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Cinco De Mayo Recipe Roundup!

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

Easy Chili Colorado   Fresh Pineapple Salsa   Slow Cooker Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa   Flank Steak Tacos with Green Pico De Gallo   Taco Pie   Chicken Basil Tacos   Spicy Broccoli Slaw   Giant Pot Of Manly … Continue reading →

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Chicken Parmesan Skinny Dippers

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

I posted this about a year ago.  It’s one of my favorite kid-friendly dishes. I was trying to come up with a low-fat version of Chicken Parmesan and here is the tasty result.  I knew the chicken had to be … Continue reading →

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Chicken Parmesan Skinny Dippers

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

Catchy title huh?  I was trying to come up with a low-fat version of Chicken Parmesan and here is the tasty result.  I knew the chicken had to be baked instead of fried and I had to lessen the amount … Continue reading →

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Swordfish Spiedini

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

Spiedini (spee-ay-dee-nee) refers to anything that is cooked or grilled on a skewer.  Spiedini are very common in Southern Italy where they are usually cooked out on the balcony on a little Hibachi grill.  Swordfish can be substituted for another dense … Continue reading →

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Braised Pork Ravioli

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

My husband doesn’t like cheese (gasp), so I don’t cook with a lot of cheese.  I do love ravioli, but it’s almost impossible to find a store-bought ravioli that isn’t stuffed with lots of cheese.  By the way, since when … Continue reading →

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Fried Calamari with Lime Zest and Chili Oil

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

One of my favorite things to order in a restaurant is calamari.  I love it with a very light, crisp coating.  This version is adapted from Giada’s, though my calamari is staying away from marinara dipping sauce!  Just a few … Continue reading →

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Meatless Monday Indian Curried Lentil Soup

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

Here is a cozy vegan soup that is packed with flavor, simple to make, and takes less than an hour. This soup also doubles and freezes very well. 1 T. olive oil 1 large leek, white and light green parts … Continue reading →

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Bacon Onion Jam

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

Yes, you read that correctly, it says bacon onion jam.  I’ve read about this concoction a few times in magazines, and today I thought, why not give it a try?  I’m so glad I did.  It is to die for.  … Continue reading →

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Herb Roasted Chicken and Sage Stuffing

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

Herb Roasted Chicken and Sage Stuffing This is a great technique for roasting a whole bird.  The chicken rests on top of a bed of stuffing so the stuffing gets the moist “in the bird” flavor without having to roast … Continue reading →

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Bananas Foster

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

This is my Mother-in-Law’s favorite dessert.  I try to make it for her whenever she visits. Serves 6 2 T. butter 1/2 C. dark brown sugar, packed 1/4 C. white rum 3 bananas vanilla ice cream In a nonstick skillet … Continue reading →

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