Basil Pesto
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
My delicious recipe for making pesto with you in mind. At the Farmer's Market the other day I happened upon a steal of a deal on a bunch of fresh picked basil. The smell was heavenly - I knew pesto was going to be whirling in the blender as soon as I got…
Saffron Scented Mac and Cheese
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| Prep Time: | 60 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
My family LOVES mac and cheese. So much that I have 5 different recipes for it that I make on a fairly regular basis. This is one that the kids love, but has a bit of a spin on it for the grown ups in the family. Saffron. The kids like that the saffron co…
Salad of Lost Jewels with Sweet Chili Dressing
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
This is a very simple recipe that I put together for a light lunch. It's fast and easy -- all you need to do is just takes whatever veggies what you have in your fridge or pantry and whip up some dressing. Putting together this salad probably took no more…
New Fried Chicken Wings
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
I've been frying chicken wings since age ten. I wanted to give my fried chicken a fresh prep, so I could see if incorporating a different ingredient would make a difference over using buttermilk. Sour cream won the day!
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Simple Nutritious and TASTY!!!
Quick, Delicious Asian Stir-Fry
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
I recently added a few dishes to my repertoire that are low-carb - that just focus on vegetables and protein. This is one of them. It's quick, easy, very flexible with respect to the type of protein you want to use - and incredibly tasty. Enjoy!
Stuffed Tofu with Ginger Soy Dressing
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Tofu, or bean curd, which comes from the Japanese word tōfu, which itself derived from the Chinese word dòufu, which originally means "bean curdled". It is a soft white food, made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the curds into blocks. There are ma…
Mussel Chowder from Shelburne Inn
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Creamy Mussel Chowder from Shelburne Inn in Seaview, WA; a BnBFinder listed inn.
Penang Style Hokkien Hae Mee (Prawn Noodle Soup)
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 50 Minutes |
I am not a noodle addict, but I do enjoy eating it sometimes. Not just a die hard enthusiast. But I fell in love with Laksa and Hokkien Mee. Too bad. I can't make my own Laksa soup here because there are no Laksa leaves available here in the Philippines.…
Lemon Rosemary Chicken Breasts
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
I adapted this recipe from one that I saw on a cooking show. They were grilling the chicken, but I didn't have a grill, so I figured sautéing the chicken would work just as well. It is relatively easy to make and pairs well with potatoes, pasta, or ric…
Crispy Ginger Curry Chicken
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
I just love this dish. It comes out perfectly every time, and only takes 15 minutes! Eliminate all prep time by doing all your chopping and mixing in the food processor. Sarah http://the-delicious-life.blogspot.com/
Brains on the Half Skull
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
This spooky appetizer is one of our Halloween favorites. And, since it's basically tomatoes and cottage cheese, it's good for you too. We like to say it's 'hauntingly delicious!'
Theresa's Healthy Breakfast
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
A late morning approach to brunch or breakfast. Either way it is a sure fire delicious combination of healthy eating.
Tuna Noodle Salad
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This dish has been with me many years. I came up with it when I was on Weight Watchers diet plan years ago. It was good because 1, I love tuna and 2, when dieting, I only ate little and this is very filling. And one fixing of this will give you a few meal…
Shrimp Artichoke Pasta Marinara
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Shrimp, artichoke & pasta in a red sauce. Delicious and filling, with a side of grilled mozzarella sandwich. Note* Your seafood department usually has large steamed cocktail shrimp. These are perfect to use, because they are not overcooked and all yo…
Chimichurri sauce, choripan
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Chimichurri is the quintessential Argentinean condiment and/or marinade. It can be used as a marinade for a succulent steak, or more simply in the form of churripan. Churripan is everything street food is supposed to be- fast, delicious, and genuine. With…
Egg Fried Rice
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Tasty Indo-Chinese recipe. Quick and easy to prepare.
Crispy-Ginger Tofu Lettuce Wraps
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
When Tatjana and her friend Leah gobbled these lettuce wraps up before I could cool the recipe long enough to store it, I knew I was onto a winner. This scrumptious, low-carb, vegan dish can also be adapted for you meat lovers out there – just substitut…
Nellie's Chicken with Honey -Chilli sauce
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This easy to prepare meal can be enjoyed by young and old and is great for a party or buffet spread. For young children, you may refrain from adding the chilly sauce as the dish is just as delicious without it.
Pork Spring Rolls
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
I made these spring rolls prior to going sailing. Wrapped tightly enough, they're great for portable goodness.
Salmon with Cilantro and Garlic over Orzo
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
A wonderfully easy and fresh tasting dish, rich in omega 3's and so healthy.
Tagliatelle Ubriacona
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| Prep Time: | 45 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
An amazing creation from my favorite restaurant in Florence, Italy. Ubriacona (means drunkard in Italian) you can substitute the tagliatelle with anything really even risotto....sooooo good!!
Chinese vermicelli with beef
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
From China, little recipe made of vermicelli and beef, spicy flavour (soy sauce, nuoc-mam mixed with chilli).
Southwestern Steak Enchilada's
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| Prep Time: | 50 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
Directions One day ahead, make the steak: In a slow cooker, combine the steak, water, tequila, garlic, and 1 serrano chile. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook, on low, until very tender, about 12 hours or overnight. Shred the steak. Make…

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