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I was actually born in Tunisia and thanks to such my Mother learned how to cook quite a few amazing dishes from Tunisia. I left Tunisia when I was about 2 years old so never really had any recollections. Salade Mechouia is a favorite during the summer months. Apart from being pretty to look at it tastes amazingly. Last Friday we had a couple friends of ours who like to try all types of foods so it was the perfect occasion to make it.
Sassy Stuffed Peppers
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
I think everyone's mom or family member had a recipe for stuffed peppers they remember from their youth. Maybe not everyone feels this way, but I always loved stuffed peppers. This recipe is different than my Mother's, but still very very yummy. I mixed i…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
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Pierre's Fast and Simple Couscous Salad
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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| Prep Time: | 0 Minutes |
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
The title of this dish may be long but it is extremely quick and easy to make. It is a healthy dish that even your kids will love. You can also add grilled chicken.
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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Balance is achieved in this meal. Citrus fruits, thinly sliced veggies and mixed pastas. It is fun to serve and your family will really enjoy it, too.
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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Here’s a soup so tangy and packed with flavor, I refused to share it with anyone… not even MG. In fact, I went out of my way to call him up after I polished off my first bowl to say, “I made an amazing soup tonight… and guess what? You’re not ge…
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| Prep Time: | 45 Minutes |
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
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