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 This is a favorite lasagna that’s a little lighter and easier – because it uses turkey and the noodles don’t get precooked. The recipe can be made ahead, refrigerated, and then baked just before dinner; so it makes a nice dish to bring along. It’s adapted from Barefoot Contessa Family Style by Ina Garten. 1 yellow onion (chopped) 1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian turkey sausage (casings [...] Continue reading Turkey Lasagna  I like to make most things from scratch; but this is a quick, throw-together dish that’s great for so many potluck situations. Everyone always seems to love it. I’m sure it can be varied infinitely and there are many versions out there - we use Stephanie’s version. Anyway, this batch will be going to work tomorrow for Christmas lunch with the [...] Continue reading Hillbilly Beans  This pot pie is terrific made with homegrown heritage* chicken, but it’s also delicious made using store-bought chicken breasts. It’s really a thick chicken stew covered with a puff pastry, so it’s very easy to do too. It’s quickly become one of our favorite ways to eat heritage chicken because it’s got so much real chicken flavor. *Heritage chickens are traditional [...] Continue reading Heritage Chicken Pot Pie  This is so easy (marinate overnight and then bake); and it tastes so good hot or cold (great for picnics), it’s nearly ridiculous. I love to make it ahead of time, and then relax as I serve it. If there’s any leftover (and that’s not probable), it’s great cut up on a salad the next day too. 1 cup [...] Continue reading Asian Ginger Chicken  Eggplant generally does pretty well in the garden for me; and when there’s lots of eggplant coming in, then it’s time for Moussaka. It tastes wonderful, and is a good dish for a crowd – you can prepare it ahead of time and bake just before serving. This is adapted from The Victory Garden Cookbook, by Marian Morash. Moussaka 5 [...] Continue reading Moussaka  I first heard about this recipe on The Splendid Table where it was reprinted from Cheater BBQ: Barbecue Anytime, Anywhere, In Any Weather by Mindy Merrell and R. B. Quinn. It’s unbelievable how good it is – given how easy it is! In short, you drop a pork butt into the slow cooker, add dry rub [...] Continue reading Ultimate Cheater Pulled Pork |
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