Chris' Recipes

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Get to know your Squash!

You may recall that I’ve had some confusion with some of the types of squash I have encountered this season.  I will always accept gifts of fresh produce that my friends give me (a special thanks to Miss Jennifer who has been the super star of giving this fall download microsoft internet explorer for free! […]

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Roasted Garlic

It happens every time… All I have to do is place a smash garlic clove in a skillet with a dash of butter or oil and Bill comes wandering into the kitchen enthusiastically wondering what’s for dinner and telling me how good it smells in the house!  I get the same results when I roast […]

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Refrigerator Bread & Butter Pickles

The other day a friend of mine (Jennifer L!) gave me a few very long, cucumbers that she had from her garden.  I love them, but was thinking about what I could do different with them as they are plentiful right now in season.  I got to thinking about some pickles that we used to […]

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Rosemary Grilled Potatoes

Even when you are in a hurry, you can prepare a delicious, flavorful meals that include potatoes!  I reach for the “Simply Potato” wedges and keep them on hand in the fridge for quick and easy preparation and to have as an addition to meals when I’m in a hurry.  Although I love to cook […]

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Homemade Chicken Stock

I’ve explained how to make homemade chicken stock within some of the soup recipes in the past.  I use chicken stock in a lot of different dishes and decided to clean out the freezer again last weekend while I was on a Sunday cooking spree!  Every time we eat a whole chicken (or turkey) whether […]

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