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Hamburger Stew
My mother made this often when I was growing up and it was a staple in my house when my children were young. With just 3 ingredients, it's easy to see why this super-simple recipe would be popular with busy moms! I like to serve this with garlic toast and a side salad. It's also delicious served over rice.
Mexican Meatballs
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Chipotle peppers and cilantro give this dish a very special, unique taste that will make everyone ask for more!
Mom's Italian Goulash
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This is similar to the goulash my mom made for us when I was a child. It's loosely based on the original Hungarian version. I make this for my family and it's a crowd pleaser. It feeds a crowd too. I've added the shredded mozzarella & pecorino romano to t…
Ragu alla Bolognese
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| Prep Time: | 0 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 110 Minutes |
This is the traditional way to make bolognese....direct from Emilia-Romagna region, where Bologna is located. In Bologna they will scoff at the use of any other pasta but tagliatelle or parpadelle.
Italian-style Goulash
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Thinly sliced zucchini coins are gently sauteed with onion, garlic and Italian seasonings then tossed with cooked ground beef and diced tomatoes only to simmer slowly before being tossed again with pasta and Parmesan cheese.
MOM'S SPECIAL BAKED ZITI
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
Mom used to make this pasta on special days, like on Holidays and a lot of Sundays. It was a big treat for us. It's a lot of work because of all the ingredients that you have to prepare and layer but it's well worth it.
Spaghetti with beef, mushoom sauce and bits
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
My mom taught me how to prepare this dish because many people really admire her unique ability to cook and experiment foods as her own recipe. This was the dish that a lot of our neighbors and friend keep on asking us to prepare most of the time because o…
Skillet Chili
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
My husband doesn't like his chili "soupy", so I came up with this. Even my Dad likes it.
Mexican Chef Salad
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Quick, light, healthy for hot summer days.
Taco Burgers
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Happy Saturday! We really have been on a burger kick lately! However, most of our burgers have been a bit boring. I decided that we needed to spice up our buns with a taco burger. This is a super easy recipe and tastes great. We used salsa, guacamole, che…
Grandma Nucci's Meatballs
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
The most delicious meatballs you will ever eat. With these babies, good cheese is everything. So toss your green plastic parmesan cylinder and buy some fresh grated romano, parmesean, or fontina! Sarah http://the-delicious-life.blogspot.com/
Stuffed Peppers
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| Prep Time: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
Bell peppers stuffed with beef and rice. You can easily replace the beef with chicken or turkey for a healthy alternative.
Sam's Chicken Tortilla Casserole
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is a friend of the families casserole that she made for a card playing party. My son begged me to make it again. This is an addictive casserole. This is also a hide the vegetable casserole. Which is great for children and picky husbands.Use your imag…
Teriyaki Burgers
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Sometimes you want a regular burger, and sometimes you want to change it up a little. This quick recipe is a great way to jazz up your burgers! Tangy teriyaki sauce and sweet pineapple add great flavor to this quick recipe. Serve them at your next part…
Taco Pie
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Yummy Quick meal your family will love!
Beef Enchiladas
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
I made up this recipe one night when I needed something extremely easy and fast. Most of the ingredients are store bought, but they still taste really good. To give it a homemade touch, add some of your own ideas. Substitute corn tortillas if you prefe…
Empanadas de carne
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| Prep Time: | 30 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Empanadas are believed to have originated in Spain or Portugal. The word empanada comes from the word "empanar" which means to coat with bread or pastry. So, an empanada is a bread or pastry that surrounds some kind of delicious filling. Empanadas were br…
Beef and Bean Enchiladas
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This is a great treat for dinner and so good! Enjoy and Cook with Lots of Love, Catherine
Taco Soup
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
This recipe is awesome on a cold day or if you want a quick and easy meal.
Hamburger Heaven
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
My husband likes this & is not a big casserole fan! My friends like it too!!! :-)
Mothers Poor Man Stew
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
I created this 54 years ago. One of my guest offered me a #100 if I would give his wife the recipe. I didn't take him up on the #100 but gave her the recipe. He was very upset. He said "nothing that taste this good could be so easy."

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