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Red Beans and Rice

Posted on July 19, 2015 | Leave a comment

I love spicy food!  Cajun flavors are always a favorite, but they rarely come vegetarian.  I have adapted this red beans and rice recipe to include all the spicy and smokey flavors, without the associated sausage.

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This recipe is made in the slow cooker, making it a summertime favorite.  When standing around the hot stove or oven isn’t cutting it anymore, break out the slow cooker!  I have a small slow cooker (1.5 quarts), which is perfect for two people.  You can double the recipe for a larger slow cooker and have enough for a crowd!

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Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza

Posted on July 12, 2015 | Leave a comment

Pizza is an absolute favorite around here, and this pizza explodes with flavor!  We eat this pizza as a once-in-a-while treat because it is definitely a splurge.  A must try if you are a pizza fan, however.  A Chicago-style pizza has the cheese on the bottom and the sauce on the top because it has a long baking time and the sauce on the top prevents the cheese from burning. This layering method works wonders for the flavor as well.   The diced tomato sauce roasts on the top of the pizza, melting the cheese into a gooey center, all held together with a thick crust.  I’m getting hungry just writing about it!

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