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“Island” Turkey Strips
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!
Sweet & Spicy Peach Sauce
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
This sauce is so good! It's not too spicy so even those of the most delicate taste buds should enjoy this recipe. It's perfect with practically everything- especially my breaded chicken!
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Crockpot Chicken
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
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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…
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!
Kicked up black bean soup
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
This soup is not only healthy and delicious, I added green salsa and chili powder to give it an extra kick and a twist on original black bean soup. Made in the slow cooker, it takes just minutes to prepare and is a filling and hearty weeknight meal.
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
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
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.…
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.
Sticky Lemon Chicken
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Absolute yumminess. My kids favorite recipe
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
Sweet potatoes are not just for Thanksgiving anymore! Try these simple roasted sweet potatoes with any main course and you will be wishing the holidays would come a little sooner. These are sweet, like the gooey marshmallow covered kind, but not as bad…
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
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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…
Sesame Salmon
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is an extremely simple dish to make. Its also healthy and delicious. Prep and cook time are about 25 minutes but allow for an additional 25 minutes to marinate fish.
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…
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…
Arugula Salad with Pears
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
Great salad for entertaining especially this time of year when pomegranates are in season
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
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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…
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
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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
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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…
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…
Ultimate Stuffed Roasted Turkey
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
This turkey will be very moist and delicious with a slight hint of heat from the Jalapeño! Enjoy! NOTE: COOK TIME DEPENDS UPON THE WEIGHT OF THE TURKEY.

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