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Malted Chocolate Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Sugar & Fat Free Dessert

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Malted Chocolate Ice Cream Cake Recipe | Sugar & Fat Free Dessert

Who says you have to leave chocolate or desserts out when trying to eat healthy? You don’t have to deprive yourself of those oh-so-decadent desserts if you make good food choices in the rest of your diet. Low fat, fat-free, and sugar-free ingredients are a great way to incorporate desserts of ...




Sweet Bell Pepper Sandwich Melt Recipe

Tasty Vegetarian Burger, Healthy & Low Fat

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Sweet Bell Pepper Sandwich Melt Recipe | Tasty Vegetarian Burger, Healthy & Low Fat

This tasty burger is great for those who are trying to cut back on their meat intake. The sautéed vegetables give it a low-fat twist. For something a little different, try a couple of fresh basil leaves on each sandwich instead of the lettuce leaves. You can also make a great ...




Grilled Turkey Tenders Recipe with Herb Marinade & Fresh Vegetables

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Grilled Turkey Tenders Recipe with Herb Marinade & Fresh Vegetables

Turkey is easy to cook and adapts to many different flavorings, like this homemade Herb Marinade. Grilling your turkey makes it even more of a snap. Adding the grilled vegetables means less time in the kitchen. Turkey is also quite healthy. Both the white and dark meat contain many nutrients, ...




Pumpkin Pie Whole Wheat Muffins Recipe

Healthy Breakfast & Snack

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Pumpkin Pie Whole Wheat Muffins Recipe | Healthy Breakfast & Snack

These healthy Pumpkin Pie Whole Wheat Muffins are great for a quick breakfast or a late afternoon snack. Most whole wheat flours are ground from red wheat, which leaves the flour with a bitter taste. Whole white-wheat is ground from wheat grains that give us healthier flour along with better taste. Whole ...




Cheesy Ranch Tortilla Rolls w/ Pimiento & Jalapeno Peppers

Low Fat Appetizer Recipe, Easy To Make

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Cheesy Ranch Tortilla Rolls w/ Pimiento & Jalapeno Peppers | Low Fat Appetizer Recipe, Easy To Make

Finding appetizers or party foods that are healthy can be hard to accomplish. These Cheesy Ranch Tortilla Rolls are healthy, and they taste great too. Be careful when chopping the peppers. Use disposable gloves if you have them, and don’t rub your face or eyes unless your hands are thoroughly washed. ...




Honey Nut Fresh Fruit Dip Recipe

Healthy Sugar Free Snacks for Kids

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Honey Nut Fresh Fruit Dip Recipe | Healthy Sugar Free Snacks for Kids

This is a great dip to show your children how to make a wonderful after-school snack. Use cut-up apples, oranges, or banana slices for dipping. Even grapes taste great when used with this sweet dip. It can also be used as a spread on graham crackers.

Here’s a hint: If you are ...




Seasoned Fish Stick Burgers

Easy Cooking Recipe for Kids

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Seasoned Fish Stick Burgers | Easy Cooking Recipe for Kids

Most kids love fish sticks, and this is a way to change up their way of eating them while also helping them to eat a few more of those dreaded veggies. If your children prefer tartar sauce with their fish, spread it on the buns instead of making the taco mix.

...




Bow Tie Pasta Alfredo Recipe, Carbonara Style w/ Bacon & Peas

Fun Cooking For Kids

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Bow Tie Pasta Alfredo Recipe, Carbonara Style w/ Bacon & Peas | Fun Cooking For Kids

Being in the kitchen can be a lot of fun, not only for children but also their adult helpers. Be sure to teach your children about kitchen safety. Remind them of hot water, sharp knives, and hot cooking surfaces. Teaching them safety in the kitchen also teaches them good habits that ...




And The Winner Is: Aarti Sequeira

Next Food Network Star Season 6 Finale Recap

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And The Winner Is: Aarti Sequeira | Next Food Network Star Season 6 Finale Recap

During Sunday night's season finale, three potential Food Network finalists met with executives Bob Tuschman, Susie Fogelson, and celebrity chef Bobby Flay as the final results of "The Next Food Network Star" were revealed. And the winner of Season 6 is Aarti Sequeira, a 31-year-old food blogger ...




Easy Pizza Quesadillas For Kids Recipe w/ Grated Cheese & Custom Toppings

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Easy Pizza Quesadillas For Kids Recipe w/ Grated Cheese & Custom Toppings

Kids of all shapes and sizes enjoy a good pizza, but when they can make it themselves, it’s even better. These quesadillas are perfect for them to cook. Make sure they don’t fill them too full, though, or all the goodies will end up in the pan instead of their quesadillas.

Ask ...




Chocolate Banana Nut Surprise Mini Muffins

Fun Kids Snacks Recipe & School Treats

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Chocolate Banana Nut Surprise Mini Muffins | Fun Kids Snacks Recipe & School Treats

One of the best ways to teach a child how to cook is by baking. This recipe is very simple and makes a great beginning recipe for children just learning to cook. These muffins will disappear pretty quickly, but just in case there are leftovers, they can be frozen and reheated ...




Low Carb Curried Chicken Bites Recipe with Coconut & Cream Cheese

No Bake Summer Appetizers

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Low Carb Curried Chicken Bites Recipe with Coconut & Cream Cheese | No Bake Summer Appetizers

These are fun little nibblers to take on a picnic or to serve as a summertime appetizer.  They are also great rolled in toasted pecans or walnuts. 

Ingredients:

3/4 C flaked coconut
1 (3 oz.) block cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 C chicken, cooked and chopped
2 Tbsp. onion, minced
1 Tbsp. ...




Nigella Lawson Keeping It Fresh With Summer Recipes & Tips On NPR

Cookbook Includes Cloudy Lemonade For A Sunny Day

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Nigella Lawson Keeping It Fresh With Summer Recipes & Tips On NPR | Cookbook Includes Cloudy Lemonade For A Sunny Day

In an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, food writer and celebrity Nigella Lawson offered her insight to keep cool and refreshed throughout the remainder of the summer.

Her recommendations include a watermelon/feta salad, red currant sorbet, minted limeade, chilled caramelized oranges with yogurt, and of course lemonade -- but not just ...




Spicy Chili Turkey Sandwich with Garlic Sauce Recipe

Low Carb Diet Picnic Lunch

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Spicy Chili Turkey Sandwich with Garlic Sauce Recipe | Low Carb Diet Picnic Lunch

Any type of deli turkey breast works with this sandwich. Try honey-roasted with mustard and mayonnaise spread.  Just replace the garlic sauce and lime juice with a tablespoon of mustard.

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. chili garlic sauce
½ c. mayonnaise
3 Tbsp. scallions, sliced
1 lb. oven-roasted turkey breast, deli style
12 slices ...




Pressure Cooker Italian Turkey Dinner Recipe

With Tomatoes, New Potatoes, Garlic & Italian Herbs

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Pressure Cooker Italian Turkey Dinner Recipe | With Tomatoes, New Potatoes, Garlic & Italian Herbs

This is a simple recipe that results in a great-tasting meal. Use any type of tomatoes you wish, including pre-seasoned varieties. If you prefer, you may add 2 tsp. of mixed herb seasoning with the tomatoes instead of adding Italian seasoning.

Ingredients:

1 turkey breast, cut into 1-inch slices
1 (16 oz.) ...




Baked Maple Glazed Cinnamon Breakfast Rolls Recipe

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Baked Maple Glazed Cinnamon Breakfast Rolls Recipe

The only hard part about making these rolls is waiting on the dough to rise before you can bake them. If you prefer just a regular glaze, you may omit the maple syrup. Try these rolls for breakfast or brunch and see how fast they go.

Ingredients

1/3 C + 1 ...




Canned Summer Squash Recipe & Storage, No Peel

Easiest Vegetable Garden Canning

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Canned Summer Squash Recipe & Storage, No Peel | Easiest Vegetable Garden Canning

There is always an overabundance of summer squash in the garden. Whether it is zucchini, crookneck, or any of the other types of summer squash available, there’s always more than we can use or give away. Because the skins are thin and edible, there is no need to peel your squash ...




Fresh Seasonal Berries In Lemon Sauce

Healthy Dessert Recipe on a Budget

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Fresh Seasonal Berries In Lemon Sauce | Healthy Dessert Recipe on a Budget

This is a great budget side dish or dessert to make with those last little bits of summer berries. Use whatever types of berries are on sale, or scrounge up the ones still sitting in your fridge that need to be used soon. The whole family will enjoy it. To use ...




Great Northern Pork & Beans Recipe w/ Crisp Bacon & Maple Syrup

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Great Northern Pork & Beans Recipe w/ Crisp Bacon & Maple Syrup

Baked beans are always a favorite. These are even better because they are quick and economical. Have leftovers? Stir in some browned ground beef with onion, and serve over biscuits for a delicious next-night meal.

Ingredients:

1 (15 oz.) can pork and beans
1 (15 oz.) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and ...




Day Old Mozzarella French Bread Recipe

Quick & Easy Broiler Breads On A Budget

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Day Old Mozzarella French Bread Recipe | Quick & Easy Broiler Breads On A Budget

Buying day-old bread is much cheaper than buying the fresh stuff. For recipes such as this, it works perfectly. Homemade cheese bread is also much cheaper than pre-packaged bread, and it takes just a little time to prepare. To turn this into garlic cheese bread, spread on garlic butter instead of ...




Cheesy Ham & Apple Tortilla Wraps

Easy Lunch Recipe for Kids, Party Appetizer

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Cheesy Ham & Apple Tortilla Wraps | Easy Lunch Recipe for Kids, Party Appetizer

Kids love these little sandwiches.  They make a great lunchbox meal that they are sure to eat.  Cut them into bite-size pieces for easy snacks or party treats, too.

Ingredients:

2 medium Washington apples, cored but not peeled
1 C water
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
3 Tbsp. mayonnaise style salad dressing
3 Tbsp. mustard
6 (12 ...




Crispy Chocolate & Marshmallow Crunchers

Easy No Bake Dessert Snacks

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Crispy Chocolate & Marshmallow Crunchers | Easy No Bake Dessert Snacks

If you like chocolate, you’ll love these little treats. Want more chocolate? Use chocolate-flavored crisped rice cereal instead of the regular variety. These Crunchers will stay fresh in an airtight container for up 4 days. Do not refrigerate, or they will become too hard to eat.

Ingredients:

8 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/3 C unsweetened ...




Canned Sweet Carrots Recipe

Easy Canning for Garden Vegetables

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Canned Sweet Carrots Recipe | Easy Canning for Garden Vegetables

Canned carrots will retain their sweet flavor, and the texture will be perfect for any dish you use them in. To check the seals to ensure the jars have sealed correctly, wait until the jars have cooled completely (which can take up to 24 hours). Push the center of lid, and ...




Homemade Strawberry Jam Preserves Recipe

Canning with Fruit Pectin & Orange Liqueur

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Homemade Strawberry Jam Preserves Recipe | Canning with Fruit Pectin & Orange Liqueur

Who doesn’t love some good strawberry jam? No reason to wait for the strawberry season, because this jam is just as good as any jam made from fresh strawberries. If you grow your own strawberries, slice them and freeze them to use later in this tasty jam. Powdered pectin comes in ...




Canned Tomato Salsa Recipe with Fresh Jalapenos, Garlic & Cilantro

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Canned Tomato Salsa Recipe with Fresh Jalapenos, Garlic & Cilantro

As this salsa cools and then sets, the heat of the jalapenos will get stronger. Use less jalapenos if you prefer a milder salsa. This salsa will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. Use it on all of your favorite Mexican foods or as a dip with ...




Canned Sweet Raspberries Recipe, No Cook

Bulk Fruit & Berry Canning

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Canned Sweet Raspberries Recipe, No Cook | Bulk Fruit & Berry Canning

There’s nothing like canned raspberries to add to your smoothies, pies, or morning pancakes. Any soft berry such as blackberries may be canned using this method. Remember to choose berries that are not soft or mushy. Handle the berries as little as possible, but be sure to wash and drain them ...




Four Color Canned Bell Peppers Recipe with Lemon

Canning & Preparing Vegetables w/ Pressure Canner

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Four Color Canned Bell Peppers Recipe with Lemon | Canning & Preparing Vegetables w/ Pressure Canner

Peppers make a great addition to any recipe, especially when sautéed with onions. Use all four colors of peppers together if you wish. Mix and match the colors any way you like to make a pretty jar of delicious, sweet bell peppers. Always choose firm peppers to get the best results. ...




Canned Sweet Corn on the Cob Bulk Recipe

Pressure Canning Instructions For Vegetables

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Canned Sweet Corn on the Cob Bulk Recipe | Pressure Canning Instructions For Vegetables

Who doesn’t love sweet corn, especially in the summertime? Yet having that fresh corn taste in the middle of a cold winter is a great way to fight off those winter blues. Always follow the manufacturer’s directions when using a pressure canner. Also, never drop the pressure by using cold water. ...




Cranberry Orange Fruit Gelatin Salad Recipe

Easy Sugar Free Summer Dessert

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Cranberry Orange Fruit Gelatin Salad Recipe | Easy Sugar Free Summer Dessert

This cool, colorful gelatin salad is appealing to look at, and it’s heaven to the taste buds. Fruit is a necessary part of a healthy diet, and this salad has it all. Frozen cranberries may be used in place of the fresh cranberries if you wish. Turn this delightful dish into ...




Chunky Tomato Soup with Shallots

Quick & Easy Vegetarian Soup Recipe

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Chunky Tomato Soup with Shallots | Quick & Easy Vegetarian Soup Recipe

This light but tasty soup is a great side dish to any sandwich. For an even healthier lunch, serve this soup with a light salad. Remember, soup is not only a comfort food but can provide nutrients and vitamins our bodies need to stay healthy. If you prefer, you can use ...




Marinated Chicken and Bell Pepper Fajita Wraps

Healthy Mexican Burrito Recipe

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Marinated Chicken and Bell Pepper Fajita Wraps | Healthy Mexican Burrito Recipe

This healthy wrap is enhanced by the lime juice marinade. Low on fat but high on taste, this fajita wrap will ensure a healthy lunch for the entire family. Use any type of bell peppers you like including yellow, orange, or even purple. The colorful vegetables help when it comes to ...




Poached Salmon with Horseradish Dill Sauce

Easy Seafood & Fish Stovetop Recipe

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Poached Salmon with Horseradish Dill Sauce | Easy Seafood & Fish Stovetop Recipe

Salmon is an oily fish that is full of omega-3 fatty acids. Be careful not to overcook your salmon. The rule of thumb for cooking fish that is used by most professional cooks is to measure it at the thickest area. Cook the fish for 10 minutes per inch. If you’re ...




Cherry Soft Freeze Dessert with Tart Sauce

Healthy Fourth of July Fruit Recipe

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Cherry Soft Freeze Dessert with Tart Sauce | Healthy Fourth of July Fruit Recipe

What a truly yummy (and healthy) fruit dessert. You can make it even more patriotic for this weekend by adding some frozen mini blueberries in the mix.

To pit cherries easily, use a paper clip. Lift the small curve of the clip and bend it back. Bend the tip slightly. Remove the ...




Ham & Cream Cheese Egg Omelet with Sweet Onion

Protein Complete Breakfast Recipe for Low Cholesterol

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Ham & Cream Cheese Egg Omelet with Sweet Onion | Protein Complete Breakfast Recipe for Low Cholesterol

If you are on a low cholesterol diet or just watching your cholesterol intake, this omelet is perfect for you. The egg substitute lowers the cholesterol in this recipe. If you prefer, whole eggs may be used in place of the egg substitute. The cream cheese gives this nutritious breakfast a ...




Easy Baked Potato Skins Appetizers w/ Hot Sauce

Healthy Party Food Recipe

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Easy Baked Potato Skins Appetizers w/ Hot Sauce | Healthy Party Food Recipe

These make a great appetizer when you have company over. Believe it or not, the potato skins are where most of your nutrients are found in potatoes. Serve these with a light blue cheese dressing as a dip. Use the reserved potato pulp to make a chunky potato soup or for ...




Cranberry Almond Filled Croissant Cookies

Fruit & Nut Pastry Dessert Recipe

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Cranberry Almond Filled Croissant Cookies | Fruit & Nut Pastry Dessert Recipe

These tasty little cookies are great for an after-dinner dessert, when company is coming, or with a nice cup of coffee in the middle of the afternoon. You can use any type of filling you like such as cherries and pecans, or peaches and walnuts. Experiment to find the perfect filling ...




Cinnamon Ginger Spiced Waffles Recipe

Low Fat & Healthy Breakfast

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Cinnamon Ginger Spiced Waffles Recipe | Low Fat & Healthy Breakfast

Waffles are an easy and delicious way to serve breakfast to a few or to a crowd. These waffles are light, fluffy, and full of great taste. To keep them healthy, top them with fresh berries instead of syrup.

Ingredients:

2 C flour
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 ...




Herbed Roast Beef with Parsnips & Carrots

Healthy Dinner & Gravy Recipe

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Herbed Roast Beef with Parsnips & Carrots | Healthy Dinner & Gravy Recipe

This nutritious meal makes a great Sunday dinner. The parsnips take place of those starchy potatoes and they taste just as good. Vegetables are a good source of nutrition, and often we leave these important foods out of our diets. With this dish, you can have your cake and eat it ...




Pork Tenderloin Fruit Salad with Jerk Spice

Sweet Summer Salad Recipe

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Pork Tenderloin Fruit Salad with Jerk Spice | Sweet Summer Salad Recipe

Jerk seasoning can be found in a powder form, a dry paste, or even a marinade. Many people enjoy making their own. The essential ingredients for jerk seasoning include allspice, hot chilies, salt, and thyme. Many people enjoy adding their own special touch by including garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, brown sugar, ...




Pan-Seared Watercress Chicken in Mustard Sauce Recipe

Quick & Easy Summer Dinner Salad

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Pan-Seared Watercress Chicken in Mustard Sauce Recipe | Quick & Easy Summer Dinner Salad

This chicken dish is a great quick meal for a weeknight dinner. To clean watercress, cut about 1 in. off the bottom of the bunch before untying it. Wash it under cold water and let it drain well. Tear into smaller pieces or leave it whole if you prefer. Watercress has ...




Summer Seafood Platter Party Tray Recipe

With Tuna, Hard Boiled Eggs, Green Beans & Kalamata Olives

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Summer Seafood Platter Party Tray Recipe | With Tuna, Hard Boiled Eggs, Green Beans & Kalamata Olives

This summer platter is great for a late lunch on a hot day. Just place mounds of the ingredients onto the platter and add a loaf of crusty bread and enjoy. Substitute chicken, turkey, or even pork for the tuna if you wish.

Ingredients:

Water
1/4 tsp. salt
8 oz. fresh green beans, ...




Comforting Chicken Tortilla Soup with Seasonal Vegetables Recipe

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Comforting Chicken Tortilla Soup with Seasonal Vegetables Recipe

Soup is not only a comfort food but also very nutritious. A good bowl of soup helps to fight off hunger, fills us up, and provides valuable vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to stay healthy.

This recipe may be doubled if you prefer. That way, there will always be soup ...




Red Delicious Chicken Salad with Sweet Onion & Toasted Hazelnuts

Quick & Easy Summer Lunch Recipe

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Red Delicious Chicken Salad with Sweet Onion & Toasted Hazelnuts | Quick & Easy Summer Lunch Recipe

This Red Delicious Chicken Salad is a delicious change from your everyday chicken salad. You can add a few chopped grapes if you want to change the taste slightly.

Ingredients:

1/2 C plain yogurt
1/2 C mayonnaise
1 Red Delicious apple, cored and chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 Tbsp. sweet onion, finely chopped
1/4 tsp. ...




Broiled Salmon Benedict with Smoked Cheese

High Protein Easy Dinner Recipe

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Broiled Salmon Benedict with Smoked Cheese | High Protein Easy Dinner Recipe

This protein-packed dinner has all your food groups in one meal. It’s eggs benedict at suppertime. The smoked cheese takes the place of a hollandaise sauce and gives these little gems a more flavorful taste as well as cutting down your preparation time. For a softer egg, allow them to simmer ...




Minty Fresh Chilled Fruit Salad Recipe

Melon Medley with Peaches & Blueberries

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Minty Fresh Chilled Fruit Salad Recipe | Melon Medley with Peaches & Blueberries

There’s nothing that cools you down on a hot summer day than fresh melon. This fruit dish is no exception. Seedless grapes, sliced strawberries, or any of your favorite berries may also be added or used in place of the peaches and blueberries.

Ingredients:

1 C water
3/4 C sugar
3 Tbsp. ...




Grilled Portobello Mushroom Vegetarian Burgers with Provolone Cheese

With Balsamic Vinegar & Thyme Caramelizing Sauce

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Grilled Portobello Mushroom Vegetarian Burgers with Provolone Cheese | With Balsamic Vinegar & Thyme Caramelizing Sauce

The vinegar and thyme are what give these mushrooms their vibrant taste. Grilling mushrooms gives them a caramelized taste. Serve these burgers with a side salad of all your favorite veggies for a great summertime lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

4 large Portobello mushroom caps
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. ...




Savory Pork Loin Roast Recipe Stuffed with Ham & Swiss Cheese

Served With White Cream Sauce

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Savory Pork Loin Roast Recipe Stuffed with Ham & Swiss Cheese | Served With White Cream Sauce

When roasted, pork often becomes quite dry --but by adding a filling such as this cheese stuffing, the pork will come out moist and very tasty.

Serve the roast with a cream sauce to pour over each delicious slice. To make a cream sauce, sauté a little chopped onion in butter until ...




Oven Broiled Crispy Quesadillas with Cheese, Beans & Corn

Includes Homemade Cilantro Lime Salsa

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Oven Broiled Crispy Quesadillas with Cheese, Beans & Corn | Includes Homemade Cilantro Lime Salsa

Broiling quesadillas is time-saving in more ways than one. First, it allows you to cook all your quesadillas at once instead of one at a time as you would in a skillet. It also helps in keeping the filling inside the tortilla because there is no turning and no chance of ...




Lemon Battered Fried Fish Bites in Electric Skillet

Fast & Easy Seafood Dinner Recipe for Perch, Cod, or Walleye

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Lemon Battered Fried Fish Bites in Electric Skillet | Fast & Easy Seafood Dinner Recipe for Perch, Cod, or Walleye

If you live in area known for its fish, you know that fried fish ranks at the top of fried foods. This recipe gives you something a little different to look forward to. If you are new to the taste of fried fish, Lemon Battered Fried Fish Bites are a great ...




Sweet Pineapple Pork with Yams, Peas & Onions

Easy Pressure Cooker Complete Dinner Recipe

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Sweet Pineapple Pork with Yams, Peas & Onions | Easy Pressure Cooker Complete Dinner Recipe

This complete dinner takes about 20 minutes to prepare and cook. It just doesn’t get any better than that. If you prefer, you can use brown sugar over the yams instead of honey.

Ingredients:

2 pork steaks, trimmed
2 dehydrated pineapple slices
2 yams
1 C chicken broth
1 C frozen peas and pearl onions
1 ...




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