Marinara Sauce

Red sauce simmering in pot with spoon.

Have you missed me? I’ve missed writing this blog but had to shut down a few weeks ago. After I cooked on Talk of the Town, which I did in February, I always get a few requests to join my blog. I love that, but after my appearance this past time, there were too many, all…

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Meatball Parmesan Marinara

A pizza with cheese and meat on top of it.

Ingredients 1 lb ground, beef, turkey, or chicken 1/2 cup panko or dry bread crumbs – divided ¼ cup buttermilk or cream 1 egg 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese – divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp each, dried oregano and basil ½ tsp garlic salt ½ tsp kosher salt Olive or canola oil for…

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Meatloaf

A plate of food with meat and green beans.

Ingredients 2 lb ground beef or turkey 1 cup panko 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ tsp salt 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp basil ½ tsp pepper (more to taste) 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce ½ cup brown sugar 1 cup ketchup 1 tsp mustard 4-6 slices pancetta…

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Meatloaf (And a Happy New Year)

Roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Happy New Year everyone! Don’t you think that resolutions can be a boring way to start the year? On the other hand, goals are rarely a bad idea. A goal is just a plan, right? While a resolution feels more like a rule, clearly not as much fun. Not surprisingly, lots of my goals are…

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Minestrone Soup

A bowl of soup with bread on the side.

Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 zucchini, quartered and sliced 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 4 cups vegetable broth 15 oz can cut Italian green beans, drained 15 oz can small white beans or great northern beans, drained 14 oz can diced tomatoes, drained…

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Mini Baklava

A plate of food on top of a table.

Ingredients ½ cup each walnuts, almonds, and pecans Zest of 1 lemon 2 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp sugar plus ¼ cup 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp salt ½ tsp vanilla 2 boxes filo shells (15 per box) 1/3  cup honey ½ cup water Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast nuts in the oven for…

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Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Pastry rolls on a green plate.

Don’t you just love the smell of cinnamon rolls baking in your house (or anywhere for that matter)? I am not referring to the ones that are unrolled from a can, baked and then squirted with white stuff from a pouch.  Those aren’t really good.  It’s a desperation move and we’ve all been there. But…

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Mini Corn Dog Chili Toppers

A plate of muffins and chili on the table.

Ingredients 1 pkg favorite all beef hot dogs, cut in thirds 2 cups cornmeal (I like yellow for this but use what you have) 1 cup self-rising flour 2 Tbsp baking powder 1 Tbsp sugar 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp melted butter 2 eggs 2 ½ cups buttermilk Directions Preheat oven…

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Mini Potato Bar

A glass dish with some food in it

Ingredients New potatoes Olive oil Montreal Steak Seasoning or a mix of garlic salt and pepper Toppings can always be your choice –  we had: Cheddar and blue cheese, sour cream, chives from the garden, smoked salmon, caviar (just the Kroger kind), bacon, salsa, and pepper jelly. Always think leftovers and grocery salad bar! Directions…

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Mini Prosciutto and Cheese Quiche

A tray of baked potatoes with cheese and herbs.

Ingredients 3 oz package prosciutto 4 eggs 1 Tbsp sour cream 4-5 green onions, sliced and lightly sautéed in a little olive oil 1 tsp fresh thyme (or herb of choice- use less if dried) 1 oz goat cheese or other favorite cheese ½ tsp pepper Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray the tins…

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