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Cooking with ChristyB!

Those that know me are probably wondering why on earth I, of all people, would start a cooking blog.

My original intent was to become more organized by creating a weekly dinner menu for my family as a way to force myself to cook.

In turn, this blog was created as a way to force myself to keep up with my weekly dinner menus so I wouldn't let down my tens of readers by not posting. It's a vicious cycle.

I never claimed to be a very good cook though I do enjoy giving it the 'ol college try. My family says I cook "Cajun" (as in BURNT). I simply don't have the patience to hang around the kitchen while something is cooking and I routinely forget to set the timer which often results in "blackened" dishes.

With the creation of my weekly dinner menus, I have found a new passion for cooking. I don’t dread cooking meals (at least not every night). I by no means create any of the recipes shared on this blog. I simply enjoy researching new recipes and sharing them with my readers along with my main passion, photography, by photographing images of the final product.

I hope you enjoy reading about my cooking adventures. Maybe my dinner menus will encourage you to be more creative with your family’s dinner meals.

 Here’s to making a mess in the kitchen!

 

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Tag Archives: beef

Fried Round Steak

I’m fairly certain there is no one left out there that doesn’t read the Pioneer Woman’s blog. On the off chance that you don’t I can promise you the following:
1. Click the link above and you will be hooked.
2. You would love her recipes.
3. She cooks, writes and photographs food much...

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Passover Brisket

While researching various beef brisket recipes, I came across The Pioneer Woman’s Passover Brisket recipe. I is really very simple to make and works great for a nice Sunday dinner. After an afternoon of cooking in the oven it makes the house smell wonderful.

1 whole beef brisket, trimmed of all fat...

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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

I’m more of a meat sauce person. When I made these meatballs for my family, I fully intended not to eat them. But, because I’m becoming wild and crazy as I grow older, I agreed to try ONE meatball.
And then I ate three more.

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
*Recipe from TastyKitchen.com
1 1/2...

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Beef & Bean Burritos

In a pinch? Brown up some ground beef, add some enchilada sauce, refried beans and cheese and you’ll have a yummy dinner in no time. My kids loved this meal. They actually asked why we can’t have “normal” meals like this more often. They aren’t always fond of my random pizza...

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Rib-Eye Steak with Whiskey Cream Sauce

If you aren’t going out this New Year’s Eve, but want something amazing for dinner, I have just the recipe for you. Every night since I fixed the Pioneer Woman’sRib-Eye with Whiskey Cream Sauce, I’ve dreamt about it in my sleep. I’ve salivated at my desk as my stomach growled in anticipation. It is simply mouth-wateringly...

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Beef Stew with Mushrooms

Brrrr. It’s cold outside. It’s the perfect time to make a batch of stew. I’m not a big stew fan with all of the vegetables and meats mixed together and touching each other. But, this Beef Stew with Mushrooms is plain enough that even I enjoy it.

Beef Stew with...

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