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Cheeseburger Pasta Bake

Posted on January 29, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

This recipe is inspired by one I found in the the America’s Test Kitchen cookbook – the Make-Ahead Cook (affiliate link), which I highly recommend.  So many great strategies for make and prep ahead meals that make getting dinner on the table … Continue reading →

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Chinese Chicken Mason Jar Salads

Posted on January 29, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

It’s already heating up here in Phoenix, it’s like we didn’t even get the mild winter we usually get this year, so I’m sick of hot lunches suddenly, and craving a salad.  I came up with these for this week … Continue reading →

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Black Bean and Corn Salad

Posted on January 29, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

This is an easy weeknight side dish that is even better if you make it ahead!  I prefer to use beans cooked from dried to reduce sodium, but use organic canned (drained and thoroughly rinsed) when pressed for time!  We … Continue reading →

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Bee-Bim Bop

Posted on January 15, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

When my oldest son was a baby, we received as a gift the book Bee-Bim Bop! by Linda Sue Park (affiliate link).  It’s a fun story book for kids, but also includes a great recipe for a family dinner my crew … Continue reading →

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Pressure Cooker Lentil and Chicken Soup

Posted on January 15, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

My starting point with this soup was a recipe I saw posted at Skinnytaste.  But, as usual, when reading the recipe, I decided I needed to make it my own.  I never make soup without packing it full of a … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Corn Chowder (CrockPot/Slow Cooker)

Posted on January 8, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

This recipe is adapted from the Farmhouse Chicken and Corn Chowder appearing in the America’s Test Kitchen Slow Cooker Revolution (affiliate link) cookbook.  As a side note, all the recipes in this cookbook that I’ve tried are good.  You know … Continue reading →

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Carnitas….revisited for 2018

Posted on January 2, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

Last year I wrote this blog post and recipe on Carnitas, which, along with Cowboy Caviar, is our traditional New Year’s Day meal (we also have greens – spinach or kale or both), as family tradition on my husband’s side … Continue reading →

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Egg White Breakfast Sandwich Variation

Posted on September 17, 2017 by amyhindererfeltus

We did a whole “make your own pizza” thing here last night with some extended family, and I had a pile of leftover peppers and onions I wanted to use up.  And I also had a package of english muffins … Continue reading →

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Guacamole Costs Extra….Prep Ahead Chicken and Rice Bowls

Posted on September 17, 2017 by amyhindererfeltus

I don’t know why, but whenever I make anything Mexican or Southwest themed and rice is involved, I always think of Chipotle and how every single time when you ask for guacamole, they remind you it costs extra.  So, on … Continue reading →

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My Take on Korean Rice Bowls

Posted on September 3, 2017 by amyhindererfeltus

Recipes for Korean Rice bowls abound across the Internet, and they are all delicious, in my experience.  But naturally, I am incapable of just following a recipe and had to create my own.  But credit should definitely be given to … Continue reading →

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