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Insalata Di Ceci - Corsican Chickpea Salad
If you like chick peas you'll love this salad. It takes no time to make and waits nicely on the counter until your ready to use it.
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
This cool, refreshing and revitalizing soup is ideal when it’s 104° out and sloth has completely overtaken control of limbs. Do what you must to drag yourself to the kitchen and assemble:
Rainbow Veggie Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Dressing
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
My 5-year old daughter visited an urban farm a few months ago. While there she tasted some new (to her) veggies including kale and beets (which I'm also sure she would have hated if I put them in front of her :) Since then she has, off and on, mentioned t…
Kielbasa with Peppers, Onions, and Tomatoes
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This was a bit of a throw together meal the other night. I have had Kielbasa sitting in my freezer for awhile, and wasn't sure what to make! This dish came together great, and its really easy! I served it with a little rice, and a side of spinach. Enjoy!
Pasta Caprese
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Light and easy, this pasta salad makes a wonderful addition to any meal. Featuring tomatoes marinated in olive oil and lemon and tossed with colorful rotini and mozzarella.
Buck's Barbecue Sauce
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Simmering the sauce and spices insures a deep and rich flavor. Beginning with butter and sautéed onions makes it extra special.
Orecchiette con cime di rape
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Orecchiette con cime di rape is the signature dish of the Puglia region of southern Italy. Orecchiette literally translates as "little ears". They look like little bowl shaped discs that are ideal for catching the wonderful sauce they are to be tossed wit…
Salade Mechouia
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
I was actually born in Tunisia and thanks to such my Mother learned how to cook quite a few amazing dishes from Tunisia. I left Tunisia when I was about 2 years old so never really had any recollections. Salade Mechouia is a favorite during the summer mon…
Grilled Key Lime Mustard Salmon
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| Prep Time: | 35 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Ron and I have been on a bit of a salmon kick the last few weeks. I love grilled salmon and am always trying to find new combinations for the grill. This may seems like an odd combo, but trust me, it is delicious. Neither the mustard or the lime are overp…
Crostini
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Thinly sliced bread painted with olive oil, sprinkled with herbs, garlic powder and salt. Dried herbs can be used in place of fresh.
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
A wonderful honey mustard sauce.
Minestrone Soup
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
This recipe for minestrone soup comes from both my side of the family as well as my husband's side. It is a simple easy soup that I like to prepare because it involves simple everyday ingredients. It is so flexible that if you want to bulk it up you can…
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.
Asian Grilled Chicken
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
This delicious chicken recipe uses Dijon mustard and Soy Sauce to create a delectable sweet n' sour taste both in the chicken and as a sauce. This is perfect served over fried rice!
Chimichurri sauce, choripan
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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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…
Arugula Salad with Pears
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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Great salad for entertaining especially this time of year when pomegranates are in season
Shrimp Artichoke Pasta Marinara
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
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Pollo al mattone
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
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Chicken Gumbo with Andouille Sausage
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| 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…
Penne with broccoli, garlic, and pine nuts
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
The title of this dish may be long but it is extremely quick and easy to make. It is a healthy dish that even your kids will love. You can also add grilled chicken.
Herb Flounder with Lemon Vinaigrette
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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Fiesta Veggies Fruits & Pastas
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Balance is achieved in this meal. Citrus fruits, thinly sliced veggies and mixed pastas. It is fun to serve and your family will really enjoy it, too.
Pork Spring Rolls
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
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Tagliatelle Ubriacona
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| Prep Time: | 45 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 100 Minutes |
Chickpeas with fried octopus.

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