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Bean Chalupas (Slow Cooker)

Posted on May 1, 2012July 23, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

This is a Lovejoy family recipe, that’s really delicious, easy, and perfect for Cinco de Mayo.  I made some very slight changes, because you know I just can’t help myself! PrintBean Chalupas (Slow Cooker) Yield: 10-12 This recipe is a complete meal, and one you’re going to want to make on a regular basis.IngredientsChalupas 1…

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Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

Posted on April 28, 2012August 19, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

Really this is the easiest and best roasted chicken you’ll ever have.  I know I’ve mentioned it several times (Michael Symon’s Lizzie’s Roasted Chicken), but this time I’m including a picture.  You just have to try it.  It’s dark on the skin where the lemon slices are slipped underneath.  When I did this one, I…

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Nopalitos (Cactus) Frittata

Posted on April 26, 2012September 23, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

In Texas, cactus is as local as it gets!  This time of year it’s a great local food.  Now I know I have a lifelong job digging prickly pears off this property.  The interesting thing is I grow the thornless variety in my yard.  When the new pads start coming on, I harvest them and…

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Chorizo Meatballs With Rice and Beans (Slow Cooker)

Posted on April 24, 2012August 22, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

Making your own chorizo is a little bit of trouble but oh so worth it, because it’s almost impossible to find a really good product.  I’ve made this chorizo out of ground turkey, ground pork, whatever.  It always works and is delicious.  This is “love your spices” time because you’re going to use a lot…

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(Breakfast) Sweet Potato Banana Pancakes and Sweet Potatoes in Review

Posted on April 20, 2012July 24, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

So we’ve been looking for some different dishes to have for lunches. Today we came up with the best pancakes –  delicious, light, and really tasty. First you start with leftover praline sweet potato casserole, click here for the recipe. PrintSweet Potato Banana Pancakes Ingredients1 1/4 cup leftover praline sweet potato casserole 1 cup mashed…

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