Monthly Archives: October 2011

Bruschetta Burgers

Posted on October 28, 2011 by chefjeff

Not everyone likes to grill year-round. But for those who fall into this camp, it’s not too late to get in one last meal of burgers cooked on the barbecue. And a nice alternative to beef burgers is ground turkey. … Continue reading →

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A Curious Chicken Salad

Posted on October 27, 2011 by chefjeff

Anyone who has seen the 1970 movie “Five Easy Pieces” probably will recall the scene in which the character Bobby, played by then-unknown actor Jack Nicholson, wants to order just plain toast and the waitress says that it’s not on … Continue reading →

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Championship Chili

Posted on October 26, 2011 by chefjeff

People who have a lot of experience making chili will tell you that the secret to a good final product is the quality of peppers. That’s because the chilies are what ultimately give the popular entree its special taste. I’m … Continue reading →

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Cider Scalloped Potatoes

Posted on October 25, 2011 by chefjeff

Some people consider scalloped potatoes the ultimate comfort food. But you couldn’t have proved it by me when I was growing up — even if they were combined with ham, one of my favorite meats. We used to have scalloped … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Green Peppers

Posted on October 22, 2011 by chefjeff

Jack Frost has claimed most gardens, which means some people have an overabundance of fresh veggies in their refrigerators, and that includes me. One of the vegetables that I have to deal with is peppers. I must have 10 to … Continue reading →

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Italian Meatloaf

Posted on October 20, 2011 by chefjeff

The weather finally has taken its toll on gardens. Now, it’s time for a little comfort — food that is. One of my favorite comfort foods is meatloaf. It was one of those entrees that we had at least once … Continue reading →

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Croissant Bread Pudding

Posted on October 17, 2011 by chefjeff

Bread pudding is one of those foods that harken a simpler era. It was a delicious dessert that even the masses could enjoy, hence its original name — “poor man’s pudding.” The first bread pudding evolved as a means of … Continue reading →

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Spicy Beef Chili with Apples

Posted on October 15, 2011 by chefjeff

There’s are a couple of things that all chili recipes have in common: First, everyone thinks theirs is the best, and second, only your  imagination can inhibit the number of different ingredients that a chili can contain. Speaking of unusual … Continue reading →

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French Vegetable Stew

Posted on October 13, 2011 by chefjeff

Ask anyone over the age of 40 what kind food they grew up eating, and you’ll more than likely get this answer: meat and potatoes. On the other hand, a majority of 20- and 30-somethings probably will say fruit, vegetables … Continue reading →

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Classic Lattice Apple Pie

Posted on October 11, 2011 by chefjeff

There are a lot recipes around for apple pie — some of them fancy and some of them simple. But when you get right down to it, apple pie is apple pie. And there’s no doubt a lot of apple … Continue reading →

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