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Zucchini and Sour Cream
I’m growing zucchini this year and struggling to find some recipes we like other than zucchini bread. This was one was a hit with me and one child. The other didn’t care for it. You win some; you lose some. I used sour cream tonight because I had it, but I would have readily substituted…
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Greens with a Little Flavor
I know the southern style of cooking greens involves a ham hock and tastes great. But what about when you don’t have a ham hock lying around (although I often do) and you still want something to do with your greens other than just steam them? Cook them in some chicken broth or chicken bouillon,…
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Melissa’s Vegetable Soup
I bought a cabbage the other day and was thinking I’d make cabbage rolls or some-such thing. But I used half of it up tonight in my vegetable soup. The weather has turned cool and I got the yen for soup. Plus, we were all getting our hair cut tonight. I have found the nicest…
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Baked Tomatoes
I love fresh tomatoes. I do. But I do also like some variety now and then… The other night I tried a baked tomato recipe. The only hassle was having to skin the tomatoes, which I did by plunging them in boiling water for a minute or two, which loosens the skins up wonderfully. But…
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Easy Pork Chop Recipe
I’m a pattern seeker/finder by nature. One thing that led me to learn how to experiment in the kitchen is seeing the patterns in various recipes for “nearly” the same thing. Take pork chops. One recipe says brown, the cover with x, then cover the pan and simmer for 30 minutes (or 45 or 60).…