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Ham Potato and Broccoli Quiche

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: recipes, eggs, sausages, ham, video, newsletter, 06-14-2022

This is a fairly quick and easy meal that works great for breakfast through dinner. A real crowd pleaser, plan on feeding four with this recipe.



Eggnog for the New Year

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: dessert, recipes, eggs, newsletter

If you're going to splurge and have eggnog, you really ought to make it yourself. It is quite easy and delicious! The New Year is a perfect time to serve this up for some guests!



Instant Carnitas

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: Newsletter, recipes, pork roast, ground beef, beef roast, beef, roasts

These 48-hour slow smoked Carnitas take only minutes to prepare -- For real...



McCann Stuffing

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: recipes, sides, newsletter

Grandma McCann's Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe. I can't tell you how much better this recipe is than most stuffings or dressings I have tried. Give it a shot!



Chicken Piccata with Fried Capers

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: recipes, chicken, breast, video, newsletter, 12-14-2021, 01-18-2022

Great over pasta, rice, couscous or mashed potatoes. It is excellent served with spinach sautéed in olive oil and tossed with a little lemon juice. Get the recipe AND watch how it's made!



Lazy Barbacoa

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: recipes, beef, Roasts, instapot, newsletter

A member shared her family's favorite recipe with me this week. She calls it 'Lazy' because it is so simple to make!



Summer Vegetable Stew

Posted by Betsy McCann | Tags: recipes, broth, vegetarian

This is an easy and tasty dish when vegetables are fresh and plentiful. Delicious over couscous or rice.



Kale & Chickpea Curry

Posted by Betsy McCann | Tags: recipes, vegetarian, 06-14-2022

This is a staple in our house; it's flavorful but not spicy, filling but not heavy, and absolutely delicious. Our version is an adaptation of Sarah Raven's wonderful recipe. Serve over rice.



Pasta Carbonara with Green Beans

Posted by Betsy McCann | Tags: recipes, pasta, bacon, eggs

This is a very quick, easy, and satisfying meal for any time of year.



Tater Tots

Posted by Betsy McCann | Tags: recipes, VEGETARIAN

Our 7-year-old has begged to make these since discovering the in the school cafeteria ... and after making them at home she said ours are better!



Pesto

Posted by Betsy McCann | Tags: recipes, vegetarian, 08-23-2021

We love this as a pasta sauce, pizza sauce, dip for grilled chicken or sauce for vegetables. If you want to avoid garlic breath after the meal, lightly cook the garlic before adding it to the recipe.



Buckwheat Pancakes with Smoked Salmon, Cucumber, and Mustard-Dill Sauce

Posted by Betsy McCann | Tags: recipes, fish, eggs, breakfast, 09-14-2021

This meal is great for a brunch or dinner and is no more difficult than making pancakes. Do plan ahead though, as the batter needs time to rest.



Tomato Basil Soup

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: recipes, vegetarian, tomatoes

This is a simple and amazing soup - it is SO worth making your own! This versatile recipe works with fresh or canned tomatoes and fresh or dried basil, making it easy to make any time of year.



Croque-Madame

Posted by Betsy McCann | Tags: recipes, eggs, ham, deli meat, delimeat

This French classic is basically a fried egg over a ham and cheese sandwich. Without the egg, call it a Croque-Monsieur!



Chicken Nuggets

Posted by Betsy McCann | Tags: recipes, chicken, chicken breast

You can dress these up as an appetizer with a variety of fun sauces, or just feed them to your kids for a crowd-pleasing family dinner.