Innovative Comfort Food Archives - Page 2 of 2

Pork and Vegetable Egg Rolls

Post Author:Darla McKinley
Post published:May 11, 2020
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Making your own egg rolls is frankly very easy to do. But, it will ruin them for you when you buy them at the store or at a restaurant.

Queso with Black Beans & Fresh Vegetables

Post Author:Darla McKinley
Post published:May 11, 2020
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There is Queso and then there is QUESO!!! This is my favorite queso recipe by far because it’s the best! Here are some varieties of an appetizer delight!

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Post Author:Darla McKinley
Post published:April 23, 2020
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The best lump-free potatoes are made very precisely. Do exactly as written. If you buy potatoes in a box, stop!! You now know how to do it well by hand every time.

Homemade “Big Mac”

Post Author:Darla McKinley
Post published:April 23, 2020
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You may be saying, why have I not done this before? I know, I said the same thing. If you love a Big Mac, make this next!!

“Cream” of Chicken and Vegetable Soup (gluten and dairy free)

Post Author:Darla McKinley
Post published:April 22, 2020
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This soup will amaze you! Creamy without using milk, cream, or some taste altering substitute. Gluten-free and packed full of protein and vegetables. Very easy to make vegetarian for a hearty soup!

Not Your Run-of-the-Mill Chili

Post Author:Darla McKinley
Post published:April 22, 2020
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Chili is a mainstay and many think it is not that difficult to make. Granted it is easy to add all the ingredients in a large pot and let it cook down, but getting the taste just right takes experience. Each time you make chili, it will get better and better.

Banana Split Cake

Post Author:Darla McKinley
Post published:April 21, 2020
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A simple and delicious cake to make!! Sinfully good! One of those desserts from my mother’s generation that is timeless and nostalgic. Reminiscent of an old fashioned banana split, but it will not melt!

Cheesecake with Strawberry Puree and Homemade Whipped Cream

Post Author:Darla McKinley
Post published:April 21, 2020
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This cheesecake recipe is my favorite in terms of the crust and the cheesecake itself. Dense, flavorful, and pretty failsafe in terms of eliminating cracks IF you follow my three tips that eliminate cracking.

Harvest Granola with Dried Cranberries and Almonds

Post Author:Darla McKinley
Post published:April 21, 2020
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Eating homemade granola versus store-bought, (and I mean ANY store-bought,) is about the same as a fast-food hamburger patty vs filet mignon. The easiest thing to make - and so much less expensive than the 6 oz you get at the store. It stores very well, but it will get eaten so fast it almost does not matter!

Balsamic Vinegar Glazed Meatloaf

Post Author:Darla McKinley
Post published:April 19, 2020
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Meatloaf is that dish that everyone says, “my mom makes the best meatloaf!” It is that quintessential comfort food. Far be it for me to assume this version is better, but if you are looking to switch it up a bit, this might be a great way to go!