Pumpkin Braised Short Ribs

Pumpkin Braised Short ribsLots of wonderful ingredients make up this savory pumpkin dish. Whether you’re into pumpkin, just a hint here, or not this is an amazing short rib treat. Impress your family or guests with this easy dinner presentation. I failed to mention this even tastes better reheated. Yes, it’s one meat dish that can be served as leftovers and no one is the wiser.

Happy First Day of Fall 2016!

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Meatloaf Stuffed Potatoes

Meatloaf Stuffed Potatoes

You either love meatloaf or you hate it. In our family not all are into it. Since it’s one of my favorite comfort foods I’m always trying to disguise meatloaf to make it more palatable for the very few that turn up their noses. This recipe is somewhere between a Shepherd’s Pie and a loaded baked potato. Enjoy this simple variation of meatloaf.

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Blue Cheese Burgers

Blue Cheese Burgers

 

 

These Burgers are Perfect! Blue Cheese Burgers are our preference for this Fourth! These burgers can be prepared one of two ways … with a creamy blue cheese topping or with the blue cheese mixed right into the ground beef. Both recipes are delicious. The second is a little less time consuming and the first recipe gives a bit more blue cheese taste. You decide. You can’t go wrong!

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Taco Salad

& French Dressing?!

Taco Salad

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mexican Cuisine is a family favorite! We’re celebrating with s simple dinner tonight. Margaritas too! Or a cold Corona with lime or Pacifico without. Tonight’s dinner calls for cold beer. Salud! And Happy Cinco de Mayo!

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Easy Tenderloin Roast

Easy Tenderloin Roast

 

But did I say pricey! Save this for a special occasion because a tenderloin roast can cost. This one was $22 a pound and weighed just a little over 3 pounds. Enough to serve 6 generously. A delicious cut of meat you don’t want to ruin. So, if your guests are into medium well or well cooked meat you may want to skip this.

This was served with a blue cheese and mushroom sauce. So delicious.

A salad and potato dish complete the meal. Yes, the slices are a bit thin … about 1 inch. Can you imagine this roast is for 6? 3 pounds! We might be carnivores … This was even too much beef per serving for us. Keep your guests’ appetite size in mind when purchasing this cut. Leftovers are good but not ideal here.

 

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Easy Beef Stroganoff

Easy Beef Stroganoff

Thanks Virgie, a family friend for 40 years, for this easy recipe! Quick and easy! Delicious skillet meal in minutes. Serve over the traditional rice or egg noodles for a comfort food experience.

For a surprise twist to Stroganoff try this recipe too, here.

Thank you again Virginia Botkin Stanley. Besides the good food we enjoyed the dips in your pool too.

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Faux Hamburger Helper

Updated with a Little Kick

 

One of my kids’ favorites back in the day! Mildly spiced and a little kick bring this favorite up to date. Nope we never bought Hamburger Helper. (The convenience of a box mix rarely crossed my mind. It seemed extravagant. Ha!)

My recipe was made from just looking at the box and guessing the taste. So, if this isn’t close don’t be surprised. Just know this is a tasty quick meal kids like.

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Hamburger Bean Soup

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Freezing weather and a warm hearty soup go together. I usually have most if not all these ingredients available in my kitchen and you probably do too. This old time recipe is filling and perfect … in 30 minutes. From my mother’s recipe box but influenced by her friend Kay. Wrap up in a cozy blanket and enjoy a cup of this!

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