Category Archives: Recipes

Kel’s Copycat Version of P.F. Chang’s Most Delicious Mongolian Beef

Okay, break out your woks – this Mongolian Beef is a keeper! My sister-in-law, Karen, recently sent me this recipe, and since everything she sends me is usually so yummy, I couldn’t wait to try it. This recipe is a … Continue reading

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Kel’s Semi-Boozy Banana Pudding from Scratch

When I crave comfort food, it usually involves cheese and/or meat and/or some sort of rich sauce — rarely do I lean toward a dessert. But a few weeks ago I was at a potluck and there were three (yaaay) … Continue reading

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Party On with Kel’s Prickly Pear Margaritas

This past Christmas while Brad and I were in Phoenix, I started thinking about what kind of margaritas I’d be making this year for Cinco de Mayo. Quite the little planner, aren’t I? Only for important stuff, though. Anyway, what actually happened is I … Continue reading

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Pass Me the Peas, Please!

Here’s a tasty recipe that’s perfect for spring or anytime, really. Mix sweet green peas with new or red potatoes and bacon in a buttery broth for an easy and delicious side dish that’s sure to please young and old … Continue reading

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Kel’s Chorizo, Corn and Cheese Filling for Stuffed Peppers or Nachos

Chorizo chicken sausage was recently on sale, so I decided to make a filling with it that included corn, cheese, black beans and other goodies to stuff some bell peppers, which were also on sale. I’ve been experimenting to get … Continue reading

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Kel’s Easy Chicken Marsala, Molto Buona!

Is Chicken Marsala a dish you only order in a restaurant because you’re too intimidated to  make it at home? Well, it shouldn’t be — the key to this awesome and easy dish is in the mushrooms and wine. If you’re … Continue reading

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Kel’s Most Eggscellent Cheese Scrambled Eggs

Do you have problems with how your scrambled eggs turn out — sometimes perfect, sometimes browned, and yet other times way too dry? Here are a few pointers to ensure your eggs are perfect every time, plus my recipe for … Continue reading

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Kel’s Colcannon, Great Year Round

For St. Patrick’s Day I decided to make some delicious colcannon — a yummy mixture of potatoes, cabbage, bacon, onions and other items that come together as a wonderful side dish or just to enjoy by itself. This is truly … Continue reading

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Kel’s Best Beef and Barley Soup

Depending on where you live, there still may be some cool days or nights when all you want is a big bowl of warm soup. Here’s my wonderful recipe for a hearty beef and barley soup that you can enjoy … Continue reading

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Kel’s Sinful Smothered Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Not only are these pork chops fall-apart tender, but the sour cream mushroom sauce is absolutely amazing. And if you make it in a slow cooker such as the Ninja 3-in-1 cooking system, browning and cooking take place in the … Continue reading

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