This quick and easy recipe for kale salad with marinated artichokes, cannellini beans and roasted peppers is sure to be come your favorite way to enjoy raw kale. You can vary the ingredients according to your taste. Massaging your kale makes it tender and sweet! Who knew we have to massage our food now! For…
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This is the beginning of my Cottage Garden. I love, love, love blue flowers! I found a garden plan on-line but most of the plants are only sold in the UK, so I had to subsitute. I can’t wait for it to fill in! Jebediah – Keeping things neat and tidy. His Gnome Home…
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In this recipe for Chicken Caesar Salad, the chicken is almost as crunchy as the croutons! The secret to a crusted chicken breast that’s crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. This salad can be made easily on a work night. Make extra and take for lunch the next day. Ingredients: 2 large…
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I never realized how easy it is to make homemade ricotta cheese. I’ve seen several recipes posted and decided to to try it today. I did do some research and found so many different methods. Ina uses white wine vinegar to make the curds, Mario uses lemon juice, and some use white distilled vinegar. All…
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Tender chicken breasts cubes marinated in orange juice, garlic and ginger. A simple saute makes for the best orange chicken ever! Choose your sides – steamed broccoli, jasmine rice and dinner is served. Fresh ingredients always replace take out! For the sauce: 1-1/2 cups water 1/4 cup orange juice 1/3 cup rice wine or red…
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The hot days of summer leave us wishing for cooler temperatures especially when it comes to cooking, so why heat up the kitchen when you can prepare food that requires just a little bit of imagination and a few simple steps that completely eliminates the oven or stove. These easy recipes will get you out…
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Whenever I buy flour tortillas for soft tacos, I always seem to have 3 or 4 left in the package. This is a great recipe to use them up for after-school snacks or for appetizers. This is a fun recipe that kids can help make since it only take a few minutes. Add your favorite…
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Tacos are a quick, easy summertime meal. Instead of piling up those favorites on a taco shell that usually falls apart and makes a delicious mess, try it on a pizza! While the dough is baking, make the beef filling, get all the condiments ready and your done! You will need: 2 pkgs. refrigerated crescent…
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This recipe is a typical one with two rising periods. Most of this time it’s the yeast working and not you! 2 cups water 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 packet active dry yeast 1 Tablespoon salt 6 cups bread flour Toppings of your choice – I used “everything bagel” topping Proofing the Yeast: Pour the water,…
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This classic combination almost always shows up at parties or in any Italian buffet. It’s great warm or even at room temperature. 1 (16 oz.) package frozen cavatelli 1 head fresh broccoli florets or 1 (12.oz) package frozen broccoli florets 1/4 cup olive oil 6 oz. chicken stock 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup…
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Broccoli-Cheese soup is a popular item on the menu in a lot of restaurants. I took the classic recipe and lightened it up a bit without sacrificing any flavor. Give broccoli and cheese soup an Italian accent by swapping Cheddar cheese for Parmesan and garlic. 1 cup diced onions 1 cup diced celery…
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Cuban Beef Stew is a simple dish. Shredded beef, peppers and onions that are braised in a deeply flavored tomato sauce with olives, garlic, cumin and oregano. I first had this dish over at my neighbors house and I just fell in love with the flavors. This dish can also be made in the slow-cooker…
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A new twist on an old favorite! Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic Salt & Pepper to taste 1 lb. ground sirloin (90% lean) 1 – 15 oz. can Ro-tel tomatoes with green chilis 3/4 cup chili sauce 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed olives…
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Warm up during this cold snap with a steamy bowl of old-fashioned Chicken “n” Dumplings. It really doesn’t get any easier to make this tasty comfort food. Ingredients: 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 can condensed cream of celery soup 3-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup shredded…
