Healthy Recipes

Healthy Recipes

Steak with Parmesan and Fries

At The Merc, these fries come with garlic aïoli (mayo!) and ketchup, so you get the best of both worlds! PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME:1 hr 15 mins TOTAL TIME:3 hrs 15 mins Ingredients FOR THE FRENCH FRIES 2 1/2 lb. russet potatoes (about 4 medium) Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley FOR THE […]

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Mushroom Soup

Creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup Recipe: A Cozy Homemade Bowl Full of Earthy Flavor The Story, Flavors, and Secrets Behind This Comforting Mushroom Soup When the weather turns cool or you simply crave a warm bowl of homemade comfort food, few dishes are as satisfying as a rich and creamy mushroom […]

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Hamburger Casserole

The ultimate comfort food, Hamburger Casserole is what home cooking is all about. PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME 20 MINUTES  COOK TIME 30 MINUTES  TOTAL TIME 50 MINUTES  Ingredients ▢½ pound macaroni pasta, or use your favorite ▢1 tablespoon olive oil ▢1 pound ground beef ▢1 large onion, chopped ▢½ teaspoon paprika ▢Salt and Black Pepper, to taste ▢1 cup whole milk ▢1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup […]

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CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

The best chicken and dumplings recipe made completely from scratch with a rich stew and fluffy dumplings. Make it a quick meal by using rotisserie chicken! PREPARATION TIME prep time: 30 MINUTES  cook time: 45 MINUTES  total time: 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES  Ingredients ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 3 carrots, cut into ½-inch dice 2 ribs celery, finely chopped […]

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COCONUT SWEET BREAD

Try a different take on Christmas fruitcake this year by baking this delicious Trinidad Coconut Sweet bread that’s loaded with coconut, dried fruits and nuts. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time Cook Time Makes 30 Mins 1 Hr INGREDIENTS: PART 1: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda […]

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CHAMP

Irish champ is similar to colcannon but is made by blending green onions or scallions with creamy mashed potatoes. It’s great on its own, served steaming hot with extra butter on top, but it’s also a perfect side dish for good quality sausages. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time:10 mins Cook Time:25 […]

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FRIED CABBAGE AND NOODLES

Fried Cabbage and Noodles is a simple and inexpensive comfort food that can be served as a side dish or the base to full meal. PREPARATION TIME PREP 5 minutes  COOK 20 minutes  TOTAL 25 minutes  INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.08) 1 yellow onion ($0.32) 8 oz. wide egg noodles ($0.90) 1/2 head cabbage (4-5 cups sliced) ($1.28) 2 Tbsp butter ($0.20) salt […]

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Creamy and Cheesy Smoked Sausage Pasta

You can’t beat the ease of this creamy and cheesy Smoked Sausage Pasta for a 30-minute dinner that the whole family will love! PREPARATION TIME PREP:10 minutes  COOK:20 minutes  TOTAL:30 minutes  Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 8 ounces) 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets 1 tablespoon olive oil 13 ounces smoked sausage (such as kielbasa), sliced […]

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CURRANT ROLLS

So easy to put together, feel free to shape it to a dome shape, cut an “X” on top and it turns our beautifully! Thanks, Ina! PREPARATION TIME Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 50 min Total Time: 1 hr, 15 min INGREDIENTS 4 c (480g) AP Flour, plus a an extra Tablespoon for […]

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BROWN BREAD

We love this Irish brown bread recipe. It makes a delicious brown bread closest to what we ate while in Ireland. It isn’t Irish soda bread, which has a completely different taste and texture. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time:20 mins Cook Time:40 mins Total Time:1 hr Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons white sugar […]