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Weber Balls

I have been thinking about family and friends lately as the holiday season is all around me. I thought I would post some great recipes I have received from my family and friends over the years. Food always tastes better when it is made for or by someone you love. Weber Balls **This recipe...
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Cabbage-Bacon Roll Casserole

Cabbage-Bacon Roll Casserole Prep. Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes Servings: 12 Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef 1 cup onion, chopped 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce 3 1/2 pounds cabbage, chopped 1 cup uncooked white rice 1 teaspoon salt 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth 4 strips bacon, diced,...
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Maple Squash Soup

Maple Squash Soup

Maple Squash Soup It’s winter folks and to me that means SOUP! Here’s a soup that combines sweetness with a bit of spice. This soup can be made as either a vegetarian or non-vegetarian dish. Ingredients: 6 lbs. acorn squash 1 stick (4 oz.) unsalted butter 1 onion, chopped 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3...
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Not your Gma’s Chicken Pot Pie

So, I don’t know about you all, but it’s starting to get a bit chilly where I live. I was craving some comfort food the other night, so I made my very first chicken pot pie. It was yumtastic. Hope you like it. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion...
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Potato-Bacon Torte

Potato Bacon Torte Found this recipe on Liesl’s Confection Dissection Ingredients: 6 strips of thick cut bacon 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 sprigs fresh thyme 2/3 cup heavy cream 2 Pie Crusts (Use recipe below or by pre-made ones) 3-4 medium potatoes, peeled Salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese...
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Cowboy Spaghetti

I’m low on a great deal of supplies today. I love love love! Rachel Ray’s recipe books because I can always find something in there that only involves the staples I keep around my house. So, this is what I’ll be having tonight for dinner. As always I’ve made a few minor adjustments to...
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Rosemary and Sage Chicken Breast with Cheddar Potatoes

Rosemary and Sage Chicken Breast with Cheddar Potatoes Prep Time: 15 minutes + 2 hours marinade Cooking Time: 30 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: CHICKEN 4 chicken breasts 3 tbsp. olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 TB thyme 4 ts rosemary 4 ts dried sage 2 TB soy sauce Freshly ground black pepper POTATOES...
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Falafel with Tomato Salsa

Falafel with Tomato Salsa Vegan/Vegetarian Recipe Preparation Time: 40 minutes + 4 hours soaking + 30 minutes standing Total Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 8 Ingredients: 2 cups dried chickpeas 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 TB parsley, chopped 2 TB cilantro, chopped 2 ts ground cumin 1/2 ts baking...
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Roasted Tomatoes and Eggplant with Red Lentil Puree

Roasted Tomatoes and Eggplant with Red Lentil Puree Vegan/Vegetarian Recipe Preparation Time: 20 minutes Total Cooking Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Serves 6 Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 TB balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 pounds roma tomatoes, halved lengthways 1 pound eggplant, 1/2 inch slices 5 oz arugula 1/4 cup pine nuts,...
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Lentil and Cauliflower Stacks

Lentil and Cauliflower Stacks Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 50 minutes Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 3/4 oz ghee or butter 2 onions, thinly sliced 2 TB curry paste 2 cloves garlic, crushed 6 oz mushrooms, sliced 4 cups veggie stock 10 oz brown or green lentils 14 oz can chopped tomatoes 2 cinnamon...
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