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posted June 05, 2029 in Al Dente Gourmet

Completo Hot Dog -- Best Dog of LifeCompleto, A Healthy Version of South American Fast Food This Hot Dog is a Unique Creation of Chile and is called “Completo” in spanish/meaning “Complete”. And as you can see in the picture, it is a very (read full article)

posted February 08, 2015 in Al Dente Gourmet

L-T-A SaladIdea for a Delicious Salad. In this one I just combined Lettuce,Tomato and Avocado on the top. I hope you like it! (read full article)

The Most Important Meal of the Day

posted August 17, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Mornin’! It was another beautiful, albeit humid, morning for a quick run, so I whipped out a speedy mile and half after my morning Mom walk. I wasn’t really feeling it, as my Mom and I rounded the final corner of our walk, but I thou (read full article)

Roasted Corn, Lima Bean and Feta Salad

posted August 17, 2010 in Guilty Kitchen

This little lady reminds me that children are just so sweet and innocent when they are brand new. They gurgle and coo and even when they are crying they can take a break and smile up at you for a second, and then back to crying.  They rely solely on (read full article)

Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken

This main dish salad from Simply in Season makes a super quick dinner. Dressing: 1/4 C chicken broth 2 T red wine vinegar 1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 T fresh) 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 clove garlic (minced) Directions (read full article)

Spaghetti Factory

posted August 17, 2010 in My Little World

We plan to have Ian's pre-birthday celebration last Friday by having scrumptious dinner at Spaghetti Factory. We already tired this restaurant before and we are satisfied not only with the food they offer but also the service they gave us that's (read full article)

Chicken Papaya Salad with Herb Parmesan Vinaigrette

posted August 17, 2010 in Angie\'s Recipes

Papaya--"Fruit of the Angels", is a nutritional tropical fruit that is packed with vitamins. Not only does the fruit aid in digestion, it is also full of vitamins A, C and E, which are three powerful antioxidants that help reduce cholesterol and pr (read full article)

Happy Food

posted August 17, 2010 in Second Time Parenthood

Hi folks,   What food makes you happy? For me, besides a bowl of salad, fruits and nuts, anothe pick-me-up food would be ICE-CREAM :)   I feel ice-cream is a "happy" food. I associate ice-cream with joy 'cos when we were young, we only (read full article)

The Tomato Theme Continues

posted August 16, 2010 in Winelady Cooks

We're lounging on the deck or patio with a large tomato salad sitting center stage on the table. All we need now is a chilled glass of wine. When we think of pairing wine with tomatoes we usually think of the traditional hot dishes made with tomato (read full article)

MEXICAN TACO SALAD

posted August 16, 2010 in GET OFF YOUR BUTT and BAKE!

Have you ever wanted something . . . a Something that you really Didn’t need? You’ve picked it up several times, but always put it back. Well I say, “The heck with it . . . frivilous or not, I’m buying it!” . . . and I (read full article)

Rice & Olive Salad

posted August 16, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

Squirrel just started preschool again, and although I love having the time while she’s at school to spend with Bug, preschool also means I have to pack Squirrel a lunch.  A few months ago I started thinking about the lunch co (read full article)

Grilled Asparagus and Prosciutto Salad

posted August 16, 2010 in Lucy's Soup Can

Ease: 4/5     Kid-friendliness: 0/5     Taste: 3/5     Time: 4/5Prep: 10 minutesCook time: 8 minutesThis recipe isn't really kidlet friendly. Unless you have a really sophisticated toddler, most small kids probably don't (read full article)

Call for Guest Posts: My Best Vacation Ever!

posted August 16, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Good morning! Holy. Cow. It was 62 degrees when my Mom and I left for our morning walk! Those two crazy women walking around with their arms stuffed into their t-shirts so only their hands were visible? Yeah, that was us. It was ch-ch-ch-chilly! Ch (read full article)

Summer Watermelon and Tomato Salad

posted August 16, 2010 in Delishhh

I have been moving, traveling and enjoying the summer, and it has been hard to sit down and write, so I apologize about it, but i am ready to get back into it.  I hope that all of you are enjoying you summer.   During the summer, which is my fa (read full article)

My Last Meal: Step Away from the Chips Challenge Day 1

posted August 16, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

Are you ready for a week without junk food or processed foods? Take a few minutes and write down how you felt yesterday or this morning before you started and we'll compare it to how your feel next Monday. Here's how I feel: I'm tired. It's almost (read full article)

Let the celebration begin…

posted August 16, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

Happy Sunday all!  We had a FANTASTIC weekend kicking off The Husband’s Birthday celebration…His birthday isn’t until Monday, but, he pretty much is convinced it’s his Birthday week It was completely AWESOME to take th (read full article)

Insalata di riso

posted August 16, 2010 in Memorie di Angelina

Mid-August, when the temperatures climb to tropical heights, is a time when even the enthusiasm of even the most avid cook can begin to wane. Italians often turn to easily prepared dishes that need minimal or no actually cooking. Salads are an obviou (read full article)

Garden Fresh Tomato Sauce & Spaghetti

posted August 15, 2010 in Living the Gourmet

Ingredients:About 7 Vine Ripe Tomatoes - quartered1 bunch of fresh basil4 – 5 cloves of garlic – crushed & chopped1 Italian hot cherry pepper – sliced with seedsDashes of Dried OreganoOlive oil – for drizzlingRomano cheese for grating1 lb (read full article)

Marvelous Menu Meme #10

posted August 15, 2010 in Ask Ms Recipe

You Can Join the fun with marvelous Menu Meme this week. Click Here to find out how you can participate in the Marvelous Menu Meme. Oh, Don’t forget to add yourself to the linky and visit each other once you add your menu. It doesn’t ha (read full article)

Summer Squash Salad with Dill Sauce

posted August 15, 2010 in Raw Food Recipes

recipe from Rene Oswald Ingredients: Salad: 3 yellow squash (about 2 lb.) 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in water for 15 minutes 10 sun-dried olives, pitted 2 ears of corn, kernels removed from cob 1/2 lb. lettuce or spinach leaves Delicious Di (read full article)

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