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Use leftover turkey in a rustic and nutritious soup

How have you been using your Thanksgiving leftovers? A couple of my less successful tries in previous years Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 4 December, 2013 – 3:53 pm | Posted in Recipes, Soups | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (7)

The heavenly aroma of apples and pork, then and now

Nowadays frozen dinners come in all different shaped and sized containers, but in my younger years they were “TV dinners” […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 30 October, 2013 – 6:55 pm | Posted in Main dishes, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (11)

Creamy pumpkin custard as a side dish, dessert, or snack

Thanksgiving food is wonderful anytime of year. We recently served pumpkin custard as a side dish for a dinner with […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 10 April, 2013 – 9:59 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (5)

Mini pumpkins: not just for decoration

Did you realize that the miniature pumpkins that are so cute as autumn decorations are actually edible? That thought occurred […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 17 December, 2012 – 10:41 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Mix varieties and roast apples for flavorful chunky applesauce

Applesauce can be made very simply by just cooking apples on the stove, but roasting them for a few minutes […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 4 December, 2012 – 3:17 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments, Sides | 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)

Polenta with root vegetables—delicious and comforting

Polenta can be a versatile change-of-pace side dish. Top it with tomato-meat sauce or other sauce or, as in the […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 6 December, 2011 – 3:29 pm | Posted in Main dishes, Menu Ideas, Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Almond flour pumpkin bars with browned butter frosting

Who doesn’t love a rich, frosted pumpkin bar? This gluten-free, grain-free recipe is adapted from a recipe from my sister-in-law, […]

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 22 November, 2011 – 4:27 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (5)

Old fashioned gingerbread—ultimate comfort food

Childhood memories of warm whipped cream-topped gingerbread put me in search of a recipe for moist, soft cake with a […]

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 11 October, 2011 – 12:48 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (5)

Spaghetti with roasted squash recipe

This spaghetti with roasted squash is fragrant with roasted garlic, nutmeg, and browned butter.

By Eileen R. Beran Posted on 8 February, 2011 – 10:35 am | Posted in Main dishes, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , | Comments (4)