Labors of Love

These are the recipes you make when you have some time to dedicate to making an impressive meal for your loved ones or to treat yourself to something really special.

  • Two completed crepe style manicotti

    Crepe Style Manicotti

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    A Taste of Family History These delicate Crepe Style Manicotti are stuffed with cheesy, cozy fillings and baked up in sauce until fluffy and decadent. It’s a tradition our family has loved for generations that you can make ahead and bake when ready to serve. Our Auntie was recently turning 90 years old and we wanted to throw her a big celebration. When I asked the family what kind of food Auntie Marge would like at her party, our cousin immediately said “Grandma’s Manicotti.” I asked for the official recipe and we spent a day making these heavenly bites of…

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  • Zesty Spaghetti Sauce with Pork Loin Chops

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    The Feeling Of An Old Italian Grandma Cooking, In A Pot This Zesty Spaghetti Sauce with Bone In Pork Chops is the kind of slow-simmered, Sunday dinner comfort that fills the whole house with the great smells of tender pork loin chops melted into a rich tomato sauce loaded with…

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  • Pierogi Lasagna

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    The Non Traditional Polish Recipe You Didn’t Know You Needed Pierogi Lasagna, a non traditional Polish recipe inspired by a classic Polish comfort food. This recipe is made with mashed potatoes with sour cream, grilled onions, and Gouda cheese then the rolled up, stuffed noodles are topped with a Polish…

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  • Crackling Pork Rack Roast with Asian Glaze

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    The Star Of Your Dinner Show This Crackling Pork Rack Roast with Asian Glaze is a feast for the eyes and the stomach. This roast does take a couple of days of prep, but it is worth the labor of love. It bakes up with a crispy, crackling skin, juicy…

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  • Beef and Dumplings

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    A Classic Comfort Food Recipe Beef and Dumplings is a classic, retro recipe from the days of cooking low and slow. This recipe is made with round steak that takes time to cook and tenderize. The meat bakes up in a savory gravy with seasoned onions and finished off with…

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  • Cheesy Baked Sausage and Peppers

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    Comfort In A Casserole Dish Cheesy Baked Sausage and Peppers is a delicious Sunday delight. This bakes up in your oven for a couple of hours while making your house smell and feel cozy and delicious. The steps to prep this dish are easy, then you let it bake up…

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  • Braised Oxtails with Savory Beef Gravy

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    Old Fashioned Deliciousness Braised Oxtails with Savory Beef Gravy is a wonderful fall and winter slow cooked meal. This is an old fashioned recipe that was served for its affordability and nutrition. This recipe cooks low and slow on your stove, creating a tender and caramelized beef. The gravy is…

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  • Beef Roast With Savory Onion Gravy

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    A Slow Cooking Dream Nothing says comfort food like a Beef Roast with Savory Onion Gravy. This roast cooks low and slow in your oven and comes out tender and delicious. The gravy is perfect served with mashed potatoes. This is an ideal meal to slow roast all day when…

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