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Rice Patties – Recipe for Left Over Rice – Making Rice Fritters
These left over rice patties are crunchy and savory with a fresh flavor that comes from a variety of garden herbs. I got a rice cooker a while ago and now I make rice all the time. When I prepare it, I usually make extra servings so that I can have some on hand to […]
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Antipasto Platter Tips – 14 Ideas for the Perfect Antipasti Platter
An antipasto platter is a delicious combination of cheeses, vegetables and meats, usually served with good wines. It’s a great way to start an evening with friends and is very easy to put together. The holidays are filled with opportunities to gather with friends. What better way to start a party than with an antipasto […]
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Healthy Antipasto Salad Recipe – Awesome Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing
This colorful Healthy Antipasto Salad Recipe is super easy to make and sure to keep you full for hours. It’s made with Italian meats, Provolone cheese, and veggies tossed in a vinaigrette dressing – it’s truly amazing. And best of all – this is my healthy version. You can serve this Italian antipasto salad recipe […]
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Ziti Pasta with Sausages & Swiss Chard – Skillet Ziti Noodles Recipe
Most ziti pasta recipes are baked and require a long preparation time. This skillet ziti noodles recipe is ready in less that 30 minutes and is super easy to prepare. Until this year, I had never tasted Swiss Chard. But I planted some on a whim in my vegetable garden this past summer and have […]
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How to Make an Awesome Swiss Chard Breakfast Skillet
This Swiss chard breakfast skillet is crammed full of fresh grown veggies and the salty taste of bacon, all topped with soft cooked eggs and fresh parsley. Breakfast at my house is either a grab and go on the way out the door moment, or an occasion to experiment with flavors and tastes that will […]
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Tandoori Shrimp with Indian Spices – Easy Zesty Recipe (Gluten Free – Whole30 – Paleo)
The plate will be licked clean when you serve this mouth watering, zesty tandoori shrimp recipe. The taste is spicy and smoky from the delicious savory spice blend, with just a hint of sweetness that comes from a home made Whole30 ranch dressing. They are ready in far less than 30 minutes, with a fabulous […]
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Garlic Lemon Chicken – Mustard Herb Sauce – Easy 30 Minute Recipe
Looking for a 30 minute meal that is special enough to serve guests? This delicious garlic lemon chicken has a tangy and tart lemon mustard sauce that tastes as though you spent hours making it. This saucy chicken recipe is easy, full of flavor and sure to become a family favorite. Recipes just don’t get […]
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Baked Italian Sausage and Peppers – Easy One Pot Recipe
This recipe for baked Italian sausage and peppers is oven baked in one dish for a really easy week night meal. Flavorful whole sausages are combined with tomatoes, Italian seasonings, sweet peppers and onions for a tasty dish that is really simple to prepare. It is one of my favorite 30 minute meals. Keep reading […]
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No Bake Nut Butter Cookies – Dairy Free – Gluten Free
I love no bake cookies. They are easy to make, keep well and taste delicious. These no bake nut butter cookies have an amazing chocolate and peanut butter taste but are nut free and gluten free, as well. Following a wheat free diet means that you may need to use some gluten free replacements or substitutes in your […]
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Paleo Grilled Pork Chops
These Paleo Grilled Pork Chops have an amazing flavor that comes from a marinade before cooking and a sauce that gets added once the chops are grilled. The recipe is summer time cooking at it’s finest. It is one of my favorite gluten free 30 minute meals! One of my favorite things about summer is […]
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Hearty Chicken Sunflower Kale Salad
This Hearty Chicken Sunflower Kale Salad is ready in less than 15 minutes and super tasty. When summer arrives, my goal is to spend as little time as possible in the kitchen. Lunch for me means that it is time for salad recipes. But forget boring “lettuce food” style salads. When I say salad I […]
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Turkey Stuffed Peppers – Paleo – Whole30 – Gluten Free
Stuffed peppers normally have lots of rice and cheese in the recipe. Since I am trying to have really clean recipes lately, these turkey stuffed peppers are a healthier way to enjoy this traditional dish. These turkey stuffed peppers are clean eating at its best. They are Paleo, Whole30 compliant and Gluten Free, too! There […]
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Italian Sweet Potatoes – Easy One Pot Side Dish
These Italian sweet potatoes combine with fresh herbs and diced tomatoes for the most amazing full flavored side dish. They are wonderful served with any protein and even taste great as leftovers the next day as part of a cooked breakfast. Sweet potatoes are incredibly versatile in recipes. You can substitute them in any recipe […]
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Breakfast Hash Browns with Bacon and Eggs
These Breakfast Hash Browns with bacon and eggs are very filling and just loaded with flavor from the veggies and fresh herbs. It’s the weekend, and for me that means that it is time for one of my hearty breakfast recipes. I have more time in the kitchen when I am not thinking about getting […]
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Spinach Frittata with Mushrooms and Leeks
This Spinach Frittata with mushrooms and leeks is just bursting with flavor and comes together in about 20 minutes. The recipe is dairy free, low carb and Paleo and Whole30 compliant. Are you a breakfast person? We love to really splurge on it in my house. My whole family loves a cooked breakfast. They really […]
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Roast Vegetable Salad with Creamy Cashew Dressing
This Roast Vegetable Salad has a lovely mix of roasted Brussels sprouts and butternut squash and it goes perfectly with the homemade creamy cashew dressing. Best of all, this is a 30 minute meal! Roasting vegetables in the oven brings out their natural sweetness and this makes them a perfect addition to salads. For another […]
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Pan Seared Halibut with a Butter Dill Sauce
This recipe for Pan Seared Halibut with a Butter Dill sauce is a perfect way to serve this delicious fish, whether you are a gourmet cook or still finding your way around the kitchen. The sauce is mild but very flavorful and is made before the fish is cooked to make sure that the whole […]
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30 Minute Pork Stir Fry
This (less than) 30 minute pork stir fry is my latest international recipe, It is so easy to do and tastes just wonderful. This is such a busy time of the year with all the holiday preparation, cooking and shopping to do. To combat this, I am always looking for quick and easy dinner meals […]
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3 Cheese Chicken Penne with Alfredo Sauce
This recipe for 3 cheese chicken penne with Alfredo sauce is a copy cat version of one of my favorite Applebee recipes. It is rich and creamy and very easy to prepare. We go out to dinner every Sunday night to give me a day off cooking. We try not to spend too much since […]
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Baked Salmon with Maple Syrup and Mustard
This recipe for baked salmon combines the sweetness of maple syrup with the tanginess of a whole grain mustard for a lovely flavor. Baking fish gives you a wonderfully moist and delicious texture to the finished dish. One serving of salmon has about 200 calories. It’s very low in saturated fat and a wonderful source […]
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Mexican Chori Pollo Recipe
One of my favorite meal choices when we go to our favorite Mexican restaurant is Chori Pollo. The delicious dish has layers of cooked chicken with chorizo sausage and caramelized onions, all topped with cheese for one tasty meal. This is the prefect dish to serve for Cinco de Mayo! Chorizo is a Spanish pork […]
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Stuffed Chicken Rolls with Spinach and Cheese – Tasty Cheesy Bundles!
Oozing the cheesy goodness, these stuffed chicken rolls are easy enough for a busy week night, but have a look that makes them perfect for a special dinner. The recipe uses reduced fat Monterrey Jack cheese, spinach, and cilantro. These remind me of one of my favorite restaurant offerings – chicken cordon bleu (except they […]
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Orange Rosemary Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Two of my favorite recipes in one dish – orange rosemary chicken and garlic mashed potatoes – what more could one ask for? Well, making it a skinny recipe might help too, and I have done just that! The chicken breasts are beautifully flavored with oranges and rosemary, and the potatoes are smooth and creamy […]
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Chicken Pizza with Artichokes Mushrooms and Peppers
This chicken pizza recipe is full of flavor and goodness. It has a nice mix of garden fresh veggies to up the nutritional content and keep the calories down when compared to heavier toppings. No need to get take away pizza. Pizzas are very easy to make at home and you can use ingredients that […]
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Tilapia Piccata with Wine and Capers
This recipe for Tilapia piccata is very versatile. Just substitute any white fish such as flounder or sole. The recipe is easy and elegant. The wine and capers add a lovely piquant sauce to the dish and makes the meal perfect for a fancy dinner. Piccata is an Italian word (sometimes spelled pichotta) which means […]