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Slow Cooker Pork Chops
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 90 Minutes |
Quick and easy to prepare with any cut of meat. Serve with salad, grilled vegetables or potatoes for a well-balanced meal.
Chicken Bacon Avocado Quesadillas
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Quesadillas can be just as versatile as sandwiches, in my opinion, and this version combines chicken, cheese, bacon, and buttery slices of avocado. The crisp, salty bacon is perfectly balanced by the cool, creamy avocado. Serve 'em with salsa and sour cre…
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
As a child, my favorite food was macaroni and cheese. I would eat it morning, day, and night (to my mother's dismay). The funny thing is, now my son does the same thing. Although it isn't the makings of a balanced diet, it sure is one tasty side dish,…
Grilled Strip Steak with Lemon-Thyme Butter
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Nothing is better than a big, juicy steak straight off the grill. I am a believer that steak should be lightly seasoned, for the most part. However, I love this recipe with the lemon-thyme butter on top of the steak. It is such a refreshing change of…
Homemade Pasta
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| Prep Time: | 30 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Homemade pasta is so cheap and easy to do. It is also a great way to get kids into the kitchen and plant the seed of a love to cook. Shoot, it is almost like playing with play doh.
Salad of Lost Jewels with Sweet Chili Dressing
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
This is a very simple recipe that I put together for a light lunch. It's fast and easy -- all you need to do is just takes whatever veggies what you have in your fridge or pantry and whip up some dressing. Putting together this salad probably took no more…
Mushroom Chops
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
I came up with this by accident trying do do something different with pork chops instead of the same old thing all the time. It originated in my kitchen. My daughter is not a big fan of meat, so in order to get her to eat at least some I doctored it up a…
Grilled Pesto Spread
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
This quick, easy, and delicious appetizer is perfect for your next summer cook-out. It cooks on the grill, so you don't have to heat up your kitchen (although you can also make this in the oven!).
Zuppetta Fredda
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
This cool, refreshing and revitalizing soup is ideal when it’s 104° out and sloth has completely overtaken control of limbs. Do what you must to drag yourself to the kitchen and assemble:
Spare Ribs Roasted with Garlic & Red Pepper
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 120 Minutes |
Adapted from: Lidia’s Italian American Kitchen. These ribs are delicious and so tender. Enjoy with Love, Catherine
Mark's Ravioli
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
My husband called and said I have a dinner idea! He came home, took over the kitchen and less than 30 minutes later invited us to join him at the table. You never know what to expect, but it was fantastic! He put chicken in the recipe that I could do w…
Holiday French Toast
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
This seasonal dish is perfect for friends and family gatherings during the holidays. It's prepared the night before and baked in the morning, making you look like a magician in the kitchen.
Tofu Pad Thai Recipe
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
a tofu based thia pad recipe
Easy Ginger-Orange Marmalade
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Orange marmalade is one of the favourites in our house. It’s always nice to have home-made marmalade in a kitchen cupboard so if you fancy something – just open cupboard door and it’s there :-) Made from fresh oranges and ginger adds a little kick…
Dulce De Leche
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 105 Minutes |
This is one of my favorite things to make to give to friends during the holiday. This is a rich creamy caramel sauce that is positively addictive. My friend texted me to tell me she couldn't stop eating it. I assure you this is not a problem. it is a prob…
Pan de Miel
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 50 Minutes |
One of my favorite childhood memories was when my mother used to make Pan de Miel or Honey Bread, literally translated. Recollections of the smells surrounding the kitchen, cutting the bread while it\'s still warm because you can\'t wait to try it and the…
Vintage Country Pumpkin Bread
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
It is just about fall here in the Midwest and so we find ourselves eager to bake all of our favorite harvest recipes. This pumpkin bread from the vintage cookbook "Get It On In The Kitchen" is one of the best we've found. Its simple, wholesome and meant t…
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…
Easter Snack Mix
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
Get your kids in the kitchen with you this Easter and let them help you make this simple, delicious Easter snack mix. It's a great use-up for all that candy they'll be getting in their baskets!
Penne alla Vodka
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Why go out for an expensive fancy Italian dinner when you can make this quick AND delicious dinner in the comfort of your own kitchen? The sauce is so simple and it comes together in a flash. It's perfect for company, yet easy enough for one of your bus…
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