Category Archives: Carefree Cook (The)

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Easy Yogurt Corn Bread

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Trista

Currently cooking out of The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers To go along with Bryan’s very tasty chili, we wanted some sort of bread. And what goes better with chili than cornbread? I decided to revisit The Carefree Cook for … Continue reading →

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Chipotle Guacamole and Bacon Sandwich

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Trista

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. The night I made these sandwiches for dinner, I was on a mission. I needed to find one more recipe from The Carefree Cook, I needed to use up some severely … Continue reading →

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Lentil, Sausage and Macaroni Soup

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Trista

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. This soup may not look like much, but it is one of the best recipes I’ve made out of The Carefree Cook. The soup starts by browning some sausage and then … Continue reading →

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Short Ribs Provencale and Mashed Turnips with Garlic

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Trista

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. Out of these two recipes that made up dinner, the short ribs provencale was, by far, the best. It is one of those dishes that takes a bit of prep work, … Continue reading →

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Banana-Blueberry Coffee Cake

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Trista

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. This is banana bread on steriods! It was very moist and not too sweet, with pecans adding a nice crunch. What sets this banana bread apart from others is the cup … Continue reading →

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Grilled Chicken Breasts with Orange Jerk Marinade

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Trista

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. I was looking forward to trying this dish, as we eat a lot of chicken and sometimes that can get boring. Unfortunately, Neither Bryan nor I liked this chicken at all. … Continue reading →

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Apple and Nutmeg Custard Crostata

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Trista

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. I like apple pie. I like custard. I like nutmeg. But I hated this crostata. Don’t let its looks fool you (or the heavenly smell of it baking). Underneath that flaky … Continue reading →

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Wide Noodles with Meat Sauce and Basil Ricotta

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Trista

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. This pasta dish was . . . okay. Nothing spectacular. It just needed something more. As in more flavor, more spice, more taste. If you are looking for the flavors of … Continue reading →

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Penne with Cauliflower and Sage

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Trista

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. The idea of using cauliflower in a pasta sauce is a new concept for me. When I think of cauliflower, I immediately think of roasting it, or eating it raw with … Continue reading →

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Pork Souvlaki

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Trista

Currently cooking from The Carefree Cook by Rick Rodgers. The weather up here in North Idaho has finally warmed up enough to get the grill out of storage, and to celebrate, we made these pork souvlaki skewers. You start out … Continue reading →

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