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Pork Chile Verde

10/21/2016

The first time I made this was at our dear friends home in Connecticut. I have always loved chili. I like chicken chili. I like beef chili, and I really like this Pork Chile Verde. It is another one pot…

Grilled Shrimp Tomato Avocado Salad

08/23/2016

I made this Grilled Shrimp Tomato Avocado Salad and put it in a mason jar for a group boating party. The kind of party where you have four boats rafted together and you pass food from boat to boat. It is…

Potato Salad

08/19/2016

This is Grandma Toots’ potato salad. It is the creamy kind with the crunch of vegetables. Every time I make it, and every time I taste it, I think of all of the family events where this was enjoyed. Every…

Sausage Egg Bake

07/15/2016

This is one of my favorite make ahead breakfasts! I always try to have the ingredients on hand. This is great for a family gathering, and the best part is that you can prepare the meat ingredients the night before and finish…

Black Olive Salsa

06/24/2016

Black Olive Salsa Black Olive Salsa is a great impromptu salsa that only takes a few minutes to prepare. Because it is one of our favorite appetizers, I always try to keep the ingredients on hand. At Mead Meadow, this is…

Basil Pesto

06/03/2016

Basil Pesto Pesto has so many uses and it is so easy to make, I love to have it on hand. I frequently buy a little extra basil so I can make pesto and freeze it. This recipe is another…

Granola with Nuts and Fruit

04/14/2016

Store bought granola often has preservatives, artificial flavors, excessive vegetable oil and loads of sugar.  Also, most companies add sulfuric acid or sulfur dioxide to help preserve the dried fruit’s vibrant color.  We prefer to use unsulfured, unsweetened dried fruit; cranberries are an exception to the…

Make-Ahead Easter Brunch

03/24/2016

Easter brunch is always a little bit tricky.  Attending a morning service and having a worthy breakfast spread ready to go right when you get home, is nearly impossible.  Well, maybe if you’re the Easter Bunny.  Assuming you are not the…

Chili Con Carne

01/09/2016

This is a chili that will surprise everyone. The list of ingredients seems long, but each one is worth it! The cocoa powder at the end adds an extra layer of flavor that you don’t expect in a beef chili.…

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