French Canadian Meatball Stew

Description This is a traditional meal in the homes of the French Canadians that will leave your home smelling of warm spices and your belly full. Ingredients ¾ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, minced 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves 2 pounds ground pork 2 … Read more

Traditional Irish Stew

Description Pure comfort food for a chilly day for the slow cooker! A little prep time needed up front. Don’t be fooled by how much onion and garlic is used. It’s honestly not too much! Cheers! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cubed 3 russet potatoes, diced 1 … Read more

Big Bear Stew

Description If you kill a bear, you better have something good to make out of it! This stew is delicious! Serve with a crusty bread! Ingredients 4 pounds bear meat ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 tablespoons margarine 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, … Read more

Sop Buntot (Indonesian Oxtail Soup)

Description This is my version of Indonesian Sop Buntot, which is a deeply comforting oxtail and vegetable soup. Rich in collagen and filled with complex flavors, I always serve this with steamed rice and extra sliced tomatoes, fish sauce, shallot flakes (or French-fried onions), and lime wedges on the side. Ingredients 4 shallots, peeled and … Read more

Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Description Pressure cooker version of split pea soup for vegetarians. Smoky flavor added using chipotle peppers. Ingredients ¾ cup uncooked orzo pasta 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ cups chopped carrots 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 quart vegetable broth 1 cup dried split peas 1 teaspoon dried thyme … Read more

Sweet and Spicy Ground Beef Chili

Description A meaty, sweet and spicy ground beef chili, great for fall football tailgates and parties. This recipe makes a lot so be prepared to use a big pot! Serve with Tostitos® Scoops® chips! Ingredients 6 ½ pounds ground beef salt and ground black pepper to taste 3 (12 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes 1 (12 ounce) … Read more

Basic Italian Bean Soup

Description Simple and basic Italian bean soup. Great for a quick fix during the week. My Italian mother-in-law rattled this one out to me over the phone years ago. So glad I wrote it down quick! She doesn’t remember telling me. The kids love it for a simple and quick dinner. Ingredients olive oil 1 … Read more

Zucchini and Pork Soup

Description Besides being tasty, this soup is also low in calories and fat, inexpensive, and very quick to make. The ingredients are ones that I usually stock in my kitchen, but aren’t expensive to buy if you don’t. They can be used in many other ways, too, so you won’t be wasting anything. This soup … Read more