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Beefing Up MyPlate — Sumptuous Steak Stir-Fry

Beefing Up MyPlate — Sumptuous Steak Stir-Fry

      Lean, healthy and packed with protein, this beef stir-fry was one of the recipes suggested when Barry completed the Kansas Beef Coun.

Adding the Garden to the Gravy — Herbed Sausage Gravy

Adding the Garden to the Gravy — Herbed Sausage Gravy

     There was extra milk and a pound of sausage so it goes without saying that sausage gravy quickly came to mind.

Shaker Recipe --- Tomato Okra Casserole

Shaker Recipe --- Tomato Okra Casserole

Thought it fitting to serve Tomato Okra Casserole in one of Barry's handmade casseroles.

Salsa Pasta Salad . . .  for a crowd

Salsa Pasta Salad . . . for a crowd

Barry mixes up a large batch of pasta salad      People used to ask for this recipe when I was catering.

Home Grown Cabbage becomes . . . Stuffed Cabbage

Home Grown Cabbage becomes . . . Stuffed Cabbage

Cabbage rolls simmering in tomatoes and tomato juice -- in a Dutch oven on the stovetop.

REAL SIMPLE, REAL GOOD – Everyday Tilapia

REAL SIMPLE, REAL GOOD – Everyday Tilapia

On the menu: Pan sautéed tilapia, steamed broccoli & cauliflower gratin .

Grand Prize Zucchini Bread

Grand Prize Zucchini Bread

     When I interviewed Marcia Williamson for my monthly food column (Abilene Reflector-Chronicle, December 2005), she provided this rec.

Eggplant Parmigiana  + Marinara Sauce & eggplant advice

Eggplant Parmigiana + Marinara Sauce & eggplant advice

     Thanks to Ardith Hinkle who made this recipe years ago.

Cool & Refreshing Cucumber Water

Cool & Refreshing Cucumber Water

   For the past few years I’ve kept a pitcher of water in the fridge so that I can keep track of how much I actually drink in a day.

Irish Delight — Cabbage & Potatoes

Irish Delight — Cabbage & Potatoes

      The last head of our homegrown cabbage went into this simple dish that reminded us of our trip to Ireland.

Kale with Smoked Ham Hocks

Kale with Smoked Ham Hocks

    Kale – it’s hardy and nutritious, and it is prospering in our garden despite the summer heat.

Summertime means Peaches! Summertime Peach & Chicken Salad

Summertime means Peaches! Summertime Peach & Chicken Salad

     Colorado peaches are a summertime treat and so is this salad I tried last night, a combination of several other recipes.

New Spin on a Vintage Recipe — Sausage & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

New Spin on a Vintage Recipe — Sausage & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

     It’s been awhile since I’ve made stuffed green peppers and back then I cut off their tops and filled the cavities with a hamburger-.

“Scrumptious” Spaghetti Squash  – A Side Dish without Carbs!

“Scrumptious” Spaghetti Squash – A Side Dish without Carbs!

     Spaghetti squash has a rather high water content and sometimes oozes a little extra liquid when it is served.

Back-to-School Dish – Chicken Casserole

Back-to-School Dish – Chicken Casserole

   Another school year has started .

 Finally got around to making . . . Buffalo Chicken Dip

Finally got around to making . . . Buffalo Chicken Dip

     I’ve clipped (as in Evernote) and pinned (on Pinterest) similar recipes, even folded down the edges of magazines that fea.

Dip or Pasta Sauce?  Eggplant & Sweet Red Pepper Dip

Dip or Pasta Sauce? Eggplant & Sweet Red Pepper Dip

     An abundance of eggplant in the garden led me to Gwyn Johnson’s recipe for an ususual dip that I also sometimes use as .

Power-Packed Butternut Squash with Walnuts & Maple Syrup

Power-Packed Butternut Squash with Walnuts & Maple Syrup

     Remember learning that dark green and dark orange vegetables are a great source of vitamin A? The darker the color, the b.

Looking for a Quick Pork Dish? Pork Tenders

Looking for a Quick Pork Dish? Pork Tenders

We call them Pork Tenders but they're also referred to as a Pork Cutlet, or even Schnitzel.

Try It, You’ll Like It!  Barry’s Brussels Sprouts w/ Bacon

Try It, You’ll Like It! Barry’s Brussels Sprouts w/ Bacon

     Have to admit that for years I turned my nose up at Brussels sprouts.

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