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2023 Home for the Holidays Contest: Lovable Leftovers

November 20, 2023

Turkey Stuffing Balls 2 cups mashed potatoes 2 cups stuffing 1 cup shredded turkey ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg, beaten ¼ cup breadcrumbs ¼ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper PREPARATION Preheat...

2023 Home for the Holidays Contest: Super Soups

2023 Home for the Holidays Contest: Super Soups

November 20, 2023

Debbie’s Taco Soup 1 pound ground beef or turkey browned and drained 1 package dry ranch dressing mix 1 package dry taco seasoning 1 15 ounce can black beans 11 ounce can shoe peg corn 16 ounce...

2023 Home for the Holidays Contest: Deserving Dressings

2023 Home for the Holidays Contest: Deserving Dressings

November 20, 2023

Wild Rice and Bacon Dressing This excellent dressing works well with ham, turkey, chicken or roast beef. You can substitute sausage for the bacon, but why would you? Everything’s better with bacon! 1¼...

After 29 years, readers still wow us with entries in annual recipe contest

After 29 years, readers still wow us with entries in annual recipe contest

November 20, 2023

This year’s Home for the Holidays Recipe Contest has once again highlighted the culinary skills of our readers. With an abundance of entries showcasing delicious creativity, the 2023 contest was a testament...

Jalapeño and cilantro spice this sauce made from pumpkin seeds – perfect for roast pork.

Authentic flavors spice this pumpkin seed sauce

By Bill Milligan, For the Call October 27, 2023

When I was hitchhiking, I spent a lot of time in Mexico, where I met families who made this sauce at roadside concessions in the Yucatan area – authentic Mexican food. This recipe was made primarily...

Cinnamon rolls topped generously with home made caramel sauce.

Caramel sauce is easy to make, versatile

By Bill Milligan, For the Call September 29, 2023

Whether you want to make candied apples since Halloween is around the corner, or just plain candy, every cook needs a version of caramel sauce tucked away in the back of their mind to satisfy the occasional...

Pork chops sit on a pile of mashed potatoes, topped with Red Delicious apples and a pan sauce.

Apple chops recipe uses seasonal produce

By Bill Milligan, For the Call September 5, 2023

This recipe was born one day as I breezed through the supermarket on my way home from work. The produce section was filled with gorgeous Red Delicious apples and I just had to have them. I didn’t know...

Pears poached with vanilla, honey and white wine, garnished with mascarpone, brandy and raspberries.

Tangy mascarpone highlights pear’s flavor in this dessert

By Bill Milligan, For the Call August 9, 2023

Mascarpone gives a tangy contrast to the sweetness of the poached pears in this recipe. I used to slice the pears like hasselback potatoes, but that complicated the coring and took longer. I still like...

Tomatoes, zucchini and cream sauce make the taste of this side dish.

Grilling adds flavor to Greek zucchini

By Bill Milligan, For The Call July 27, 2023

At age 50 it is hard to remember the names of friends you haven’t seen in 30 years. But even though I don’t remember the names, I remember the foods they served at my friend’s house and their family’s...

Beet and avocado salad

For a healthy salad this one is hard to beet

By Bill Milligan, For The Call June 26, 2023

Every time I eat beets, I think I’ve done something healthy. Despite rumored health benefits, I love beets and find new ways to eat them every season. This salad is hard to beet. I roast the beets a...

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