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Beef Carbonnade

A beef carbonnade is just a fancy name for the-yummiest-beef-stew-ever. It is chunks of beef, dredged in seasoned flour, browned, and then left to simmer in a dark beer broth for several hours. Unattended. Slow Cooker. Easy. Traditionally it is … Continue reading

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Crock Pot Shredded Beef Tacos

Yeah! for the crockpot. I don’t think there is another appliance that makes meals quite as easy to create when you have 1500 other things to do. Tacos are most often made with ground beef, at least in the United … Continue reading

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Smoky Black Eyed Pea Soup

One of the New Years traditions in our family is black-eyed pea soup. It is supposed to ensure prosperity for the coming year when eaten with greens (I used them in my spinach artichoke dip) and pork. One time I … Continue reading

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Get Out Your Slow Cooker! Mongolian Beef

Sure, it’s still technically summer but let’s face it. Most of us are so over summer and ready for the cooler temperatures of autumn. Mmmmm…. apples, pumpkin, spices, and slow cooker meals that make life so simple. Now, think about … Continue reading

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Root Beer Pot Roast, Seriously

It may sound weird but my family gave this root beer pot roast at least a hundred and fifteen stars.  Maybe more.  There is something about the soda that makes the meat buttery and tender, absolutely melt in your mouth … Continue reading

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