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Orange Muffins
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
My Great Grandmother, Lucille, used to make these muffins. They are perfect to accompany any breakfast dish, or just eat them by themselves if you don't have much time in the morning. Refreshing citrus flavor makes these a hit at any brunch!
Homemade Meatballs
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
My Great Grandmother was a whiz in the kitchen. We are so lucky that she wrote down some of her recipes before she passed on. Now we all still get to enjoy these recipes whenever we can. Although I suspect that they would still taste better if she made…
Tortellini Salad with Prosciutto and Spinach
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
This tortellini salad is great for an outdoor picnic or a light lunch indoors as well. The tangy dressing really gives it some kick, while the prosciutto adds some saltiness. Creamy ricotta tops it off and makes this a delightful salad that is quick and…
Citrus Fish Fillets
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Citrus flavors give these Orange Roughy fillets a light fresh flavor that everyone will love. This quick recipe is perfect for people who are watching their calories, but still want to enjoy a great tasting meal. Serve it up with a healthy salad, or som…
Shrimp Fried Rice
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Fried rice is a staple at any Asian restaurant, and the great thing about it is that you can change it up to suit your tastes. Don't like shrimp? Substitute chicken, or beef, or fish; you can even just go with no meat. Throw in your favorite vegetables…
Grilled Chicken Wrap
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a super quick meal you can make in a flash with just a few ingredients. It makes a great lunch or even a light dinner. I like to serve mine with a fresh salad. Add in any of your favorite veggies or even switch up the dressing. There are so ma…
Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Chipotle Mayo and Avocado
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
I love chicken sandwiches, especially spicy ones! This is a simple recipe that you can make when you want something a little more exciting than the everyday sandwich. Spicy chipotle mayonnaise gives it some kick, while the avocado adds some creaminess.…
Autumn Pork Chops
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
Pork chops and applesauce go together like peas and carrots, and has been a favorite meal of many food lovers for years. This simple pork chop recipe is a twist on the original and is full of flavor, yet very easy to prepare. Serve with a baked sweet pota…
Blackened Catfish
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Many moons ago when the settlers first discovered what is now North Carolina, they found a magical bottom feeding fish that would take just about any bait. They called it the catfish because it has the same brain capacity as a feline. They originally call…
Pesto-stuffed Salmon
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
This is a healthy and tasty recipe that cooks up quick and easy on the grill or broiled in the oven.
Elderberry flower cake
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| Prep Time: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
Financier cake, cheese mousse and elderberry flower gelatine.
Pad Thai Noodle
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Pad Thai is often called the signature dish of Thai cuisine. There are several regional variations, indeed it has been said that Thailand has not only a different curry for every day of the year, but also a different pad Thai for every cook in Thailand! F…
Banana Nut Muffins
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Every time I have a few overripe bananas, I whip these up. They are quick and easy to make, and are so moist and delicious that they don't last long. The recipe makes 18 muffins (fill muffin cups around 1/2 - 2/3 full) or four mini loaves. Today, we…
Angel Hair Carbonara with Green Beans
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
This recipe literally takes minutes to make. Angel Hair pasta cooks in a mere 4 minutes! Toss it with the rest of the ingredients and you have a meal in no time.
Pierre's famous chocolate cake
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
Taken right from my blog (pierreskitchen.blogspot.com), I am unveiling one of my favorite dessert recipes that's always drawing praises whatever the occasion: the classy chocolate cake that melts in your mouth. A star of the dessert world, its wide appeal…
Coconut Macaroons
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
A light, fragile, melt-in-your mouth cookie. Great for all occasions. We made these in Pastry class. Be sure to keep your hands wet when you roll the cookies into balls, otherwise it sticks all over your fingers. Fun to prepare.
Cucumber and Roasted Peanut Salad
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
This salad is very easy to make yet is so flavorful with roasted cumin and black mustard seeds that add nutty taste once you bite into one. Crunchy peanuts add a nice contrast to fresh and juicy cucumber that was marinated with lime juice and little bit o…
Macaroni with Sautéed Romaine & Cannellini Beans
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
This dish is so fresh and simple. It is a meal or a welcome side to any meal. Enjoy!
Pots de Creme The Lazy Way
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
This is positively YUMM-O. I say yumm-o because Rachael Ray made this on Oprah. I used to watch Oprah religiously (now, she may have jumped the shark… we’ll discuss that another time). Rachael was talking my language: Chocolate. Easy. Decadent.…
Wild Mushroom, Spinach and Gruyère Frittata from Foster Harris House in Washington, Virginia, a BnBFinder listed inn
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Fancy looking, yet surprisingly easy to make. Breakfast eggs get a makeover as frittata with wild mushrooms, spinach and Gruyère cheese. Recipe courtesy of Foster Harris House in Washington, VA, a BnBFinder listed inn.




