Kate Palmer

Grilled Lime Chicken

Posted on 14. Aug, 2010 by Kate.

I’ve been experimenting with quite a few new recipes this summer so I thought I’d share one my family has been requesting again. In fact, we’re having it for dinner tonight. Let’s get started.
You’ll need 4 bonleless, skinless chicken breasts. When I photographed this recipe, I used frozen because that’s what I had. Today I [...]

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Poor Man’s Steak

Posted on 18. Mar, 2010 by Kate.

Here’s an inexpensive steak dish that my family enjoys. I’m quite picky about the ground beef recipes I like to eat, and I especially detest little bits of ground beef disguised in casseroles. I make vegetarian lasagna and spaghetti for that reason. (If I want some protein with my spaghetti, I’ll prepare chicken cacciatore instead [...]

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BBQ Meatballs

Posted on 07. Feb, 2010 by Kate.

This is an old standby for a quick meal at my house. The prep is very easy and it cooks fairly quickly. My second daughter always requests BBQ Meatballs for her birthday dinner. So lets get started:

Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and add 3/4 cup oatmeal and 1 cup canned milk. Stir together and add 1 [...]

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Pheasant Recipes Anyone?

Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by Kate.

“I brought you a gift,” my husband said.
I stopped myself from turning around right away. I carefully  measured the wet ingredients for cornbread muffins. Interruptions during the measuring process frequently cause interesting results when I’m cooking, so I finished the job before turning to see my gift.

Nate spent the day filming a commercial for high [...]

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Minestrone Soup

Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by Kate.

This is a favorite soup for my family. To get started you’ll need 3 strips of bacon, chopped or …

if you have some bacon grease that will work just fine. The bacon grease adds the flavor we’re looking for. We don’t necessarily need the bacon.

This soup requires a lot of chopping, so I do [...]

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Beef Pot Pie

Posted on 06. Oct, 2009 by Kate.

My older sister introduced our family to this recipe years ago. My husband likes it because the crust reminds him of Yorkshire Pudding–his favorite side dish with roast beef. No, a potato is not a side dish when roast is served. It is an extension of the roast. So I’ve been trained. By my husband.
I [...]

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Jenni’s Zuppa Toscana

Posted on 14. Sep, 2009 by Kate.

I planted Kale for the first time this year. I’d heard good things about how rich in nutrients it was and since I make green salads quite frequently, I decided to give it a try. Upon tasting it raw in a salad, I quickly determined never to plant it again. I even blogged about preferring [...]

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Three Pepper Glaze

Posted on 10. Sep, 2009 by Kate.

I love this meat glaze. It can be used for pork (shown above), chicken, or beef. It is mighty tasty no matter the meat and so simple. I generally mix the glaze, pour over meat in a slow cooker, and cook on high for five hours. The following recipe is enough for a 3-4 pound roast. [...]

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Crockpot Barbacoa

Posted on 30. Jun, 2009 by Kate.

FOR THE BEEF:
3 lb. Pleasant Valley chuck or rump beef roast
(that’s my bit for advertising, but it is really, really good meat)
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 T. whole black peppercorns
2 bay leaves

FOR THE SAUCE:
1 large (1 lb.) can tomato sauce
1/2 pound green chiles, roasted, skinned and sliced OR 1 8 [...]

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Baked Pork Chops

Posted on 03. May, 2009 by Kate.

4 pork chops (fat trimmed)
1 can cream of celery soup
1/2 can water
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Mix soup, water, onions and peppers. Put in slow cooker. Brown pork chops on both sides, then add to cooker. cook 3-4 hours on medium low. (I only have a high and [...]

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