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Aug 13

Shrimp Creole

Here is a Creole favorite: shrimp in spicy red gravy. This is a delightful mix of fresh vegetable and shrimp. It’s a very quick, easy meal with a huge 'wow' factor." Delicious with a bowl of rice. Servings: 6 Ingredients • 3 pounds medium shri (read full article)

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Aug 08

Eggs à la Crème

I can think of no better egg dish or one more beautifully presented than these Eggs A' La Crème. With a cup of hot Haitian coffee, nothing more is needed to start the day! Servings: 6 INGREDIENTS: • 12 eggs • 1/4 cup melted butter • (read full article)

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Aug 06

Tropical Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

This is a pretty, refreshing salad, which pairs well with roasted meats and poultry. Grapefruit, and limes are perfect complements to the rich taste and texture of avocado. Servings: 4 Ingredients • 1 grapefruit • 1 avocado • 1 tablespoon (read full article)

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Aug 03

WATERMELON GRANITA

This is a wonderful dessert as an end of a warm dinner! Servings: 4 Ingredients • 3 pounds watermelon, seeded and cubed • 1/2 cup white sugar • 2 tablespoons grenadine • 4 slices watermelon Directions 1. Place cubed watermelon, grena (read full article)

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Aug 01

Creole Sunday Brunch Eggs

Delicious and definitely filling! To make this more spectacular you can serve the eggs over cinnamon-sugar toast. It will give a little extra sweet taste to the whole dish that really ties it together. Try it out and see which way you like it! Serv (read full article)

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Jul 27

Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken

Great tasting, effortless chicken you can make any night of the week. Ingredients 1/2 cup Mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. Brown Mustard 1 Tbsp. honey 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper 2 green onions, chopped 4 boneless, skinless chi (read full article)

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Jul 20

Buttermilk Red Cabbage Slaw

This is tasty and so easy. An alternative to traditional coleslaw with this colorful contribution.  Ingredients  1/4 cup Mayonnaise 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 heaping Tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 tsp. white wine vinegar 1 heaping tsp. celery salt 1 (read full article)

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Jul 14

Chicken Tikka Masala

This is an easy recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala! The chicken is marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato cream sauce. Serve with rice. Servings: 4 Ingredients • 1 cup yogurt • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 2 teaspoons grou (read full article)

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Jul 08

Tropical Grilled Pork Chops

Marinated pork chops are grilled to perfection and served with a spicy salsa starring pineapple, mango, and applesauce. This recipe is delish! I couldn't stop tasting the simmered ingredients! Servings: 6 Ingredients • 1 clove garlic, minced (read full article)

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Jul 07

Chicken Cordon Bleu

This scrumptious recipe adds paprika and a creamy white wine sauce admirable of its own blue ribbon. Ingredients • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves • 6 slices Swiss cheese • 6 slices ham • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour • (read full article)

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Jul 05

Garlic Chicken Fried Chicken

If you like Chicken Fried Steak, you’ll love this recipe. It’s basically the same method but we’re using chicken breast instead. It’s absolutely delicious Servings: 4 Ingredients • 2 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste • 1 teaspoon (read full article)

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Jul 02

Sirloin Kabobs

These kabobs are scrumptious, very tender and flavorful. After marinating in a slightly sweet soy sauce and lemon-lime mixture, sirloin steak chunks are skewered with veggies and grilled. You'll want to make these again and again! Servings: 8 Ingr (read full article)

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Jul 01

Easy Grilled Hoisin Chicken

Hoisin is the simplest marinade, and you can buy it pretty much everywhere. I always love it when a simple easy recipe turns out great. This created a very tasty, moist piece of chicken. Leaves a sweet and succulent chicken grilled to perfection! Se (read full article)

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Jun 30

Barbecued Burgers

A new take on an American classic, this burger wakes you up with flavor and it’s a fast, simple recipe for hamburgers. Servings: 4 Ingredients • 1 pound ground beef • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 2 tablespoons hickory brow (read full article)

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Jun 29

Tomato Corn Salad

This flavorful salad is both colorful and delicious; I think the key to making this salad is to use resh vegetables and to mix the minced garlic, balsamic vinegar and olive oil well before mixing it with the vegetables. Serving: 8 Ingredients • (read full article)

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Jun 28

Roasted Red Potato Salad

This is a creamy potato salad; I've made it numerous times at the request of friends and family. It's quick and easy, perfect for a backyard cookout. Servings: 6 Ingredients • 2 pounds red potatoes, cut in 1-inch cubes • 1 medium onion, chop (read full article)

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Jun 22

Grilled Brown Sugar Pork Chops

The best juicy and sweet pork chops you’ll ever eat! You will be amazed of how juicy and tender these pork chops turns out. Servings: 6 Ingredients • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar • 1/4 cup apple juice (read full article)

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Jun 17

Cucumber Soup

Soup is liquid comfort. This soup can be served either hot or cold. Garnish with sliced cucumber and chopped parsley. Servings: 6 Ingredients • 2 cucumbers • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion • 2 tablespoons margarine • 1 table (read full article)

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Jun 15

Shepherd's Pie

This recipe is great absolutely delicious! The whole family will love it even the finickiest. Ingredients • 1 pound lean ground beef • 1 onion, chopped • 1 (28 ounce) can peeled and crushed tomatoes • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • (read full article)

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Jun 13

Cream Cheese Muffins

These muffins are really good, and easy to make. They have a great cream cheese flavor to them. They are easy enough to make on the week days and perfect for company. Servings: 8  INGREDIENTS 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup (read full article)

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