Tag Archives: Pampered Chef Mix ‘N Chop

Kel’s Tasty Turkey Taco Lettuce Boats

Since Brad loves Mexican food but is avoiding red meat and all things bread (anything carb-laden, really), I created these wonderful ground-turkey-filled-lettuce boats, and used traditional taco seasonings such as cumin, chili powder and paprika to help spice up the … Continue reading

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Kel’s Simple and Seriously Satisfying Sausage Gravy

My dear friend Martha has a friend who makes his own country sausage that is out of this world. She lets some of us know when she’s ready to place an order so we can add to it. This sausage … Continue reading

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Hot Diggity Dog! Kel’s Homemade Chili for Franks, Burgers and More

  Summer cookouts are on the near horizon, and oftentimes I like to keep it simple by just grilling hotdogs and burgers, and then adding one homemade touch to elevate those meats to a higher level. I’m talking homemade chili, of course. Honestly, I’m not a … Continue reading

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Kel’s Savory Sausage, Apple and Sage Stuffing

Here’s a great stuffing recipe, just in time for the holidays. I love the how the hot sausage and crisp, tart apples complement each other. The fresh sage adds a savory, slightly peppery flavor to the stuffing. If you can’t find fresh, … Continue reading

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Sloppy Joes, Slop, Sloppy Joes*

  Have you ever had a Sloppy Joe at Sloppy Joe’s in Key West? I did many moons ago on one of our (several) visits to this Duvall Street institution and remember that it was quite good, although I can’t recall … Continue reading

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Kel’s Best Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Bell Peppers

Each year I try to create at least one new stuffed pepper recipe, as I truly love how quick and easy they are to assemble and how wonderful they taste. They also reheat well, which is another big plus. This … Continue reading

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Kel’s Sausage, Kale and White Bean Soup

  I’m a latecomer to the whole kale bandwagon, mostly because out of sheer habit I head straight to the spinach, collards, or cabbage instead, especially when it comes to making soup. So I decided to bite the bullet and … Continue reading

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Kel’s Classic Lasagna, Comfort Food for a Crowd

One of my favorite go-to dishes to make at large get-togethers is classic lasagna. After all, what’s not to love? It’s practically guaranteed to turn out great, since you really can’t go wrong with pasta, meat sauce and lots of yummy, yummy … Continue reading

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