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Classic Ragu' Bolognese

Classic Ragu' Bolognese

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Anyone who cares about what they eat knows that Ragu is not the sauce that comes out of a jar. This is the classic Italian meat sauce. It can be served with fresh tagliatelle egg pasta, or spaghetti. This is also the same sauce that is used to make a trad…

Pollo al mattone

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 (…

Arroz con Pollo

Arroz con Pollo

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

My Step-Mom, Cora, makes the best Arroz con pollo around!. unfortunately she won't give me the recipe! So I made my own, and tried to make it as similar as possible. Arroz con Pollo is a great meal to make when you have a large group to feed as it is re…

Hot Italian Turkey Sandwiches

Hot Italian Turkey Sandwiches

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Don't get me wrong, I love a cold-deli-meat-and-cheese sandwich as much as the next person. But sometimes I get the urge to fancy up my plain old sandwiches. This sandwich, with its sauteed mushrooms and onions, roasted red peppers, and pesto mayonnaise,…

Goat Cheese Frittata

Goat Cheese Frittata

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

The great thing about frittatas is that you can use whatever you have handy in the kitchen to create a scrumptious dish suitable to breakfast, lunch or dinner! This version features sauteed onions and peppers, bacon, Parmesan and goat cheese. This is e…

Grilled Zucchini Ribbon Salad

Grilled Zucchini Ribbon Salad

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Welcome in the warmer weather with this beautiful, healthy side dish. Fresh zucchini is sliced up thin and quickly grilled. Then, it's tossed with a flavorful, fresh dressing, and topped with shaved Parmesan and toasted pine nuts. It's summer salad perf…

Lighter General Tso's Chicken

Lighter General Tso's Chicken

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

For the life of me I don't remember where i found this recipe. I usually am very good about writing that down, but not this time! I am pretty sure this is a WeightWatchers recipe, but-again- not positive. I love Chinese carry out. Yum. However, it can be…

Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables and Goat Cheese

Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables and Goat Cheese

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Quick and easy with pasta tossed with sauteed peppers, onions, mushrooms, and garlic then sprinkled with Parmesan and Goat Cheese.

Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

On a cold winter night, who doesn't love to curl up on the couch with a warm bowl of soup? This is the ultimate comfort food. Creamy and satisfying, this soup can be a a great starter to any meal, or serve it by itself with some bread or crackers. Eith…

Grilled Mozzarella and Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Bacon

Grilled Mozzarella and Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Bacon

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

The classic grilled cheese gets a facelift with shredded mozzarella, goat cheese, a pinch of mustard, and crisp, salty bacon. I had something similar at a great wine bar in Hell's Kitchen and couldn't sleep until I recreated it.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Butternut Squash & Bacon Risotto

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Butternut Squash & Bacon Risotto

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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

I made this dish a few days ago for dinner. Sometimes we get into dinner grooves (especially when there is chili in the fridge), and need a new dish to snap us back to variety. This dish is really delicious! We grilled the pork tenderloin whole with a bit…

Beef Tips and Rice

Beef Tips and Rice

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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes

I created this dish after wanting my late mothers pot roast but I wanted something easier to make and something that was a meal unto itself. The key is the 3 cans of GOLDEN Mushroom Soup by Campbells. Once you have made this dish, you can add your own spi…

Fresh Pear Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

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…

Pineapple Jalapeno Pizza

Pineapple Jalapeno Pizza

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

There is a little pizza place in our town that serves my boyfriend’s favorite pizza. When I first heard him order the pineapple and jalapeno pizza I thought it sounded strange, but after trying it, I discovered it is actually very good! They use the l…

Fresh Tomatoes, Zucchini and Artichokes with Macaroni!!

Fresh Tomatoes, Zucchini and Artichokes with Macaroni!!

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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

Linguine al Pesto

Linguine al Pesto

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

The origins of pesto genovese go way back in time, to Genova, in the Ligurian region of Italy. The word pesto comes from the verb "pestare" which loosely translated, means to crush. Traditionally, pesto genovese would be made with the mortar and pestle. Y…

Sesame Ginger Lime Tuna Steak

Sesame Ginger Lime Tuna Steak

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

This is a great way to add some summer flavor to the grill. Served on a toasted sesame seed bun with a great beer (say, Bell’s Oberon) and some grilled asparagus and bell pepper. This is a little slice of heaven. I always use crystallized (or candie…

Pressure Cooker Mini Meatball Broth

Pressure Cooker Mini Meatball Broth

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

You don't need a stock to make this broth, from the Hip Pressure Cooking website, because you make it yourself. Then, the vegetables come out of the pan, to serve as a side dish, and then meat balls, and pastina go in to turn this dish into a one pot mea…

Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup

Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 75 Minutes

Creamy butternut squash and sweet potato soup that is nutritious and delicious, or as I like to say, nutritioulicious™!

Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Chipotle Mayo and Avocado

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.…

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