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Category Archives: Main Dishes
Savory Pork Chops with Fennel
In Wisconsin, we tend to think that “invasive species” refers mainly to zebra mussels, Eurasian milfoil and Canada thistle. In California the list might well end with fennel. Driving in California, you will see miles of shrubs that look a … Continue reading
Jerri’s Salmon Loaf
It has been a few years, so we don’t feel too guilty for not remembering who gave us Betty Crocker’s Dinner for Two Cook Book. Jerri thinks it is remotely possible that she bought it before we headed for Charlottesville, … Continue reading
Posted in Fish & Seafood, Main Dishes, Side dishes, Vegetarian Dishes
Tagged canned salmon, green peas, sauces
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Smothered Cheese & Bean Burritos
Perhaps like us you have been blessed with a vegetarian in your family. If so, give thanks for Cheese and Bean Burritos. Even a confirmed carnivore like me finds them a tasty and satisfying main dish for a meatless meal. … Continue reading
Posted in Main Dishes, Vegetarian Dishes
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Grits and Sausage Casserole
People may be divided into two groups–those who love grits for breakfast and those who do not. I belong to the first group. My fishing partner belonged to the second. We found this recipe several years ago. I was hunting … Continue reading
Posted in breakfast Dishes, Main Dishes
Tagged breakfast, casserole, cheese, one-dish meals
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Pörkelt: Pork Goulash with Caraway and Lemon
Our family ate a lot of pork when I was a boy. We feasted on hams for Sunday dinners, and breakfast was bacon, eggs and homemade bread at least a couple of times a week. Mom used smoked pork hocks … Continue reading
Julia Child’s Cream of Mushroom Soup
I don’t remember how we ended up with two copies of Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking, but it’s good that we did. The first one came as a wedding gift from one of Jerri’s friends at Maine … Continue reading
Sausage Gravy
When we go south to visit friends and family I look forward to three specialties of southern cooks: Barbecue, grits and sausage gravy. Today you can find pretty good barbecue throughout the United States, but the really good barbecue is … Continue reading
Posted in Main Dishes, Meats, Side dishes
Tagged breakfast, buttermilk, gravies, gravy
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Jeff Smith’s Zwiebelkuchen (Onion Pie)
Since I grew up surrounded by German relatives, you might think that I learned about Zwiebelkuchen from a grandmother or aunt, but alas the truth is that it was The Frugal Gourmet who introduced me to this dish. Jerri gave … Continue reading
Posted in Main Dishes, Side dishes, Vegetables
Tagged dinner, low carb, Lunch, pie, quiche
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Italian Meatballs
For many years Jerri and I have been stopping at a supper club in Trego, Wisconsin on our way to the cabin. While I was still working, we enjoyed the Friday fish fry at least once a month and occasionally … Continue reading
Layered Enchilada Pie
If you insist on eating only authentic Mexican cooking, you should skip this recipe. But if you are looking for a different kind of casserole, Layered Enchilada Pie is the answer. It is one of the simplest casseroles you can … Continue reading
