Category: Main Dishes
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Carolina Chili Dogs
I’m gearing up for a large graduation party and am trying to figure out what to fix. I’m also trying to clear out my fridge and freezer so as to make room for party food. By my current guess, we’ve at least 50 coming for an open house/barbecue. I’m thinking hot dogs, burgers, and maybe…
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Chicken Salad Sandwich: Simple is Good
Sometimes the simplest dinners are so good! I had barbecued some chicken leg quarters the other night, after marinating them in the best chicken marinade. We had one leg quarter left over. Last night for dinner I turned it into chicken salad for some great sandwiches. Pull the skin off the chicken and pull the…
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Sausage, Fried Potatoes, and Fried Apples (and Onions)
I had bought some beef smoked sausage a while back when it was on sale and threw it in the freezer so I pulled it out for dinner tonight as time was lacking and children were hungry! I usually serve sausage like this or kielbasa with fried potatoes and sauteed apples. I had some older…
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Flexible Stir Fry with Chicken, Mushrooms and Peppers
I love cookbooks that show you the patterns, the formulas, so you can easily adapt your dishes according to what’s in season or just what’s in your pantry. How to Cook Without a Book: Recipes and Techniques Every Cook Should Know by Heart is great for this. Last night my daughter asked for something healthy,…
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The BEST Chicken Marinade Recipe
Last night I hosted a surprise birthday party for a friend. We had about 25 friends and neighbors gather. It was pot luck and folks brought all kinds of delicious appetizers and baked beans and salads. I grilled chicken breasts and burgers–well actually some nice guests volunteered to man the grill so I can’t take…