Cauliflower and Corn Casserole

Recently I've been looking for more recipes that would take vegetables to main dish status.  I had this idea after spending some time looking at cookbooks, searching for something that would use cauliflower.  While none of the recipes used corn, one had a sour cream base, but had a lot of peppers which I didn't …

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Ham and White Bean Soup with Variations

For many of us, Easter holiday usually means a ham dinner.  Even though we cannot be with family right now, maintaining tradition is important.  It helps us to feel like things are still somewhat normal.  After the ham has served for sandwiches and leftover meals for a few days, making a thick and hearty soup …

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Pork Roast with Garlic Onion Gravy

Slow cookers are marvelous for making moist and tender roasts.  I've made pork roast a lot, and have a number of recipes on the blog for using up the leftovers.  This time I had an idea for a gluten free gravy for it, so I tried it.  DH approved, going back for seconds!!  The cut …

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Autumn Jubilee Slow Cooked Ham with Two Methods

Autumn Jubilee continues today with a recipe for a wonderful meal for a brisk fall day.  A slow cooked meal, ready for supper while sewing on a rainy day, this is one of my favorite things!  Welcome new readers to my blog!  You'll see I do a variety of post subjects.  So come along for …

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Artichoke Mushroom Stuffing

Having friends over for lunch is such a fun time, with lots of conversation and fun away from the pressure of a meeting.  I did an elegant yet reasonably easy entree for six that went together pretty quickly.  The big advantage is it can be made up a bit ahead, leaving me time to clean …

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Chicken Chili – Hot, Filling and Gluten-Free

Chicken chili was on the menu in September when we had a cold snap, and I was working on the recipe.  Sometimes you just want something hot and filling, thick and richly flavored, a stick to your ribs kind of meal.  The best news for my gluten-free readers is you can eat this!  I didn't …

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Beef Barley Stew for Two

I like beef and barley stew, but one of the problems with making it is the quantity it usually makes.  I have found that I really don't care for leftover food much anymore, and would rather have something fresh (or at least freshened, LOL, see my Creative Leftovers).  For our holiday meal we had a …

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Squash Broccoli Casserole

Thanksgiving is coming up fast, and I am sure those of us in the US are getting our shopping lists ready and our tables set.   This really is my favorite holiday, in the thick of the holiday spirit with good food and family, football and friends.  My mother and I loved to cook together for …

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