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Italian-style Goulash
Thinly sliced zucchini coins are gently sauteed with onion, garlic and Italian seasonings then tossed with cooked ground beef and diced tomatoes only to simmer slowly before being tossed again with pasta and Parmesan cheese.
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.
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!
Mexican Meatballs
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Chipotle peppers and cilantro give this dish a very special, unique taste that will make everyone ask for more!
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!
Tagliatelle ai funghi
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
The first time I had tagliatelle ai funghi done right, it was at Trattoria Stella in Serramazzoni, in the foothills of Modena, Italy. When a gastronomical memory persists for over 15 years, you know you had a true culinary pleasure. The beauty of tagliate…
Taco Burgers
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Happy Saturday! We really have been on a burger kick lately! However, most of our burgers have been a bit boring. I decided that we needed to spice up our buns with a taco burger. This is a super easy recipe and tastes great. We used salsa, guacamole, che…
Olive Ascolane
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Olive ascolane are deliciously stuffed green olives which are breaded and fried. They are originally from the Le Marche region of Italy. Thankfully, they are widely found all over Italy, and are easily made at home. In Italy, I would mostly enjoy them as…
Pierre's Fast and Simple Couscous Salad
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
Don't you like a quick and easy recipe? Throwing everything in the blender? And make a big batch that's even better the next day? I got this couscous recipe from my mom. It's a great summer cold dish that can be served as a main or a side. At home we cal…
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…
Butter & Basil Rice
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| Prep Time: | 0 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
A simple side dish but with great flavor.
Mediterranean-Style Orzo
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Because you should always have a meal you can whip up in 10 minutes or less, just in case guests show up unexpectedly. (Even though no one ever visits me!)
Ragu alla Bolognese
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| Prep Time: | 0 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 110 Minutes |
This is the traditional way to make bolognese....direct from Emilia-Romagna region, where Bologna is located. In Bologna they will scoff at the use of any other pasta but tagliatelle or parpadelle.
Quiche
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| Prep Time: | 30 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
This is a perfect brunch. If you are having people over or if you are doing a shower this is a perfect dish you can prepare the night before and just cook it in the morning. One of the hardest things with brunch is to keep eggs warm or get up early enou…
Greek Pizza
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This rich and decadent pizza is a beautiful symphony of delicious flavors. This extra crispy pizza crust is topped with feta cheese, spinach, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, and marinated chicken. Your taste-buds are in for a wonderful s…
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.
Veggie Pizza Burgers
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
This was a quick mid-week dinner one night...I kinda made it up as I went along...
Grandma Nucci's Meatballs
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
The most delicious meatballs you will ever eat. With these babies, good cheese is everything. So toss your green plastic parmesan cylinder and buy some fresh grated romano, parmesean, or fontina! Sarah http://the-delicious-life.blogspot.com/
Pizza Muffins
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
A Pinterest find! I have had my eyes on these babies for a while now, but didn't want an entire batch to devour by myself in the darkness of my closet. I decided bringing them to work would be safer (I still ate two at home and one at work). These muffin…
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.
Catfish with Veggie Sauce
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
I saw the original version of this recipe on Giada's show (she used halibut), and of course, I had to tinker with it.
Hamburger Stew
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
My mother made this often when I was growing up and it was a staple in my house when my children were young. With just 3 ingredients, it's easy to see why this super-simple recipe would be popular with busy moms! I like to serve this with garlic toast and…
Teriyaki Burgers
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Sometimes you want a regular burger, and sometimes you want to change it up a little. This quick recipe is a great way to jazz up your burgers! Tangy teriyaki sauce and sweet pineapple add great flavor to this quick recipe. Serve them at your next part…
Taco Pie
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Yummy Quick meal your family will love!
Stuffed Eggplant
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 75 Minutes |
I put this recipe together from a handful of other stuffed eggplant recipes that are available online, picking and choosing a few ingredients and steps from each. The nice thing about this recipe is that you can adapt your own touch by adjusting ingredien…




























