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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

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Who doesn’t need a quick, easy dinnertime recipe? You know, something the whole family will enjoy but is just a bit different from the same ole thing. Slow cooker to the rescue and this wonderful Easy Chicken Cacciatore.

All of us turn to boneless, skinless chicken breasts for everyday family meals. Quick cooking and lean, they are great served in so many different dishes. Yet, cooking them in a slow cooker is a little tricky for they overcook too quickly and end up tasting dry or tough. [Read more…]

BBQ Pork Steak

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BBQ Pork Steak

There are still plenty of days left before the ice and snow hit hard to enjoy the thrill of the grill. Midwesterners grill pork steak and that is something that other parts of the country typically do not enjoy. It is time to join the bandwagon. Pork steak is inexpensive, no, let me say cheap! Remember the holidays are just around the corner so the time to start counting pennies is now. Why not enjoy enjoy a scrumptious meal and tuck the extra $ away for the months ahead? [Read more…]

Italian Sausage Soup

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Italian Sausage Soup
Finally cold air swooshed in and all is well in my world. A dip in the temperature indicating Fall is almost here, taking our yearly trek to Dunn’s for apple donuts and yes, the arrival of soup on our family menu.

The cool temps are perfect for soup. I was pleasantly surprised when our daughter announced at the dinner table that she was equally excited to be savoring soup. “Yes!”, she exclaimed, “I love all the wonderful soups we enjoy when the temperature is cooler.”

Made my day!

I’ve been eying the container of greens marked “super” at my grocery store for months. [Read more…]

Tomato Herb Cobbler

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I start each Saturday morning at the local farmers’ market. I love the fresh produce, but I also love looking to see what is there and talking to the farmers about what they just harvested. Each week, from spring to fall, the seasons are revealed. The arugula and asparagus give way to peppers and peaches, and now, apples and pumpkins are just beginning to peek from the baskets. I love the timeless rhythm of the seasons. Right now, tomatoes of every size, shape and color are abundant and taste sweet and juicy, but I know, too soon, the really good ones will be gone. I have been slicing them for sandwiches, chopping for bruschetta, tossing in salads, and eating cherry tomatoes like popcorn. [Read more…]