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Crockpot Chicken
This is one of my favorite things to make for a Sunday dinner. One, it is easy. Two, it is yummy and makes great leftovers. Three, it reminds me of Thanksgiving (in a lot less time!) I make several variations to this recipe depending on what vegetables i have in the house, but it is always a crowd pleaser.
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Crockpot Chicken
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
I am a huge fan of spinach and artichoke dip! This recipe came about when I was trying to put together an orange sweet potato crockpot dish, and I forgot to buy sweet potatoes! I had to leave for work and had minutes to improvise. Grabbing what I had on h…
Whole Wheat Pita
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| Prep Time: | 75 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Whole wheat pita can be expensive, but it's so easy to make that there's just no reason to pay more than you should.
Banh Mi
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
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This is a sandwich with a history, but I'm not going to go into that here. This is, I believe, my new favorite use for leftover pork roast, pulled pork and even chicken! It has all of the elements needed for a culinary delight: Crunchy, sweet, sour, sal…
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.
Kentucky Butter Cake
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 65 Minutes |
This cake, from a family friend, was made with oleo- a.k.a. margarine -but I've replaced it with real butter. This is absolutely sinful and a must try for anyone who loves rich cake.
Tilapia with Peppers, Olives, and Capers
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This dish was inspired by one of my favorite dishes to order at one of my favorite restaurants- Cafe Mario in Green Bay. I am not sure how Mario makes his grouper, but I think I came pretty close with this recreation. I am a big fan of olives so anything…
Gert's Mama's Pound Cake
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 75 Minutes |
A wonderful Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe that produces a moist, tangy cake sure to be a hit for any social gathering!
Stardust Chocolate Pancakes
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Heavenly, not only because the angels would decend to earth for them but also because they fall into the ”sin free” variety of chocolate pleasures. Maybe your honey will make them for you as a special breakfast in bed? Could this be where the sin come…
Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
remember when I was a kid loving cold pasta salads on a hot summer night. Nothing heavy and nothing rich. One of my favorite restaurants in Green Bay is Grapevine Cafe, and they have a chicken pesto pasta salad to die for. One steamy night in Wisconsin I…
Wacky Cake
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had; moist, flavorful and frugal! It's also vegan and costs less than $3 including the icing! We make this often here and the kids adore it.
Fried Zucchini Flowers
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
There have been books written on the zucchini blossom. The forerunner of the ever-burgeoning mottled cylinder, is edible. More than edible, it's delicious in an Earth Mother kind of way. That which some just chuck away as waste, can in fact become a de…
German Bread Dumplings
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| Prep Time: | 35 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is a straight-forward version of the classic German bread dumpling recipe...but with a twist! I discovered a "secret" ingredient that makes this recipe foolproof... A common difficulty with any kind of dumplings is to get the right consistency, s…
Spanish Tortilla
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Spanish Tortilla with a mild Indian touch would make an ideal breakfast for those lazy weekend morning
Idle Hand Bars
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| Prep Time: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
These sinfully delicious peanut butter and chocolate dessert bars are out of this world. As a "sweet" fanatic married to a "salty" fanatic, it's always a struggle coming up with desserts that can be shared and devoured with equal gusto. These bars are the…
Chicken Schnitzel
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
My grandmother's recipe and one I practically grew up on. Schnitzel means cutlet in German and originally referred to a deep-fried, breaded veal cutlet.
Crazy Mixed Up Beans and Rice (And Chicken Sausage too!)
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
As you may have noticed I like rice a lot, and beans, AND chicken sausage. I could literally live off rice and beans, and be completely happy. When I was in Puerto Rico last year, I would eat rice and beans almost twice a day. I would save any dinner left…
Traditional Southern Cornbread
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
A traditional recipe from the South. If you're from outside Dixie you'll notice this recipe doesn't include sugar (Sweet Cornbread). This recipe has been handed down in my family for generations. I had to experiment with the amounts because no one had eve…
Noodles with Egg Sauce
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
I love having noodles. During my childhood noodles would be our morning breakfast on Sundays and till we follow the same as a custom. And the Sunday noodles was generally made by Baba. And that used to be ultimate. Now that I am away from my parents, I m…
Chicken Gumbo with Andouille Sausage
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| Prep Time: | 0 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 120 Minutes |
I love a good thick spicy gumbo. The restaurant I work at has the best gumbo ever. I wanted to recreate my own version to make and enjoy at home. In gumbo, roux is key and if burned or undercooked can result in not so good gumbo. Since my favorite gumbo f…
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.
Herb Flounder with Lemon Vinaigrette
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
A little fat can be beneficial if you choose the right type. Our bodies actually need fat to help in the performance of vital functions, such as transporting vitamins, protecting organs and maintaining healthy skin and hair. Olive oil and Omega 3 fat foun…
Spinach And Prosciutto Topped Chicken Breasts
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Dress up boneless chicken breasts by topping them with layers of prosciutto, thinly-sliced tomatoes and fresh spinach, then sealing those goodies on top with a slice of melted provolone cheese.
Marinated Three Bean Salad
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
This three bean salad is my mom's recipe, and I suspect it has been around a while, because my copy was typed on a typewriter. Three bean salad is a classic American side dish for a reason. It's delicious, it is simple to make, and it is especially ideal…

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