Category Archives: Holidays

Recipes and tips for foods you might want to serve for a holiday celebration, special occasions, or just because you want something a little fancy.

Instant Pot Transylvanian Goulash

By arbpen | October 21, 2022 - 10:00 |October 21, 2022 Beef and Lamb, Halloween, Instant Pot, Soups and Stews

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Instant Pot Transylvanian goulash is similar to Hungarian goulash with the addition of a special ingredient. Continue reading →

Bacon-Wrapped Hotdogs – Dead Men’s Fingers

By arbpen | September 23, 2022 - 10:00 |September 22, 2022 Appetizers, Halloween, Pork, Slow Cooker

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Bacon-wrapped brown sugar hotdogs, or Dead Men’s Fingers, are the easiest appetizer you will ever make for the crock pot Continue reading →

Enchilada Howard con Carne Guisada

By arbpen | August 19, 2022 - 10:00 |August 19, 2022 Beef and Lamb, Cinco De Mayo, Instant Pot, Mexican, One Dish Casseroles

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Enchilada Howard con Carne Guiada is The Good Plate’s version of the famous enchilada at El Coyote in West Hollywood, California. Continue reading →

Carne Guisada for the Instant Pot – Beef Stew

By arbpen | August 12, 2022 - 10:00 |August 20, 2022 Beef and Lamb, Cinco De Mayo, Instant Pot, Mexican, Soups and Stews, South-Western USA

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Carne Guisada for the Instant Pot brings a hardy and spicy dish that is perfect in cold weather as stew and for the summer for tacos. Continue reading →

Gorgonzola Burger – Blue Cheese Burger’s Cousin

By arbpen | June 3, 2022 - 12:00 |June 3, 2022 4th of July, Beef and Lamb, Burger, Memorial Day, Picnic, Sandwiches, The Weber!

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These gorgonzola burgers are part of my series on Pub burgers. Gorgonzola cheese is very similar to blue cheese. Continue reading →

Barbeque Burgers

By arbpen | May 27, 2022 - 12:00 |June 1, 2022 4th of July, Beef and Lamb, Burger, Holidays, Memorial Day, Sandwiches, The Weber!

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Barbeque burgers made with a special sauce and cooked on a cast iron grill taste like they just came off the backyard barbecue. Continue reading →

Habanero Cheddar Burgers

By arbpen | May 20, 2022 - 08:26 |June 1, 2022 4th of July, Beef and Lamb, Burger, Holidays, Memorial Day, Sandwiches, The Weber!

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Habanero Cheddar pub burgers are not for the faint-at-heart. But, if you like spicy food, this might just be the burger for you! Continue reading →

Air Fryer Turkey Taquitos

By arbpen | April 22, 2022 - 14:48 |April 22, 2022 Air Fryer, Appetizers, Chicken and Poultry, Cinco De Mayo, Mexican

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Air fryer turkey taquitos are much healthier than those fried in oil. Leftover turkey can be spiced exactly how you like it. Continue reading →

Garlic Studded Ham with Cherry Glaze in the Nesco

By arbpen | April 15, 2022 - 12:00 |September 5, 2022 Christmas, Easter, Evening and Dinner, Pork, Thanksgiving, The Nesco, Winter

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Garlic Studded Ham with Cherry Glaze, sprinkled with black pepper is perfect for your holiday ham. The Nesco roaster leaves it moist. Continue reading →

Cioppino-Style Shellfish Stew

By arbpen | April 8, 2022 - 12:00 |July 29, 2022 Dutch Oven, Evening and Dinner, Friday Food - Meatless, Italian, Lent, Pescatarian, Soups and Stews

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Cioppino-Style Shellfish Stew with cod, scallops, shrimp and clams is based on the venerable San Francisco classic. Continue reading →