Chile Rellenos Casserole

Chile Rellenos Casserole

Recently I saw a Tik Tok on Chile Rellenos Casserole – which led me to pull up an old recipe of mine. I gotta say hands down the Tik Tok looked like a clear winner! I had to make it!

Chile Rellenos Casserole

Chile Rellenos Casserole, piping hot just out of the oven.

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Cajun Fried Rice

Cajun Fried Rice

Here we are at the beginning of February and Mardi Gras is coming up – that’s a great reminder to make a dish with a bit of heat and a bit of spice to ward off the winter blues. A dish like this Cajun Fried Rice with Pulled Pork.

Cajun Fried Rice with Pork Shoulder

Cajun Fried Rice with Pork Shoulder

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Sheet Tray Hasselback Smoked Sausage

Sheet Tray Hasselback Smoked Sausage

Sheet Tray Hasselback Smoked Sausage is the kind of quickie, low-effort meal that’s really a “back pocket” recipe. If you’re not familiar with the term back pocket, it’s a recipe that’s easy enough to memorize that you can “pull off” at pretty much a moment’s notice, especially if it can be riffed on with what’s in the fridge and/or freezer or pantry.

Sheet Tray Hasselback Smoked Sausage

Sheet Tray Hasselback Smoked Sausage – going in to the oven.

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Chinese Black Pepper Steak

Chinese Black Pepper Steak

East meets West in the restaurant version of Chinese Black Pepper Steak. There’s no doubt that this dish is a popular restaurant item and for good reason. First of all, it’s all about the beef with only an accent of familiar veggies for balance. That gives it a great appeal for many diners.

Chinese Black Pepper Steak

Chinese Black Pepper Steak

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