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No Bean Chipotle Chili
Read more: No Bean Chipotle ChiliSaturday night the American Legion Post 157 had a chili cook off open to the public to benefit the local Down Veterans Fund. The competition was organized and sponsored by the American Legion Riders Churubusco Chapter. When I first got there, I didn’t know the Riders had sponsored the event,…
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Discovering Dried Chiles
Read more: Discovering Dried ChilesPrintable version Sunday night my Mom and I made a dinner at St. John Bosco Catholic Church attended by 60 people involved in the parish. We had chicken and pork as the main courses but I started the meal out with an authentic Mexican taco bar that featured three different…
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Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs
Read more: Easy Spaghetti and MeatballsPrintable version This is the third recipe in a series of everyday meals that I am creating that features store bought items mixed with fresh ingredients and pantry staples. Here, the store bought item is frozen meatballs. I enhance the pasta sauce (which I always keep in the pantry) with…
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Asian Chicken Over Rice
Read more: Asian Chicken Over RicePrintable version There is an old saying that “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” I believe that saying was coined by women who were projecting their own feelings, because there are few things a man can do that are more powerful than to surprise his love…
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Cheesy Chicken Nachos
Read more: Cheesy Chicken NachosSunday is the Super Bowl. A day when all of America will gather for the big game and watch grown men battle on the gridiron as well as the best night of commercials advertisers have to offer. For a guy like me it is a time to showcase my favorite…
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Spinach Artichoke Dip Pizza
Read more: Spinach Artichoke Dip PizzaPrintable version This pizza was surprisingly great tasting. I was a little skeptical when I tasted the spinach artichoke cheese dip alone. It was ok – like most freezer items it’s flavors were much more muted than making it from scratch. What surprised me most was how well it complimented…
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Crispy Shrimp Soft Tacos
Read more: Crispy Shrimp Soft TacosPrintable version This recipe is frankly the easiest and best tasting tacos I have ever eaten. When I make these detailed recipes, I like to make everything from scratch, but that is not how I cook most of my meals. When I’m in a rush to get food in my…





