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Lola Momma’s Picadillo
My MIL was supposed to come back to the states this month from the Philippines for her annual 3 month stay. But it’s too risky to get on a plane. She’s going to stay home. We miss her so much. So, I made one of my favorite dishes that she makes when she comes. It’s…
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Sesame Steak Rice Bowls with Miso Turnips
We had a super thick ribeye that needed to be cut. And we were too lazy to fire up the charcoal grill. So, husband filleted the ribeye and marinated it in soy sauce, minced garlic and sesame oil. Tokyo turnips are growing at our local farmers. So I brushed some olive oil and miso paste…
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Gigante Meatballs
Make these when you have time because they’re delicious and they freeze well. I just pulled a bag out of the freezer for dinner added them to a pot of sauce and served it over spaghetti. So easy. They’re also great over polenta! Giant Meatballs THE MEATBALLS: 1 pound 80% fat ground beef 1 pound ground pork…
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Miss Heidi’s Beautiful Noodles
My LO attends the most nurturing and loving preschool led by a an earth fairy. Ok, she’s human but an extraordinary one. Her name is Miss Heidi and her school is called, Rainbow’s End. My LO tells me the reason it’s called Rainbow’s End is because her school is where the rainbow ends and the…
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Bake Sale Betty Knock Offs
I’ve never been to the restaurant but friends have had parties with Bakesale Betty catering. Bakesale Betty is a restaurant in Oakland, CA. And although, I’ve never been, I love Betty. These chicken fried sandwiches that she has inspired me to make for every major sporting/watch-and-eat event. They’re crunchy and savory and oh so easy…
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Filippino Beef Stew
I love beef stew. It’s easy and when cooked well, the beef is tender and it is oh so comforting. This beef stew recipe reminds me of the holidays because my SO’s family makes a similar stew every nocha buena. I had stew meat so I thought, let’s make xmas in March. Enjoy! Filippino Beef…
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Kinda Curry Curry
This is the simplest recipe that results in the kind of curry non-spicy lovers love. It’s full of veggies and protein of your choice. 1 large red onion, chopped 2-3 cloves or garlic, diced 3″ piece of ginger, peeled and diced 10 whole cardamom pods, smashed and seeds removed 1/2 head of cauliflower, chopped 2…
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Baked Chicken Alfredo Ziti
The husband loved this dish. I think mostly because it was made of leftovers but totally remade. We had some ziti that was cooked for meat sauce and we had the beer can chicken leftovers. Luckily, we had milk, Parmesan, chicken broth, garlic and some mozzarella too. I cooked 2 cloves of minced garlic with…
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Spicy Basil Chicken and Yellow Curry
I could eat this everyday. It’s fun to mix it up too by plopping an over easy egg on top. After the first day, the gai gra prow gets spicier and the richness of the fried egg perfectly balances the spice. I think I’ll make this tonight. I do have two little humans at home.…
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Beer Can Chicken For The Win
This is a very easy Sunday night meal that gives the best leftover chicken for the rest of the week. Cook 2 and your weeknight protein is set. Beer Can Chicken (NY Times Recipe) 1 whole chicken, approximately 4 to 5 pounds 4 tablespoons sweet paprika, or mild smoked paprika 2tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons…
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