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Orange Julius

This winter has been one of record snowfall and freezing temperatures, leaving us to entertain ourselves indoors. Of course I go straight to the various food blogs and my recipe book collection to find something new and tasty to make. During my little recipe scavenger hunt I discovered a couple that I still have from [...]

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Chicken Piccata with Pasta and Mushrooms

So I have been looking for recipes that are healthy and also delicious to help me stick to my diet. The first place I decided to look was Eating Well magazine. As soon as I saw this recipe I knew I had to try it. What appealed to me the most is the simple ingredients [...]

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Vietnamese Chicken in Coconut Juice

I found this recipe at Cook Asian Food and immediately wanted to eat. The sauce is so shiny and dare I say greasy looking that I knew I had to try it. I had to make a couple of substitutions for things I couldn’t find in my local market. I used the sugar instead of [...]

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Salmon Fillets with a Lemon Dill Sauce

I try to put fish on the table at lease once a week and Salmon is one of my favorites. And I try to stay away from farm raised fish, but it look like that’s exactly what I have here. Wild salmon will keep its color after cooking, you’ll notice that my salmon lightened up [...]

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Martha Stewart Thanksgiving Recipes

I just got my hands on Martha Stewart Thanksgiving Hotline Recipes; over 30 dishes from Martha Stewart and other famous chefs. My sister received this from Sirius Satellite Radio and passed it on to me. Now I’m sharing it with you. Click here to download the pdf.
Lots of new things to try during this holiday [...]

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Do You Eat With Your Children?

Many people would say yes, and they are telling the truth: A pop-tart on the way to school, a Lunchable between piano and ball practice, a bowl of popcorn in front of a sitcom. However, if the question were just slightly different: “Do you eat meals with your family?” Then the resulting answers would be [...]

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Fish Tacos

Hubby is out of town tonight, so it was the perfect opportunity to have delicious fish tacos. He loves fish, but he won’t try them. He’d love them if he did. Go figure.
I don’t remember the first time I tried fish tacos, but I know I was hooked right then. Each time I’ve mentioned them [...]

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Swiss Asparagus AuGratin

1/2 cup water
1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears, trimmed
2 ounces finely shredded natural Swiss cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Kraft touch of butter spread, melted
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Bring 1/2 cup water to boil in 10-inch skillet; add asparagus. Cook 2 minutes; drain. (Asparagus will still be crisp).
Place in a [...]

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Fruit Salsa

2 cups diced fruit (papaya, pineapple and cantaloupe)
1/2 c finely chopped green or white onion
3 T. chopped fresh cilantro
1 T. orange juice
1 T. fresh lime juice
1/2 – 1 chopped jalapeno
1/2tsp. salt, optional

Mix together and chill. Serve with lime flavored tortilla chips.

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Club Burrito

1 flour tortilla
1 deli-style turkey slice
1 deli-style ham slice
1 Swiss cheese slice
shredded lettuce
sprouts

Layer the tortilla, cheese, ham and turkey, with the tortilla on the outside. Place some lettuce and sprouts in the middle. Add any other veggies, if desired. Roll, and secure with a toothpick.

Servings: 1

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Panzanella Stuffed Tomato

These also make a perfect side dish.

2 cups French bread, in half inch cubes
2 1/2 cups onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced, peeled
1/2 cup capers
1/2 cup parsley, flat-leafed, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine or balsamic vinegar
10 medium Florida tomatoes
Ground black pepper and salt to taste
On a sheet [...]

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Zucchini Bake

1 pound shredded zucchini (3-4 cups)
3 eggs
1 small onion, grated
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup Bisquick or similar biscuit mix

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 9-inch pan or 11-by-7-inch baking dish with a nonstick vegetable coating; set aside.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Pour into [...]

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Mashed Potato Salad

6 large potatoes
6 eggs, boiled and diced
2 teaspoons mustard
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup diced sweet pickles
salt to taste
1/2 cup mayonnaise, or more
Peel and slice potatoes. Boil until done; drain excess water. Mash potatoes with masher. Mix all ingredients and potatoes together.
Serve cold or hot.

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Get Organized

I’m a pretty organized person, ask anyone who knows me. But I’ve recently came across Get Organized Wizard and was blown away by amount of information provided by Michele Connolly.
She provides articles, tips, lists, and resources among other things. If you are looking for organization for your Life, Home, and Kids this is the place [...]

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Sweet Potato Salad

1 pound sweet potatoes, baked
1/2 cup cooked green peas, cold
1/2 cup crushed unsweetened pineapple
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup favorite dressing
8 lettuce leaves (optional)
Peel and slice sweet potatoes and place in a small bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss lightly. If desired, serve on lettuce leaves.
Servings: 4

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Tomato Salad

5 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large onion, diced
Blend all ingredients together and chill for 1 hour before serving. Serve on lettuce leaves.
Servings: 4

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Cranberry Chicken

4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 2-3 pieces per breast or leave whole)
1/2 chopped onion
3 T butter or margarine
1 pkg onion soup mix
1 small bottle (or 1/2 a large bottle) of Russian dressing
1 can “whole” cranberry sauce
French-fried onions
Skillet method: cook chicken pieces in skillet with chopped onion and butter. Once chicken is cooked through, [...]

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Baked French Toast

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 tbsp. corn syrup
Heat together and pour into a 9×13 inch pan. Slice French bread 1/2 inch thick and lay slices on top of the brown sugar mixture. Beat together:
5 eggs
2 cups milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Pour egg mixture over the bread. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight. [...]

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Cooking Potatoes on a George Forman Grill

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Salmon on Smoke Board

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