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Ham & Cheese Panini

I have been using my new Panini Press for lunch everyday. It is just so easy to experiment with whatever ingredients I have on hand. Today I made a ham and cheese panini on multi-grain bread.

Spinach and Artichoke Dip Crockpot Chicken

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…

Tortilla Omelette

Tortilla Omelette

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Make it an "om" morning with tortilla omlette from Bonshaw Breezes Bed and Breakfast in Bonshaw, Prince Edward Island, Canada; a BnBFinder listed inn.

Enchiladas Rojas

Enchiladas Rojas

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

If you have Mexican friends or married into a Mexican family you know that to us pretty much all of life's events give us cause for a celebration. Parties for everything, food is an absolute must, singing and dancing and party until the sun comes up (lite…

Mango Salsa

Mango Salsa

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
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We were on a much needed vacation the first part of May, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I have to say - I really did miss cooking! Anyways, I drank a lot of mango flavored cocktails in Mexico and was having a craving for mango about a week after I returned.…

Banh Mi

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…

Wayland Crab Cakes

Wayland Crab Cakes

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

A very easy to make crab cake. These can be made big enough for sandwiches or small enough for appetizers. I made these out of crab legs that I bought on sale. They turned out better than the ones I have made in the past. I made this up off the top of my…

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

A wonderful honey mustard sauce.

Tilapia with Peppers, Olives, and Capers

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…

Grilled Veggie & Basil Mayo Wrap

Grilled Veggie & Basil Mayo Wrap

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

This is a delicious wrap. You can use any type of grilled vegetable. You pick and choose. Try different combinations. If you want, add grilled chicken.

Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

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…

“Island” Turkey Strips

“Island” Turkey Strips

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

This a simple and delicious recipe. It is a combination of tropical flavors. This is a great way to transport to the islands ~ without leaving home!

Creole Tomato Soup (Low Fat)

Creole Tomato Soup (Low Fat)

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

I truly hate the tomato soup that you get in cans and have as far back as I can remember. I had red bell pepper so that is what I used in this recipe even though it ask for green. The chunks of tomato, pepper and onion with the fragrant and flavorful herb…

Macaroni with Sautéed Romaine & Cannellini Beans

Macaroni with Sautéed Romaine & Cannellini Beans

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

This dish is so fresh and simple. It is a meal or a welcome side to any meal. Enjoy!

Crockpot Chicken

Crockpot Chicken

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

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…

Tuna Noodle Salad

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…

German Bread Dumplings

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…

Crazy Mixed Up Beans and Rice (And Chicken Sausage too!)

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…

Greek Style Chicken

Greek Style Chicken

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

This is easy and so delicious. Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Noodles with Egg Sauce

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

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

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.

Muffin Tin Crab Cakes

Muffin Tin Crab Cakes

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

A better for you crab cake that is baked and uses whole wheat bread crumbs. Best serves with coleslaw and tartar sauce.

Herb Flounder with Lemon Vinaigrette

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…

Cuban Burger

Cuban Burger

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

If I had to pick one sandwich to eat for the rest of my life it would be a Cuban. I am drooling just thinking about it. I am not a big mayo fan, but this is the sandwich I make an exception for. I was reading my my blog roll awhile ago, and a cuban burger…

Marinated Three Bean Salad

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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