Basil Pesto
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
My delicious recipe for making pesto with you in mind. At the Farmer's Market the other day I happened upon a steal of a deal on a bunch of fresh picked basil. The smell was heavenly - I knew pesto was going to be whirling in the blender as soon as I got…
Saffron Scented Mac and Cheese
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| Prep Time: | 60 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
My family LOVES mac and cheese. So much that I have 5 different recipes for it that I make on a fairly regular basis. This is one that the kids love, but has a bit of a spin on it for the grown ups in the family. Saffron. The kids like that the saffron co…
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Crockpot Chicken
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
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…
Crostini
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Thinly sliced bread painted with olive oil, sprinkled with herbs, garlic powder and salt. Dried herbs can be used in place of fresh.
Minestrone Soup
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
This recipe for minestrone soup comes from both my side of the family as well as my husband's side. It is a simple easy soup that I like to prepare because it involves simple everyday ingredients. It is so flexible that if you want to bulk it up you can…
Mussel Chowder from Shelburne Inn
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Creamy Mussel Chowder from Shelburne Inn in Seaview, WA; a BnBFinder listed inn.
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…
Fresh Pear Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
I love fresh salads, but I love salads that include fresh fruit even more. Crisp pears give this salad a fresh taste and crunchy texture. You can whip this salad up in a flash for a simple side dish, or even pair it with some soup and you have an entire…
Crispy Ginger Curry Chicken
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
I just love this dish. It comes out perfectly every time, and only takes 15 minutes! Eliminate all prep time by doing all your chopping and mixing in the food processor. Sarah http://the-delicious-life.blogspot.com/
Shrimp Artichoke Pasta Marinara
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Shrimp, artichoke & pasta in a red sauce. Delicious and filling, with a side of grilled mozzarella sandwich. Note* Your seafood department usually has large steamed cocktail shrimp. These are perfect to use, because they are not overcooked and all yo…
Theresa's Healthy Breakfast
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
A late morning approach to brunch or breakfast. Either way it is a sure fire delicious combination of healthy eating.
Chimichurri sauce, choripan
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Chimichurri is the quintessential Argentinean condiment and/or marinade. It can be used as a marinade for a succulent steak, or more simply in the form of churripan. Churripan is everything street food is supposed to be- fast, delicious, and genuine. With…
Tuna Noodle Salad
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This dish has been with me many years. I came up with it when I was on Weight Watchers diet plan years ago. It was good because 1, I love tuna and 2, when dieting, I only ate little and this is very filling. And one fixing of this will give you a few meal…
Catfish with Veggie Sauce
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
I saw the original version of this recipe on Giada's show (she used halibut), and of course, I had to tinker with it.
Grilled Chicken with Tomato Fried Rice
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This dish is create by me hope all of you can enjoy :)
Pollo al mattone
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
I love to barbecue, it’s my American side claiming its culinary rights. Whenever I fire the coals and host a backyard cookout, I like to throw a lot on the grill, so besides the classic burgers and franks I usually fuse in some Italian grigliata mista (…
Asian Beef Wrapped Asparagus
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
A delightful east meets west appetizer.
Penne with broccoli, garlic, and pine nuts
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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.
Fiesta Veggies Fruits & Pastas
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
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.
Summer Tomato and Bell Pepper Soup
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
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…
Nellie's Chicken with Honey -Chilli sauce
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This easy to prepare meal can be enjoyed by young and old and is great for a party or buffet spread. For young children, you may refrain from adding the chilly sauce as the dish is just as delicious without it.
Salmon with Cilantro and Garlic over Orzo
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
A wonderfully easy and fresh tasting dish, rich in omega 3's and so healthy.
Tagliatelle Ubriacona
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| Prep Time: | 45 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
An amazing creation from my favorite restaurant in Florence, Italy. Ubriacona (means drunkard in Italian) you can substitute the tagliatelle with anything really even risotto....sooooo good!!
Aromatic soup of chickpeas and octopus
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 100 Minutes |
Chickpeas with fried octopus.

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