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Rice Balls
Adapted from The Taste of Italy by Frederic Lebain & Jean Paul Paireault. These are a really big hit whenever I serve them. I hope you all enjoy them as much! Cook and Enjoy with Love, Catherine
Fried Zucchini Flowers
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
There have been books written on the zucchini blossom. The forerunner of the ever-burgeoning mottled cylinder, is edible. More than edible, it's delicious in an Earth Mother kind of way. That which some just chuck away as waste, can in fact become a de…
Macaroni & Cheese
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
A great dish for potluck dinners. One of the terrific aspects to this dish is you can change it to suit your preferences. To make it more of an entree mix in meats of your choice. Add vegetables such as broccoli and onions to give it more texture.
Oven Fried Onion Rings
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is a great way to have your onion rings and eat them too! Enjoy and Cook with Love, Catherine Adapted from: Eating Well Magazine
Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
I made this dish for Ron's sister Julie and her hubby Chad after they had little Drew. It looked so yummy Ron and I had to make it for ourselves. The picture does not do this casserole justice because it is so yummy! Enjoy!
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!
Blackened Catfish
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Many moons ago when the settlers first discovered what is now North Carolina, they found a magical bottom feeding fish that would take just about any bait. They called it the catfish because it has the same brain capacity as a feline. They originally call…
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!
Italian Meatless Meatballs
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This dish was originally given to me by my Italian mother in law as a meatless meatball by using breadcrumbs rather than meat. I took it a step further and added in some bulgar which gave it a meatier texture and was a great healthy substitute for the me…
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…
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…
Saucy Pork Chops
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 120 Minutes |
I saw this recipe at Vintage Victuals, and it looked so yummy! The picture was not deceiving because it was delicious. I adjusted the ingredients a bit and used the crockpot, but kept that wonderful onion on the top! I served this with mashed potatoes and…
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.
Mushroom Avocado Tomato Basil Pasta
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Gently tossed angel hair pasta with a blend of sauteed vegetables and topped with freshly grated cheese.
Quick n Easy Potato Broccoli soup
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
I never make broccoli cheese soup. I use to make it for my husband until I was pregnant and got very sick eating it. I tried several times to make it but the smell got to me. Weird thing is I love broccoli and eat it whenever I can. Today I was pulling…
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.
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
Melon Salsa
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
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This is so good. I love playing with new salsa recipes for the summer! This one is great over grilled meat, or all alone!
Tilapia Mint cakes
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Serve with yogurt as an appetizer Or as the main course with some salad Or make a fish burger by adding the pattie in a bun with lettuce, tomatoes and onion. Replace Tilapia filets with Paneer(Indian cheese) to make Paneer Mint Cakes.
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.
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.
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…
Grilled Marinated Steak
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a very wonderful and easy marinade. Please do not underestimate the tastiness of a good chuck filet. Enjoy!
Simple Fried Eggplant
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
This fried eggplant is so simple, but yet a very delicious side dish. It's a little bit crispy on the outside, but very soft and juicy inside. It is a Bengali way of preparation.
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.
Chorizo Pulao
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
This is a Goan style pulao - an aromatic dish made out of rice that is first browned in oil and then cooked with spices and vegetables. This particular pulao is very popular in Goa and is traditionally made using spicy Goan sausage, which can be replaced…
