Mike’s Kachina Canyon Stew

I’ve fiddled with the ingredients and preparation for this southwest recipe over the course of six months. I’ve got it down to a science. This stew, made with hot Mexican sausage called Chorizo, is satisfying and fairly spicy. Enjoy with cornbread, a side of tortillas cooked on a griddle, and a spoonful of sour cream.

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Mike’s Yankee Pot Roast

There are literally hundreds of ways to prepare a roast – each one grounded in family tradition. I’ve always been inspired by the simplicity of preparation; a classic Sunday meal with roots in colonial America. Here is my version – I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

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Slow Roasted Pork with Gravy

This is a simple, savory recipe that tastes fantastic considering the minimal ingredients devoted to its preparation. The pork roast can be made in a dutch oven or slow cooker. With mashed potatoes on the side, there’s nothing better on a cold winter night.

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Southwest Pulled Pork

There was a small hole-in-the-wall restaurant on the south side of Phoenix called Honey Bear’s which had the best pulled pork I’ve ever tasted. Here is my rendition. If you don’t have a smoker, no problem. This recipe will come out just as well in your oven or slow cooker.

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Kraut and Kielbasa Polish Dinner

This recipe is about as old-world utilitarian as it gets. My father-in-law was part Czech, and he made a recipe very similar to this. It’s even better reheated the second day.

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Kapusta Cabbage Soup

“Kapusta” is Slavic for cabbage. There are many variations for this recipe. I’ve had it in a local restaurant and it remains one of my favorite soups.

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Classic Chicken Booyah

This is a regional recipe you will not find anywhere outside of Northeast Wisconsin. It hails from Belgian settlers who traditionally cooked it in large quantities over an outdoor fire. Here is a much more manageable version for home use.

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Holiday Turkey Roast

An easy alternative to preparing a whole turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas. This recipe can be made in either a covered roasting pan or dutch oven.

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Dad’s Thanksgiving Stuffing

This has been a family favorite for many years. The preparation is very easy and allows you to also use the oven for other tasks.

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South-of-the-Border Sonoran Beans

A southwest favorite. My standing joke about refried beans is – why would you want to eat anything that wasn’t cooked right the first time?
Well, this recipe blows that statement out the window.

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