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Gluten Free Black Bean Pizza with Corn and Veggies
This gluten free black bean pizza is loaded up with some of the freshest ingredients around and the barbecue sauce base will have a party in your mouth, for sure. Okay, it is time to make your mouth dance. As in, what the heck did you put on that pizza that makes it taste so […]
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Green Beans with Garlic and Mushrooms
This recipe for Green beans with garlic and mushrooms is the perfect way to make a vegetable the feature on a summer dinner plate. I love summer time cooking. It gives me a chance to make vegetables the star item in my dinner time menu. Have a steady supply of beans all summer long! Green […]
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Caprese Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad
This Caprese Tomato Basil Mozzarella Salad is simple to make and is the perfect way to showcase the tomato and to add some color to your dinner plate. For me, there is nothing quite like the taste of garden fresh tomatoes, especially those that you have grown yourself. My tomatoes have just started growing this […]
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9 Tips for Cooking With Mushrooms
Follow these tips for cooking with mushrooms to ensure that every meal in which you use them as an ingredient will turn out perfectly. Mushrooms are one of my favorite vegetables. They are a member of the fungus family and have been used in recipes since the early Roman and Greek times. Mushrooms are very […]
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Avocado Mango Salad – Refreshing Fruit Salad
I love to combine avocados with fruit for a tasty salad. The combination of sweet and savory really appeals to me. This tasty avocado mango salad has a spicy sweet lime dressing for added flavor. This Avocado Mango salad Will be a Hit It’s super easy to make too. Just heat the brown sugar and water […]
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Gluten Free Vegetable Salad Rolls with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
This recipe for vegetable spring rolls is perfect for your Vegan friends but will also tempt the most ardent meat eater. I served them as a party appetizer recently, along with a table full of meat dishes and the dish was the hit of the party. Be sure to make the soy sauce dip. They […]
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Vegetarian Pizza with Pineapple
This Vegetarian pizza was a huge hit when I served it the other night. It’s bright and colorful and so, so tasty! We love to have at least one night a week at our house where we do not eat meat. But going without meat does not have to mean that your meals are boring. […]
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Roasted Italian Potatoes and Onions
This recipe for Roasted Italian potatoes and onions is just delicious. It makes the perfect fall side dish. The onions are crispy on the outside and have a lovely flavor and texture when you bite into them. This recipe is super easy to do. The potatoes and onions take on a really delicious flavor with […]
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Paleo Beef Avocado Blueberry Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing
Anyone new to a Paleo diet may start thinking they will get tired of salads, since they can be a staple of the food regime. But This Paleo beef avocado blueberry salad is anything but ordinary, and is so delicious, you will find that it keeps sneaking into your lunch time pattern. This Paleo Beef […]
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Homemade Tortilla Chips And Salsa
Don’t reach for the bag of tortilla chips! It’s time to make your own homemade tortilla chips and salsa. I have to admit it. I don’t have a lot of will power to resist the things that I love to eat. They always say, don’t trust a skinny cook. I guess it is safe to […]
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Beef Veggie Salad with Pear Gorgonzola Dressing
This Beef veggie salad with pear Gorgonzola dressing is not your average salad. It is gorgeous, and also packs a healthy and tasty punch with the great tasting salad dressing. If you are trying to lose some weight, eating salads for lunch is a good choice. You can load up on tons of healthy low […]
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Gluten Free Tomato Mushroom Pizza
This Gluten Free Tomato Mushroom pizza is made with one of the darlings of the gluten free world – chickpea flour. Anyone who is following a Gluten Free diet knows the challenge that comes from trying to prepare some of your favorite foods. But, with a few substitutes and some creativity, that does not need […]
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Gluten Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal chocolate chip cookie
This recipe for a gluten free peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie has all of the ingredients that I normally love in regular baked goods, but they have no refined sugar, and are wheat free. These gluten free peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie – a Healthy alternative I have recently adopted both a sugar […]
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Cookie Recipes – Great Cookie Exchange Recipe Round up
A cookie exchange is the perfect way to share your favorite cookie recipes with friends and family. Who doesn’t love a great cookie recipe? They are generally quite easy to make and family members are sure to love them better than boxes of store bought cookies. And this time of the year, many people have […]
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Roasting Fresh Tomatoes
Roasting Fresh tomatoes gives a great taste to any marinara sauce recipe. This is the time of the year when tomatoes are in abundance if you have a garden or visit your local farmer’s market. Don’t waste the left over tomatoes from your garden. I love sweet tomatoes straight off the vine in salads and […]
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Home made Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel
Printable recipe – Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel. One of my favorite treats whenever I go to the local fair at the fair grounds is a cinnamon sugar pretzel. The sweet taste and soft texture of it is so much fun to eat. This recipe reproduces that feeling for me. It’s delicious and light and just the […]
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Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes – Slimmed Down
Printable recipe – Lightened Down Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes This recipe for creamy garlic mashed potatoes is a slimmed down version of the original recipe. Light sour cream and skim milk are the secrets to keeping the fat in check but not losing any of the flavor. The potatoes are cooked with garlic cloves in […]
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Mexican Chili Dip – A Crowd Pleaser
This Mexican chili dip could not be easier to make. It is one of my favorite “go to” recipes when I am invited to a pot luck party. The bowl is empty before the party even gets going. It is that delicious! Best of all, you can make it ahead of time and then just […]
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Bean Burritos with Vegetables – Hearty Mexican Recipe
Are you looking for a effortless meatless meal? This recipe for bean burritos uses a kidney bean and pinto bean combination, which is a nice change from the traditional black bean recipe and is really tasty. These burritos take only 15 minutes from start to finish, so they are perfect for any busy weeknight. My […]
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Cucumber Mint Sauce
Cool down Indian foods with this Cucumber Mint Sauce This cucumber mint sauce is the perfect side dish to tone down the heat of any Indian food recipe. The cool taste of the yoghurt combines with the cucumber mint and garlic to give a refreshing change from spicy foods. This sauce makes a great side […]
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Strawberry Almond Cheesecake with Glaze Topping
Looking for a delicious dessert that is easy to make but fancy enough for any dinner party? This no bake strawberry almond cheesecake is perfect! It has a lovely glazed topping and makes a great addition to your collection of cheesecake recipes. Keep reading to find out how to make this tasty cheesecake dessert. Fresh […]
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Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
This Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Recipe has no Fat and Very little Sugar I love peanut butter and I love oatmeal, but putting them into a cookie can make otherwise good for you ingredients not so great for your diet (or waist line) I adjusted my normal recipe to lighten it up a bit and […]
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Mexican Vegetable Casserole with Black Beans
Enjoy the spicy taste of Mexican Vegetable Casserole This spicy Mexican vegetable casserole combines a host of nutritious vegetables with a blend of spices and cheese to make a hearty and healthy main course dish. Add a tossed salad or some avocado slices and you are done. I love recipes that make use of what […]
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Samoas Bars – A delicious home made Girl Scout Treat
When my daughter was much younger, I used to wait anxiously for the month when the Girl Scout cookies were ready to be sold. I bought boxes of Samoas cookies and Thin Mints and froze them so we could enjoy them during the year. This Samoas Bars recipe takes me right back to those days. […]
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Strawberry Chocolate Chip Mousse With Whip Cream
This Strawberry Chocolate Chip Mousse could not be easier to make. It combines just a few ingredients, all layered in a large wine glass and served with a dollop of whip cream. Best of all, this chocolate mousse is low in calories but still elegant. Strawberry Chocolate Chip Mousse is a Refreshing Delight It is […]
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Cheesy Herb Biscuits with Tarragon – Great Side Dish
Whenever I go to Ruby Tuesday or The Red Lobster restaurant, I always look forward to their cheesy herb biscuits. I decided to try and make an approximation of them that would not break my calorie bank. These biscuits are savory and slightly rich but have far less calories than the restaurant version. Cheesy Herb […]