Taco Tres (Taco Salad Recipe #3)

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Dieters rave about taco salad. This one is my new favorite.

Steak Marinade #4

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Summer grilling is not over yet. This one can be done on the grill, in the broiler, or follow my lead to sear it and roast it in…

Italian Grilled Steak with Balsamic Onions

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Get out the grill! This is one way the Italians do steak. I took a Food Network recipe and Zolafied it to come up with this…

Steak Marinade #3

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Makes for a great steak. In the picture I served it with shallot onion rings as a garnish and veggie on the side. You can still…

Simple, Sauteed Lamb Chops

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You don't have to go to a steakhouse to get these. Lamb chops are MUCH easier to cook than chefs make them out to be. Super easy!

Old-fashioned, Chunky Bolognese Sauce

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I redesigned this recipe to incorporate cream to make a smooth sauce that will remind you of an old spaghetti house. Just no…

Hillary Burgers

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There was a restaurant in the late ‘70’s called Hillary’s. I used to get a craving for Hillary burgers so I ate them often so I…

Lamb Chops with a Balsamic-Shallot Reduction

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The balsamic reduction sauce enhances the flavor of the lamb, making this a delightfully delicious gourmet meal.

French Crock Pot Rib Roast

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Feels just like you are eating in the French countryside.

Italian Meatball Soup

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So today you can “Enjoy a Bowl-a-Zola.”

Chili

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This is a great comfort food. Make a big pot and pack it up for lunches on future days for a nice hot meal on a cold day.

Chili Con Carne

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This is a meaty chili with some veggies tossed in for crunch factor. Makes a satisfying lunch.

Churgers

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My nephew tried his first one just the other day. He’s the one that declared them "Churgers." Really, they are ground chicken…

Chicken and “Sausage” Etouffee (Cajun Stew)

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Two of my favorite Cajun dishes are etouffee and Marengo. Like lots of Cajun food they are basically stews. Simple, flavorful…

Mini-Meatloaves

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These little meatloaves transport very easily. They can be taken to work for lunch, or a picnic in the park. I hope you enjoy…

Stuffed Poblano Chilies

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Fans of Mexican food will love these. Easy to make and perfect for heating leftovers. Give them a try.

Chili #4

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I have designed several chili recipes for Plan Z. This is one of those that is very straightforward and simple. It doesn’t even…

Cabbage Rolls

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We were really happy with the way it turned out and I think you could adjust the seasonings to your own taste if you want more…

Italian Pepper Steak in a Crock Pot

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This is a great crock pot recipe. Super simple but really tasty.

Green Chili Burgers

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These might sound a little suspect but they are really a delightful twist on your average hamburger.

Southwestern Burgers

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Burgers with a Southern side!

Mexican Meatloaves

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If you like your meatloaf extra spicy, you can serve with sliced jalapenos.

Ground Beef and Roasted Poblano Roll-Ups

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It’s really a sort of Spanish-Mexican comfort food. You can, of course, make them spicy if you want to.

Taco Two Salad

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I had a hankerin’’ for a taco salad. I wanted some hot taco meat with a cold salad as a counter-point. Decided to make a new…