Category Archives: Meat and Poultry

Kel’s Award Winning Black Bean Chili

I’ve been making my black bean chili for years, ever since I had my first taste of it at Mitch’s Tavern on Hillsborough St. I’ve been going to Mitch’s since I was an undergraduate at NCSU, and while I like a … Continue reading

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Lamb Two Ways: Grilled Loin Chops and Greek-inspired Pita Pizzas

I have been a lamb fan ever since I was a baby starting to get my teeth. My Mom would give me a lamb chop bone to chew on instead of the normal teething ring most babies get. Yaaay, Mom! … Continue reading

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Meatloaf Muffins

I’d do anything for love – Meatloaf, Bat Out of Hell, vocals Well, Meatloaf, I bet you’d love the twist on this perennial home-cooked favorite and I assure you it is nothing close to what was served up in the … Continue reading

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Bacon-Wrapped Pesto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken

  For those of you who took my advice and grew your own basil this summer (see my previous post “Grow Your Own”) and/or if you made the easy pistachio pesto I blogged about in early September, here is a … Continue reading

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Free-form Lasagna

My recipe for “free-form” lasagna is based on Rachael Ray’s “lazy lasagna.” Lexi loves Rachael’s shows, and I happened to catch part of the one where she made this. I remember thinking at the time that I wanted to try this … Continue reading

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Glorious Gumbo

Like Madam Rue’s “Love Potion Number Nine” – only better! If you like okra, now is the time to take advantage of it before the fall sets in. I recently purchased some at the State Farmer’s Market – if you … Continue reading

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Homemade Pizza – Yum!

  I don’t know too many people who don’t love pizza. It’s near the top of my list of all-time favorite foods, whether it’s a supreme, veggie, some gourmet concoction or just plain cheese. There are so many great places that … Continue reading

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