I tried off and on for years to make something we considered edible in the beans and rice category, and failed miserably every time. But when our family lived in Florida, a friend from the Dominican Republic came over and taught me to make her black beans and rice, along with a delicious chicken. Slowly, her recipe morphed into one that is totally shelf stable and our family loves it! –Mellyn Continue reading
Category Archives: Parsley
Beef ‘n’ Barley Stew
Thick and tangy, this tomato-based beef stew has long been one of our family favorites. We often use potatoes in place of the barley, and our favorite way to serve it is in a bread bowl. It’s perfect for dipping and delicious before trick-or-treating with these parmesan cheese rolls or bowls. –Mellyn
Bean and Potato Hash
This hearty skillet dinner is easy to cook up, tasty and satisying. Of course, our family eats it with ketchup! –Mellyn Continue reading
Cranberry Turkey Bakes
A great way to roll all the flavors of the fall season into on little sandwich. Continue reading
Rachel Rolls
Years ago I had a sandwich in a deli shop that they called “Rachel.” It was so good I inquired what was in it. They explained that it was simply a Reuben without sauerkraut. Now whenever I see a Reuben on the menu in a restaurant I order myself one “Rachel style.” If you love canned sauerkraut and want to food storage it, you could add it, just drain and squeeze dry. As for me – I prefer “Rachels.” Continue reading
Pepperoni Braid
Mellyn’s french bread dough ROCKS in this recipe. It only takes a half batch and so I usually make the other half into french bread for my dinner the next night! Bonus! Continue reading
Chicken “Marsala”
There is no Marsala in this recipe, but the flavors are inspired from a sauce that contained Marsala Wine and this is where I got its name. “Chicken and Sauce” was just too boring for me to use. Continue reading
French Cassoulet To Go
Inspired by the traditional French slow-cooked bean casserole, this tasty dish whips up in about 20 minutes! –Mellyn
Pumpkin Chili
This chili is so super easy with the convenience of dehydrated veggies and beans. Add the pumpkin, and you have one nutrient-packed bowl!
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