According to the Collins English dictionary: “Chili: A dish made from meat or beans, or sometimes both, with a thick sauce of tomatoes, and powdered or fresh chilies.” Well, if I use this definition, my 30 minute turkey chili, is, in fact a true chili, borne from the need for something to eat, and absolutely delicious. In the effort to eat healthier, one of the things I’ve…
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Air fryers are all the rage right about now, I mean, I have one, and I love my new toy. But, as useful as they are, they are just another kitchen gadget at our disposal, and, sometimes cooking a dish requires multiple steps. And, my fryer Italian sausage hoagie is a good example. We’re going…
I’m a really big fan of chicken breast, it’s so versatile, and, can be cooked in so many ways. On this occasion, I’m going to use my air fryer. My crispy air fryer breaded chicken breast is versatile in itself. In a bun with lettuce, tomato and some mayo. It’s the base for an amazing…
I love fish, there is so much to choose from, and it’s all delicious. Surprisingly, even though I live in a state that has ocean on three sides, fish is still expensive. This is especially true for locally caught fish. So I have red snapper and mahi mahi on more special occasions. My go to…
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Lemon Garlic Swordfish
Fish comes in many different varieties, and they’re all good. One of my favorites is swordfish, it’s a meaty fish, cooks like a steak in the pan or the grill. I don’t get to grill as much as I would like, apartment living doesn’t much allow for it. However, cooking in the pan works just…
I’m a fan of meatballs, especially the small ones. Packed with flavor and so versatile. I have a few options to choose from here; turkey and Italian sausage. But, just the other day, I was presented with a new way to make them. Probably closer to true Italian style, using beef and pork. And that’s…
Sometimes when I’m walking through the grocery store, ideas for something to cook just come to me. A particular item may be on sale, or may just spark an idea. This is the case here, I just needed a couple of things, but at the same time I was wondering what to have for dinner.…
Wednesday night, getting home in a rainstorm, and, now to figure out dinner. It’s nights like this that I wish I’d put up the slow cooker. Walk into an beautiful smelling house with something hot ready to eat. Unfortunately not this night. But I still feel like a hearty stew, let me see what I…
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Lentil Radish Salad
I live in Florida, and, enjoy it’s two seasons; hot in the wintertime and hotter in the summertime. This type of climate makes me crave salads, I’ve always considered them a summer dish. I don’t remember going to a restaurant in the middle of a snow storm to get a salad to warm me up.…
There’s always leftovers. That’s why Tupperware is so popular. But, what to do with them is always a good question. Just reheating the same thing gets boring. Repurpose, is the answer. In this case, turkey leftovers. My flaky creamy leftover pot pie is delicious. Some people, like open face sandwiches. Well, I’m going to keep…