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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.
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
A lemony pasta seasoned with Parmesan and fresh herbs topped with grilled chicken breast.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Pesto is a beloved pasta sauce that is extremely versatile. It can be used on sandwiches, wraps, meats, and even salads. This pesto recipe is simple, yet tasty. In less than 30 minutes, you can have a quick, delicious meal on the table for your family.…
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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…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Easy Cheesy Noodles is a memory from my childhood! My mom used elbow macaroni when she made this easy and yummy side dish. I now use “No Yolks” Noodles, but Egg Noodles can be substituted. We do not have leftovers when this family favorite side dis…
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| Prep Time: | 30 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
This pasta salad is easy to make and is great for BBQs and potlucks!
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This recipe was first featured my 8/6/09 post: http://theunemployedchef.blogspot.com/2009/08/another-meaningless-post-of-my.html It's quick, easy, and delicious--and unlike most of my recipes, it's actually healthy!
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
This is a very aromatic dish. I have used famous Italian hazelnuts, IGP Giffoni Hazelnuts. You can substitute finely chopped roasted hazelnuts with the same amount of chopped hazelnuts. If you've never eaten this dish, I adivse you not to sprinkle with ci…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Rebekka made this for her brother that loves smoked oysters. This is a budget frindly way to get your seafood for those of us who are not near the ocean. The Smoked Oysters are a dollar a can.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
A simple and delicious plate has just been created! Enjoy with Much Love, Catherine
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Orecchiette con cime di rape is the signature dish of the Puglia region of southern Italy. Orecchiette literally translates as "little ears". They look like little bowl shaped discs that are ideal for catching the wonderful sauce they are to be tossed wit…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This has a unique and delicious flavor that is sure to please the loved ones at your table. Enjoy with Much Love. Catherine xo
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is easy, delicious and satisfying. Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This dish is rustic and a delicious way to serve up seasonal veggies. Enjoy with Love and Lots of Laughter, Catherine xo
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is one of my favorite dishes to make for Sunday night dinner with friends and family. I hope you enjoy this simple to make yet, delicious recipe!
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| Prep Time: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
I've been on a wild romp to find ingredients for the perfect Pad Thai (the Thai restaurant I used to go to all the time was shut down by the Health inspector...awkward). I've tried tons and tons of recipes for Pad Thai, and this one I improvised is th…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This dish has a slightly sweet and yet unique flavor that is sure to help make for great dinner conversation. Enjoy!
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
A simple side dish that gets rave reviews.This dish has a wonderful aroma.
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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.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Yummy!!This is one of my kids favorites.