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[Stryder50]

You Only Need 4 Ingredients to Make the 'Best Football Dip Ever'​

You Only Need 4 Ingredients to Make the 'Best Football Dip Ever'

Looking for the ultimate tailgating dip for your football watch party? This baked layer dip is cheesy, meaty, and a fan-favorite for a reason. Plus it takes just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes. Here's how to make your new go-to game day dip.

www.allrecipes.com

 

[hondo 50]

I sometimes just eat bread outa the bag. Mmmm good if it came from the bakery yestaday.

 

[Stryder50]

12 Meals with appeal no matter how well $$$ you are.

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[Stryder50]

Sunday Sauce​

Nothing beats the smell of Sunday sauce simmering on the stovetop. It was an all-too-familiar smell in my Italian American household when I was growing up, and an indication that a tasty family dinner was up ahead.

Not familiar with Sunday sauce? This dish goes by other names like Sunday gravy or sugo and is a rich marinara-like sauce that has been cooked with meat — usually beef, pork, or lamb — for several hours on the stovetop, creating both a pasta sauce with lots of depth and braised pieces of meat in tow.

How Do You Make Sunday Sauce?​

Every household prepares Sunday sauce differently. My mother, father, and grandmother would prepare the sauce for me, each with a slight variation in flavor due to different choices regarding the meat they added in or tomatoes, but all following the same basic principles:

• No holding back on olive oil
• High-quality canned Italian tomatoes (or fresh!)
• Browned meat
• Several hours on the stovetop

This recipe combines the best of my family’s tips, but it isn’t so strict that it has to be followed to a T to get one of the best sauces you’ve ever had. So like this sauce passed down from generations and the sauces of other Italian families, start with my recipe and, over time, find a way to make it your own (perhaps served with some favorite pasta side dishes).

Why Is It Called Sunday Sauce?​

Traditionally, due to its longer cooking time, this sauce has been prepared during the day on the weekends — in particular, Sundays — and served at a family-style dinner that evening.
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https://www.thekitchn.com/sunday-sauce-recipe-23320640

 

[Stryder50]

Most of us know of this, use it, and likely "love it";

The Murky, Salty Mystery of Worcestershire Sauce​

The peppery sauce may be wildly popular, but its ingredient list and origin story are shrouded in secrecy.

The Murky, Salty Mystery of Worcestershire Sauce

The peppery sauce may be wildly popular, but its ingredient list and origin story are shrouded in secrecy.

www.epicurious.com

 

[Stryder50]

That time of year, Harvest ... and we arer busy here with preserving such, especially pickling.
We happen to be fortunate to have some grape vines on our property and they provide a little known ingredient for crisp cucumber pickles (and other vegs);

Do Grape Leaves in Pickles Work? The Crisp Truth​

Using Grape Leaves in Pickling: A Guide to Adding Flavor and ...​

Pickling with Grape Leaves 101 - numberanalytics.com​

Do You Need Grape Leaves for Pickles? Unveiling the Secret to ...​

Why Add a Grape Leaf to My Pickles? – Pickle Wiki​

The Role of Grape Leaves in Pickling for Ultimate Crispness​

The Role of Grape Leaves in Pickling for Ultimate Crispness

Discover why adding a grape leaf to your pickles is the key to an unbeatable crunch. Learn the science of tannins, how to use them, and top substitutes. Make your best pickles yet!

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BTW, we also use those leaves for making Dolmades, and also can a jar or two of leaves for future inventory.

BEST Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas) - The Mediterranean Dish​

Greek Dolmades recipe (Stuffed Vine/ Grape Leaves Dolmathes)​

Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves: Dolmadakia - Dimitras Dishes​

Authentic Dolmades (Dolma) Stuffed Grape Leaves​

Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves) Recipe - Food Network​

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[Stryder50]

[Yeah, I'm clearing my top bar of 'saved' links ...]

Swamp Soup​

I imagine it comes from a region with a swamp, but I can’t swear to it. All I know is it’s a perfect soup.
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One of those dishes without a clear origin, you’ll find swamp soup here and there throughout the southern U.S. I imagine it comes from a region with a swamp, but I can’t swear to it. All I know is it’s a perfect soup.

This soup reminds me of pasta e fagioli with a couple of flavorful and nourishing bonus ingredients. Creamy white beans are combined with a little tomato, smoked sausage like andouille, and small pasta like ditalini or orzo. The finishing touch is lots of chopped greens; turnip greens are the most common, but any hearty green will work.

The smoked sausage and chicken broth, along with sautéed aromatics, give this soup tons of flavor while keeping it balanced. We tend to eat it on its own since it’s warming and filling, but you can serve it with a fresh salad or bread.
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The most common combo you’ll find in swamp soup recipes is turnip greens, smoked sausage, and white beans. And it really is a winning combo. However, it’s easy to tweak this recipe to suit your tastes, your diet, and what you have handy. Here are some ideas​

. Beans: Any kind of white bean works great here, including cannellini, Great Northern, and navy beans. White beans are best since they have the creamiest texture, but you can use your choice of beans instead.

• Veggies: Add more veggies, such as finely diced bell peppers or carrots.
• Greens: While turnip greens are popular, other dark greens work just as well, like lacinato kale, collard greens, or Swiss chard. You can even use spinach—add it in the last few minutes of cooking so it doesn’t overcook.
• Smoked sausage: Kielbasa gives this soup great flavor. Any non-smoked sausage works too. Just know that it won’t infuse the soup with quite as much flavor as a smoked sausage.

The Hearty Southern Soup I Make All Winter Long

A hearty mix of beans, sausage, pasta, and greens make this flavorful swamp soup a complete dinner. I make this Southern recipe on repeat in the winter.

www.simplyrecipes.com

 

[Stryder50]

Did this one last Friday, when some of the grandkids would be here. It was a big hit. Delicious and not too involved to make.

Cream Cheese Chicken​

As perfect as a bagel slathered in cream cheese is, that’s only the beginning of what this tart and creamy ingredient can do. Cream cheese ups the ante in both sweet and savory recipes — this one-skillet dinner is proof. It turns the stellar ingredient into a savory sauce that enrobes boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a high-protein dinner that’s on your table in less than 30 minutes.

Substitution Ideas​

Cream cheese chicken is great served with rice, noodles, or vegetable sides like mashed potatoes or green beans, but it’s also an adaptable one-pot dish if you don’t want to make something else. Sauté mushrooms before adding the onions and garlic or finish by stirring in a few handfuls of spinach, another chopped leafy greens, or small broccoli or cauliflower florets before placing the lid on to cook the chicken.
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https://www.thekitchn.com/cream-cheese-chicken-recipe-23281115

 

[Stryder50]

Just about everyone loves this dish and here's a basic and easy way to make it;

The Best Homemade Lasagna​

This classic lasagna recipe is made with an easy meat sauce as the base. Layer the sauce with noodles and cheese, then bake until bubbly! This is great for feeding a big family and freezes well, too.

This Classic Lasagna Recipe is Bound to Be Your New Go-To

This classic homemade lasagna features an easy meat sauce layered with noodles and plenty of cheese. Baked until bubbly, there's plenty to serve the whole family and it even freezes well, too.

www.simplyrecipes.com

 

[Stryder50]

Blend of beans, tomatoes, peppers, spices and seasoning, etc., produce;
Cowboy Caviar;

Cowboy Caviar Is The Most Refreshing Party Dip You Can Serve

All you need are tortilla chips!

www.delish.com

And,
Cowgirl Caviar;

Cowgirl Caviar

This cowgirl caviar is a fresh and bright take on everyone's favorite cowboy caviar featuring citrus notes. Serve chilled with dippers, or use as a taco topping.

www.allrecipes.com

 

[Stryder50]

So many ways for the classic noodle ...

22 Spaghetti Recipes From Panko Pesto to Pantry Puttanesca​

Discover or rediscover the tastiest ways to enjoy the world's most popular pasta shape.

22 Recipes for the Most Popular Pasta Shape of All

From classics like carbonara and aglio e olio to inventive dishes such as Chicken Spaghetti Lo Mein and Creamy Camembert and Mushroom Pasta, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy long, thin strands of spaghetti. Discover or rediscover your favorite spaghetti recipe with this collection of tasty...

www.foodandwine.com

 

[Stryder50]

13 Thai Noodle Recipes​

13 Thai Noodle Recipes

Find authentic Thai noodle recipes that will transport you to Thailand, as well as Thai-inspired noodles that couldn't be easier to make, including pad thai, drunken noodles, pad see ew, and more.

www.allrecipes.com

18 Easy Thai-Inspired Recipes Ready in 45 Minutes or Less​

Don’t feel like ordering takeout? Whip up one of these flavorful dishes instead.

18 Easy Thai-Inspired Recipes Ready in 45 Minutes or Less

Our list of quick and easy Thai-inspired recipes has something for everyone, from simple peanut sauces and curries to seafood soups and easy noodle dishes. Get recipes for pad thai, tom kha soup, and more.

www.allrecipes.com

 

[Stryder50]

Technique Explained

Restaurant-Quality Pasta at Home—It’s All About This Timing Trick​

Stop letting Big Pasta tell you when dinner's ready.

Restaurant-Quality Pasta at Home—It’s All About This Timing Trick

You're probably overcooking your pasta. The fix is simple: stop trusting the box and learn the timing trick that actually works.

www.seriouseats.com

 

[Stryder50]

if not too late for your Thanksgiving day fixin's, though hopeful any day;

Why You Should Stop Putting Marshmallows on Your Sweet Potato Casserole​

Ditch the marshmallows. Here's why and how.

Why You Should Stop Putting Marshmallows on Your Sweet Potato Casserole

Ditch the marshmallows when making sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving this year. Here's why and how.

www.simplyrecipes.com

 

[Stryder50]

Note a recipe, but a cleaning "trick" that some may appreciate;

I Tried This $2 Trick to Clean My Baking Sheets, and They’re Unrecognizable​

https://www.thekitchn.com/clean-baking-sheet-hydrogen-peroxide-baking-soda-23758151

 

[Stryder50]

Just about everyone loves this dish and here's a basic and easy way to make it;

The Best Homemade Lasagna​

This classic lasagna recipe is made with an easy meat sauce as the base. Layer the sauce with noodles and cheese, then bake until bubbly! This is great for feeding a big family and freezes well, too.
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This Classic Lasagna Recipe is Bound to Be Your New Go-To

This classic homemade lasagna features an easy meat sauce layered with noodles and plenty of cheese. Baked until bubbly, there's plenty to serve the whole family and it even freezes well, too.

www.simplyrecipes.com

Seems there is lots of opinions about lasagna.
Here's an interesting variation;

“No Ricotta. Never”: I Asked an Italian Chef His Secrets to the Best-Tasting Lasagna​

https://www.thekitchn.com/italian-chef-lasagna-trick-23759137

 

[Stryder50]

Now this is intriguing and easy.
Maybe great for your New Year's Eve party ....

My 1-Ingredient Brie Crisps Are Easy, Cheesy & Ready In 5 Minutes​

You only need your microwave.

My 1-Ingredient Brie Crisps Are Easy, Cheesy & Ready In 5 Minutes

You only need your microwave.

www.delish.com

 

[Stryder50]

Here's a site some may find interesting;

Mediterranean Recipes & Lifestyle

The Internet's #1 source for Mediterranean Diet recipes, resources, and lifestyle information. Eat with the seasons, use whole foods, and share. Join us today!

www.themediterraneandish.com

And this homemade hot paste/sauce;

Homemade Harissa Recipe (Video)​

Easy Homemade Harissa (How to Make Harissa) | The Mediterranean Dish

Easy and versitle harrissa recipe. Slightly spicy, sweet, tangy, and all together addictive! Use it on meats, fish, soups, stews & more. Video included

www.themediterraneandish.com

A couple of recipes to use it in;

Creamy Harissa Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries

A simple creamy sauce is spiked with vibrant harissa paste and studded with sun-dried tomatoes to make this chicken dinner a total winner. Frozen sweet potato fries make for a completely no-fuss side.

www.realsimple.com

This Marinated Butter Bean Salad Is Packed With Protein, Fiber, and Flavor

Big flavor alert! Letting canned beans marinate in a bright dressing with a ton of herbs is a total game changer.

www.realsimple.com

 

[martybegan]

My go to chili recipe. Usually I add a few more slices of Bacon, and sometimes I sub some of the ground beef out for ground veal or ground lamb.

Pat's Famous Beef and Pork Chili

 

[Stryder50]

My go to chili recipe. Usually I add a few more slices of Bacon, and sometimes I sub some of the ground beef out for ground veal or ground lamb.

Pat's Famous Beef and Pork Chili

Sounds good.
Seasonings are close to what I go for.
My variations;
1-2+ pounds of cubed 'steak';round~chuck~"cheapest deal"
2 more cans of beans; black, red, kidney, pinto*
2-3 diced "hot" peppers such as jalapeno, anahiem, or what ever at hand

Hard to find a beer** my wife can drink, so I sub with;

@1/2-1 cup apple cider
@ 1/4 cup cocoa powder (Trader Joe's)
@ 1/4-1/2 cup brown sugar

* I prefer to not drain and rinse the beans, use their fluid for the "sauce".
** When I do beer, I prefer a stout, bock, or similar dark beer

Those last three on my list provide sweet to balance the pepper heat, cocoa adds dark color and savory balance