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Kielbasa and Monterey Penne

First off, let me just say that Wasilewski Polska Kielbasa is the best sausage I have ever had. When I lived in Cleveland—the land of cased meats and potatoes—for a dozen years, I tried all sort of sausage-y products. There … Continue reading

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Zucchini Gnocchi with Grilled Chicken

So it’s a little while since I’ve posted, but this one was too good to pass up. It has a nice balance of protein, starch, and vegetables. Which sometimes, is the best thing you can ask for in a meal. … Continue reading

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Lasagna Soup

Sunday is a great day for making a soup. The only problem is that your entire house carries the aroma. Having to endure is sometimes more than I can handle. While this was cooking, I snuck a whole bunch of … Continue reading

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French Onion Penne with Chicken and Mushrooms

So my grand plan to post every Sunday during the game has been a bust, but that won’t stop me from finding fun recipes I find and make. Today’s meal is a blend of a tried and true autumn soup … Continue reading

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Leek and Bacon Ravioli with Mushroom Sauce

File this one under “miss”. There’s something in economics called opportunity cost. While it’s slightly complicated, the simple version is this: every time you do something, you could be doing something else; something that presumably brings more profit than the … Continue reading

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Homemade Gnocchi with Vodka Cream Sauce

We’re not nature people. We’re noodle people. When we get a free day in the summertime, and we’re left to our own devices, we’d rather craft a labor-intensive meal and enjoy our efforts with a fine wine. So, for your … Continue reading

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Pizza Casserole

Very little in tonight’s dinner could be deemed healthy, but sometimes you gotta have some baked cheese. For your consideration: Pizza in casserole form! PIZZA CASSEROLE

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Creamy Linguine with Crispy Salami

I don’t understand how eggs equals sauce, but this dish was friggin’ amazing. Chalk it up to the magic of cooking. Plus fried salami is a nice touch. CREAMY LINGUINE WITH CRISPY SALAMI

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Penne with Sausage and Squash

So, it’s been a while since I did a pasta dish here, and somehow I keep doing plates with sausage. I can’t help it—sausage and pasta go so well together. PENNE WITH SAUSAGE AND SQUASH

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Spicy Sausage Orecchiette

It’s a shame that it was so hot today. This filling pasta dish would have been a great “rainy day” dinner. But it was tasty regardless. SPICY SAUSAGE ORECCHIETTE

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