Sweet Chili Shrimp Stir-Fry

Shrimp and rice noodles in a bowl.

I got a wok for Christmas! New motto “Cooking will be fun in 2021!”  Due to a knee injury and a downed tree (not related) cooking for fun has not been a priority lately. It took that wok to get me excited about experimenting in the kitchen again. If Santa didn’t leave you a wok…

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Sweet Potato Fries

A bowl of ketchup and some fries on paper

Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes, cut in 1/4 inch thick fries, you can leave the peel on 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp each, salt, paprika and pepper, or to taste (you can experiment with other seasonings, Like Old Bay or Montreal Steak Seasoning) Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Put potatoes in a medium bowl…

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Sweet Potatoes with Caramel Sauce

Sweet potato casserole in a silver dish.

At a gathering last week the conversation quickly turned to holiday dishes as we shared traditions and recipes. This involved important information linked with crucial decision making like turkey or tenderloin, country or city ham, mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes.  Those topics could all be worthy of debate, but finally we focused on the potato…

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Swor House Steak Sauce

A jar of ketchup and a container with a lid.

Ingredients 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, smashed Juice of one lemon ¼ cup brown sugar 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar (or whatever you have on hand) 2 Tbsp Ponzu or Soy Sauce ¼ cup Worcestershire Sauce 1 ¼ cups ketchup Pinch of red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp water Directions Put all ingredients in…

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Tabouli (or Tabouleh)

A plate of rice and grapes on the table.

Ingredients 2 cups bulgur 2 cups boiling water 1 bunch chopped parsley (about ½ to ¾ cup) ¼ cup mint leaves chopped 1 bunch green onions sliced thin 4 plum tomatoes (or whatever tomato you have available) chopped 3 lemons juiced ¼ cup olive oil Salt to taste – start with a tsp Directions In…

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Taco Lasagna

A close up of some food on a plate

Ingredients 2 lb ground turkey (or beef) 1 tsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 packages Taco seasoning (low sodium) 2 cups picante sauce 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes, undrained 4 oz can chopped green chilies 15 oz can black beans, drained 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen) 8…

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Taco Lasagna

Two women cooking in a kitchen studio.

It’s always a good night for Taco Lasagna. It’s comfort food on a rainy day, (we know a little bit about that!) celebration food for a party, fun food for casual potluck, and an easy meal for a hectic week and a harried cook. Plus – no one will ever say, “I don’t like Taco Lasagna”.…

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Taco Pizza

A pizza with cheese and pepperoni on top of it.

Ingredients 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed (hint: Put it on wax paper sprayed with cooking spray and leave it alone for at least 4 hours.) 1 lb ground turkey or ground beef (you can substitute using black beans for a vegetarian option) 1 Tbsp olive or canola oil 1 package taco seasoning 12 to 16…

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Tailgate Hanky Pankies

A tray of jalapenos and meat on top of some bread.

Hanky Pankies were a new and fancy addition to the cocktail party scene in the early 1950s when canned Rotel first appeared on grocery shelves. Some recipes are fads, but others stay around because they are actually delicious. In this case these are not just delicious but let’s admit it – it’s really fun to say Hanky…

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