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    LindySez - Recipes from My Kitchen to Yours

    Welcome to the Kitchen of LindySez - From simple to sublime. Done quickly or take some time. With over 400 easy-to-follow recipes that include gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and some for when you are just plain hungry...

    Lindy's Kitchen is the place to be!

    Latest Recipes

    What's been happening in the Kitchen? Here are the latest and greatest delights from the Kitchen of LindySez...

    • A tasty plate of ribs.
      Easy Make Ahead Oven Baked Grilled Ribs
    • A spoon lifting out some sweet spicy rub.
      Sweet and Spicy BBQ Rub for Ribs or Chicken
    • Plated taco with cilantro and cotia in the background.
      Easy Black Bean Tacos with Chipotle Crema
    • A jar of homemade fresh green enchilada sauce.
      Fresh Green Enchilada Sauce

    The transition from summer to winter foods is a culinary journey that reflects both nature's changes and our evolving tastes. During this shift, we say goodbye to the light and refreshing dishes of summer and welcome heartier, warming fare. As the seasons transform, so do the available ingredients, leading to a shift in our culinary choices. Ripe summer fruits are replaced by robust cold-weather produce like butternut squash and cranberries. Grilled dishes take a backseat to roasted meats and dishes simmered with aromatic spices. Our bodies naturally crave more nourishing, calorie-rich meals as the weather cools down. Beyond practicality, this transition represents a celebration of tradition and adaptation. It's a time to cherish family recipes and come together around the table to savor the evolving flavors of life.

    Low and Slow is the Way to Go

    Slow-braised meats are a culinary delight, where patience transforms tough cuts into tender, melt-in-your-mouth treasures. As they simmer gently in a flavorful liquid using low heat for an extended period, the meats absorb a symphony of spices and aromatics, resulting in a rich and deeply satisfying taste. The slow braising process not only tenderizes the meat but also creates a luxurious sauce that's perfect for drizzling over your favorite sides.

    • A bowl of Lamb Vindaloo served with a side of Basmati Rice.
      Lamb Vindaloo Stew
    • Fall off the bone tender German Style braised short ribs;.
      German Style Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Short Ribs
    • Richly spiced nstant Pot Country Captain Chicken in a large white bowl with a red and white cloth.
      Instant Pot Country Captain Chicken
    • Beer-Braised Beef on a plate with peas and carrots.
      Easy Slow-Cooked Beer-Braised Beef with Onions

    More Fall into Winter Recipes→

    Chilly Weather makes it a perfect time for Chile and Stew...

    Keep the heat on and start a pot of chili or a long-cooking stew for a warm bowl of comfort.

    • A blue bowl filled with Pretty Darn Good Chili Verde.
      Pretty Darn Good Chili Verde
    • Vibrant red chili Colorado in a blue bowl.
      Homemade Chili Colorado
    • Roasted Vegetable Beef Stew
      Roasted Vegetable Beef Stew
    • 3-bean chili con carne
      3-Bean Chili con Carne

    More Soup, Stew, and Chili Recipes →

    Hearty Soups Do Battle Against the Winter Chill

    Easy homemade soups round out the end of the winter chills. Easy and so much better than canned. Make extra to freeze for a simple lunch or dinner.

    • Smokey Kielbasa Cabbage Soup
      Smokey Kielbasa Cabbage Soup
    • A hot bowl of soup with cornbread.
      How to make easy Ham and Navy Bean Soup
    • A gold rimmed bowl holds some beef barley soup.
      Better than Canned Homemade Beef Barley Vegetable Soup
    • high five veggie soup
      High Five Veggie Soup

    More Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes→

    About Lindy

    I am a home-trained chef who loves to cook and eat delicious food. As I often say, “Life is too short to eat mediocre food”. I don’t think good food needs to be fussy, or difficult to prepare. Most of my recipes are fresh, quick, easy, and tasty while keeping both calories and fats in check.

    Learn more about me →

    Wintertime Family Favorites

    Tried and true family recipes I'm sure your whole family will love too!

    • German Braised Rabbit served with sides.
      Hasenpfeffer (German Style Wine Braised Rabbit)
    • Salisbury Steak with Gravy on a white plate with mashed potatoes and peas and carrots.
      Salisbury Steak with Gravy
    • Rich wine gravy tops slices of tender Sauerbraten.
      Sauerbraten My Way
    • A brown crust on top of a delicious turkey pot pie sitting on a striped napkin.
      Homemade Turkey (or Chicken) Pot Pie

    More Family Favorites→

    The Gift of Sharing

    Fall and Winter signal the beginning of celebrations that include warm interactions with family and friends. What better way to say I love you than with a sweet treat?

    • A square white plate holds a cup of coffee and some pumpkin biscotti.
      Pumpkin Rum Biscotti with Pecans
    • A Holiday Scene starring chocolate crinkle cookies.
      How to make Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
    • A slice of Fresh Apple Chunk Olive Oil Cake has been removed from the cake and sits on a bamboo plate.
      Fresh Apple Chunk Olive Oil Cake
    • A batch of double delights cookies with a cuppa.
      Double Delights Chocolate Chip Fruit Cookies

    More Desserts and Snacks Recipes→

    Do Not Forget Delicious Easy Sides

    A side dish can be the star. Try one of these...

    • Tangerine Chipotle Sweet Potato Mash in a blue bowl with tangerines.
      Tangerine Chipotle Sweet Potato Mash
    • Farro with Butternut Squash and Beets in a bowl.
      Farro with Roasted Butternut Squash and Beets
    • Oven Baked Potato and Zucchini Latkes with a red napkin behind stacked on a plate.
      Oven Baked Potato and Zucchini Latkes
    • Roasted Squash Artichoke Heart and Pancetta Risotto with Arugula Walnut Pesto
      Roasted Squash Artichoke Heart and Pancetta Risotto with Arugula Pesto

    More Other Sides→

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    Hi, I'm Lindy.

    I am a home-trained chef who loves to cook and eat delicious food. As I like to say, "Life is too short to eat mediocre food". And I find too much food out there is mediocre. I don't think good food needs to be fussy, or difficult to prepare. Most of my recipes are fresh, quick, easy, and tasty while keeping both calories and fats in check. 

    More about me →

    Popular

    • A hot dog dressed in chili sauce.
      The Best Hormel Chili No Beans Copycat Recipe
    • Slow cooked in the oven spaghetti sauce on noodles with basil.
      Slow Cooked Oven Baked Spaghetti Sauce
    • A sliced loaf of quick no knead crusty rye bread.
      A Quick No Knead Crusty Rye Bread
    • A hot dog dressed in chili gravy with pickles.
      Recipe for the Best Original Der Wienerschnitzel Chili Sauce
    • A bowl of chunky homemade apple sauce with some in a jar for saving.
      Easy Sweet Tart Homemade Applesauce
    • Polenta Cornmeal Muffins in cast iron mini skillets.
      The Best Easy Polenta or Cornmeal Muffins
    • German Braised Rabbit served with sides.
      Hasenpfeffer (German Style Wine Braised Rabbit)
    • A skillet and a plate with some fried mashed potato cakes on them.
      Easy Crispy Pan-Fried Mashed Potato Cakes
    • A white bowl filled with Spicy Crab Noodles.
      Spicy Crab Noodles
    • Sole being served on a gold rimmed plate with a light shrimp sauce on it. along with chives.
      Sole with a Light Creamy Shrimp Sauce

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