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Everyone needs a crock pot. They can be the BEST thing in a kitchen for one-pot meals, and using them to finish a beef stew is one of them. Many people love a warm stew on a cold day, and during the winter, everyone is looking for hot pots, stews, and soups. This is my … Continue reading Geeky Recipes: Crock Pot Stew
I was feeling like making something I had made a few times before but I wanted to jazz it up a bit. I always called it Shepard's Pie without the lamb. I learned recently that it has its own name. Cottage Pie So, I found out lamb, potatoes, corn, and peas are the main ingredients … Continue reading Geeky Recipes: Cottage Pie
Ah, the holidays. The potatoes, the sides, the desserts, the turkey. We all love a good holiday meal. What always leaves us scratching our heads is what to do with all the turkey left over after the feast. Here is one thing you can try. The Ingredients 32 ounces of homemade turkey broth or stock. … Continue reading Geeky Recipes: Lemon Turkey Orzo Soup
Who doesn't like waffles? From Eggos to Waffle House, and even Belgium Waffles, we've eaten our fair share. We've even ordered them with fruit compote on top. What if I told ya you can put the fruit IN the waffle? Sorry, this is not gluten-free. Ingredients 3c (604.8g) All-purpose flour1 tbsp (15g) Baking Powder1 tsp … Continue reading Geeky Recipes: Banana Waffles
We've been through the quick and sloppy Chicken and Dumplins and Cheese Grits with Sausage. Now, it's time for a more traditional southern breakfast: Sausage Gravy and biscuits. It's filling and you can add other things on the plate if you think you have the room. So, let's get started! The Gravy... Ingredients 1 pound … Continue reading Geeky Recipes: Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
Your ingredients Ah, fall, the turning of the leaves, the cooler weather, pumpkin spice everything, and people yelling at the QB because he has become colorblind or screaming at the ref accusing them of making a bad call. It's football season, and with the season comes all the snacks you can either order or make … Continue reading Geeky Recipes: Jalapeno Poppers
...or how I made a healthy stuffed chicken breast dinner. (You thought something dirty, didn't you?) In my quest to make yummy things that are healthy, I decided to take a chicken breast and stuffed it with vegetables. It came out pretty good, actually. This was my first time making a stuffed chicken breast that … Continue reading Stuff that Breast…
No, I am not becoming vegan. I am, however trying to watch my fat intake and dairy intake. I am lactose intolerant. It gets worse the closer it gets to a certain time of the month. So, I will look toward more vegetarian options during my day. It also helps me regulate my meat intake. … Continue reading A Very Vegan Breakfast
Stuffed Peppers with baked potato slices On my quest to lose weight and take care of myself, I am experimenting with new ways of making traditional dishes. One of these is stuffed bell peppers. I like to eat them, but I decided to change it up a bit and replace a couple of ingredients. So, … Continue reading Ground Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
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