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Inside-Out Burgers

PrintInside-Out Burgers These burgers can be grilled outside or prepared under a broiler. There are two different versions listed here, but the possibilities are endless! Take your favorite burger toppings and stuff them inside. Ingredients#1 1 pound lean ground beef 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped sea salt and pepper to […]

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Pizza Braid

PrintPizza Braid Serving Size: Serves 8 My kids enjoy this dish, and it’s another way I add vegetables to their diet without making it obvious. I like to use trukey sausage with this recipe, both because it is healthier and the reduced fat makes for a “neater” braid. It’s easy to personalize this recipe by […]

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Grilled Flank Steak Spinach Salad

PrintGrilled Flank Steak Spinach Salad Serving Size: Serves 4 This is a dinner that you can prepare ahead of time. It makes a light dish to serve on a summer day. I recommend serving this salad with a balsamic vinegarette dressing Ingredients1 pound flank steak 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. granular onion 1 tsp. […]

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Slow Cooker Carne Asada

PrintSlow Cooker Carne Asada Serving Size: Serves 6 This is a fix-it-and-forget-it main dish.Ingredients2 pounds beef (flank steak, brisket, etc.) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, sliced 2 cans stewed tomatoes, Mexican recipe ¼ cup water 12 corn or flour tortillas, warmed InstructionsTake beef and rub minced garlic into it. Place in a slow […]

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Individual Meat Loaves

PrintIndividual Meat Loaves Serving Size: Serves 4 Quick comfort food, easy and simple. Dinner in about 30 minutes… even with dessert. Ingredients1 lb. lean ground beef 1 ea. egg ½ c. bread crumbs (fresh or dried) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. onion, minced 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley ½ c. barbeque sauce sea salt […]

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Slow Cooker Beer Brisket

PrintSlow Cooker Beer Brisket The hops in the beer will make this brisket amazingly tender without adding a “beer” taste to the meat. You can use a non-alcoholic variety and achieve the same result. This can be prepared in the oven or in a crock pot. Ingredients1 3-4 pound beef brisket, trimmed 2 cloves garlic, […]

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Barbecue Beef Brisket

PrintBarbecue Beef Brisket This is one of my go-to “fix it and forget it” recipes, especially on a cool and rainy day. I like to serve this with steamed broccoli and Secret Mashed Potatoes for a complete meal. I made this once for a large party, and it was the first dish to go! Choose […]

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Enchilada Casserole

PrintEnchilada Casserole Money-saving tips for this recipe: I shred my own cheese. The warehouse club I use has very reasonable prices on dairy – sometimes it’s about half the price of what I would pay at the grocery store. Also, ground turkey can easily replace the ground beef. I try to purchase my ground beef […]

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Calzone

PrintCalzone Yield: Serves 10-12 Unlike the individual servings you’ve probably seen at your local Italian restaurant, this is my great-grandmother’s version of a shepherd’s pie. She was from Northern Italy, and my grandmother used to talk about all the things she did in Italy as a child before she came to the U.S. This recipe […]

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Raspberry Salsa

PrintRaspberry Salsa Yield: Serves 4-6 Not overly spicy, but gives chicken or fish the accent of summertime… Ingredients6 oz. fresh raspberries 1 each jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 Tbsp. chopped red onion (Vidalia works well, too) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice InstructionsMix all ingredients […]

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