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Soda-Braised Pork Shoulder: Fall-apart tender perfection.: Fall-apart tender perfection.
The Secret in the Soda My grandson thinks I’m magic. He saw me pour soda over a pork roast once.…
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Corn Chip Casserole: A cheesy fiesta bake: A cheesy fiesta bake
My First Corn Chip Casserole I first made this casserole for my grandson’s birthday. He was about ten years old.…
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Savory Skillet Cabbage: Caramelized Onion Infused Delight: Caramelized Onion Infused Delight
The Magic of a Simple Pan My favorite pan has cooked a thousand meals. It’s a bit scratched. But it…
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Flaky Pastry Foundation: Golden, buttery layers shatter.: Golden, buttery layers shatter.
The Heart of a Flaky Crust Making pastry is like building a tiny tower of butter and flour. You want…
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Forest Floor Pilaf: Earthy, savory wild rice.: Earthy, savory wild rice.
A Walk in the Woods This pilaf reminds me of a walk in the forest. The smell of damp earth…
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Savory Stir-Fry Supper: Aromatic Wok-Tossed Feast: Aromatic Wok-Tossed Feast
A Meal That Makes Memories My grandson loves this stir-fry. He calls it “the good beef.” I still laugh at…
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Grilled Skewer Delights: Sizzling, Savory Perfection: Sizzling, Savory Perfection
The Best Smell in the World There is nothing like the smell of a grill. It means summer is here.…
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Hunter’s Rustic Braise: Hearty, slow-cooked perfection.: Hearty, slow-cooked perfection.
The Story Behind the Pot My grandpa taught me this recipe. He called it his Hunter’s Rustic Braise. He wasn’t…
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Oklahoma’s Onion-Smashed Delight: Savory, Juicy Perfection.: Savory, Juicy Perfection.
The Secret’s in the Smash I learned this recipe from my friend Betty. She moved here from Oklahoma years ago.…
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Glazed Pork Loin Roast: Sticky-sweet caramelized perfection.: Sticky-sweet caramelized perfection.
The Best Kind of Messy My kitchen counter is a happy mess right now. There is brown sugar everywhere. My…




