Category Archives: Meat and Poultry

Joyce’s Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas For a Crowd

For nearly 30 years, a group of us who used to work or hang out at The Pub in Raleigh (now closed) has been going to the beach for a week around Memorial Day. While many of the faces have … Continue reading

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Kel’s Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast

When’s the last time you had creamed chipped beef (affectionately referred to as SOS in the military)? It had been a while for me, which is a shame because I love this creamy and delicious comfort food and have been … Continue reading

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Kel’s Homemade Italian Pizza with Turkey Meatballs

I recently made some turkey meatballs (see Kel’s Tasty Turkey Meatballs for Pasta, Pizza and Pitas) and promised I would share my recipe for homemade Italian pizza. These meatballs have the right balance of seasonings and the addition of the … Continue reading

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Kel’s Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Ever since Sally gave me cute little red ramekins for Christmas, I’ve been thinking of meals to make in them. The first thing I made was some delicious breakfast casseroles, so I knew I was ready to move on to … Continue reading

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Kel’s Tasty Turkey Meatballs for Pasta, Pizza and Pitas

I normally buy ground turkey breast that is at least 99% fat free, but the other day Harris Teeter had 93% lean ground turkey on sale for $3.98 per pound, which was a great deal and saved me a little … Continue reading

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Cornish Game Hens Stuffed Two Ways Part Two: Apple, Walnut and Cornbread Stuffing

Last week I shared my recipe for Cornish Game Hens Stuffed with Wild Rice and Mushrooms. As promised, here is the second part of the post, where I use an apple, walnut and cornbread stuffing for the hens – true … Continue reading

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Cornish Game Hens Stuffed Two Ways, Part One: Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing

What’s not to love about Cornish game hens? You get your own little cute bird, stuffed the way you like. Cornish game hens, also known as rock hens, are a type of domestic chicken and can be either male or … Continue reading

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Yukon Gold Potato Nachos, Loaded

With the Super Bowl came a ton of appetizer recipes — online, on television and in magazines. One that caught my eye was for nachos made with russet potatoes instead of traditional tortilla chips. I had some Yukon Gold potatoes … Continue reading

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Baked Egg, Spinach, Canadian Bacon and Cheddar Cheese Mini-Casseroles

I received a great set of ramekins for Christmas (thanks, Sally!) and it didn’t take me long to figure out what I would make in them first. Years ago, my brother Joe and his family were visiting my Mom and … Continue reading

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Pull-Apart Chicken Thigh and Olive Stew (or Pasta Sauce)

I rarely buy chicken thighs since my family prefers chicken breasts, but there was a great sale on them so I decided to pick some up to cook in my new Ninja cooker. I recalled a wonderful crockpot recipe from … Continue reading

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