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The Simplest Beef and Bean Chili

The Simplest Beef and Bean Chili

Appetizers, Customizable Recipes, Dinners, Family Recipes, Gluten free, Kid meals, Lunch, Nut free, Pantry Heroes, Party Food, Protein packed, Snacks, Uncategorized

When I have a party in the cooler months chili is often on the menu. Everyone loves this beef and bean chili! It is fantastic on its own, with corn chips, over yellow rice with some finely grated Vermont cheddar and Cabot Habanero cheese on top, over mac and cheese or...
Nutella Pancakes

Nutella Pancakes

Breakfast, Brunch, Customizable Recipes, Desserts, Family Recipes, Gluten free, Kid meals, Pantry Heroes, Snacks, Tips and Tricks, Vegetarian

These pancakes are my kids all time favorite treat breakfast. When you cut into them the Nutella squeezes out and that unmistakable chocolatey hazelnut beauty shows itself. When you are cooking them you want to make sure you are watching for those signature popping...
Garlic Basil Compound Butter

Garlic Basil Compound Butter

Appetizers, Ask Mama J, Breakfast, Brunch, Culinary School Jules, Customizable Recipes, Dinners, Gluten free, Kid meals, Lunch, Nut free, Pantry Heroes, Pescatarian, Tips and Tricks, Vegetarian

At The CIA we learned to make Maître d’hôtel butter which is what this is, but as an Italian-American I will call it compound butter! Compound butter is a great way to add flavor to so many dishes! It is also a great way to preserve fresh herbs. You can...
Drying Herbs

Drying Herbs

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Large herb harvest in your garden this year? Did you get a bunch of parsley, dill or basil from your CSA that you know you won’t get to before it gets too sad to eat? Maybe you went to the grocery store and bought a bunch of parsley but only needed a tablespoon....
Caramelized Onions

Caramelized Onions

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Onions are amazing raw or cooked. Caramelizing onions pulls out the natural sugars and browning those sugars creates the other worldly flavor of caramelization. You can make a small batch (that is what this recipe is for) or a giant batch (my largest was 60lbs.,...
The Best Coleslaw Recipe

The Best Coleslaw Recipe

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This is absolutely delicious on its own. The best use for coleslaw is when paired with something fatty like beef, pork, fried chicken, fish or tofu. Coleslaw will brighten up each bite and cut through the fat. You can use it when making tacos, sandwiches, hot dogs or...
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