Category: RECIPES – Main Dish
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Quesadillas or “Cheesers”, as Stephen’s family calls them, are a regular staple at our house. They are quick and versatile. They can be made with just cheese or chicken and cheese, tuna and cheese; you get the picture. This is one of my favorite ways to spice up chicken quesadillas. I got the idea from…
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A few years ago, I went on a quest to dig up recipes from the early 1900’s. I was curious to know what types of meals they prepared at the time while living on a strict budget with limited convivences. Timbale was one of the few that intrigued me the most. Surprisingly, I discovered that…
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Good Seasons used to make a nice make-it-yourself Asian salad dressing. Sadly I can never find the Asian flavor or Cesar at any of the grocery stores in the area. I used the dressing from an Asian spinach salad recipe and omitted the OJ. Source: unknown 4 (5oz) cooked salmon fillets 1/3 cup Asian Ginger…
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Sometimes there is nothing better than pasta tossed with a little butter and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Add shrimp sauteed in garlic sauce for a light comforting meal. 6 ounces whole wheat pasta 1 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 tbsp butter, divided 1/4 cup…
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I never thought about making meatloaf before I ate it at a friends house. I was so good I had to try making my own. This loaf of meat is not your grandmother’s. The salsa gives it a kick and the ground turkey sheds unwanted calories. The tomato sauce and sliced onions make for a…
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I had some potatoes I needed to use up and this recipe fit the bill. It is a really easy recipe a teenager could even make when mom and dad are running late. Source: Stephanie Izard, Top Chef season 4 winner 2 tbsp butter 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tbsp fresh lemon…
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This recipe for bourbon chicken should be called “virgin” bourbon chicken because there is not an ounce of alcohol in the recipe. Which is the reasoning behind my choosing to make this version. I admit I was a bit nervous about the outcome as I read the ingredients list; ketchup, apple cider, soy sauce, apple…
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When I was in college I rented a room from a friend of mine. There was another tenant named Scott. He was the brother of my friend’s boss. Down on luck and trying to piece his life back together Renea was obliged to help him out. I can’t say that it was like a rerun…
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Whenever the air is heavy with rain and the chill winds come blowing through I crave soup or a comforting hot dish similar to meatballs with cream sauce. It has that northern woodsy feel to it. Still elegant and refined. The perfect recipe to serve when friends come to dinner. The kids go nuts over…
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Growing up, we always had turkey on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Stephen is not a fan of turkey, so we only have it on Thanksgiving, because it just seems right to have turkey on Thanksgiving. For our Easter feasts so far, I have tried lamb and ham. With Spring comes all the beautiful and lush…