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Tomato Stroganoff

July 22, 2024 by Anne Leave a Comment

2 lb. ground beef 1 onion, diced 1 Tbs. butter or olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 Tbs. minced) 1 8 oz. box cream cheese 1 cup sour cream 2 cans diced tomatoes 1 can olives sliced 2 tsp. fish sauce or Worcestershire Sauce 2 tsp. rosemary (fresh is best) 2 tsp. oregano…

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Spinach Chicken Lasagna

July 22, 2024 by Anne Leave a Comment

This dish costs a little more than some of the others, but it’s easy for company or a special family dinner. 1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms 1 can (15 oz.) diced tomatoes 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste 3/4 cup water 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 pound…

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Goulash

July 22, 2024 by Anne Leave a Comment

The celery seed makes the difference in this simple comfort food. 2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon celery seed 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper 2 cans (15 oz.) diced tomatoes 2 cans (6 oz.) tomato paste 1 1/2 cups water 1 (1 lb.) package…

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Creamy Pasta Primavera

January 8, 2023 by Anne

I like easy recipes. This one is pretty fast and easy! You’ll be in and out of the kitchen really fast. Get all your veggies out first, and start your beef to browning while you chop up the onion. Add it to the beef, then chop your other veggies. By then, your beef will be…

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