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Blueberry Lavender Mojito (Mint Optional)

Posted by Picholine  

I recently had my first lavender mojito at a restaurant, so I went looking for a recipe, and I found something similar. The one I had used a lavender and rosewater infused simple syrup but this blueberry version is also quite good. I like that it... MORE»

Recipe #385694

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Lavender Simple Syrup

Posted by Picholine  

From Martha Stewart Living Radio Blog. Try using in the Blue Lavender Mojito recipe I posted from the same source. Cook time does not include 30 minute steep time. MORE»

Recipe #385609

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Avocado Strawberry Salad With Feta and Walnuts in a Tarragon Vin

(8 reviews) Posted by Picholine  

First place winner of the 2009 Craze-E contest. I created this simple yet sophisticated salad in the spirit of Mark Bittman's minimalist column in the NY Times. To dress up the presentation (though it's quite pretty as is), serve over a bed of... MORE»

Recipe #378881

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Bacon Lettuce Tomato (And More) Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing

(9 reviews) Posted by Picholine  

Second place winner in the 2009 Craze-E Contest. Part BLT, part cobb salad, this meal in a bowl combines the best of both. I almost called it Blobb Salad or CobBLT, but neither sounded very appetizing--LOL! MORE»

Recipe #378880

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Artichoke Spinach Soup

(3 reviews) Posted by Picholine  

A soupalicious spin-off of everyone's favorite party dip! Chunky artichoke hearts in a rich, velvety base of pureed spinach and artichoke hearts, accented by cheese and bacon (optional). MORE»

Recipe #353988

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Differently Delicious Coleslaw

(3 reviews) Posted by Picholine  

My husband is not a fan of coleslaw but this completely won him over, so he insisted I write down what I did! MORE»

Recipe #341919

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Turkey Sloppy Joes

Posted by Picholine  

I adapted a popular beef slow cooker recipe to the stovetop and modified the ingredients to better enhance ground turkey (beef base--beef bouillon concentrate--is key for making it taste like hamburger). Even my picky six-year old gobbled this... MORE»

Recipe #339850

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Strawberry Cheesecake Jello Trifle

(1 reviews) Posted by Picholine  

Layers of of graham crackers, mascarpone cheese, and fresh strawberries topped with jello and whipped cream. This no bake dessert looks as good as it tastes. Created for RSC #12. MORE»

Recipe #317939

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Artichoke Spinach Sauce for Pasta

Posted by Picholine  

Like making a main dish out of artichoke spinach dip, but not quite as rich, and with the scrumptious addition of bacon. When I created this, I served it with penne noodles. I used fresh spinach leaves (whole) but I'm sure you could get away... MORE»

Recipe #317030

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The 674th Macaroni and Cheese

Posted by Picholine  

And that's not even counting all the "mac and cheeses"! I promise you, though, this is not like the others. I've studied them in search of the perfect macaroni and cheese, and this is the result. That said, everyone has their own... MORE»

Recipe #312092

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White Chicken Chili (No Red Ingredients)

(1 reviews) Posted by Picholine  

I scoured Recipezaar to find the best ingredients/quantities to make a white chili without red ingredients (no beef, chili powder, tomato products) and came up with a winner. I delivered this to a friend who recently had a baby and her husband... MORE»

Recipe #299018

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Ham and Potato Quiche

(1 reviews) Posted by Picholine  

This is what you get when you cross a breakfast casserole recipe with a quiche recipe. Everyone--kids and adults--loved it. Using frozen hash browns and a premade crust is a big time saver. MORE»

Recipe #283674

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Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo

(4 reviews) Posted by Picholine  

A luscious sauce with a Mediterranean flair. When creating this, I used Smart Balance (for butter), whole milk, and served it with Trader Joe's alphabet pasta. MORE»

Recipe #282910

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Olive Cobbler

Posted by Picholine  

I am an olive freak (hence my name) so when I saw this on Dinner with a Band (Sam Mason's cooking show), I knew I had to try it. It's supposed to taste like cherries, but I imagine it has a bit of a sweet-salty zing to it. MORE»

Recipe #270431

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Ina Garten's Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread (Barefoot Contessa)

(4 reviews) Posted by Picholine  

My mother-in-law was missing part of this recipe (she came in late on the show) so she had me track it down and I'm posting it in case anyone else goes looking. MORE»

Recipe #267002

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Fast and Healthy Turkey Meatloaf

Posted by Picholine  

Who knew meatloaf could taste just as yummy without the onions or that you could diversify its flavor with so many different ingredients? I combined my favorite ideas from a bunch of Zaar turkey meatloaf recipes and this is what I got (my husband... MORE»

Recipe #241130

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White Zin Fizz

Posted by Picholine  

I created this refreshing pink potion on a warm summer day. Amounts are approximate and should be adjusted to your taste. MORE»

Recipe #241110

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Tomato Pasta

(1 reviews) Posted by Picholine  

Fresh ingredients are essential to this quick, light lunch I "invented" with leftover pasta (rotini and fiori). MORE»

Recipe #227187

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Crock Pot Mushroom Beef Soup

Posted by Picholine  

A rich, savory broth filled with tender chunks of beef and meaty mushrooms. This was a happy accident, the result of me putting the wrong meat into the crock pot with a bunch of beef stock, so I had to improvise a new recipe. Amounts should be... MORE»

Recipe #221111

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Ham and Potato Patties With Horseradish Sauce

(2 reviews) Posted by Picholine  

I saw a photo of these on a food blog and I can tell it's a keeper, as well as a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. Source: Woman's Day MORE»

Recipe #197853

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