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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a simple and satisfying soup to have on a cold fall evening. Enjoy!
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
There have been books written on the zucchini blossom. The forerunner of the ever-burgeoning mottled cylinder, is edible. More than edible, it's delicious in an Earth Mother kind of way. That which some just chuck away as waste, can in fact become a de…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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My delicious recipe for making pesto with you in mind. At the Farmer's Market the other day I happened upon a steal of a deal on a bunch of fresh picked basil. The smell was heavenly - I knew pesto was going to be whirling in the blender as soon as I got…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Only 3 ingredients in this fresh beet salad - the key is to use every ingredient to it's fullest: Beet tops and orange zest are used to make this a delicious and good for you meal!
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When it’s just to hot to cook, let alone eating a hot dish, like it is here in Naples, Italy. This main or side dish is perfect and nutritious. Also you can add more vegetables (there is no limit, go crazy!). Can be served with good crusty bread or garl…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
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Sweet and tart at the same time, no dessert stuns more with it's beauty than wine stewed pears! Just peel, stew and serve! From the Hip Pressure Cooking website, with permission.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Many people in my family are vegetarian but, being from Texas, still love Mexican food. This was a recipe I adapted so that everyone could have something to eat at our large family gatherings. Whether you make it as is, or throw in your own veggies, it…
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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: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
Financier cake, cheese mousse and elderberry flower gelatine.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
A quick make soup that is so delicious that you can tell folks that you slaved for hours.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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Raita is a yogurt based sauce or dip. Usually, raita is very simple with either some cumin or some mint and cucumber, or pineapple pieces, etc. But this is a very flavorful raita with smoked eggplant, garlic and ginger. I had it first along with a very de…
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
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We were on a much needed vacation the first part of May, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I have to say - I really did miss cooking! Anyways, I drank a lot of mango flavored cocktails in Mexico and was having a craving for mango about a week after I returned.…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This dish is easy and very impressive in taste. Enjoy with Love, Catherine
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Nice way to get your kids to eat their greens.
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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,…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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Perfect dish to take to family gatherings, pot luck dinners, or even a picnic!
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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Garden Gazpacho is a perfect meal for warm weather. I decided to make this when the temperature reached 105 and I did not want to turn on my oven or stove to make dinner. It is an extremely refreshing soup that is served chilled.
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Frijoles refritos(refried beans), are beans that are fried with oil/fat, mashed and then refried again. That's the meaning of refrito- twice fried. Refried beans in Mexico are traditionally cooked or fried in lard. I know it's sounds gross and fatty, but…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
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These caramelized peaches are very soft and velvety with a subtle taste of cinnamon and clove. They can be either grilled or baked in an oven. If you use peaches that are not completely ready, still a little bit sour, it will give a nice contrast to sweet…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
If you made a resolution to eat healthy in 2010, this roasted cauliflower and leek soup is a great tasting way to start.