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Texas Winter Soup Yesterday is was 70F, and today 34F with 30 mph winds. Typical winter for Texas, hence the title. We wanted soup, and I wanted to make a healthier version than I normally would. I did not add salt, so you can add if needed for your taste. Also, you can use beef,Continue reading “Texas Winter Soup”

2 T olive oil1 onion, diced1/2 bell pepper, diced3 stalks celery, diced1-2 jalapeño, diced (seeds removed if you don’t like the heat)1 T minced garlic1 tsp black pepper1# ground meat (I used chicken)1 head cabbage, chopped1 small can tomato paste1 can Rotel tomatoes1 c tomato sauce2 c beef broth (or your favorite)1 T coconut aminosContinue reading “Cabbage Roll Bowl”

Hey, friends! Welcome to 2022! I promise to add more great recipes this year, and today I am kicking it off! I’m always looking to make something out of holiday leftovers, and I wanted soup! This is how I made it: 2 T olive oil 1/2 onion, chopped 1/4 bell pepper, chopped 4 carrots, slicedContinue reading “New Year’s Leftover Soup”

Let’s make BEEF STEW! In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 T olive oil and brown 2# lean stew meat, drain.Add:5 cloves crushed garlic1 tsp salt1 tsp pepper1 white onion, chopped3 stalks celery, diced1/4 bell pepper, chopped3 medium carrots, sliced2 c chopped mushroomsStir well and let simmer for about 10 minutesAdd:4 c beef broth2 TContinue reading “Savory Beef Stew”

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Smoked Turkey Soup What are you doing with that leftover turkey? I’m making soup! I smoked it on Friday, then boiled the leftover legs, thighs, and breast plate to make a rich, smoky broth. Keep the meat for your soup and discard any bones and nonedibles! I added 4 c chicken broth to make itContinue reading “Smoked Turkey Soup”

Smoked Gumbo I make gumbo or soup out of leftover meats we smoke or grill. You can use pretty much any meat. This time we had sausages and chicken, so that’s what I used. I threw in a few shrimp, too, just because I had some! If you use beef or pork, use beef stockContinue reading “Smoked Gumbo”

Easy Egg RollsI learned to make these about 30 years ago when working as an ER nurse. These are made with Jimmy Dean Hot pork sausage, but you can use shrimp, chicken, ground beef, or make them vegetarian. I even made you a video to demonstrate rolling them. Here is what I did: 1 lbContinue reading “Easy Egg Rolls”