Category Archives: Meat and Poultry

Kel’s Ropa Vieja

One of my of my favorite dishes on the buffet at Mesa Latin Kitchen (now closed) was the Ropa Vieja, a shredded beef and vegetable stew that is popular in Latin America. It was so absolutely wonderful that I knew … Continue reading

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Aunt Ruth’s Heavenly Hickory Smoked Lemon Grilled Chicken

This incredible recipe has been handed down through the generations and it’s as finger-licking good as I remember it from my childhood – it truly was (and still may be) my favorite grilled chicken. I had almost forgotten about it until I recently … Continue reading

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Kel’s Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers, a Carnivore’s Delight!

Summer means bell peppers will soon be in abundance and I absolutely adore them, whether they’re green, red, yellow or orange. I especially love stuffed peppers and there are so many ways to fill them, whether you’re a carnivore, vegan, or … Continue reading

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Kel’s Boursin and Jalapeño Stuffed Chicken Breasts Wrapped in Bacon. Need I Say More?

Brad loves Boursin® cheese, but I rarely buy it unless it’s on sale, since it is a bit pricey. Well, he was in luck the other day because Harris Teeter had it BOGO free. I decided to use one of … Continue reading

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Kel’s Take on the Barefoot Contessa’s Chicken: Thank You, Ina!

I just love the Barefoot Contessa (Ina Garten) and her laid-back approach to entertaining. One of my dearest friends, Rose, reminds me of Ina – somewhat in looks, but always in the easy and calm approach  each takes to prepare … Continue reading

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Chicken Parm, You Taste So Good

  What’s not to love about chicken parmesan? Juicy chicken breast, spicy marinara sauce and cheese – lots and lots of ooey, gooey cheese! I guess you can call me a chicken parm snob because I am quite picky on … Continue reading

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Kel’s Rustic Roast Beef Hash

Hash is a wonderful way to turn leftover meat into complete comfort food. This recipe is simple and uses roast beef as the meat of choice, but you could easily use leftover corned beef instead (like I do in Kel’s … Continue reading

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Kel’s Best Brunswick Stew (Well, One Version, Anyway)

  When’s the last time you enjoyed a great bowl of hearty Brunswick stew? My good friend, Shearin, posted a recipe for it on FB the other day, and I immediately realized it had been way, way, way too long … Continue reading

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Kel’s Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Vermouth Mushroom Sauce

This is truly my favorite preparation of pork tenderloin, and what’s not love? The tenderloin is slathered with spicy Dijon mustard and then wrapped in bacon. That alone would be enough for many, but the vermouth mushroom sauce seriously makes … Continue reading

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Kel’s Flawless Flatbread Pizza, with Kudos to Krusteaz

  Flatbread pizzas have been the rage for a few years now. Store-bought flatbread is readily available at most grocery stores, although sometimes it may not always be as fresh as homemade. If you want to take a little extra … Continue reading

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