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Cornbread

ChefLars — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 01:37:44 +0000

A Little Personal History: There’s something about the way corn bread crumbles and melts in your mouth I love. It’s an ultimate “comfort” bread I just had to master making. Here’s what I came up with. So good 🙂 Cornbread Native Americans were using ground corn (maize) for food thousands of years[2] before European explorers arrived
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Chicken Sausage Gumbo

ChefLars — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 00:55:27 +0000

A Little Personal History: I first got turned onto Gumbo while living and working in New Orleans. It’s a great dish, easy to make, especially when you’ve got left-over meats and/or seafood. Chicken Sausage Gumbo Gumbo is a stew popular in the U.S. state of Louisiana, and that state's official state cuisine. It may have
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Baby Back Ribs & BBQ Sauce

ChefLars — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 05:33:19 +0000

A Little Personal History: Ribs and BBQ go hand in hand, well actually hand in mouth . Yet there’s nothing worse than tough chewy pieces getting stuck in your teeth. This method of marinating, baking and finishing off on the grill makes for an easy and quick to serve succulent, fall off the bone ribs that
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New England Clam Chowder

ChefLars — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 04:56:54 +0000

A Little Personal History: On those cold winter nights, there’s nothing like a hearty filling soup and clam chowder fits the bill. Here’s my favorite tried and true way to make it. And in a bread bowl, all the better. New England Clam Chowder CourseLunch, Main Dish CuisineAmerican EquipmentChef's Knife, Cutting Board, Large Cooking Pot,
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Coleslaw

ChefLars — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 04:17:13 +0000

A Little Personal History: When talking summer picnics, BBQ, or just grilling up at home, great coleslaw can make all the difference! Here’s my favorite that’s everyone always asks for the recipe. Coleslaw CourseLunch, Side Dish CuisineAmerican EquipmentChef's Knife, Cutting Board, Large Mixing Bowl, Measuring Cups, Measuring Spoons, Serving Bowl, Spatula, Whisk CostCheap Skill LevelEasy
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BELT Sandwich

ChefLars — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 23:45:29 +0000

A Little Personal History: For breakfast, lunch or late night snack that’s quick to make, especially if just for me, I always seemed to have a loaf of french bread, eggs, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes handy and available. For me, it’s become a natural sandwich to whip up if hungry before going to bed. BELT
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Baked Potato Wedges

ChefLars — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 23:10:36 +0000

A Little Personal History: French fries, baked potatoes are great. Yet so many times I’d something in between.Potato wedges works for me ? As the photos below show, versatile and filling in so many ways ? Oven Baked Potato Wedges CourseDinner, Lunch, Side Dish CuisineAmerican EquipmentAluminum foil, Chef's Knife, Cutting Board, Large Baking Dish, Large Platter, Large Ziplock
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Philly French Cheese Dip

ChefLars — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 06:55:22 +0000

A Little Personal History: A French Dip Sandwich has always been one of my favorite lunch-time meals. As a matter of fact, if I’m trying out a new restaurant for lunch, if French Dip is on the menu and they don’t offer a Reuben, I’ll order it as a barometer for other dishes on the menu.
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Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

ChefLars — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 03:47:02 +0000

A Little Personal History: I love mashed potatoes yet most times I’d prefer to make them ahead so I can easily reheat when ready to eat or add to another dish. Here’s what I came up with for a make ahead version. Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes CourseDinner, Lunch, Side Dish CuisineAmerican EquipmentLarge Baking Dish, Large
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Chicken Burritos

ChefLars — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 01:44:06 +0000

A Little Personal History: There’s nothing like a good burrito to fill you up when your on the go. Here’s my favorite chicken burrito. Chicken Burritos In Mexico, meat and refried beans are frequently the only fillings. In the United States, however, burrito fillings may include a combination of ingredients such as Mexican-style rice or
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