Pork

Chinese-Style Glazed Pork Tenderloin

You know you have faith in a recipe when you post it before you even try it. I posted this about a year ago and have made it several times since. It's so good and is one of the few meats that even gets thumbs up from my son! If you haven't cooked with hoisin… Continue reading Chinese-Style Glazed Pork Tenderloin

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Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops or Chicken Breasts

When a busy working mom of three kids gives us an easy recipe to try, it is at the top of my list.  We tried it with pork chops, score.  We tried it with chicken breasts, jackpot. The entire family will eat it, shout it from the mountain tops. Super simple and very good. Thanks,… Continue reading Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops or Chicken Breasts

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Creamy Sausage Pasta

Coffee conversation with a good friend always turns to food. What's for dinner?  Anything in your crock pot?  Tried any new recipes lately? Thanks to Amy for sharing this winner.  The fact that this is a one-pan dish is a bonus.   1 T. olive oil 1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced 1 cup diced onion… Continue reading Creamy Sausage Pasta

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Crockpot Cashew Chicken

Growing up in Southwest Missouri, they had a claim to fame that the original Cashew Chicken came from our area.  A friend from my hometown of Branson recently shared this recipe and I had to try it.  Winner!  Perfect amount of spice for the perfect taste. 2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken tenders 1/4 c.… Continue reading Crockpot Cashew Chicken

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Szechuan Green Beans with Ground Pork

We do our best to bring you a mix of oldie but goodies and something new and different. Cool weather makes us crave something with a kick, and this recipe fits the bill. Enjoy! 1/2 pound lean ground pork  1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1 teaspoon peanut oil 2 1/2 cups (1-inch) cut green… Continue reading Szechuan Green Beans with Ground Pork

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Caribbean Jerk Marinated Chicken

Close your eyes and dream you are on the beaches on Jamaica. After a few minutes in the kitchen, you will realize you have made a great chicken dish with little effort. Spices are well balanced in this recipe. 3 T. Carribean Jerk Seasoning (found in the spice section) 3 T. vegetable oil 2 T.… Continue reading Caribbean Jerk Marinated Chicken

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Monte’s Ham

I adapted this recipe out of Saveur Faire magazine in an article about how to feed a ton of people really cheap. It was such a funny article that I decided to try it for a party with mustard and rolls, and I've made it countless times since. It is always fun to watch people… Continue reading Monte’s Ham

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White Chicken Chili

My friends and neighbors know me well. I am always looking for something new to cook at the first hint of Fall. Thank you Tawnya for sharing a great soup recipe. Between trick or treaters, we snacked on this soup all evening. It was perfect. 1 tsp. of lemon pepper 1 tsp. of cumin seed… Continue reading White Chicken Chili

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Southwestern Black Bean Soup

I am always looking for ways to get my son to eat, and black beans are a favorite. So I adapted this one from All Recipes. The original recipe called for one can of beans and one of corn, as well as two packages of 8-oz cheddar. We just topped ours with cheddar, and it… Continue reading Southwestern Black Bean Soup

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Back to School Baked Ziti

Friends that take a cookbook to bed and read it like it is a good novel  warm my heart. Adrienne and I could chat recipes all day long.  Another year of back to school and the obvious question, what will we make for dinner?   She shared with me a couple of her faves, and now they are… Continue reading Back to School Baked Ziti