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#753809the hungry bluebirdBlackberry crisp made with just-picked blackberries from the farm ~ the best summer dessert, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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#747164the hungry bluebirdEasy, crispy fried green tomatoes, dipped in buttermilk and dredged in seasoned cornmeal/flour mixture ~ served with rémoulade sauce.
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#747143the hungry bluebirdSt. Louis-style pork steaks cooked in BBQ sauce until tender, all in one pan on the grill ~ a regional barbecue favorite.
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#742924the hungry bluebirdChocolate cream pie ~ rich, dark chocolate pastry cream topped with whipped cream in an Oreo cookie crust.
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#742183the hungry bluebirdCreamy spring risotto with asparagus, smoked salmon and sugar snap peas ~ finished with lemon, parmesan and a sprinkling of fresh herbs.
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#736230the hungry bluebirdChicago-style bakery apple slices. Apple filling between two crusts in a sheet pan, topped with vanilla glaze and cut into squares.
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#734983the hungry bluebirdPan seared tilapia in a bright, briny and buttery sauce made with lemons, butter and capers, easily made with ingredients on hand.
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#732587the hungry bluebirdSimple and elegant braised chicken dish, with artichokes and mushrooms in a sauce made with chicken stock and sherry.
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#731525the hungry bluebirdSeasoned ground beef filling for tacos, burritos or nachos. Easy, flavorful taco meat comes together in the skillet in about a half hour.
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#731503the hungry bluebirdCabbage, bacon, onion, chiles and little bitty potatoes braised until tender and flavors have melded. Delicious and addictive.
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#710568the hungry bluebirdTurkey chili with chunky vegetables, tomatoes with spicy chiles and beans. Loads of flavor, lightened up a bit with ground turkey.
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#710556the hungry bluebirdCajun chicken thighs in the cast iron skillet. Preheat the skillet in the oven, sear on the stove top, then finish off back in the oven.
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#710552the hungry bluebirdPork ribs braised in a low, slow oven with sauerkraut and brown sugar. Serve with mashed potatoes for Sunday dinner on a cold night.
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#701778the hungry bluebirdFestive and easy cherry pie bars made with pie filling and staple ingredients, a favorite on the holiday dessert table.
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#701147the hungry bluebirdChicken, mushrooms and onion in a rich paprika-laden sour cream gravy~ all in one skillet for an easy weeknight dinner.
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#701134the hungry bluebirdSpaghetti with meat sauce, ground beef or turkey, in the Instant Pot ~ delicious and quick weeknight dinner on the table in 30 minutes.
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#694682the hungry bluebirdBaby carrots cooked on the stovetop in butter, honey and brown sugar until tender and glazed, finished off with a sprinkling of fresh thyme.
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#693736the hungry bluebirdComforting cool weather soup with split peas, lentils, bacon and ham. Easy to make on the stovetop or in the pressure cooker.
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#693619the hungry bluebirdRoasted butternut and acorn squash soup, a warm and comforting purée for the cool weather months.