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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

Enchiladas Rojas

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

Mango Salsa

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
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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.…

Zesty Carrots

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!

Spinach and Artichoke Dip Crockpot 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…

Macaroni & Cheese

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.

Mushroom Avocado Tomato Basil Pasta

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.

Tilapia with Peppers, Olives, and Capers

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…

Italian Meatless Meatballs

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…

Oven Fried Onion Rings

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

Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

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…

“Island” Turkey Strips

“Island” Turkey Strips

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

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!

Creole Tomato Soup (Low Fat)

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…

Fried Zucchini Flowers

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…

Crazy Mixed Up Beans and Rice (And Chicken Sausage too!)

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

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

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

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…

Chorizo Pulao

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…

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

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!

Broccoli Rabe, Sun Dried Tomato, Cannelloni Beans & Noodles

Broccoli Rabe, Sun Dried Tomato, Cannelloni Beans & Noodles

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

This is a simple and delicious meal. Enjoy and Always Cook with Love, Catherine

Baked Chicken Tenders

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.

Simple Fried Eggplant

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.

Herb Flounder with Lemon Vinaigrette

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…

Ultimate Stuffed Roasted Turkey

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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Polpette di Tonno - Tuna cakes

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes

We have been enjoying crab cakes for quite a while now, thanks to our New England friends. In the Veneto region of Italy polpette di tonno, or tuna cakes, have been around forever, but are sadly so undiscovered in the United States. Polpette di tonno are…

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