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Margarita Steak with Orange Salsa
This is a very festive recipe that will have your family in the mood to salsa dance! Try this quick recipe any night of the week and enjoy the flavors of a margarita, without the hangover the next day. Serve it with some Spanish rice and black beans and you have a delicious meal that is ready in no time.
Kentucky Bourbon Pork Tenderloin
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
My sister's neighbor, Heather, makes this amazing pork tenderloin recipe and my sister just raves about it. It seems like a really simple recipe, but it packs a lot of taste. It would be perfect for a summer night barbecue with friends. Serve it with s…
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
My favorite recipe of all time. It initally was my Mother's and she made a version very similar to this. There were some items my sister didn't like so she added some of her own touches. Years later I was out of some ingredients so I substituted a few thi…
Asian Style Pork Loin
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
Pork loin is one of my favorite proteins because it can be prepared so many ways. Pork's mild flavor tends to match well with many different seasonings and sauces, but I especially love giving it some Asian flair. This recipe is simple, but the taste is…
Stuffed Mushrooms
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
My Aunt taught me how to make these delicious stuffed mushrooms a few years ago. Anytime we have a family gathering we all fight over them because they are so delicious. Try them and you will see how addicting they are. You may need rehab for these fab…
Baked Potato Soup
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
On a cold winter night, who doesn't love to curl up on the couch with a warm bowl of soup? This is the ultimate comfort food. Creamy and satisfying, this soup can be a a great starter to any meal, or serve it by itself with some bread or crackers. Eith…
Breaded Parmesan Chicken Breasts
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
I love this recipe because it can be served in so many different ways. Keep it in its original form, and serve it over some leafy greens with a lemon vinaigrette. Add some Italian herbs and serve it over pasta with marinara sauce, or Alfredo sauce. The…
Caribbean Chicken
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Here's an inventive take on jerk chicken. The Pick-a-peppa sauce gives it some spice, while the pineapple gives it some sweetness. Top it with some Monterrey jack cheese, for a little creaminess as well. You could even make this into a sandwich!
Monkey Bread
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
My Sister makes this for breakfast and it is almost addicting. It is super easy to prepare, but is extremely decadent tasting. You can make a cream cheese frosting to top it off if you really want to indulge. Your kids will definitely love it! (I think…
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
French fries are a common side dish to go with many American meals, but did you ever try sweet potato fries instead? Well if you haven’t, you are missing out! This simple recipe is easy to prepare and jazzes up the regular burger and fries combo. Plu…
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…
Pulled Pork Sandwich
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 360 Minutes |
Pulled Pork Sandwiches are one of my favorite things to order at a barbecue restaurant. The moist pork mixes with the tangy barbecue sauce to create a taste combination to die for. I wanted to know how to duplicate that taste at home. What I found out…
Chicken Kiev
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
My Sister’s friend, Mary, used to make this dish all the time when we would come over and I always loved it. The crispy breading on the outside of the chicken mixed with the buttery goodness on the inside is the perfect combination. Make this next tim…
Barbecue Bacon Burgers
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Burgers are definitely what comes to mind when most people think "All American Food". Americans have been enjoying burgers at their social gatherings, football games, and parties for centuries. Barbecue chips and bacon give these burgers an awesome flav…
Bananas Foster
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Bananas Foster has been one of my favorite desserts since I was a kid. I love the contrast of the warm caramelized bananas and the cold ice cream. This is a very simple version of this classic dessert recipe. Your guests will be impressed with the beau…
Lemon Rosemary Chicken Breasts
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
I adapted this recipe from one that I saw on a cooking show. They were grilling the chicken, but I didn't have a grill, so I figured sautéing the chicken would work just as well. It is relatively easy to make and pairs well with potatoes, pasta, or ric…
Meatloaves
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
This is an old family recipe that is simple and delicious. I like to top mine off with gravy, but you can serve it plain, or add good ol' ketchup if you like. Serve it with mashed potatoes and a veggie and you have a filling meal that everyone will love…
Ginger Flank Steak
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
I love using Asian inspired ingredients when preparing a steak. The salty/sweetness really takes the flavor of the meat to a whole new level. Flank steak seems to work best because it is a thinner cut of meat, but still has a lot of juiciness to it so…
Homemade Meatballs
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
My Great Grandmother was a whiz in the kitchen. We are so lucky that she wrote down some of her recipes before she passed on. Now we all still get to enjoy these recipes whenever we can. Although I suspect that they would still taste better if she made…
Grilled Pork Chop with Mango Salsa
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
We all get sick of eating beef and chicken sometimes, but it can be hard to think of alternatives. Pork chops are actually one of my favorite new proteins to cook with. Dubbed "the other white meat", pork chops are great because they are as versatile as…
Georgia's Cheesecake
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This is a recipe from my brother-in-laws family. This creamy cheesecake would be great topped with some fresh fruit or even some chocolate syrup...dessert to die for!
Ranch Chicken
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, your family will ask for this tasty chicken again and again. My daughter (who hates to cook) makes this often and my son-in-law and grandsons love it (there are never leftovers!). She likes to serve it with…
Mimi's Sloppy Joes
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
A friend of mine gave me the original recipe for this a few years ago and they were the best sloppy joes I have ever had. I have adapted the recipe a bit over time, but they are still as delicious as when I first tried them. My family is so crazy about th…
Carbonara Pizza
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Rachael Ray makes this amazing carbonara pizza recipe that is quick and delicious. Whenever you are in the mood for pizza, but you want something a little more refined than just pepperoni, try this simple recipe. Serve it with a side salad and voila, yo…
Sticky Lemon Chicken
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Absolute yumminess. My kids favorite recipe
Warm Tuna Casserole
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
A simple recipe to make when you are crunched for time and on a tight budget. It should feed up to a family of 5 and makes great leftovers too. My Dad used to make this for us kids all the time growing up and we loved it. He used to top it off with crushe…
