Tag Archive: smoked paprika

Turkey Tacos

I first started cooking for myself when I was in college and lived in an on-campus townhouse with 3 other roommates.  Taco night was always a big hit. We would pick up one of those taco kits - you know the ones, with taco shells, salsa, and a taco ...

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Smokey Black Bean Soup

I'm on a mission to stop using canned beans.  Most canned beans contain BPA, and I'm not too sure about that. While I'm not a scientist, I figure it's better to avoid it as much as possible instead of taking any chances. Cooking dry beans really isn't very difficult. Plus, ...

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BBQ Shredded Beef

Now that my blog has hit the one year mark, I have been thinking about going back and re-doing a few of my older recipes.  I love creating new recipes, but sometimes it's nice to make something familiar. So, in the coming months, you may see a few re-makes of ...

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Shredded Beef Tacos

Rachael Ray is always talking about her "Make Your Own Takeout" dishes... Well, this is another "Make Your Own Chipotle" dish. I rarely order Chinese or get takeout... I do, however, enjoy eating at Chipotle Mexican Grill. You may remember my last attempt at "Make Your Own Chipotle" - my

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Buffalo Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

Why is it that when I make mashed potatoes I always make entirely too much?  I'm not sure why I assume that two people can eat six potatoes.  When I make baked potatoes, I am much more reasonable...  I swear! One evening last week I made roast beef and mashed ...

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