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Orange Glazed Salmon Steaks w/ Wilted Spinach & Scallion Pilaf
Seafood
Salmon is a fish that is so versatile. Also, it has loads of vitamins that are good for you. But like chicken, people get bored easily with salmon and are always looking for new ways to spice it up. In this recipe, I created a complete meal using fairly inexpensive ingredients,...
White Pizza on Cheesy Focaccia
Kid-friendly
Everyone loves pizza. It's an American favorite, and an Italian classic. For a Tuesday night dinner, I decided to get focaccia bread from a local bakery chain. And if you don't like to buy bread from market you can also also prepare focaccia bread using bread maker machine for home use...
Salmon Cakes w/ Green Beans in Lemon Olive Oil
Seafood
Great quality salmon is usually a pretty pricey item in the grocery.
Many average families think of salmon as a treat for a special occasion.
In this recipe, I use CANNED, yes, canned, Alaskan Salmon to make the
salmon cakes. What’s great about canned Alaskan salmon is that is it...
Shrimp Kung Pao
Seafood
Shrimp or Chicken Kung Pao is one of those
items on every Chinese restaurant’s menu that many people love to eat.
All the different textures and flavors from the crunchy toasted peanuts,
to the sweet and tender shrimp pieces make it seem like an impossible
thing to re-create at home,...
Berry Chicken Salad w/ Blackberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Poultry, Entertaining/Holidays, Entertaining/Holidays, Salads
As I was searching my pantry for some inspiration for my next meal, I came across jars full of jams and preserves. Many people think of jam as something to be spread on a piece of toast with their morning coffee. And yes, that's a great way to use jam. But,...
Corned Beef & Cabbage w/ Spicy Garlic Potatoes
Beef, Entertaining/Holidays, Slow cooker
In keeping with the St. Patrick's theme, I made an Irish classic and traditional dish, Corned Beef & Cabbage. Actually, in Ireland, the real recipe calls for bacon, which resembles more the Canadian style bacon, as we Americans know it. The way I've seen this dish made traditionally is to...
Chicken Katsu
Poultry, Kid-friendly
Katsu is short for katsuretsu or cutlet, and was invented in Japan in
the 19th Century. The most popular Japanese version is the Tonkatsu,
using a pork cutlet. This version uses chicken cutlet. The only way to
make any Katsu is to use Panko breadcrumbs. It is made with bread...
Tilapia Fish Tacos w/ Black Bean Salsa
Kid-friendly, Seafood
After having my third child in my late 20's, it is a hard pill to swallow looking at my gorgeous, single, and THIN friends' pictures on Facebook. Besides my thin, single friends, I also have plenty of beautiful and married friends with kids. However, popping these beautiful babies takes it's...
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Baked/Roasted, 30 minutes or less
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Homemade Flavored Coffee Creamer Recipe
Drinks & cocktails
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5 Irresistible Brie Cheese Recipes to Elevate Your Holiday Party
Entertaining/Holidays
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The Benefits of Soursop Juice + 3 Refreshing Mocktail Recipes
Drinks & cocktails, Kid-friendly
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Drinks & cocktails
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Entertaining/Holidays
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Perfect Turkey Brine Recipes from Culinary Legends: Martha Stewart, Julia Child, and Ina Garten
Entertaining/Holidays, Poultry
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Snag This Viral Butterball Turkey Deal for $0.49/lb – Plus 5 Tips for a Juicy Thanksgiving Feast!
Poultry, Entertaining/Holidays
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How to Enjoy Stone Crab in Your Diet: A Guide to Delicious, Nutritious Meals
Seafood
Stone crab is a delicacy known for its sweet, tender meat and high nutritional value. Enjoyed primarily in coastal regions, especially in Florida, stone crab claws offer a protein-packed, low-fat option that is both versatile and easy to incorporate into a balanced diet. From classic pairings to innovative dishes, here’s...
4 Simple Elegant Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Entertaining/Holidays, Vegetarian, Kid-friendly
Here are four elegant side dish recipes perfect for elevating your Thanksgiving table:Photo By: Kaboompics.com: https://www.pexels.com/photo/foods-on-the-table-5718028/
1. Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate
Ingredients:
1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup pomegranate seeds
¼ cup...
Recipes For A Perfect Breeders Cup Party
Entertaining/Holidays
Okay, I know that the best way to experience an event like
the Breeders’ Cup is watching it live at Del Mar, but not all of us are that
lucky to get the ticket. Which means that the second-best option is to gather a
bunch of horse racing enthusiasts at...
5 Creative Way to Use Fermented Apricots in Cooking and Baking
Baked/Roasted, Entertaining/Holidays, Kid-friendly, Desserts
Fermented foods have gained tremendous
popularity in recent years due to their rich flavor profiles, probiotic
benefits, and ability to add depth to a variety of dishes. Fermented apricots,
in particular, are an exciting ingredient that can be used in both sweet and
savory recipes. This ancient preservation method not...