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Irish Ground Beef Skillet

Irish Ground Beef Skillet

This is an easy, quick skillet dinner that provides a different taste than the normal macaroni casserole. It is also extremely affordable.

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Winter Squash Stuffed with Wild Rice, Toasted Pecans & Dried Cherries

Winter Squash Stuffed with Wild Rice, Toasted Pecans & Dried Cherries

I love finding a recipe that will be my new go-to recipe for entertaining. We served this as a main course using acorn squash, and the next evening as a side using pumpkins. The rice is amazing alone, but paired with the winter squash, it is remarkable, and it would be beautiful gracing any holiday table.

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Fabulous Supper Nachos

Fabulous Supper Nachos

My mom found this recipe in a magazine probably thirty years ago, and it is AMAZING. They’re called “Supper Nachos” because they are a meal, and this is probably the dish for which I’m most often asked for the recipe. You won’t find a better dish to take to a party.

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Mummy Dogs

Mummy Dogs

A fun Halloween treat: hot dogs wrapped in strips of buttermilk biscuit dough like little mummies, with mustard dots for eyes.

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Jen's Greek Crockpot Chicken

Jen’s Greek Crockpot Chicken

My dear friend Jen, the crock-pot recipe queen, shares a recipe her family enjoys: chicken thighs slow cooked with vegetables, herbs, and a tomato sauce warmed with cumin and cinnamon, then topped with feta. She served it over rice pilaf, but you could serve it over mashed potatoes or couscous.

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American Buffalo Philly Cheesesteak

The Philly Cheesesteak is absolutely an American classic. This recipe combines homemade bread and a seriously healthy meat to pay homage to that classic taste in a super tasty, super healthy way.

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Turkey Breast in the Rotisserie

Turkey Breast in the Rotisserie

I LOVE my rotisserie oven. I don’t know why food tastes so much better coming out of the rotisserie than the oven, but it does. This turkey breast was amazing; I used it to make lunch meat and the flavor even in thinly sliced pieces was just wonderful.

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Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

My children LOVE corned beef. They get so excited when I make it. I love making homemade corned beef hash with the leftovers (when there are leftovers!)

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Sweetheart Steak for Two

Sweetheart Steak for Two

A “Sweetheart Steak” is a rib-eye steak specially cut to resemble a heart, with a membrane running down the middle of it that separates the two steaks. It is a tender, beautiful cut of meat, and just fun enough to be a perfect main course for a Valentine’s Day dinner.

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Cajun Style Beef Wrap

Cajun Style Beef Wrap

I love this wrap, because using steak gives lunch a little facelift from the normal turkey or tuna. This is a great source of protein, which helps Kaylee get through her day since she eats lunch at 10:30 in the morning. It tastes fantastic, and is packed full of all sorts of good vitamins and minerals.

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