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Tag: RECIPES

  • Veggie Tortellini Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

    There is a little hole-in-the-wall cafe in Modesto California call The Brighter Side. It is only open for lunch and usually crowed but so worth the wait. Once I manged to find the entrance I opted for a chef salad with, my favorite splurge, blue cheese dressing (no dieting here). The salad consisted of a…

  • Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Salmon

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    I believe that eating healthy does not have to taste like cardboard and can be satisfying. Salmon happens to be one of my favorite foods. I love the natural rich buttery flavor of salmon. It can be a little expensive but oh so worth the money. Salmon are loaded with Omega 3 fatty acids. Fatty…

  • Roasted Apple Pork Chops With A Balsalmic Vinegar Glaze

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    I think I found this recipe in an Everyday Food issue. My first thought was “balsalmic vinegar and maple syrup? What an interesting combination.” It turned out to be amazing. Well maybe not amazing but pretty darn good. I use 2-4 cutlets and reduce the time. I love the show Hells Kitchen. My friends look…

  • Hearty Chili: Recipes for Fall

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    From many failures, comes success. For a few years, I have used a chili recipe I found in a Cooking Light cookbook. My husband liked the recipe at first, but … he had a few requests. He did not like the large pieces of tomato and wanted more kidney beans. So, I increased the beans…

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup

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    I love fall. The brisk autumn air pared with the smell of a warm fire calls for a cup of hot soup. I found this recipe on allrecipes.com. I added black beans and a little more cumin. 1/2 tsp olive oil 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 cup chopped onion 1 tsp ground cumin 1tsp…

  • Italian Sausage Soup

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    This stew resembles Italian Wedding Soup. It is so simple and so delicious. I do not know where it originated, as it was passed around from friend to friend. 3 cans beef broth 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with herbs, puree slightly 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 pound Italian sausage 1 cup onions,…

  • Pancakes and Waffles

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    A friend of mine and her family has a special weekly tradition. Every Monday night, everyone (friends and family) go to the Grandparents house for crapes and stories. Set up a pancake, waffle or crepe bar with your family’s favorite fruits and nuts. You could give each member a small bowl with pancake batter and…

  • Simply Italian Roasted Vegetables

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    This is one of my favorite ways to prepare vegetables. I love simple recipes made with only a few ingredients. I used to make this with top Ramen all the time when I was in college. Today, I serve the vegetables with rice, pasta, tortillas or just meat like salmon. Leftovers make a great omelet.…

  • Egg in the Middle Toast

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    The first time I made this was on Valentine’s Day. I used a heart cookie cutter to cut out the center. My kids love it. Bread Cookie cutter in desired shape Eggs Butter Butter a piece of bread. Use the cookie cutter to cut out the center of the piece of bread. Place bread on…

  • Chicken with Rice and Peas

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    Last year, I went in search of kid friendly meals. I questioned my friends to find out what they were serving their little ones. This is a favorite of my friend Brooke Ward. 1 cup Rice 2 cups water, plus two bullion cubes or use chicken broth in the place of water and bullion Chicken…