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chili recipe

Big Ass Pot O’ Chili Recipe

By //  by Candace Sampson

There are certain recipes that I simply can't see the point of making only enough for one meal. Recipes like Marinara and Meatballs  or Banana Bread just scream to be doubled, or tripled for meals on another day. If it can be frozen, then I always make enough for another day, like this Big Ass Pot O' Chili Recipe. Why do I call it that? Because  I easily get three meals for my family of four out of this recipe. It's also a fantastic recipe to make for a crowd. Just make sure you have a …

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Freezer Friendly, Lunch, Recipes, Supper, Uncategorized Tagged With: beans, chili, cold weather food, comfort food, freezer friendly meals, Make Ahead, protein

white bean sausage stew

White Bean Sausage Stew

By //  by Candace Sampson

This White Bean Sausage Stew has quickly become one of my favourite slow cooker meals. First, it requires very little prep time and second it delivers with a rich, hearty meal. For a recipe with so few ingredients this is definitely a plus. I can't remember how many times I've said this in this space BUT please try and use San Marzano tomatoes. It really does make all the difference. White Bean Sausage Stew 1 1/2 lb Mild Italian Sausage Links 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, …

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Recipes, Supper, Uncategorized Tagged With: beans, sausage, slow cooker, stew

Rice and Beans

By //  by Candace Sampson

Every time we travel south I go crazy for the rice and beans they serve. Whether it's Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, or Mexico, rice and beans is a staple in their diet and it's delicious. Without fail I declare my undying love for rice and beans on my trip and vow to learn how to make it like they do when I get home. Then I forget about it and start serving up potatoes again. Recently though, I came across a recipe in an old Bon Appetit from 2006 for rice and beans and decided to give …

Filed Under: Recipes, Sides, Uncategorized Tagged With: beans, Food & Drink, rice, sides, staples

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