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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
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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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…
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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.…
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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!
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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…
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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.
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Gently tossed angel hair pasta with a blend of sauteed vegetables and topped with freshly grated cheese.
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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…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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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…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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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
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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…
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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!
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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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…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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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…
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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…
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This is easy and so delicious. Enjoy with Love, Catherine
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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…
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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…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
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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…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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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!
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This is a simple and delicious meal. Enjoy and Always Cook with Love, Catherine
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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.
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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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.
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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…
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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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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
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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…