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  • white bowl with the mini shells, beef, and mushrooms with the savory tomato sauce

    One-Skillet Beef and Mushroom Shells

    April Lee Wiencek

    Mini Shells in a Savory Tomato Sauce These One-Skillet Beef and Mushroom Shells are what I made for dinner tonight with a pound of ground beef, some white mushrooms, and a can of Campbell’s tomato soup. I cooked the mini shells right in the beef broth, then stirred in the soup at the end. The little shells catch bits of beef and sauce, and you still get a good bite of mushroom. I know six cups of water sounds like a lot when you’re looking at a skillet. Some of it gets soaked up by the shells and some cooks…

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  • Old Fashioned Creamy Ham Salad

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Classic Deli-Style Ham Salad for Sandwiches, Crackers, and Parties Old-Fashioned Creamy Ham Salad is a delicious, savory spread made with fully cooked ham, finely diced celery, sweet onion, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and simple seasonings. After the ingredients have had time to sit together overnight, everything is processed until creamy…

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  • Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup with Brats and Potatoes

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Big Pot of Northwoods Comfort Food This Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup with Brats and Potatoes has browned rounds of cheddar bratwurst, tender potatoes, and a broth made with beer and plenty of extra-sharp Wisconsin cheddar. It’s hearty enough for dinner, especially if you have something to dunk in it.…

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  • Baked Cheesy Beef Tacos with Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce

    April Lee Wiencek

    Crunchy, Cheesy Tacos Made Right in Your Oven These Baked Cheesy Beef Tacos with Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce are everything you love about a classic ground beef taco, but with a little extra cheesy goodness. Crunchy taco shells are filled with perfectly seasoned ground beef, topped with plenty of shredded…

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  • 11 Potato Sides Perfect for the Holidays

    April Lee Wiencek

    Mashed Potatoes, Make-Ahead Favorites, Sweet Potatoes and More There are certain foods that I believe deserve an unreasonable amount of space on the holiday table, and potatoes are one of them. Actually, potatoes may deserve their own table. You have your mashed potatoes to hold the gravy, something cheesy for…

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  • Sirloin Tip Roast with Onion Gravy

    April Lee Wiencek

    An Affordable Roast Beef Dinner for the Holidays or Sunday Supper You do not need an expensive cut of beef or a cabinet full of specialty ingredients to put a beautiful roast dinner on the table. This Sirloin Tip Roast with Onion Gravy uses garlic salt, black pepper, dried Italian…

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  • Savory Mustard Onion Ham and Potatoes

    April Lee Wiencek

    An easy oven dinner with sliced ham, canned potatoes, and a buttery mustard onion sauce Sometimes I want ham without the pineapple and sweet glaze. I had two mini ham loaves that were already cooked and sliced, along with some canned potatoes, and wanted to make something savory and oniony.…

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  • Crispy Sheet Pan Hash Brown and Egg Bake

    April Lee Wiencek

    Buttery potatoes, fluffy eggs, and golden cheddar for an easy holiday breakfast This Crispy Sheet Pan Hash Brown and Egg Bake has all the things I love about a good breakfast: buttery potatoes, seasoned eggs, and plenty of melted sharp cheddar. The potatoes get a head start in the oven…

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