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05/09/2013 02:57 PM

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Grilled Chicken & Roasted Vegetable Pasta

12 oz. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half 1/2 small red onion, sliced thin 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 box bow tie pasta salt & pepper, to taste garlic powder, to taste red pepper flakes, to taste Parmesan cheese Toss the Brussels sprouts, red [...]Related Posts:Sauteed Chicken Breast with Quick Tomato & Artichoke&he

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04/24/2013 04:46 AM

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Basic Pizza Dough

1 lb. all-purpose flour (about 4 cups sifted) 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp table salt 1 packet dry yeast 1 1/4 cups warm (110°F) water Combine the water, sugar and yeast in a glass bowl and stir for a few seconds. Let stand for about 5 minutes or until the [...]Related Posts:Classic Peanut Butter CookiesEasy Spinach & Mushroom TartletsCheese & Bacon QuicheArtichoke

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04/10/2013 03:20 PM

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Banana Crumb Cake

Crumb Topping: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons butter Banana Cake: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, at room temperature 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar [...]Related Posts:Blueberry Cream Cheese Pound Cak

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03/12/2013 08:59 PM

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Pork Braciole with Pan Sauce

Learn to prepare delicious pork braciole with a rich tomato pan sauce. Serve with your favorite pasta. 8 3-ounce slices pounded Pork Shoulder (cut in half) Salt black pepper 16 Spinach Leaves 8 slices Prosciutto (cut in half) 16 thin slices Smoked Mozzarella 6 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 6 Garlic cloves (thinly sliced) 6 [...]Related Posts:What to make with Thin Cut Boneless Pork?Slow

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03/11/2013 11:32 AM

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Barbecue Broiled Chicken Breasts

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts barbecue sauce olive oil Spice blend: salt black pepper smoked paprika garlic powder cayenne pepper Preheat your broiler. Coat each piece of chicken with olive oil and then season each piece on all sides with the spice blend. Place the chicken on the broiler. After 10 minutes, flip each piece [...]Related Posts:Asparagus & Ham Stuffed ChickenGary̵

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03/05/2013 09:22 PM

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Spinach Quiche

One 10-inch piecrust or fresh pastry 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon ground pepper 8 eggs, whipped 1 cup spinach, cut thin 1/2 cup cooked and chopped bacon 1/2 cup shredded cheese, Monterey Jack or Cheddar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk together the milk, salt, [...]Related Posts:Zucchini & Tomato QuicheCheese & Bacon QuicheOne Sk

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02/10/2013 08:37 PM

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Review: Lean Cuisine Chef’s Pick

Like many people, my new years resolution is to eat healthier and exercise more. I was delighted when I had the opportunity to sample the new line of Chef’s Pick dishes from the Lean Cuisine Culinary Collection. In the past I have sampled other boxed frozen meals just be disappointed by the lack of [...]Related Posts:Beer Braised Chicken Sliders With Hoisin Beer Barbecue SauceCh

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01/29/2013 02:37 PM

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Cheese & Bacon Quiche

1 1/4 cups Original Bisquick 1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened 2 tablespoons boiling water 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 ounces) (6-ounce) cooked bacon, chopped 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1 1/2 cups half and half 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) Heat oven to 400°F. Grease [...]Related Posts:Artichoke & Ricotta PieZucchini & Tomato Qu

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01/23/2013 10:20 PM

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Shrimp Scampi

1 pound large (16-20 count) shrimp, peeled, de-veined, tail-on 3-4 garlic cloves, sliced thin 2 tablespoons olive oil 2-3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 Tbsp lemon juice Heat a sauté pan over high heat. Reduce to [...]Related Posts:Simple Spicy PastaSauteed Chicken Breast with Qui

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01/23/2013 10:38 AM

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Sauteed Chicken Breast with Quick Tomato & Artichoke Sauce

2 boneless chicken breast, sliced thin Angel hair pasta small Jar artichokes, roughly chopped 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced 6 Campari tomatoes, diced Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon chopped Basil 2 tablespoons Olive oil, divided use Parmesan cheese, to taste Cook the angel hair pasta according to the package directions. Season the chicken [...]Related Posts:Angel Hair With Balsamic Toma

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01/09/2013 05:02 PM

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Hearty Vegetable Soup

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups diced carrots 2 cups diced onions 1 stalk celery, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 cup diced bell pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 3/4 cup pearl barley 1 quart vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes (canned) 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning 2 cups quartered mushrooms 2 cups [...]Related Posts:Vegetarian Black Bean Soup (Crock Pot)Spicy Vegeta

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12/04/2012 09:39 AM

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Lady Fingers

Today is National Cookie Day! Celebrate by baking some cookies at home. (or you can cheat and pick up a package of Oreos :-p ) 5 tablespoons powdered sugar 3 egg whites 2 egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Beat the egg whites in a bowl. Add the powdered sugar [...]

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12/03/2012 11:51 PM

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Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup peanut butter, smooth or chunky 1 egg 1-1/2 cup sifted flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp vanilla Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream together the butter, brown and granulated sugars. Add [...]

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11/27/2012 05:11 PM

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Easy Spinach & Mushroom Tartlets

A super easy and delicious appetizer. Great for parties! 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls 1 teapsoon olive oil 1 cup sliced mushrooms 4 cups chopped fresh spinach 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (8oz) block cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese Heat oven to 350°F. Roll out crescent roll dough and seal [...]

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11/16/2012 10:17 AM

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Chipotle-Glazed Roast Chicken

A delicious roasted chicken seasoned with cumin and red chile powder, then glazed with a sweet and spicy chipotle sauce. 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds) Kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican chile powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon olive oil Glaze: 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 [...]

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11/14/2012 09:54 AM

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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A simple pot roast recipe that is easily prepared in a slow cooker and comes out tasting oh so good! 1 (3 lbs.) beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat 1 tablespoon cornstarch 8 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thirds 2 medium onions, each cut into 8 wedges Kosher salt and ground black pepper [...]

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11/12/2012 02:28 PM

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Ravioli & Spinach Soup

This tasty soup is so easy to prepare and makes great use of leftover chicken. This is a great dish to prepare when you don’t have much time to spare. Makes a great lunch or first course. I prefer to make this soup with small square ravioli, but this time I only had small round [...]

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10/22/2012 04:43 PM

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Garlic & White Bean Puree

This super easy recipe can be served as a side dish or as an appetizer or snack. I served mine with a nice sirloin steak. You can also serve this as an appetizer with toasted bread, pita chips, crackers, etc. Enjoy! 1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves [...]

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10/22/2012 04:40 PM

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Sirloin Steaks with Garlic Sauteed Spinach & White Bean Puree

2 (5-6oz) sirloin steaks, 3/4-inch thick McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning, to taste Garlic Sauteed Spinach

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10/19/2012 01:57 PM

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Vegetarian Black Bean Soup (Crock Pot)

1 16 ounce package of dried black beans 1 large onion 4 large carrots 1 celery stalk 1 bell pepper 2-3 jalapeno peppers 3 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon Ancho chili powder 3 teaspoons ground cumin 2 bay leaves 1 (32oz) container vegetable stock 2 cups water For serving: Chopped cilantro Chopped onions [...]

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10/16/2012 09:07 AM

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Potato Pancakes

Perfect recipe for crispy and golden potato pancakes. Keep this one in your recipe box because everyone is going to love it. If you want to cut corners, you certainly could use frozen shredded potatoes–but making this from scratch is the best! 3 lbs potatoes 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 [...]

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10/15/2012 11:33 AM

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Beer Braised Chicken Sliders With Hoisin Beer Barbecue Sauce

In addition to cooking (and eating) great foods, I am a huge craft beer fan. I love to try new brews and appreciate all the interesting flavors that brewers are trying today. I recently stumbled upon an incredible blog that combines the love of craft beer with cooking. Jackie of The Beeroness blog posts her [...]

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10/09/2012 01:01 PM

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Asparagus & Ham Stuffed Chicken

1 cup diced cooked ham, rind removed 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon snipped fresh tarragon or parsley 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon-style or whole-grain mustard 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Freshly ground black pepper 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 2 lb.) 20 [...]

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10/05/2012 01:01 PM

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Potato-Cheese Soup

2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2 inch cubes 1 medium size onion, chopped 3/4 cups of carrots, chopped 1 tsp Salt 3 cups Chicken Broth, red.sodium & fat free 1 cup Half and Half 1 tsp Black Pepper 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Place the potatoes, carrots, onions, salt and chicken broth in [...]

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10/03/2012 12:32 PM

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German Potato Salad

2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and diced Salt 6 ounces raw bacon, chopped 1 cup chopped onions Freshly ground black pepper Up to 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (add a small amount at a time, and taste) 1/4 cup whole grain mustard 1/4 cup chopped green onions Place the potatoes in a large pot and [...]

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10/02/2012 11:23 AM

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Sauteed Cabbage and Bacon

Here is the perfect side dish for an Oktoberfest dinner. 1 small green cabbage 6 slices bacon, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Quarter cabbage, then core and cut into large pieces (about 2-by [...]

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10/01/2012 10:04 PM

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Oktoberfest Beer Brats

12 bratwursts 3-4 (12-oz) bottles Oktoberfest beer 1/2 onion, sliced 1 tablespoon butter Melt the butter in a Dutch oven and saute the onions for 1-2 minutes. Layer the brats on top of the onions and cover with beer. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 8-10 minutes. Grill or broil the brats for [...]

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09/26/2012 03:47 PM

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Beef Tacos !

1 pound lean ground beef 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon Ancho chili powder dash cayenne pepper 1 jalapeno, minced 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon concentrated tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 taco [...]

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09/18/2012 06:33 PM

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Steak Marinade

1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 tablespoons McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning Combine all ingredients and add to a container with your steak. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours. Flip the steak occasionally while [...]

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09/17/2012 11:30 PM

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One Skillet Breakfast

4 eggs, whisked 3 potatoes, peeled, skinned and quartered lengthwise 3 strips of thick cut bacon 2 green onions, chopped (both green and white parts) 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped 1-2 green bell peppers, chopped Salt to taste black pepper, to taste 1-2 cups chopped cooked ham 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Olive oil, as [...]

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09/13/2012 11:44 AM

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Yellow Squash & Carrot Saute

1 large yellow squash, cut in half lengthwise and then sliced 1 carrot, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced salt, to taste black pepper, to taste 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons chicken stock Heat the olive oil in a saute pan. Add onions and saute for 2 minutes then add garlic [...]

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08/28/2012 09:12 AM

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Simple Spicy Pasta

1 lb. whole wheat Fusilli pasta 1/2 tablespoon butter 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 cloves garlic, chopped salt, to taste black pepper, to taste 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped parsley Boil pasta according to package directions then drain. Meanwhile, in a saute pan heat the butter and oil over medium heat. [...]

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08/23/2012 11:19 AM

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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 celery stalk, rough chop 1/2 onion, diced 1 clove garlic 16 oz fat free low sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup Franks hot cayenne pepper sauce 6 large lettuce leaves, Bibb or Iceberg 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots 2 large celery stalks, cut into 2 inch matchsticks blue cheese dressing [...]

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08/21/2012 12:39 PM

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Horseradish Dipping Sauce

2 cups sour cream 1/4 cup prepared horseradish, or to taste 1 teaspoon lemon juice salt to taste 1 pinch smoked paprika 1 pinch garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream, horseradish and lemon juice. Season with salt, paprika, garlic salt and minced onion. Mix and [...]

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08/20/2012 03:19 PM

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Baked Chicken Nuggets

2 large skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into even bite sized pieces salt, to taste black pepper to taste 2 tsp olive oil 6 tbsp Italian seasoned breadcrumbs 2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese non-stick olive oil cooking spray Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray. Put the [...]

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08/15/2012 01:49 PM

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Easy Chickpea Salad

2 large cans chickpeas (1 lb 13 oz size) 1/2 cup olive oil 1 12 oz jar pepperoncini peppers 6 to 10 cloves fresh garlic, minced Rinse chick peas under cold water and drain. In a large bowl put chick peas, oil, and all the liquid from the jar of peppers and stir. Remove stems [...]

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08/14/2012 10:39 PM

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Asparagus Artichoke Salad

1/2 small sweet onion, sliced thin 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 pounds asparagus, rinsed, stems trimmed 2 tablespoons basil infused olive oil, divided salt, to taste 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 pint yellow cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 1 15-ounce jar of marinated artichoke hearts, quartered Place the onion in a bowl with the lemon [...]

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08/08/2012 03:56 PM

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Baked Zucchini Sticks

Serve this healthy alternative to fried zucchini with marinara or a horseradish dipping sauce. 3 zucchini sliced into 3″ x 1/2″ sticks 1 large egg white 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1 tbsp grated Asiago cheese cooking spray 1/4 tsp garlic powder salt fresh black pepper In a small [...]

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07/20/2012 01:42 PM

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Spicy Coleslaw

This recipe goes great with barbecue pulled pork. Check out my pulled pork recipe here. 1/2 head green cabbage sliced thin 1/2 head red cabbage sliced thin 2 carrots, shredded 1/2 red onion sliced thin 3 jalapenos chopped fine 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup mayonaise 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup white sugar 3/4 [...]

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07/18/2012 11:34 AM

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Pulled Pork Egg Rolls

leftover pulled pork 2 cups coleslaw 1 egg, beaten 12 egg roll wrappers In large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil to 350 degrees F. Add enough oil to keep the egg rolls from touching the bottom of the pan. With the corner of the wrappers facing you, place approximately 3 tablespoons of the pulled pork [...]

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07/17/2012 09:45 AM

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Red Pepper, Onion and Zucchini Frittata

2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 white onion, thinly sliced 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 1 medium zucchini, cut into matchsticks 4 large eggs 4 large egg whites 1/8 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1/8 cup Asiago cheese, grated salt and fresh pepper Preheat oven to 400°F. Over medium-low heat, heat oil in a [...]

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07/13/2012 12:21 PM

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Sun Dried Tomato & Artichoke Rotini Pasta

16 oz of Rotini Pasta 1 jar of quartered artichoke hearts 1 6oz jar of Sun Dried Tomatoes packed in olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 zucchini, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 1/2 tbs of white cooking wine Salt & Black Pepper, to taste Chopped parsley While preparing the vegetables, boil the [...]

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06/19/2012 09:13 AM

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Dill Potatoes

4-6 potatoes, washed & cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 4 garlic cloves, cut in half salt, to taste black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss to coat. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes [...]

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06/13/2012 10:10 PM

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Breakfast Burritos

2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 cup red onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 cup drained, rinsed canned black beans 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Salt and fresh ground black pepper 4 eggs and 4 egg whites 1/3 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese Non-stick cooking spray 4 (10-inch) whole-wheat tortillas 1/4 cup [...]

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05/03/2012 03:40 PM

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Simple Broccoflower Recipe

1 head broccoflower, cut into florets 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced red pepper flakes, to taste salt black pepper In large pot of boiling water, cook Broccoflower until tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and transfer to large bowl. While Broccoflower is cooking, saute the garlic in the olive oil for 1-2 [...]

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04/12/2012 10:05 AM

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Tuscan Broiled Tuna Steaks

4 fresh tuna steaks, 8 ounces each, 1-inch thick 1 lemon, zested 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, about 2 tablespoons leaves stripped from stem Handful flat leaf parsley 3 cloves garlic, crushed Kosher salt and black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil, for cooking Rinse and pat tuna steaks dry. Place zest on top of cutting board. Pile [...]

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03/08/2012 09:08 AM

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Roasted Cauliflower Risotto

1 head cauliflower, florets cut into 1/2-inch pieces, stems chopped fine 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups short-grain Italian rice (arborio) 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups [...]

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03/01/2012 10:02 AM

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Honey Glazed Chicken

1 roasting chicken, rinsed and patted dry Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 cloves garlic 1/4 cup honey, warmed Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Season the chicken inside and out with salt and pepper. Place the garlic cloves inside the cavity of the chicken. Place on a roasting pan and bake for [...]

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02/29/2012 05:00 PM

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Brussels Sprouts

I’ve become a new fan of Brussels sprouts and here is a simple recipe that tastes great. 1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts 1/4 cup vegetable stock salt, to taste black pepper, to taste 1/2 tablespoon Herbes de Provence *see note Clean the Brussels sprouts by trimming the bottom and removing and spotted outer leaves. Cut [...]

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02/27/2012 10:28 AM

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Roasted Root Vegetables

4 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped 4-6 baby turnips, peeled, cubed 4-6 potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 or 2 large parsnips, peeled, trimmed, and cut diagonally into 1-inch-thick slices 1 medium onions, trimmed, peeled and halved, each 1/2 cut into quarters 1 large beet, peeled and cut into thick wedges 1 whole head garlic, separated [...]

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