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Crockpot Pork (aka Delicious Carnitas or Pulled Pork)
Not to toot my own horn or anything – ok, I will – my carnitas are famous (not globally, nor nationally but among my 4th of July camping buddies – or at least some of them). The secret is slow cooking the pork in loads of garlic and a bit of wine. Then, frying it…
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Months later…it’s braising time
I’ve been off in neverland again and lost track of time. I’ve been cooking and taking photos but have completely neglected posting/archiving. And in the meantime, the season changes (or slight drop in temp here in CA) have inspired this deliciously comforting beer braised short ribs. What makes it even better is the perfectly proportioned…
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Cooking by the Camp Fire
I went all out at this year’s annual 4th o’ July camping trip. No, I didn’t stay up late, hooting and hollering over charades. In fact, I was in bed before the kids most nights. And no, I didn’t start my day with Mary’s and continue with beers/wine until sundown. Rather, I prepped and cooked…
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Orzo Salad
The weather can’t make up its mind. We went from comfort food earlier this week to pasta salad and grilled ribeye last night. And this wonky weather has given the whole family a nasty cold. I don’t mind either weather type. It’s really this cold that sucks. Who wants a stuffed up nose when all…
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Mexi Pie
This is a dish with a lot of memories. My Mom used to make this pretty regularly and taught me to make it by the time I was a tween. It’s soooooo simple and easy-peasey. As long as you’ve got a good can-opener, this dish could be made in 10 mins or less. I know,…
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Meatloaf for two and a half
This little loaf of savory goodness has become a regular menu item at our home this winter. It’s so easy and besides the ground chuck, you probably have all the ingredients in your pantry (remind me to tell you about what staples we constantly have on hand in the fridge and in the pantry. It…
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Braised Chicken and Mushroom Risotto
It is so chilly on the West coast (I know, 49 degrees is not cold but I have never had “snow days” so I can complain about needing to wear a scarf and gloves). Nothing warms me better than comfort food – mmm, mashed potatoes, potpies, biscuits and gravy, stews. I’m already starting to feel…
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Galette, Galette
Galette. Like rhymes with barrette or ballet? I might not know how to pronounce it but I do know how to eat it. These yummy packets of savory deliciousness are also known as rustic tarts. They’re super easy to make once you have the dough. I often make a couple batches of dough and freeze…
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Green Bean Casserole – another Thanksgiving staple
Casseroles seemed so nasty as a kid. It was a hodgepodge of veggies and some meat mixed with cream of something soup and then baked. But that actually sounds delicious. It is an easy one-pot meal that was a staple growing up. I’m not sure who thought up the green bean casserole as a side…
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Another post without photos – Pumpkin Pie
Ok, like I mentioned in the cranberry sauce post, I’m trying to get all my favorite recipes for Thanksgiving in here. And this is one of my favorite Pumpkin Pie recipes. WARNING: if you don’t like spicy pies, this recipe isn’t for you. There’s plenty of cinnamon and ginger to make your pumpkin (and your…
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