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The greatest Polish cabbage rolls are prepared with ground meat, rice, and tomato soup. These simple handmade buns are a family favorite! Includes instructions for easily blanching cabbage leaves to prevent ripping. INGREDIENTS SAUCE 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 medium onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 1 can (15 ounce) tomato sauce 1 can … Read more
Braised short ribs is one of my favorite dishes to cook when the weather cools. I have a variety of dishes for this great cut of beef that I use on wet and snowy days, as well as when it’s chilly and I want to have something comforting! I’ve been cooking this recipe for French … Read more
Shrimp and cheese is a traditional pairing that everyone agrees on. When you mix that hearty pair with some warm penne pasta and zesty spinach, the only thing left to do is dig in! Ingredients 1 box Penne Pasta 1lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined) 3 C Fresh Chopped Spinach, Kale or Arugula (do not use … Read more
Beef stew, Provencal style! Slow-roasted with red wine, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves until all the flavors combine, the beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender and insanely delicious! INGREDIENTS: 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour 3⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper 2 pounds boneless beef chuck shoulder pot roast, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 … Read more
The best handmade German chocolate cake, with layers of coconut pecan and chocolate frostings. This dessert is amazing! Ingredients 1/2 cup boiling water 4 ounces sweet cooking German chocolate 2 cups sugar 1 cup butter, softened 4 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 cups cake flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 … Read more
Our Fried Bologna Sandwiches offer the ideal balance of tastes. Ready to enjoy the crispy goodness of bologna, cheese, and tomato? Ingredients: • 6 Slices Bologna • 4 Slices of bread • 2 Tbsp. Mayonnaise • 2 Thick slices of tomato • 2 Slices cheddar cheese • Cooking spray Instructions: 1. Layer Mayo on Bread: … Read more
Ingredients: – 4 large baking potatoes – 1 tablespoon olive oil – Salt and pepper to taste – 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese – 1/2 cup sour cream – 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled – 2 green onions, sliced – 1/4 cup butter, melted – 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Directions: 1. Preheat oven to … Read more
Enjoy the tempting aromas of these Garlic Butter Steak Bites, which are ready in 15 minutes and provide a quick and fulfilling supper. Tender, juicy steak pieces combine with a thick, garlicky butter sauce to make a delectable meal that will quickly become a fan favorite. INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds of steak, I used beef tenderloin, … Read more
The greatest melt-in-your-mouth pot roast, slow-cooked to perfection. Serve with crusty bread. Ingredients: 2-3lb Chuck Steak 6 C Beef Broth 2 C Small Potatoes (Cut in halves) 1 C Green beans 2 C Carrots (Cut into bite-sized pieces) 1 C Portabella Mushrooms (Sliced) 1 C Yellow Onions (Sliced) 3 Garlic Bulbs (Minced) 1 Bay Leaf … Read more
Chicken Vesuvio is a one-pan meal comprised of golden and crisp bone-in chicken pieces roasted with garlic, onion, and potatoes, and served with a delicious pan sauce and peas. Named after the volcano Mt. Vesuvio in Naples, Italy, it has become a classic Chicago dish that you will like! Ingredients: * 1/4 cup olive oil … Read more