Category: Recipes

Teriyaki Meatballs

These meatballs are amazing! So simple to make, and full of flavor. I took this recipe from budgetbytes.blogspot.com, which uses ground pork, but I substituted with chicken. Turkey would be great also. You could even have these as appetizers at your next party. Enjoy! Meatballs: 1 lb. ground pork 1 egg 1/2 c. plain breadcrumbs …

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Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits

A little kick from cayenne pepper and sharp cheddar cheese make these biscuits a great accompaniment to about anything! Of course, you can control the amount of cayenne according to your heat tolerance. I recommend with any recipe to start with a lesser amount and work up from there since it is a spice and …

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Mocha Tiramisu Parfaits

This is a great dessert for two to end a special meal with. It is rich and decadent, but simple to prepare. If you do not have a vanilla bean you can substitute vanilla extract. It depends on your taste and quality of your extract, but usually 1-2 teaspoons can be used in place of …

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Bourbon-Cream Cheese Brownies

You just may have to make a double batch of these yummy brownies! When I send a plate of these in with my husband to work for his co-workers to enjoy they are gone before the morning is over. If you don’t have a 9-inch pan, use your 8-inch and cook a few minutes longer. …

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Three-Bean Tuna Salad

If you’re looking for healthy meals, but having a hard time finding ones with flavor this one is for you. With omega-3 fats in the tuna, and fiber in the beans this dish is definitely one for your “healthy” recipe box. Feel free to use what ever beans you like. I pick one type of …

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Italian Sausage Soup

This is one of my italian sausage soups that I make, this one having a hint of sweetness due to the brown sugar. You can control the spiciness depending on which sausage you decide to use. When adding the tomatoes, if you do not prefer large pieces as we don’t, I will drain the juice …

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Caramelized Vidalia Onion and Blue Cheese Dip

This dip is definitely for the blue cheese lover, but I also love the caramelized onions mixed in. The suggestion was to dip whole wheat pita chips which would be okay, but I had pumpernickel bread and an apple and they were quite delicious! Remember this would be great hot or cold; perfect party food. …

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Crock Pot Honey Sesame Chicken

Took this recipe from chef-in-training.com. This is a great recipe that is easy to prepare, quick in the crock pot, and full of flavor. If you love your chinese food, you will love this since you can make it yourself and control the ingredients. Enjoy! 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and Pepper 1/2 …

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Pepper Jack Potatoes

These potatoes can be mild or spicy, whichever way you prefer, depending on the cheese you choose to use. This is also a recipe easy to cut in half for just a couple of people. Pepper Jack Potatoes will satisfy when you are looking for that oooey gooey, potato, cheese side dish. A garnish of …

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Grilled Mahi Mahi

Quick, easy, delicious and healthy sums this recipe up. Enjoy! 4 6-8oz each mahi mahi fillets Pepper 2 limes, juiced 3 Tbsp. dark tamari soy sauce 2 in. fresh ginger root, grated (about 1 1/2 Tbsp.) 1 Tbsp. canola oil 20 blades fresh chives, chopped or 2 scallions, thinly sliced for garnish Preheat grill over …

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