Decadent Cooking

Chef Bob’s Swiss Steak

Swiss steak is a method of slow-cooking a relatively tough cut of beef, such as a round steak. The meat is browned, and then braised in a tomato sauc...
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Chef Bob: Fried Mac and Cheese Squares

Fried Mac and Cheese squares This is not your ordinary appetizer! Make a fresh recipe of macaroni and cheese or use leftovers. Either way, it’s an a...
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Chef Bob: Sour Cream Scalloped Potatoes with Sizzl...

This is a tasty filling meal that will satisfy everyone at your dinner table! Creamy cheesy potatoes, fried fish, and a cold beer what more could any...
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Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings

A traditional Hungarian dish......
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Barbecue Eye Round on Mashed Turnips and Potatoes ...

Turnips and Brussels sprouts are in season. Take advantage!...
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Chef Bob: Linguini in Tomato-Clam Sauce

Here is a fresh twist on a classic pasta recipe. Canned clams and a pint of cherry tomatoes make this quick dinner ready in less than 30 minutes. Thi...
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Chef Bob’s Ukrainian Chicken Kiev

Here's a real Kiev recipe, with seasoned butter rolled up in breaded chicken breasts for a richness fit for royalty! This is the way my mom would ma...
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Chef Bob’s Veal Scaloppini

I've discussed this dish with many of the chefs of Cleveland's better Italian restaurants and here is my version of this classic dish....
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Chef Bob’s Classic Potato Pancakes

Potato pancakes are shallow-fried pancakes of grated or ground potato, flour and egg, often flavored with grated onion or garlic and seasoning. Potato...
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Chef Bob’s Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef ...

A mixture of ground beef or sausage, seasonings and rice slowly baked in a savory tomato sauce is the epitome of comfort food. Served up with some s...
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Chef Bob’s Ham and Potato Soup

How can you go wrong making a soup that has two classic ingredients in it, ham and potatoes? You can't! Ummm, by the way, this is NOT low calorie, ...
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Shirley Ann’s Sweet Potato Pie

Join the ranks of many southern families who make this nicely spiced pie--instead of pumpkin--their holiday dessert, including mine! This is my late ...
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Chef Bob Does it Again: Cheesy Chicken Parmigiana

Do not go to a restaurant for this classic Italian favorite. With just 30 minutes preparation time, this breaded chicken, cheese, tomatoes and herb di...
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Jumbo Lump Meat Crab Cakes with Roasted Pepper Sau...

A new twist to an old classic......
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