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Blackened Fish Tacos with Cilantro Dressing
I wish I could say that fish tacos are a favorite meal in our house. Unfortunately, I have a few fish-haters who refuse to like any kind of seafood. Even when, as in this case, the fish is extremely mild, … Continue reading
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Dinner in under 30 minutes: Southwest Chicken and Zucchini Sauté
Sometimes we all need a quick fix dinner that can be on the table in under 30 minutes. But we still want something healthy and delicious. This sautéed chicken and zucchini meal satisfies our entire family: I love that it … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers
Just a few ideas for using your leftover Thanksgiving Turkey. Most of the recipes below call for cooked or shredded chicken, but work just as well with turkey. My best wishes for a day full of family, friends, faith and … Continue reading
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Grilled Chicken with Mint Chutney and Indian Spiced Cauliflower
Most of my garden is finished now: just a few lingering tomatoes and herbs. And mint. Lots and lots of mint. Mint is an indestructible herb; plant it once, and it will be with you for life. Like it or … Continue reading
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Baked Chicken Taquitos with Cilantro Ranch Dressing
Finger foods with dip are always popular around here. These chicken taquitos can be served with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or our favorite is this creamy Cilantro Ranch Dressing. It is hard to say whether it is the chicken taquitos … Continue reading
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Chinese Vegetable Lo Mein
For Book Group this month we read Wild Swans, by Jung Chang, which chronicles the lives of a family of 3 generations of women in modern day China, It is an amazing look at the history of modern China and … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving: Herb Brined Roast Turkey
A brined turkey is one that sits in salted water (with the addition of some herbs and sweeteners in this case) for 12-24 hours before cooking. Brining will not make your turkey taste salty, but will help keep all of … Continue reading
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Not Just for Summer: Open-Faced Sloppy Joes and Baked Beans
Sloppy Joes with Baked Beans is always sure to please even the pickiest of eaters in my house. Again it is all about the toppings around here: cheese and sliced green onions go perfectly with the simmered savory meat. I … Continue reading
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Southwestern Ham and White Bean Soup
Thank goodness for crock pots on cold fall days full of errands and after-school activities for both kids and parents. This soup is best made with a leftover meaty ham bone, but you can also start with a chopped ham … Continue reading
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