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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
This dish is so satisfying and so good I hope you will like it as much we all did. Enjoy!
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
“Vindaloo” is derived from the Portugese word “Vinha De Alhos” i.e. from the 2 main ingredients in it, which were "Vinho", meaning wine or wine vinegar, and "Alhos", meaning garlic. It was originally a vinegar and garlic based watery stew made wit…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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A tangy salad full of flavor is always enjoyed at dinnertime in my family. During the winter months Mom's Cole Slaw tastes great! My mother-in-law made this often and now this recipe will be passed down in my family. And add the Raisins for that extra…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Simmering the sauce and spices insures a deep and rich flavor. Beginning with butter and sautéed onions makes it extra special.
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
This dish has a delicious and unique flavor that will delight you. Enjoy with Lots of Love, Catherine
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is a really delicious salad that has almost no fat in it. It’s great flavor comes from the vinegar, herbs and salt. It’s also very versatile, it’s wonderful hot or at room temp but I didn’t care for it cold. Since it has no mayonnaise it can…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a delicious way to serve up pork and goes well with a variety of side dishes. Enjoy with Lots and Lots of Love, Catherine
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Sweet & Spicy peppers goes great as an appetizer or side dish...goes wonderful with Italian or French bread and some cheese....this dish brings people together...You will enhance any meal with this sweet and spicy dish. Enjoy!
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
The perfect mixture. That is what Goa is. This is a dish with influences from very different worlds. Pork, vinegar, Indian spices: Goa.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 95 Minutes |
This turkey has a delicious smoky sweet flavor. Enjoy with much love, Catherine xo
Sushi Rice"Tuna and Avocado Sushi Roll "How to Cook Sushi Rice2 C. Rice sushi or short grain rice 2 C. water, plus extra for rinsing rice 1 / 3 C. Rice vinegar3 Tbsp sugar1 tsp salt Preparation:Place the rice into a bowl and cover with cool wate (read full article)
It's Day 2 of our "5 Days of Cheese" series and today we're featuring Parmigiano-Reggiano, or Parmesan as we usually call it. Check out our tips and recipes below!Origins: Created in the Middle Ages, it is named after the producing areas in Emilia-Ro (read full article)
This main dish salad from Simply in Season makes a super quick dinner. Dressing: 1/4 C chicken broth 2 T red wine vinegar 1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 T fresh) 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 clove garlic (minced) Directions (read full article)
Source - Deccan Chronicle, Chennai EditionRailway Mutton Curry is a direct throw back to the days of the British Raj in India, when traveling by train was considered aristocratic. This very popular and slightly spicy dish was served in Railway Refres (read full article)
Papaya--"Fruit of the Angels", is a nutritional tropical fruit that is packed with vitamins. Not only does the fruit aid in digestion, it is also full of vitamins A, C and E, which are three powerful antioxidants that help reduce cholesterol and pr (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)
Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup balsamic vinager 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 large pi (read full article)
Ingredients 1/2 cup seeded, shredded cucumber 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon Greek se (read full article)
Squirrel just started preschool again, and although I love having the time while she’s at school to spend with Bug, preschool also means I have to pack Squirrel a lunch. A few months ago I started thinking about the lunch co (read full article)
Ease: 4/5 Kid-friendliness: 0/5 Taste: 3/5 Time: 4/5Prep: 10 minutesCook time: 8 minutesThis recipe isn't really kidlet friendly. Unless you have a really sophisticated toddler, most small kids probably don't (read full article)