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Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili

When I began developing hearty Meatless Mondays recipes, I asked both meat eaters and vegetarians what kinds of recipes they’d like to see, and the overwhelming response was black bean chili. Here’s my version, with a fair amount of spice, smokiness, and just enough tomato flavor to add tang without overwhelming acidity. Sweet potatoes lend...CONTINUE READING
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Zesty Seafood Chowder

This robust chowder is a lip-smacking meal-in-a-bowl. I love the hint of smokiness balanced by the heat of the jalapeño. Zesty Seafood ChowderJudith Finlayson, Slow Cooker Comfort Food 4 ounces smoked bacon, diced2 leeks, white part with just a hint of green, thinly sliced2 stalks celery, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 teaspoon dried...CONTINUE READING
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New England Goulash

This recipe is fun and delicious and is true to the wonderful nature of a traditional goulash. Use only a beef chuck roast for ultimate tenderness. The initial browning of the beef serves to seal in the juices; the intention is not to cook the meat at this stage, so it is best to keep...CONTINUE READING
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Roasted Peaches and Plums with Cookie Crumble

With fresh peaches and plums from Chile currently in ample supply, now is the time to brighten gray winter days with a sweet, colorful and nutritious homemade dessert. Roasted Peaches and Plums with Cookie CrumbleChilean Fresh Fruit Association Crumble Dessert6 Amaretti Italian or oatmeal cookies, crumbled¼ cup toasted nuts, chopped2 Tablespoons flour2 Tablespoons brown sugar¼...CONTINUE READING
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Cheesy Beer & Bratwurst Soup

Kachoo! If you are having one of those sneezing, coughing, aching, sore-throat kind of days, then read on, my friends. We know there is no documented cure for the common cold, but we do know that a steaming hot bowl of “Jewish Penicillin” (aka chicken soup) most assuredly offers us comfort as we battle a...CONTINUE READING
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Mixed Salad Greens with Pear and Pomegranate

“Start a festive dinner with this palate-awakening salad. It features a mix of light and refreshing tastes–tender greens, pears, orange juice, pomegranate seeds–that will stimulate your taste buds but won’t fill you up, a good thing when there is more delicious food to come.” — Eric Akis Mixed Salad Greens with Pear and PomegranateEric Akis,...CONTINUE READING
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Spirited Eggnog Recipe

Due to the expensive ingredients (and the expense of keeping milk and cream fresh), alcoholic eggnog was once a drink consumed only by the English aristocracy, but eventually made its way to America sometime in the 18th century. Because of the high tax on English brandy, rum became a popular liquor to infuse one’s eggnog...CONTINUE READING
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Pot Roast, Vegetables, and Beer

This is a great recipe for a quick family meal. Little prep time and makes great gravy for your meat and vegetables. Pot Roast, Vegetables, and Beerallrecipes.com 2 Tablespoons olive oil1 (3 pound) beef pot roast1 onion, chopped5 cloves garlic, minced1 pound carrots, cut into chunks1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms1½ pounds potatoes, peeled...CONTINUE READING
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Curtis Custom Meats

Midcoast Maine is known for a lot of things: lobster, a beautiful coastline, and MEAT! Yes, I said meat. The new issue of Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine tells the story of what it takes to be a real Maine butcher like Fulton Curtis of Curtis Custom Meats in Warren. MF&L contributing writer Fred Fruehan...CONTINUE READING
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Italian Meatballs

These meatballs are made for Tomato Sauce Supreme! What a dynamic duo! Italian MeatballsGeorgia Manzo Joachim, A Taste of It All, Celebrating the Mood of Food 1½ pounds ground sirloin or chuck steak½ pound ground pork1½ teaspoons salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper2-3 sprinkles of cayenne pepper3 large eggs1½ Tablespoons dried parsley3 garlic cloves, minced½...CONTINUE READING
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