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This Goulash Is Pure Perfection On A Plate!

My parents live next to a wonderful old man called Hans; or Grandpa Hans, as we have called him ever since I was just a little girl. He is one of the kindest, most fun people I’ve ever known and we spent so many afternoons at his house when my parents were still at work. Hans’ wife had passed away before we moved to the neighborhood and he never remarried, so he always said he really enjoyed our company.

Hans is an awesome cook – I’m not sure if he had had to learn since his wife died or if he was always the main chef in the family. He often invited my parents, sister and I for dinner, and we made so many memories listening to his stories about Germany, and also the various places he had traveled over the years.

Hans often made his stupendous German goulash that isn’t at all like the American version. German goulash is made of beef chuck, instead of ground beef like we’re used to. It is super flavorful and I honestly think it’s the perfect meal for any occasion. I like serving it over mashed potatoes but you could serve it with rice or noodles, if preferred.

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Quick Tip: This recipe makes 6 servings.

So Tender, You May Not Need a Knife

Who is sick and tired of working like a dog all day and not having a satisfying meal to come home to? Fortunately, that is not the case for me and my family as I am a stay at home mother and can usually whip together a hot and hearty meal in two shakes of a lamb’s tail. However, I too, still have those busy days where having an easy meal to prepare is sincerely welcome. Anyway, you will all LOVE this Bavarian Working Girl pork roast. Get your minds out of the gutter, I don’t mean that kind of working girl LOL

So, this German-inspired pork roast is cooked to a tender perfection in your slow cooker. You simply start the roast in the morning and by the time you get home in the evening it is ready to eat!

Just imagine walking into your house after a long day of work and smelling this pork roast cooking. Heavenly! I like to serve this pork roast with mashed potatoes and a side of sauerkraut. Enjoy!

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Quick Tip: This recipe calls for juniper berries but don’t worry if you don’t have any. You can find juniper berries online.

I absolutely love cooking from my heritage. I am a second generation Cuban. My mom was born here in the states from Cuban parents and my dad was born in Cuba. Both families left at the time Castro took control of the country and they were beginning to lose everything from their homes to all their freedom. They barely had food and all their money was being taken away from them. I hear all the stories and I hurt for my family. One day they just said goodbye to everyone they knew and came to the states and have been here ever since (50 plus years!).

Well, even after many years here, they are still proud of who they are. We love our Cuban heritage and hurt for those still in bondage there. One thing we do to remind ourselves of where we came from is cook our delicious Cuban food. One of my favorite dishes that my grandma makes excellently and my mom makes even better is Picadillo. It is basically ground beef in a tomato sauce, but does not taste like pasta sauce. It is so well seasoned it has a totally different flavor that regular ol’ ground beef recipes.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Laylita’s Recipes.

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Quick Tip: Sprinkle a bit of hot sauce over it if you like some heat.

The Best Gosh Darn Pasta Sauce You’ll EVER Make

Friends, I must say this is a recipe that I really, really appreciate. My days get so busy from time to time, I would love it if I had an easy meal just waiting for me in the freezer every day. Now, I could buy a dozen boxes of frozen pizza slices but that would probably just make me feel guilty… I’d much rather spend some time making a huge batch of this incredible pasta sauce and then freeze individual portions of it for later! Yum!

This recipe makes a whopping 18 servings, so it really is perfect for making ahead. On the other hand, if there’s a family gathering coming up and you’d like to serve delicious comfort food at its best, just make this and serve with your favorite pasta noodles and some fresh, crusty bread. I guarantee everyone will love it and you won’t have a drop of leftovers!

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Quick Tip: Feel free to halve the ingredients if you think 18 servings is too much even for freezing.

Dinner doesn’t have to mean hours of standing and loads of dishes to clean up. This creamy shrimp pasta recipe is proof that putting a meal together can be quick and delicious!

The looks of an elegant restaurant quality meal comes to your dinner table with jumbo shrimp and a lemon garlic butter sauce all tossed with fresh spaghetti. Serve this up with a side salad and steamy hot bread for a dinner you’ll enjoy week after week.

Image courtesy of Rasa Malaysia

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This Meal Will Melt In Your Mouth And Make You Sing “O Sole Mio!”

Just because it’s Italian, it doesn’t always equate to tomatoes. Try mushrooms, chicken, and wine…. now we’re talkin’. Chicken Marsala is named after the Marsala wine it is cooked in, and boy is it a creamy and delicious treat! My kids absolutely love this earthy dish, and I love feeding it to them, because of how healthy it is!

This recipe serves about 4 people and is ready in minutes.  It also makes for great lunches the next day. For anyone that may not be a huge fan of mushrooms, this recipe is sure to change your mind! Our friends at 12 Tomatoes had this to say about this dish:

“This savory chicken dish in wine sauce makes for a fantastic family meal. The wine sauce, emboldened by freshly cut mushrooms, is a good way to introduce a skeptical family member to the wonderful world of cooking with mushrooms. They don’t overpower, but certainly add a distinct flavor that really ties the whole dish together.”

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes.

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Quick Tip: Serve this fabulous meal with a garden salad and crusty bread.

I can see why this recipe was award-winning!  It’s really hard to believe that something as gourmet-tasting as this Mediterranean Seafood can be put together in only half an hour and be so healthy!

Not very many dishes go straight to my dash of Best Recipes, but this one did! Particularly when fall starts knocking on my door, I start thinking about hearty stews. And seafood is very much in my blood still, even if I am a few hundred miles away from the Gulf waters now.  Needless to say, I was really excited to come upon this little gem.  I couldn’t believe that something this tasty was only about 220 calories for a full serving, not to mention rich with all of those healthy omega-3 fatty acids that I keep hearing such good things about.

What surprised me the most was how much my whole family enjoyed this dish! I have two very picky eaters at home, and my husband is not that fond of seafood, either. But all three of them gobbled this up faster than I could say “Bon Appetit!”

Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home.

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Quick tip: Serve with fresh, homemade bread.