Happy birthday to my dad!
I won’t disclose Rich Landers’ age, but let’s just say he’s been qualified to get AARP insurance for a few years.
Here are three things around my apartment that remind me of my dad:
Author: Erin Nudi
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3 things that remind me of my dad
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Chicken bacon Ranch casserole
This is the casserole recipe I used to win the Kick-asserole competition.
As I mentioned there, clearly, chicken, bacon, and Ranch has always been a great combination. The secret here is in the sauce – it really brings this dish up several notches on the awesome dinners ladder.
Many many thanks to FlavorMosiac.com, who look like they have some other really awesome recipes I’ll definitely be checking out.
Ingredients:
- 12 oz uncooked penne pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 envelope Ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 12 oz frozen peas
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella
Will also need cooking spray.
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Difference between: sour cream and crème fraîche
Sour cream versus crème fraîche!
Every time I hear the words “crème fraîche” I think of that one Southpark episode when Randy is obsessed with The Food Network.
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Difference between mild and sharp cheese
Mild and sharp cheese – one is mild, and one’s not. Let’s find out the other differences between the two.
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2015 book club books – part one
I’m in a book club.
I use the term “book club” loosely, as there are two of us – me and my favorite guy friend who lives across the country.
On and off for the past several years we’ve taken turns picking out a book each month. Sometimes, we discuss it in detail. Sometimes, it’s more of a, thank-God-that’s-over-with-let’s-just-move-on, kind of deal.
As another end of the year post, I thought it would be fun to reflect over the books we chose this year. Ian was kind enough to give me a write up and rating for each one which I’ll share here.
I’m splitting the year’s books up into two posts, as Ian has not yet finished December’s book. (Cough.)
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Difference between: pot roast and roast beef
Editor’s Note 12/28/17: Sentinel Butchery, mentioned at the bottom of this article, has since closed.
Happy Christmas Eve Eve! Are you having pot roast or roast beef this Christmas?
Probably pot roast. (Or turkey. Or ham. Or duck, a la A Christmas Story style.)
Both of our food items today are made from tough cuts of meat that are slow cooked until tender. Let’s break down the differences between pot roast and roast beef.
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Difference between: French onion soup and English onion soup
French onion soup – it’s amazing, even for non-onion lovers. And English onion soup looks an awful lot like it.
Let’s check out the difference between French onion soup and English onion soup.
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Difference between: mashed potatoes and Duchess potatoes
If you’ve never heard of Duchess potatoes, chances are you’ve seen them.
They’re basically mashed potatoes kicked up a notch, but let’s find out the other differences between mashed potatoes and Duchess potatoes.
