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Easy Smothered Chicken
Added on Aug 05, 2026
2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion sliced thin
2 garlic cloves minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to thin them and season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet or cast iron pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until melted and then add the chicken filets. Cook the chicken for 4 minutes then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it's just barely cooked through. Be careful not to overcooking as it will become more tough. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate.
Add the olive oil to the same skillet and add the sliced onions. Sauté the onion for 5-7 minutes or until golden the start to caramelize. Then, add in the minced garlic and stir to fragrant.
Next, add the chicken broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and thyme and stir to combine well and bring to a boil.
Thicken the sauce:
Add the cornstarch to 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Then, stir it into the sauce. This prevents lumps and creates a smooth sauce. Reduce the heat and add the cooked chicken breast back to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and for the chicken to be fully cooked until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees with a meat thermometer. Serve over mashed potato, egg noodles, rice or pasta. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as chopped fresh parsley or chives.

RC: Sherri Hagymas


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Dirty Cabbage
Added on Jul 31, 2026
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground sirloin beef
1 (12 ounce) package andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
3 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, such as McCormick®
1 small green cabbage, sliced 1/4-inch-thick
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add ground beef; cook, stirring to crumble, until browned, about 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Add andouille sausage; cook, stirring often, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate with beef.

Reduce heat to medium; add scallions, red pepper, green pepper, and celery. Cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, and Cajun seasoning; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in cabbage, ground beef, and sausage until fully incorporated. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

Stir in vinegar and salt. Garnish with scallions.

RC: Allrecipes.com
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Beef Taco Skillet
Added on Jul 29, 2026
1 pound ground beef
1 can (10.75 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Tomato Soup
1/2 cup Pace® Picante Sauce
1/2 cup water
6 flour tortillas (6-inch), cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup diced fresh tomato, for garnish (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Cook the beef in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until well browned, about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often to separate meat. Pour off any fat. Stir the soup, picante sauce, water and tortillas in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and then stir in the sour cream. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir the beef mixture. Top with the cheese and let the dish rest for a few minutes, until the cheese melts. Garnish with the diced tomato and chopped cilantro, if desired, then serve.

RC: Campbells.com
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Hawaiian Beef Curry
Added on Jul 28, 2026
2 lb. beef chuck roast
8 cups beef broth
1 onion
2 bell peppers
1-2 potatoes
2 carrots
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 cloves garlic
1 knob ginger, 1 inch
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. milk
Salt & Pepper

Curry Roux:
1 cup butter
1 cup flour
4 tbsp. Japanese curry powder
1 tbsp. garam masala

In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef chunks and brown on all sides. Set aside.
In the same pot, add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
Stir in carrots, potatoes, bell peppers, and tomato paste. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
Return the beef to the pot. Add beef broth, bay leaves, curry powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beef is tender.
In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns golden brown (about 5–7 minutes). Add curry powder and garam masala, stir for 1–2 more minutes, then remove from heat.
Remove bay leaves from the stew. Stir the curry roux into the pot a little at a time until the sauce thickens to your liking.
Stir in milk, adjust seasoning, and serve hot over steamed rice.

RC: Tani Nakamitsu
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Kamaboko Shrimp Tempura
Added on Jul 24, 2026
3/4 C. flour
1/4 C water
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 kamaboko, chopped
6 shrimp, chopped fine
green onions, chopped
oil, for frying

Mix together the first 5 ingredients. Add the rest, except for the oil. In a large frying pan or wok, heat oil the drop by teaspoonfuls of the mixture into hot oil and fry. Enjoy.
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