North american winter recipes

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Best Turkey Stuffing

Best Turkey Stuffing

This recipe is a combination and adaptation of two great stuffing recipes found in the New Best Recipe cookbook by Cook's Illustrated (one of our…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2010
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8 votes
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Pan Seared Sirloin Steaks with Sauteed Onions

Pan Seared Sirloin Steaks with Sauteed Onions

We don't eat a lot of steak, and when we do I normally grill it. My mom used to frequently serve pan seared…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2012
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8 votes
22067 views
Crockpot Carne Adovada Recipe

Crockpot Carne Adovada Recipe

We had this for dinner tonight and it was fantastic. The complexity of flavors - sweet, salty, spicy, and savory - is really amazing. It's better…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2014
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7 votes
13512 views
Mexican Garlic Broiled Tilapia

Mexican Garlic Broiled Tilapia

I love the lime-garlic flavored fish that I get when I'm down in Mexico, especially in Puerto Vallarta. Normally it is grilled down there, but I…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2013
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5 votes
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Awesome Split Pea Soup

Awesome Split Pea Soup

We made this soup by combining the best of two recipes...one from America's Test Kitchen and one from Cook's Illustrated's the Best New Recipe. I…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2009
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8 votes
11858 views
Pork Stew with Wine

Pork Stew with Wine

This is another phenomenal recipe that I adapted from a recipe from James Villas in Stews, Bogs, and Burgoos. I still have not found a recipe from…

John Spottiswood
Nov 2010
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4 votes
5258 views
Chiapas Pot Roasted Pork - Cochito Chiapaneco

Chiapas Pot Roasted Pork - Cochito Chiapaneco

I adapted this delicious, crispy-edged meat recipe from Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen. Nancy and I used to eat…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2016
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1 vote
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Pork, Sweet Potato and Poblano Stew

Pork, Sweet Potato and Poblano Stew

I adapted this recipe from one on Simply Recipes, and it is really delicious. I doubled the onion, garlic,…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2013
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3 votes
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Slow Cooker Beef with Barley Soup

Slow Cooker Beef with Barley Soup

Cooking the pearl barley a long time gives this soup a nutty flavor and smooth texture. It's very different…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2010
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7 votes
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Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnaps and Walnuts

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnaps and Walnuts

We were treated to this wonderful cheesecake when visiting our good friends in Pasadena. It was beautiful and…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2010
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8 votes
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Creamy Lentil and Broccoli Soup

Creamy Lentil and Broccoli Soup

This is a creamy, flavorful, and incredibly healthy soup. The next time you're in the mood for split pea soup (also very healthy), try this…

John Spottiswood
Nov 2011
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8 votes
4074 views
Amazing Lamb, Squash and Chickpea Stew

Amazing Lamb, Squash and Chickpea Stew

We served this fantastic dish over Memorial Day weekend with friends up in Point Reyes, California. The days…

John Spottiswood
Jun 2013
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2 votes
5260 views
Hearty Pork Stew with Pumpkin

Hearty Pork Stew with Pumpkin

This is a great stew for making in a big pot on a cool day in the Spring or Fall. We serve it over rice, but it would also go nicely over pasta or…

John Spottiswood
Jun 2011
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5 votes
3100 views
Deep Green Lentil Soup with Caramelized Onions

Deep Green Lentil Soup with Caramelized Onions

This rich collection of greens, lentils, cumin and coriander makes a. hearty Fall or Winter soup with layers of…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2011
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2 votes
2195 views