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Clean out the fridge for a nutritious, budget-savvy salad

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 23 April, 2013 – 9:05 pm | Posted in Main dishes, Recipes, Salads | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments (8)

‘It’s still winter’ creamy chicken and vegetable soup

Here’s a vegetable-filled (with a touch of fruit) soup that’s creamy and is made hearty by the addition of chicken. […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 12 March, 2013 – 9:28 pm | Posted in Main dishes, Recipes, Soups | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (6)

Brined herb-rubbed chicken is moist and flavorful

Roasting a whole chicken can dry it out, and chicken can be bland on its own. To make the meat […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 5 March, 2013 – 10:10 pm | Posted in How-To, Main dishes, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Stick-to-your ribs Thai soup for a cold winter’s day

Thai cuisine is known for complex, aromatic flavors. Rather than blending flavors, Thai dishes artfully balance sweet, sour, salty, hot […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 5 February, 2013 – 3:31 pm | Posted in Main dishes, Recipes, Soups | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Use leftover turkey in herbed pot pie with almond flour crust

If you have leftover Thanksgiving turkey, pot pie is a great use for both light and dark meat. This pot […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 27 November, 2012 – 3:28 pm | Posted in Holiday, Main dishes, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Stuffed acorn squash is pretty and fun to eat

There are so many beautiful varieties of winter squash, and there’s even variation within the varieties. Acorn squash, for one, […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 20 November, 2012 – 2:59 pm | Posted in Holiday, Main dishes, Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

A versatile recipe for beef, venison, or vegetarian chili

Autumn weather is upon us, and once again our kitchen windows are steamy from kettles bubbling on the stove. Here […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 6 November, 2012 – 1:28 pm | Posted in Freezer Meals, Main dishes, Recipes, Soups | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)

A classic born in Iowa: loose meat sandwich

Recently I became interested in loose meat sandwich recipes when looking for a variation on sloppy joes that didn’t use […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 21 July, 2012 – 1:45 pm | Posted in Experiences, Food Tours, Main dishes, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (22)

Mom’s sloppy joes – simply the best

With Mother’s Day just behind us, chances are, like me, you’ve been thinking about all the things your mom did […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 22 May, 2012 – 9:22 pm | Posted in Main dishes, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)

Slow-cooker pot roast with red wine and spices

Here is a recipe for pot roast spiced with cinnamon and cloves and slow-cooked in a sauce of red wine […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 22 February, 2012 – 3:42 pm | Posted in Main dishes, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

A special romantic or holiday splurge: seafood bisque

This creamy seafood bisque made with lobster or shrimp is perfect for a holiday dinner or a special at-home Valentine’s […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 14 February, 2012 – 1:35 pm | Posted in Appetizers, Holiday, Main dishes, Recipes, Soups | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

For simple entertaining or a special weeknight: roast chicken with lemon sauce

There’s something special about a whole chicken browned and piping hot from the oven. This recipe is for basic, unadorned […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 31 January, 2012 – 11:32 am | Posted in Main dishes, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments | Also tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (0)