Chili Mac

Chili Mac

This chili mac is one that should not be overlooked. It’s easy, quick and delicious. Yes, yes, I know. I said I was done with Paula Deen after Diabetesgate.  I’ve done so well at passing her magazines by in the grocery stores and ignoring them …

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Turmeric and Coconut Goat Curry

Turmeric and Coconut Goat Curry

Goat curry is delicious and goat meat is a very lean meat. Turmeric has been used for thousands of years to treat ailments ranging from arthritis, cancer, ulcers, and even skin problems. It’s also an anti-inflammatory and helps with digestion. Turmeric can be found in …

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Moravian Chicken Pie

Moravian Chicken Pie Recipe

I live on the outskirts of a little town called Bethania. Founded in 1759, it is the only remaining independent, continuously active Moravian village in the southern United States. Bethania is quaint, it is quiet and it is beautiful. In addition to a visitor’s center that …

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Southwestern Chili Tortilla Bake

Southwestern Chili Tortilla Bake Recipe

Rumor has it that one way to kill a frog is to put it in a pot of water and slowly increase the heat. It will never realize that it’s being boiled to death. Lovely thought, eh? I’ve recently realized that in a different way, …

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Apple Cider Oatmeal with Pecans

Apple Cider Oatmeal with PEcans

Three people in a house, three different ways to make oatmeal, and each believes their way is the only way. Dudette’s method is the easiest. Open a packet of Quaker Instant Oatmeal (maple and brown sugar is her favorite), pour it in a bowl, add …

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Deep Dish Mushroom and Onion Pizza

Deep Dish Mushroom and Onion Pizza

Deep-Dish Mushroom & Onion Pizza: Before you sigh and walk away from this gorgeous pizza, know that it’s lightened up. Which means you can have a guilt-free slice. It’s been just about 20 years since I was able drive 10 minutes to Giordano’s and order a truly …

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Hawaiian Fried Rice

Hawaiian Fried Rice

Sometimes, over the course of a month, I realize that I’m gravitating towards one magazine more than the others. This happens most often when the stack is larger than normal, as is the case with May. Cook’s Country is my magnet this month. Personally, I blame …

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Beef Marsala Stew

Beef Marsala Stew Recipe

I’m curious; what’s your normal knock-around-the-house wear during winter? Do you dress for show from nice shoes to coiffed hair even if you’re not expecting visitors? Or are you at the other end of the spectrum; opting for comfort in barely-decent sweats, ratty sweater and …

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Sweet and Spicy Steak Bites

Sweet and Spicy Steak Bites

Sweet and Spicy Steak Bites: Quick, easy and absolutely delicious, these steak bites make an awesome snack or main dish meat any time of year. Can you list off five brand name products that come from where you live? I can, and to be honest, I’m …

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