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Sloppy Joes – Super Easy and Delicious

The iconic sloppy joe sandwich started out as a loose meat sandwich. Loose meat were very popular in the 1800s as a way to stretch meat. Breadcrumbs and other ingredients were added to make it go even further. And loose … Continue reading

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Sloppy José

When I was a kid I loved it when Ma would make Sloppy Joes for dinner. They were messy and fun and oh so good! Here is a Sloppy with Mexican and Southwestern flavors. Add some cheese then top it … Continue reading

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Chili-Mac Soup

My dad made the best chili-mac. It was simple and we looked forward to it. When I saw chili-mac soup on a diner menu recently I wondered if I could make dad’s into soup. And so I did – and … Continue reading

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Beef Nachos – National Nachos Day

Sunday is National Nacho day. Nachos have an interesting history, but in their purest form they are just tortilla chips with melted cheese and served with salsa. Now we top them with all kinds of things – like beef and … Continue reading

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Crockpot Enchilada Casserole

Looks like summer is finally here – and with a vengeance! We’re all looking for meals that don’t heat the kitchen up!! This enchilada casserole not only keeps the house cool, it uses up any stale tortilla chips you might … Continue reading

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