I’ve been cooking for over 25 years now. One of my first dishes was beef stew. It’s taken me many long years to master the taste, but I have done it. Beef stew, meet perfection. Being the generous cook that I am, I will share with you my particular secrets. Be aware that every tip [...]
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Crockpot Recipe: Beef and Barley Stew
January 18, 2011
This is one of my old tried and true recipes. I’ve been making variations of it for years. We love it, and it is SO good on a cold night! Pardon my ad hoc measuring units– I rarely use measuring cups so the units here are good guesses. Use your own creativity a little, and [...]
Terrific Black Bean & Ham Soup
December 30, 2009
I cannot believe my kids eat this. I mean— it’s good! But when I was a kid, I hated anything with beans in it. My kids devour this soup. It’s so easy to make, and it’s perfect with my Bread Machine Flax Bread. The ingredients are simple; you probably have everything in your pantry. I [...]

January 30, 2012
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