Ever heard of these? No? Well neither had I until one lazy afternoon perusing Pinterest. Apparently it’s a regional meal, and not a Hawaiian dish as you may assume. I think they eat this in Utah or Arizona or some place over there. Has nothing to do with Hawwaii, so don’t ask me how...
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Here’s a recipe that at first glance, seemed weird to me–the ingredients didn’t exactly sound like they went together. But I gave it a try anyhow, because I was desperate to use ground beef in a new and exciting way. And trust me on this–IT’S SO GOOD! It baked up perfectly, full of flavors that compliment...
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Here’s a tasty fix-it-and-forget-it slow cooker meal! Serve this fork tender, slightly sweet & spicy beef over hot steamed rice for a great dinner. Plus it’s so much less greasy than take-out Mongolian Beef. Thanks to crockpot365.blogspot.com for the recipe. Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. flank steak, sliced thinly across the grain 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced 4 sliced green onions,...
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Here’s a fun idea for a kid-friendly side dish (that grown-ups will like as well!) The ranch dressing gives these broccoli rice cups a great flavor. I found this on Kraftrecipes.com. It goes well with chicken, fish, or as a stand-alone vegetarian meal. Ingredients: 1 cup instant white rice, uncooked 1 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 1/2 cups...
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Try this scrumptious side dish at your next summer BBQ! It’s light, healthy, and full of fresh ingredients. It’s also easy to make and tastes great at room temp or chilled right from the fridge. Another fab recipe from Cooking Light magazine! Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups cooked brown rice, cooled to room temperature 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed 1 cup...
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Funny story about cabbage rolls–I actually hate them. Or at least I used to. This was my least favorite meal when I was growing up. I am pretty sure that I have not eaten a cabbage roll since I was 12 years old. However…I received a giant head of cabbage in my Farm Fresh to You...
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I found this recipe years ago on a box of Mahatma Rice. And it’s delish! I have this theory about recipes printed on a product–they’re almost always great! I mean, think about it, why would a company print a recipe that makes their stuff taste awful?? They wouldn’t–so I’m guessing they only print the really, really...
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Here’s a fresh idea for pork! Look for pork strips or medallions in the meat section of your grocery store. If you can’t find them, you can buy boneless pork chops and cut them into strips yourself. This sauce is delicious! Be sure to scoop lots on your rice when serving. And am I...
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This is easy and delish! Makes a lot of food, so cook for a crowd or enjoy leftovers the next day. Thanks to my friend Jennifer for sharing this recipe–she found it on www.thepioneerwoman.com (a great recipe site!) Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. flank steak, sliced very thin against the grain 1/2 cup soy sauce 3 Tablespoons sherry 2 Tablespoons...
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You know that fantastic soup they serve at Greek restaurants?? Well this is it! It’s called Avgolemono, and it’s so easy to make and soooo delicious. Probably my favorite soup ever! Serve a steaming hot bowl with warm pita bread on a cold day. Mmmmm. Recipes comes from cdkitchen.com. Ingredients: 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup long-grain...
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