Simple One-Pot Goulash Supreme

One crisp Sunday morning as Hubby and I drove home from Mass, he asked me what I had planned for dinner that night. Goulash. Hubby was quiet a minute, then asked “Do I like goulash?”

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Wisconsin and Pasta Da Vinci

Today we celebrate Wisconsin Day. Wisconsin, home of the Cheeseheads, the Packers and Lambeau Field.

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Valentine’s Day with Sizzle

Just as this year Valentine’s Day falls on a Tuesday, Valentine’s Day of 2019 was also a Taco Tuesday. We celebrated the day with an amazing Mexican Feast.

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Cheese Stuffed Manicotti

Welcome to the Monday after the Super Bowl. Did you know it’s actually a designated National Day? Yep, it’s Football Hangover Day. I’m not sure what that means, since we don’t get drunkenly stupid on Super Bowl Sunday.

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How Amazing is a Single Egg?

Oh what a beautiful Sunday Morning! Are you ready for this day? It’s a big sports day in America. Our equivalent to the World Cup. But that’s not what this morning’s post is all about.

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Our Lady of Lourdes Pray for Us

Today is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes. I love that it falls on a Saturday this year. More on why later.

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Layers of National Deliciousness

Depending upon who you listen to, today is either Eat a Brownie Day or Cream Cheese Brownie Day. What’s the difference you ask?

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The Big Game is Almost Here!

Are you a fan of Football? Or are you like me, only interested in the new commercials that debut during the Super Bowl. That, and the food. I look forward to Super Bowl Sunday just to eat.

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Rise and Shine – It’s Iowa Day!

Welcome to National Iowa Day. Iowa is Mid-West country. There are more chickens in Iowa than people in California and Texas combined. And more hogs than people in the entire state of Iowa. Which explains Iowa’s corn production. Gotta keep those chickens and hogs fed.

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Tuesday’s Take on Fettuccine Alfredo

Today was a tough one. It’s National Fettuccine Alfredo Day. It’s also Tijuana Tuesday. Now in our house, we could always swap out Tijuana Tuesday with Tuscan Thursday. Better still, take Fettuccine Alfredo south of the border with a little Tijuana heat.

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It’s Chopstick Day!

Today is National Chopstick Day. In our house we have a strange tradition. Be it eating at home or dining out, when it comes to Asian dishes, the first bite is always taken with a chop stick.

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Perfectly Fried Chicken without Frying

Growing up, without a doubt my favorite Sunday tradition had to be when Dad made fried chicken. It was the crispness of the skin, the amazing gravy and all the trimmings that made a down-home staple such a hit.

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Pork Benedict with a Touch of Heat

Did you give those Pork Carnitas a try? Hope so. If not, please do. You’ll need the reserved pork for this recipe. Truth be told, Carnitas Eggs Benedict is the real reason I made the shredded pork in the first place.

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Little Mac Oven Burger Bites

I know what you are thinking – today is Friday. Typically, we share something meatless in keeping with Friday Penance of No Meat. Big Macs, Little Macs, a Mac of any kind would not fall under that category.

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Presentation in Faith

Today’s Feast within the Church is known by many names. Most common are Candlemas or The Presentation of the Lord. According to Jewish law, the firstborn male child of any union belonged to God in a unique way.

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