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Grilled Jalapeno Bombers

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	15 Minutes

One of my favorite pastimes during the dog-days of summer is to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon with some good friends, share some laughs, maybe a jug of Sangria and a bottle or two of good wine and a nice leisurely menu of grilled appetizers. These baco…

Involtini di Pollo - Ham and cheese stuffed chicken rolls

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Prep Time:	30 Minutes
Cook Time:	30 Minutes

Nowadays there are more chicken recipes out there than days available to be able to cook each one. It is a very popular and versatile type of meat and it pairs really well with a large variety of ingredients. What I really like about chicken is that you c…

Pickled Red Beets

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Prep Time:	30 Minutes
Cook Time:	60 Minutes

I don’t know about you but in the last few years I have become a beet lover. I never used to be but if there are beets on the menu I order them. And I always have beets at home for my cravings. You will notice I will post several different beet recipes…

Quick Dump Cake

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Prep Time:	5 Minutes
Cook Time:	65 Minutes

Easy, quick cobbler type desert my whole family loves.

Curry Roasted Chicken

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	20 Minutes

Growing up my mother would often use curry in her recipes. This is an easy version of one her recipes.

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…

Mexican Salsa ~ Salsa Fresca ~ Pico de Gallo

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	0 Minutes

Salsa means sauce in Spanish. Mexico is a very diverse country in which the many regions yield a big variety of dishes and salsas. Every family has their favorite recipes,their favorite type of salsas they like most, but one thing is for sure; in Mexican…

Dad's Bruschetta

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	0 Minutes

This is my Dad's recipe for bruschetta bread, which is a classic recipe that you'll love for appetizers, a snack or for sharing at a party. The key is in the type of tomato and bread that you use for this -- you'll be pleased with the results!

Potato Tacos

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Prep Time:	5 Minutes
Cook Time:	10 Minutes

My older son came up with this one - as a variation of the usual Tacos we eat. We were tired of the same type of Tacos..and also I didnt have lettuce and cucumber at home that day. So he exclaimed - How about Potato Tacos today? It sounded great and easy…

Williamsburg Shrewsbury Cakes

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Prep Time:	15 Minutes
Cook Time:	10 Minutes

A modern adaptation of a recipe that dates back to the Renaissance! This produces a wonderful cookie with delicate flavors. Perfect for afternoon tea! I'll also add a more historically accurate version for those who'd like to try the real "biscuit" (crisp…

Waffled Cinnamon French Toast

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Prep Time:	5 Minutes
Cook Time:	5 Minutes

30 years ago before I met my husband, I was his "roommate"! One morning he asked if I'd like to have some waffled french toast. I asked, "what?!" He said let me make you some if you like french toast. Oh, wow, I love it... so crispy! To this day when he…

Mexican Green Spaghetti

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Prep Time:	20 Minutes
Cook Time:	15 Minutes

This isn't a "traditional" Mexican dish but it is very common in the Northeast of Mexico, everyone in my family loves it and it's been a great hit among my friends now that I live in the USA, it is usually served to go with any type of meat (pork, beef, c…

Warm Romaine Salad

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	10 Minutes

This is a delightful side dish to any meal or great over rice. Enjoy with Lots and Lots of Love, Catherine

Herb Flounder with Lemon Vinaigrette

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	10 Minutes

A little fat can be beneficial if you choose the right type. Our bodies actually need fat to help in the performance of vital functions, such as transporting vitamins, protecting organs and maintaining healthy skin and hair. Olive oil and Omega 3 fat foun…

Grilled Veggie & Basil Mayo Wrap

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	25 Minutes

This is a delicious wrap. You can use any type of grilled vegetable. You pick and choose. Try different combinations. If you want, add grilled chicken.

Green Bean Casserole with Onion Straws

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Prep Time:	20 Minutes
Cook Time:	15 Minutes

This is a delicious green bean casserole that goes great with just about anything. I'd recommend it for a side dish during a turkey dinner, but it could go well with any type of roasted meat dish. Feel free to experiment with the ingredients!

Uzbek Mastava Soup Recipe

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Prep Time:	15 Minutes
Cook Time:	30 Minutes

In the cold and foggy summers of San Francisco, it is the perfect time to make soups. This soup is called mustava. It is a type of shurpa soup because it includes the typical meat and rice of shurpa except the meat is sautéed in this recipe, which adds…

Skinny Greek Turkey Burger

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	15 Minutes

A burger that is SKinny Jeans approved. Healthy, delicious and juicy all for just 240 little calories.

Starbucks type Pumpkin Bread

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	50 Minutes

This search for the closest recipe we could find for Starbucks Pumpkin Bread came about a dear friend of my oldest daughter who both a slice for my youngest one. My little squirmier LOVES this bread, but I came to find out the older one also does much lik…

Quick, Delicious Asian Stir-Fry

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Prep Time:	15 Minutes
Cook Time:	15 Minutes

I recently added a few dishes to my repertoire that are low-carb - that just focus on vegetables and protein. This is one of them. It's quick, easy, very flexible with respect to the type of protein you want to use - and incredibly tasty. Enjoy!

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