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Fresh Tomato, Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich

(20 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

This is a low good fat version of a grilled cheese seasoned with fresh and dried herbs and garden fresh tomatoes. I used a regular pan but for ease you can use a nonstick pan. MORE»

Recipe #180465

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Basil Mint-Infused Honey

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

You can make straight mint or straight basil. Great for pot stickers, spring rolls or add to a dressing for a fruit salad. MORE»

Recipe #223053

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Baked Stuffed Tomatoes Topped With Mashed Potato

(9 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

An Enticing Presentation full of flavor making nutritious, delicious & easy. Be sure to pick firm tomatoes not over ripe one so they hold their shape when baked. The salting of the tomatoes will make the firmer for baking. So don't skip it. MORE»

Recipe #211582

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Mashed Potato Lasagna With a Vegetable Sauce

(3 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

I used leftover roasted garlic mashed potatoes use your favorite. This has texture, creaminess and richness from the cheeses and potatoes. Tiny chucks of veggies. The Solemio noodles that I used are fresh and consist of 8 wide noodles 2 per layer... MORE»

Recipe #210432

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Sweet Onion Pizza

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Quick and easy is this flavoreful pie. Great for the afternoon football games or late night movies. MORE»

Recipe #203466

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Good Luck Soup in a Jar

Posted by ~Rita~  

How pretty is this? Give as a gift, share comfort food or give to someone going on a camping trip!!!! Starting the New Year with Herbs and Grains! This brings much luck and never to go hungry and always wanting to share with those in need or... MORE»

Recipe #201351

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Bolognese Made by a Polish Girl !

(2 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

This sauce can be divided into single servings, frozen for future use. When reheating go ahead and add some VODKA and cream for a great vodka meat sauce (here's the Polish part)! I made this with only 1 tablespoon Olive oil and lean meats trying... MORE»

Recipe #193460

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Cheese Steak-Yumm Lasagna With the Works!

Posted by ~Rita~  

Cheese steak lasagna style! A tossed salad and a loaf of Italian bread.If you want spicy use spicy veelveta cheese. Top with a couple sliced jalapenos. MORE»

Recipe #189228

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Bouillabaisse

(2 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

A French seafood stew made of fish, shellfish, onions, tomatoes, white wine, olive oil, garlic, saffron and herbs. You can leave the shrimp and lobster in the shell for more flavor to be added to the stew. If you do make Shrimp Stock (2 Methods) do add... MORE»

Recipe #190012

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Herbes De Provence

(3 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Keep the summer with you by collecting herbs that you dried and enhance upcoming fall and winter meals. This is a robust mixture of herbs that I dried from my garden. A take on the traditional Herbs de Provence. Great in ratatouille, soups, stew... MORE»

Recipe #183096

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Spicy Salsa

(3 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Garden tomatoes are in abundance so I make salsa with ingredients I had on hand and this is what I came up with. Do adjust the heat to your taste. MORE»

Recipe #182520

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Fig, Pine Nuts and Feta Stuffed Pork Loin

(2 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Figs are ripe so I mixed a couple with cheese, pine nuts,honey and the rest is history! Grilling time will vary according to thickness of loin. Be sure to check temperature with an instant thermometer. Served with African Pepper, Tomato and... MORE»

Recipe #182519

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Salsa Meatballs Browned in Garlic Oil

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

The meatballs have just a hint of salsa they are moist and tender. I came up with this when I jarred some salsa. I had some extra that didn't fit into the jars so into the ground meat it went. I was thinking I was making hamburgers but made it to... MORE»

Recipe #182439

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Fresh Tomatoes With Caper Dressing

(5 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Garden fresh meaty tomatoes with a dressing with a little bite and freshness. Grape tomatoes can be served as an appetizer on cute toothpicks or sliced as a salad. MORE»

Recipe #244024

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Arugula Basil Pesto

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Skip the salt and pepper because the salty taste you'll get from the cheese and the arugula will give you a nice bite! I used optional Italian Parmesan Herb Mix for the cheese. MORE»

Recipe #233193

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Roasted Poblano and Roasted Garlic Salsa

(3 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

For those that Like it Hot! This includes a habanero chili but if you can't take the heat use a jalapeno in place of it. Be sure to remove the seeds and liquid by squeezing the 1/2'd tomatoes before dicing. Use Roasted Garlic & Pearl Onions With Herbs without the optional... MORE»

Recipe #243653

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Coconut Green Curry Brown Rice

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Terrific accompaniment to many Thai dishes, such as fish and curries or Caribbean fare. Washing off excess starch will result in lighter, fluffier rice) I don't measure with measuring cups my liquid in the rice cooker I use my thumb the amount... MORE»

Recipe #229655

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Thai Tuna and Pearl Onion Shish Kebabs

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Try this Thai Shish kebabs with Thai Coconut Lime: Infused Skewers (#2) using 4 skewers or be sure to soak the skewers for at least 30 minutes in water. MORE»

Recipe #229176

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Basil Lime Honey Ginger Grilled Chicken

(1 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

I used a product Island Grove Key Lime Honey Ginger can be found in many store or click on this link http://www.islandgrove.com/newkeylimeginger.html The rice and mango make this a wonderful tropical meal. MORE»

Recipe #224446

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Broccoli Florets With Sun-Dried Tomatoes over Penne!

(2 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Garlic kicks up this pasta dish along with chipotle. Sweetened with sundried tomatoes. The sundried tomatoes and chipotle will reconstitute in the cooking process so be sure to mince fine. MORE»

Recipe #220558

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