5 Large Idaho Potatoes
1 Celery Stalk chopped small
1 TBS Celery leaves
2 tsp tsp Oregano
1 tsp Basil
1 tsp Celery Seed (optional)
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
5 Green Olives with Pimento’s
3eggs whole
1 Cup Mayonnaise ( add more little by little if needed)
Paprika
Bay Leaf
Peel and cut up potatoes into bite size pieces. Add to cooking pot with cold water [...]

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Rice and beans is a popular comfort food and staple dish in Latin America the Caribbean and various other countries.
The norm and correct way to enjoy this meal is to eat the rice and beans in the same bite.
In New Orleans their dish is known as red beans and rice and as I made with [...]

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1 lb. Hamburger
1/4 c. Onion diced
1/4 c. Celery diced
2 TBS Celery Leaves (tops)
1 Jalapeno Pepper (optional)
1 small Green Pepper (optional)
1/2 Cup diced cooked Potato’s
1/2 Cup Raisins
4-5 Salad Green Olives with Pimento’s diced
1 tsp Pepper ( Fresh Ground if you have it)
1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)
1 TBS Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder or 1 [...]

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1/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped green peppers
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup flour
4 cans (16 oz. each) tomatoes, un drained
1 pint oysters, un drained
1 pound Andouille or Smoked Sausage
1 pound crawfish shells and all
1 pound shrimp, peeled and de Veined
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
5 cups hot cooked rice
1/2 [...]

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4-6 Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
3 Medium Potatoes, quartered, with skin on
3 stalks Celery chopped bite size
1 small package Baby Carrots
1 small package Mushrooms ( white work really well)
1 Cup Water
1 Cup chicken Stock
1 Stalk of Fresh Rosemary or 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
1 tsp Sage
1 TBS Parsley Dried or 1/4 cup Fresh Chopped
Salt and Pepper to [...]

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1 package 15 Bean Soup Dry Bean Mix
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon crushed Oregano
2 cans Chicken stock
Additional water to cover
3 stalks Celery chopped
3 Carrots diced
1 large Onion chopped
2 cloves Garlic sliced
1 pound Italian sausage sliced (Turkey Sausage can be used)
2 cans Stewed Tomatoes
In a pot add beans and cover with water 2″ above beans. Turn on [...]

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1-2 lbs. boneless chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 - 4 Red Potatoes cut up bite size
1 Onion cut up bite size
1 Large or Two Small Turnips
2 Large Carrots cut up bite size
2 Stalks Celery cut up bite size
1/2 c. flour
1/4 c.  olive oil (or oil of your choice)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, [...]

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5 Large Potatoes peeled and diced
4 Medium Carrots cut up
1 Large or 2 small Stalks Celery cut up
1 Bay Leaf
Water to cover veggies for cooking
1 TBS Chicken Bouillon or 2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
1 TBS Fresh Rosemary Chopped
1 can Evaporated Milk
4 cups Fresh Milk
6 oz of Ham - cooked - from home [...]

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4 Slices Bacon
3 Medium Potatoes (peeled and diced)
1 Stalk Celery (chopped)
2-Cup Milk
1 13 oz can Clams (minced)
1 small Onion (chopped)
2 Tbs Butter
2 Tbs Flour
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper
1-Cup Cream
Sauté’ bacon until crisp, crumble and set aside. In a pot add the bacon drippings and clam juice.
Stir in vegetables let simmer until soft.
Add half the milk [...]

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5 Large Cans Black Beans
½ lb Bacon
1 Medium Onion chopped
2 stalks Celery chopped
1 lb Smoked Sausage
1 Tbs Garlic
1 Bay Leaf
2 Tbs Cilantro
1 tsp Cumin
¼ tsp Pepper
¼ tsp Salt
1 Tbs Olive Oil
2 Cups Water or Chicken Broth
½ cup Beer
Chop Sausage into bite size pieces. In the soup pot cook bacon until crispy, remove, chop into bits [...]

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1 Pita Pocket Bread
1 can Tuna
1-2 TBS Mayonnaise
1 Stalk Celery chopped
1 Scallion chopped
1 tsp Celery seed
½ tsp Black Pepper
Lettuce
Tomato
Pull pocket apart but do not break.
Spread mayonnaise to your liking in the pocket on both sides.
Insert lettuce leaves and slices of tomato on one side.
Mix tuna, 1-2 TBS mayonnaise, celery, scallion, celery seed, and pepper.
Spoon in [...]

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1 lb          Dry Great Northern Beans

OR

5 cans     Great Northern Beans (reduce water to 3 cups)

6 cups     Water

1              Ham Bone ( if available)

1 lb          Smoked Sausage (cut into bite size)

1 cup       Carrots (chopped)

1 cup [...]

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3/4 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sliced green onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
4 cups cooked brown rice
3/4 cup orange juice, divided use
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 pounds boneless pork roast
1 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 (16-ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 orange, sectioned
Brown slivered almonds in butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. [...]

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4 large onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (3-1/2 lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 medium celery rib, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 fresh hot chile pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth, homemade or canned
Hot cooked rice or couscous
In a large bowl, combine the [...]

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1 (3- to 4-pound) fresh beef brisket
1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper
Dash salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 medium carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 medium onions, chopped
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
1/2 cup port wine
1 envelope regular onion soup mix
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
2 bay leaves
Trim excess fat from brisket; sprinkle meat with seasoned pepper and salt. [...]

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