Recipes

Mushroom Pepper Fry with Gravy

Mushroom Pepper Fry with Gravy

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

very tasty recipe using mushrooms.

Nutty Bacon Cheeseball

Nutty Bacon Cheeseball

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

I got this delicious appetizer from my husband when we were first married. It's a good treat for company.

Coleslaw

Coleslaw

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

My favorite coleslaw recipe. The key to this recipe is finely chopping the ingredients.

Lasagna

Lasagna

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Simple Lasagna dish that can be done either with or without the ground beef.

Fried Marinated Turkey Breast

Fried Marinated Turkey Breast

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Adapted from -The New Book of Middle Eastern Food by Claudia Roden. This is really good! I hope you give it a try. Enjoy with love, Catherine

Potato, Leek and Stilton Soup

Potato, Leek and Stilton Soup

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

This is just a lovely tasting, heartwarming soup which I would like to share with you all. Serve with lots of your favourite crusty breads, Yummy!

Shredded Crockpot Turkey

Shredded Crockpot Turkey

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes

My cousins were in town for the Packer v. Bear game (Go Pack Go) and I wanted to put something together for them after the game. The football game did not start until 7 pm, and that means the crockpot is in order! Shredded turkey sandwiches are my favorit…

Feta Chicken Bake

Feta Chicken Bake

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes

This is a huge favorite at our house. We make it regularly because everyone loves it.

Barbecue Chicken

Barbecue Chicken

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Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes

This is a recipe that I came up with while practicing for competition barbecue. The chicken came out moist and delicious. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.

Ragu alla Bolognese

Ragu alla Bolognese

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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 110 Minutes

This is the traditional way to make bolognese....direct from Emilia-Romagna region, where Bologna is located. In Bologna they will scoff at the use of any other pasta but tagliatelle or parpadelle.

Baked Chicken Meatballs

Baked Chicken Meatballs

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Here's a simple and delicious chicken meatball recipe! The heavenly aroma will bring neighbors to your door! Fantastic on their own or in a sandwich slathered in your favorite sauces and veggies!

Wayland Crab Cakes

Wayland Crab Cakes

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

A very easy to make crab cake. These can be made big enough for sandwiches or small enough for appetizers. I made these out of crab legs that I bought on sale. They turned out better than the ones I have made in the past. I made this up off the top of my…

Pasta with Hazelnuts

Pasta with Hazelnuts

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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…

Steamed squid with lime sauce

Steamed squid with lime sauce

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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Steamed squid with lime sauce in Thai called "Pla Meuk Neung Ma-Nao" (Pla Meuk = Squid, Neung = Steam, Ma-Nao = Lime) This delicious squid preparation is an excellent fresh and healthy side dish to dinner. Use fresh squid for the best texture and flavor.

The Cranky Yankees Carolina Cole Slaw

The Cranky Yankees Carolina Cole Slaw

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

I’m not a big fan of mayo and milk based slaws: Although my mom used to make one that had pineapple in it. It was pretty good. I’d love to find that recipe. I picked up this recipe during my many travels throughout the south, many years ago. I’ve…

Tilapia Mint cakes

Tilapia Mint cakes

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Serve with yogurt as an appetizer Or as the main course with some salad Or make a fish burger by adding the pattie in a bun with lettuce, tomatoes and onion. Replace Tilapia filets with Paneer(Indian cheese) to make Paneer Mint Cakes.

Spicy Shrimp

Spicy Shrimp

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Spicy Shrimp with coconut - a variation of the "Sungtache Sukhe" (Spicy Shrimp) recipe prepared by my mother. I come from the state of Goa in India. Unavailability of exact ingredients in Los Angeles made me come up with a variation that still reminds me…

Steamed Mussels with tomatoes, garlic and cilantro

Steamed Mussels with tomatoes, garlic and cilantro

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

I have to admit when I buy Mussels I need to buy double the amount as even though I serve it as an appetizer, my daughters make a meal of it.

Shrimp Toast

Shrimp Toast

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes

I was given a great cookbook for christmas from my husband. this is one of my favorite recipes I like to make for him. It's a great appetizer for holiday parties.

Simple Skillet Supper

Simple Skillet Supper

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

This simple and inexpensive dish is a stove-top dream for busy cooks. With almost no prep and a cook-time of just 20 minutes, this simple skillet supper is the perfect way to get a hot meal on the table for your family on even the busiest night.

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