In the Kitchen – Man’s Chili


Somebody told me once that making good chili really separates the men from the boys.  And that any chili worth its salt uses ancho chili powder. This year, I grew enough peppers to dry and…

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In the Kitchen – Greenock Shishito and Sausage Breakfast Hash


In the rush of peppers at the end of the season, I ended up with a ton of shishito peppers, most of them from one prolific plant.  These were a bit bigger than the finger-size…

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Rick's Classic Chicken Cacciatore - a hearty Italian hunter's stew.

In the Kitchen – Rick’s Chicken Cacciatore


First, let me make something clear. My wife, Denise, is the cook in the family.  Before I met her, if I wanted to eat, I cooked it myself.  Since we’ve been together, I realize that…

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Pickled Peppers Stuffed with Sauerkraut Recipe


This pickled peppers stuffed with sauerkraut recipe is a great way to use banana peppers from your garden. The peppers and sauerkraut compliment each other well and the pickling brine is full of flavor.  Plus…

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In the Kitchen – Homemade Salsa Recipe for Canning


Enjoy the taste of fresh tomatoes all year round with my best homemade salsa recipe for canning. You might also like my easy chili rellenos recipe!   With tomatoes, it’s feast or famine.  In the…

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In the Kitchen – Easy Chili Rellenos


Easy Chili Rellenos, a Mexican favorite you can easily make at home. My Mom Is Italian.  They Stuff Things. They stuff cheese into manicotti, they stuff ground beef and spinach into ravioli.  And they love…

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