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Roasted Cauliflower and Leek Soup
A pleasant diversion from the more traditional potato and leek soup, I opted for cauliflower, instead of the traditional spud. The uniqueness of this soup comes from the spice - garam masala.
French Onion and Asparagus Pasta
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
In this irresistible, fragrant dinner, the flavors of French onion soup are combined with pasta and asparagus. It's a big hit in our family, and something even my picky kids will eat!
Chicken Manchurian
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
A popular and very tasty Indo-Chinese recipe.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
My mom always made this Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe when I was growing up - we never had the boxed kind. Toss up a salad or steam some broccoli and you have a full meal that is delicious and very comforting.
Spinach Soup
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a simple and satisfying soup to have on a cold fall evening. Enjoy!
Lemon Cappellini with Grilled Chicken
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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Fried Apple ORZO with Bacon
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Lately, I have fallen in love with ORZO. I have been experimenting with it and today I came up with this delicious style that you will simply adore. Fried apple on top of orzo, drizzled with olive oil and topped with bacon.
Chicken Piccata
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a delicious chicken dish with a lemony sauce. It's quick, easy and delicious! This dish is great to serve with pasta. This is a dish I often make when I don't have a lot of time to prepare a meal. The recipe has been passed down from my moth…
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.
Whole Wheat Pita
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| Prep Time: | 75 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Whole wheat pita can be expensive, but it's so easy to make that there's just no reason to pay more than you should.
Zucchini Pie
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This is my mother’s recipe that I recently found looking through a very old cook book. It gives me much comfort to share it with all of you. It comes to you with wonderful memories and love. Enjoy!
Kentucky Butter Cake
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 65 Minutes |
This cake, from a family friend, was made with oleo- a.k.a. margarine -but I've replaced it with real butter. This is absolutely sinful and a must try for anyone who loves rich cake.
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…
Oven Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
I have evolved my recipe until I think I have achieved perfection. Crispy buffalo-style chicken wings out of the oven with loads of flavour.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This soup is satisfying and tastes so rich and delicious! Enjoy with love, Catherine Adapted from Cabot Cheese – Eating Well Magazine
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…
Lemon Orzo
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Bright with the flavor of lemon, this side dish made with Orzo, a classic Greek pasta, is very simple to make.
Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
So creamy and comforting, slightly sweet pumpkin, just noticeable trace of roasted garlic, smoothing coconut milk, roasted cumin seeds explode with flavour once you bite into one. I had to add green chili, but not too much, as I like a little kick in my f…
Linguine with Baby Spinach and Almonds
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is very reminiscent of pesto and so good even the youngest of my kids loved it! Simple and delicious. This doubles and beyond very easily.
Idle Hand Bars
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| Prep Time: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
These sinfully delicious peanut butter and chocolate dessert bars are out of this world. As a "sweet" fanatic married to a "salty" fanatic, it's always a struggle coming up with desserts that can be shared and devoured with equal gusto. These bars are the…
Traditional Southern Cornbread
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
A traditional recipe from the South. If you're from outside Dixie you'll notice this recipe doesn't include sugar (Sweet Cornbread). This recipe has been handed down in my family for generations. I had to experiment with the amounts because no one had eve…
Chicken Gumbo with Andouille Sausage
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| Prep Time: | 0 Minutes |
| 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…
Sam's Chicken Tortilla Casserole
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is a friend of the families casserole that she made for a card playing party. My son begged me to make it again. This is an addictive casserole. This is also a hide the vegetable casserole. Which is great for children and picky husbands.Use your imag…
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
Mediterranean Shrimp Quesadilla
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
I was asked to participate in the Red Gold Tomato Bowl 2011. I am on a team with 4 other Wisconsin bloggers trying to beat out Pitt in our own version of the big game! Ths was a recipe I came up with for the contest. I love quesadillas for a game time sna…
JG's Grilled Sockeye Salmon
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
When the weather gets warm it is an invitation to use our outdoor grill. Grilled Sockeye Salmon is absolutely delicious! It does not need a fancy saucy topping, or any salty addition. Served with a microwaved “baked” potato and a veggie or fruit sa…






























