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  • Sirloin steak bites in a bowl with one being held up with a tooth pick

    Sirloin Steak Bites

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Game Day Appetizer That Doubles as Dinner for Two These Sirloin Steak Bites are marinated with soy sauce, brown sugar, chives, and a few pantry seasonings, then seared in a hot skillet and finished in a buttery pan sauce. Serve them with toothpicks for game day, or turn them into an easy dinner for two with a little left over. I made these for game day, but they would be so good alongside my Caesar salad. Add a side of my Pork Chop Potatoes, and you have a steak dinner without a lot of fuss. The Sirloin Steaks I…

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  • Sushi Cucumber Boats

    April Lee Wiencek

    Crunchy Cucumber Boats With Ahi Tuna, Sushi Rice, and All the Good Toppings These sushi cucumber boats have seasoned sushi rice, thinly sliced ahi tuna, creamy Japanese mayonnaise, and a sweet and savory sauce tucked into crisp cucumber halves. A sprinkle of furikake and some pickled hot honey jalapeƱos finish…

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  • Jewel-Osco Inspired Green Bean Salad

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Cold Green Bean Salad With Sweet Onions and Sun-Dried Tomatoes This Jewel-Osco inspired green bean salad is made with crisp-tender green beans, thinly sliced sweet onion, and sun-dried tomatoes in a tangy Italian herb dressing. It is the kind of salad that gets better after a night in the…

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  • Bears vs. Packers Game Day Recipes

    April Lee Wiencek

    Chicago And Wisconsin Favorites For Your Football Snack Table The Bears and Packers can settle their differences on the field. At my house, I am more interested in what we are eating while we watch. I was born and raised in Chicago, but I also spend plenty of time enjoying…

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  • Chicago Style Meat Sauce

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Little Chicago Zing For Spaghetti Night Chicago Style Meat Sauce is a hearty, beefy spaghetti sauce made with giardiniera relish, pepperoncini peppers, and a few easy pantry shortcuts. Two pounds of ground beef make this a very meaty sauce, and the best part is that there is no chopping…

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  • My Favorite Cooler Weather Recipes

    April Lee Wiencek

    Nine Cozy Soups, Stews, And Comfort Food Dinners The first stretch of cooler weather always makes me want to get something good cooking. Give me a pot of soup, a dinner with plenty of gravy, and a piece of bread to clean up whatever is left on the plate, and…

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  • Garbage Salad

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Crunchy Vegetable Salad With a Sweet and Tangy Tarragon Dressing Garbage Salad is a simple mix of green bell peppers, sweet onion, tomatoes, and cucumber tossed in a sweet and tangy red wine vinegar dressing. Tarragon gives it a little licorice-like flavor that makes this more interesting than your…

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  • Easy Pizza Toast

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Little Toast, A Lot Of Comfort Easy Pizza Toast turns simple white bread into a crispy, cheesy meal with butter, garlic salt, pizza sauce, and bubbly mozzarella. It is an affordable lunch, quick dinner, or after school snack, and a great recipe for anyone learning how to cook. Everyone…

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