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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
My husband and I love seafood and we're always trying new ways to cook lobster. WE steamed a lobster tail in our steamer with some delicious seasonings and herbs. It came out great. This would be good for company.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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Crepes can be used as hors d'oeuvres and in sweet and savory dishes. Better to prepare this batter the day beforehand, or hours before using…it is better rested as the flour must absorb the liquid. The next day adjust the liquid / mixture and add flav…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Fresh fish is one of the easiest, healthiest proteins you can make. Salmon tends to be my favorite because I love its flavor, and it goes well with many different seasonings and marinades. If you are looking for a healthy, quick meal, this salmon is per…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
Pork loin is one of my favorite proteins because it can be prepared so many ways. Pork's mild flavor tends to match well with many different seasonings and sauces, but I especially love giving it some Asian flair. This recipe is simple, but the taste is…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
An Italian omelet that can be varied to include fresh vegetables and much more. Cut is small pieces and served at room temperature Frittata is a treat with a glass of wine. This is a recipe that calls out for creative variations, asparagus, bell peppe…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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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…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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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…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Thinly sliced zucchini coins are gently sauteed with onion, garlic and Italian seasonings then tossed with cooked ground beef and diced tomatoes only to simmer slowly before being tossed again with pasta and Parmesan cheese.
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 75 Minutes |
I put this recipe together from a handful of other stuffed eggplant recipes that are available online, picking and choosing a few ingredients and steps from each. The nice thing about this recipe is that you can adapt your own touch by adjusting ingredien…
Almost two years ago, I posted a recipe for Roasted Broccoli that was a huge hit with my family and my readers. A.J. and I tried a variation just to change it up a bit.I'm a bit apprehensive about using a lot o chili powder in a dish, but& (read full article)
Oh, how I wish I had a photo to share with you. We had dinner the other night -- pulled pork BBQ -- and it was delicious. My daughter, the BBQ sauce guru of the family, ate every bit and even licked the plate clean. Maybe I should have taken a pictur (read full article)
Ive made this on and off thru the years, they are pretty good. BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES 8lbs. cucumbers2lbs. white onions1/2c. salt (I used coarse kosher salt)1 qt. white vinegar2c. sugar ( I used organic)2 tsp. celery seed2 tsp. turmeric1 (read full article)
Ingredients 1 Pkg of 6 uncooked Bratwurst 1 1/2 cans or bottles of beer 1 can or refrigerated package sauerkraut 1 t caraway seed 1/2 t mustard seed other seasonings to taste. Preparation Before igniting, spray your grill with Pam cooking spray. Pl (read full article)
Do you have a game plan for Monday's challenge? Let's start with listing which processed foods we're going to avoid. I'm giving up cookies, chips, other snacks, most dairy and fast food. I eat Greek yogurt, salmon in a pouch, frozen seafood (read full article)
Crispy, seasoned, perfection!Thank you Cassie for sharing your wonderful recipe.Here is the recipe: (adapted from allrecipes, by Cassie)1 large potato1/4 cup flour1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/4 teaspoon pa (read full article)
Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast, about 3 to 4 pounds 4 quarts of water 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 cup salt 10 peppercorns 5 juniper berries 5 bay leaves 2 tablespoons fennel seed 1 cup mixed fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage) Pe (read full article)
Poached Salmon 2 (4 oz. ea.) salmon filets 1 1/2 c. vegetable (or chicken) broth 1 t. dried minced onion flakes seasonings: salt, chives, dill, oregano, 1 bay leaf, paprika In a large skillet, simmer onion and seasonings in broth for about 10-15 minu (read full article)
Zatarain's Big and Zest Creole Seasonings are a blend of salt, red pepper and other zesty ingredients that ramp up the flavors of grilled meats, fish, chicken, veggies, soups and salads. (read full article)
Simply seasoned with salt and crushed black pepper, these pan seared salmon fillets are perfectly paired with dill flavoured sour cream, which naturally and wonderfully marries the rich flavour of salmon, and a side salad (together with a couple sli (read full article)