Category: Main Dishes

  • Tortilla-crusted Chicken with Fajita Vegetables & Mexican Black Beans

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    Yesterday I shared with you that Kate is going to teach us how to cook delicious meals from scratch without that dinnertime rush. Today we are sharing her first recipe, Tortilla-crusted Chicken with Fajita Vegetables & Mexican Black Beans. I’ll report back soon on her blog, Cooking During Stolen Moments on how I did in…

  • Texas BBQ Brisket

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    Large slab of beef brisket Night before: In roasting pan, place long strips of foil, enough to completely cover brisket. Put brisket in fat side up. Season:  I pour a little Worcestershire sauce over it, then some liquid smoke (since I don’t have a smoker).  Then rub spices in—whatever mixture you like. Slice large onion and lay slices all over brisket. Close up…

  • Taco Pie

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    My mother used to make this when my father was not home for dinner.  We loved it.  My kids love it. Hope I get it right—doesn’t have to be exact.  This is enough for about 8 big servings, I think. I use “light” versions of ingredients to make it lighter. 2-3 lbs lean ground beef…

  • Maple-Brined Pork Chops With Apples

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    Maple-Brined Pork Chops with apples (4 servings) For the brine: 2 cups boiling water 2 Tablespoons kosher salt 1 cup unsweetened apple cider or juice ¼ cup maple syrup ¼ teaspoon ground allspice 4 (5 ounce) bone-in rib pork chops 1 Tablespoon olive oil For the apples: 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into…

  • Maple Glazed Chicken

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    Maple Glazed Chicken 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast 2 Tablespoons maple syrup 1 Tablespoon butter 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Combine first five ingredients and rub onto chicken breasts. Place prepared chicken onto cookie sheet…