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Carolyn's Summer Chicken Salad
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Heart-Shaped Valentine's Day Ravioli
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| Prep Time: | 60 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
Treat your special someone to this very delicious ravioli dish. Hopefully your sweetheart does not suffer from embarrassing foot odor because this dish will knock their socks off.
French Onion and Asparagus Pasta
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
In this irresistible, fragrant dinner, the flavors of French onion soup are combined with pasta and asparagus. It's a big hit in our family, and something even my picky kids will eat!
Zesty Carrots
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
When Zesty Carrots are served with dinner our serving dish is always emptied! This delicious easy to prepare and colorful side dish is a nutritious family favorite. I use dried spices, because they are always found in my spice rack. Yummy!
Quick n Easy Potato Broccoli soup
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
I never make broccoli cheese soup. I use to make it for my husband until I was pregnant and got very sick eating it. I tried several times to make it but the smell got to me. Weird thing is I love broccoli and eat it whenever I can. Today I was pulling…
Venison Stroganoff With Rice
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
We are a family who love the outdoors and I'm always looking for new ways to make a boring package of ground venison into something amazing! This recipe is something I came up with and the family LOVES it! Enjoy!
Greek Pasta Salad
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
I make this at least once every week. It's easy, delicious and you can always use leftovers in your lunch! The feta cheese really makes this dish delicious. If you don't like feta, you can substitute for other kinds of cheese as well.
Mom's Italian Goulash
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This is similar to the goulash my mom made for us when I was a child. It's loosely based on the original Hungarian version. I make this for my family and it's a crowd pleaser. It feeds a crowd too. I've added the shredded mozzarella & pecorino romano to t…
Wendy's Chili
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 70 Minutes |
A copy cat recipe of Wendy's chili
Shrimp Mousse Spread
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
I loved the simple, less complex, flavor that showcased the shrimp and the very mild touch of garlic. What a great summer dish. I'd recommend making it up early in the day and chilling it until lunch or whenever you want to use it. It was perfect on a see…
Saucy Pork Chops
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 120 Minutes |
I saw this recipe at Vintage Victuals, and it looked so yummy! The picture was not deceiving because it was delicious. I adjusted the ingredients a bit and used the crockpot, but kept that wonderful onion on the top! I served this with mashed potatoes and…
Rice Balls
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Adapted from The Taste of Italy by Frederic Lebain & Jean Paul Paireault. These are a really big hit whenever I serve them. I hope you all enjoy them as much! Cook and Enjoy with Love, Catherine
Grilled Mozzarella and Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Bacon
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
The classic grilled cheese gets a facelift with shredded mozzarella, goat cheese, a pinch of mustard, and crisp, salty bacon. I had something similar at a great wine bar in Hell's Kitchen and couldn't sleep until I recreated it.
Bohemian Buckwheat with Wild Mushrooms
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Since I became familiar with Buckwheat in the Czech Republic I thought I would pay tribute to it by using Czech spices in my Buckwheat recipe. The two spices are Marjoram and Caraway seed, both very commonly used in Czech cuisine.
Macaroni & Cheese
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
A great dish for potluck dinners. One of the terrific aspects to this dish is you can change it to suit your preferences. To make it more of an entree mix in meats of your choice. Add vegetables such as broccoli and onions to give it more texture.
Mushroom Avocado Tomato Basil Pasta
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Gently tossed angel hair pasta with a blend of sauteed vegetables and topped with freshly grated cheese.
Penne alla Vodka
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Why go out for an expensive fancy Italian dinner when you can make this quick AND delicious dinner in the comfort of your own kitchen? The sauce is so simple and it comes together in a flash. It's perfect for company, yet easy enough for one of your bus…
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…
Stuffed Peppers
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| Prep Time: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
Bell peppers stuffed with beef and rice. You can easily replace the beef with chicken or turkey for a healthy alternative.
Black-Eyed Peas My Way
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This recipe allows you to take a bland can of black-eyed peas and turn them into something that'll have your taste buds singing. Turn your family into pea lovers!
Baked Chicken Tenders
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a healthier version of chicken tenders. I've been making them for years for my son. He loves them, and doesn't even realize they are healthy.
Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
I made this dish for Ron's sister Julie and her hubby Chad after they had little Drew. It looked so yummy Ron and I had to make it for ourselves. The picture does not do this casserole justice because it is so yummy! Enjoy!
The Taco Rack Crunchy Tacos by Chef Kirk Leins
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
The Taco Rack Crunchy Restaurant Style Tacos from our friend Chef Kirk Leins, is as basic a course in Taco Cooking 101 as you can get... Chef Kirk accepted my Taco Cooking Challenge... To see his evaluation of my Taco Cookware, watch this video... http:/…
Lemon Pepper- Tarragon Chicken
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
Baked Chicken for dinner but with a flavorful twist. Easy, fast and oh, so good.
Baked Tuna Noodle Casserole
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
This easy baked tuna noodle casserole is a hearty dish that can be thrown together quickly and can last for days as leftovers. We make this at least twice a month at our house. The garlic, mushrooms and basil add some fantastic depth to this dish. Feel fr…
Chicken and Rice Summer Soup
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
A friend of mine came down with a cold as is not uncommon during the transition of the seasons. I made this for him to help get him back on his feet. Plenty of vitamins and electrolytes to ease those pesky summer colds.




























