I love it even more slathered with sweet honey butter.

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Lickity-Split Quick Marinated Mushrooms

Today is National Cranberry Relish Day. So what does Cranberry Relish have to do with Marinated Mushrooms? Absolutely nothing. Well, one thing – I don’t like Cranberry Relish, so I haven’t a recipe to share.

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Panchetta Fettuccine Bolognese

Italian cooking has to be my all time favorite. So many flavors, textures and aromas. Italian pastas are a great way to stretch the food budget, too. Pasta is fillings. Whenever I make up a batch of Fettuccine anything, we are bound to have several meals out of it.

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Feast of the Presentation of Mary

It’s been a little while since I’ve shared any of my Catholic traditions with you. If you are uncomfortable with the subject, that’s fine. Please skip this as I’ve never wanted to offend anyone. If you’d like to hear more and get some delicious recipes, stick around!

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A Salad – How Utterly Absurd!

Today is National Absurdity Day. Seems fitting, given the insanity in America today. This is the day when oddness and weirdness reins supreme. In searching for something absurd to share, I had to agree with the National Day Calendar’s retelling of events that took place in America between 1913 and 1920.

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An Extraordinary Thanksgiving

There are traditions around the holidays. Each family has their own traditional brand while still conforming to the “norms” set long ago. Cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving is the norm. How we cook our turkey, that’s another subject all together. Roasting, deep frying, cooking it on a rotisserie. All these are great.

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National Macchiato Day

Today is National Macchiato Day. So the first question is what the heck is Macchiato and how does it differ from Cappuccino? Both drinks are made with shots of espresso and steamed milk. The differences are the espresso to milk ratio and the type of milk. One utilizes both steamed and foam milk, while the other uses only the foam itself.
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Sizzling Hot Rolled Chicken Tacos

These tightly rolled tacos were so easy to make, so packed with flavor and super filling. It’s amazing just how far two boneless chicken breasts can go. If you like heat, use a hot salsa and spicy guacamole. If heat isn’t your thing, go with their milder cousins.

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National Vichyssoise Day with a Thanksgiving Twist

Today is National Vichyssoise Day. While Vichyssoise is French-inspired and named in honor of Vishy, France, it was actually created in New York City. Chef Louis Diat introduced the world to his dish, Crème Vichyssoise Glacèe, at the Ritz-Carlton in 1917. Although his soup was served cold, it was inspired by a traditional French soup of potatoes and leeks that he prepared with his grandmother in his birth town of Bourbon-Lanchambauld, near Vichy.

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Amazing Pepper Jack Sizzling Burgers

Imagine how thrilled my guys were when they saw Burgers on our meal planner. Burgers! They could not believe their eyes. I was going to cook up normal, everyday burgers. Huh, I don’t think so!

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French Bread Taco Boat is a Hit

Those of you who have been following along for a while know that I like to plan my meals out way, way in advance. Usually I put the final touches on the meal planner toward the end of the week for the following week, making little adjustments as needed. When I saw this great idea for a casual meal, I didn’t know where to place it.

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Slow-Roasted Sunday Chicken with Vegetables

Aren’t crock pots and slow-cookers amazing? Great in the summer when you don’t want to heat up the house. Awesome in the winter when you want a delicious meal that is ready when you are.

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Slow-Cooker Beef Stew With Dumplings

When the nights become cold and the air is heavy with smoke from the chimneys, our thoughts turn to hardy meals that bring comfort on a chilly night. Nothing is so comforting as a good beef stew. This stew is made even better with dumplings.

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Bundt Pan Pepperoni Pizza

Can you order a pizza? Can you make a pizza? Do we have a pizza in the freezer? We really want pizza. If your house is anything like mine, you get the pizza question. I’m not a big fan of ordinary pizza. But Pizza with Pzazz – now you have my attention!

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