Category Archives: Recipe

No sweat stir fry

    Hard to tie down to any set of ingredients, you can make this with lots of different toss-ins. Generally, I like crispy veggies (in the picture are baby bok choy, celery, broccoli). Some onions, garlic, optionally meat if … Continue reading

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Instant marinara sauce

OK, not quite instant, but if you want some marinara sauce for a quick meal, and you don’t have time to peel and cut tomatoes, cut up veggies, and reduce the sauce all day or buy overpriced pre-made marinara sauce, … Continue reading

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Ceviche

The national dish of both Peru and Ecuador, Ceviche can be made with a wide variety of ingredients, depending on your preference. If using fish, it works well with a fish with firm meat, Salmon, Tuna, Yellowtail, Sea Bass. Also … Continue reading

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Artichoke and Olive dip

Yet another simple and really tasty treat. Really good on the Savory Almond Crackers. Prep time: < 5 minutes Yield: appetizers for 8-12, but the leftovers keep well for a day Ingredients: 2 Cans artichoke hearts (15 oz, usually) 1 … Continue reading

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Kaydub’s Special

  Inspired by the Joe’s Special from all of the local Original Joe’s resturants, this is a simple combination of veggies and ground meat. The fixtures are onions, spinach, and meat, and then, mix up the rest to your own … Continue reading

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Smokey The Brisket

Excuse the horrible photo, none of the pictures of the sliced brisket turned out well at all, so we have this rather unappetizing picture of a hunk of meat on a cutting board. I’ll replace this with a better photo … Continue reading

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Corned Beef Sandwich Spread

My Mom used to make sandwich spread from bulk bologna, pickles, onions, and I’m not sure what else. I never got her recipe, but it’s a common food in the midwest, so I made something up from the basic recipes … Continue reading

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Corned Beef and Cabbage

A St. Patrick’s Day staple at our house, not because we’re Irish, but because it’s so tasty! Ingredients: Corned Beef (just make it yourself, it’s easy, and you’ll know what’s in it!) 6 Red Potatoes, quartered 1/2 head of shredded … Continue reading

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Corned Beef

This is usually made with Beef Brisket, but feel free to mix it up a bit and use a tri-tip, or some other large cut of beef. Often combined with cabbage, potatoes and carrots for Corned Beef and Cabbage, for … Continue reading

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Easy pizza sauce #2

Almost as easy as Quick and Easy Pizza Sauce, but tomato puree (if you pick the right one) has no added salt or ingredients, so adding a little extra salt and spice helps. And, this one has no olive oil … Continue reading

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