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Recipes

Olive Crostini

Posted by cmacooks  

This is a wonderful first course; our son, who wouldn't eat an olive if he fell on it, devours these each time I serve them. I thought that I would have a little of the mix to take home when I took this to a dinner party recently; alas, the host... MORE»

Recipe #397526

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Duck Breasts With Shallots and Port

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I first prepared this dish for my parents' anniversary one year; I had boneless duck breast, and, instead of the usual orange sauce, I tried this. It was a hit, and has appeared on several dinner party plates since then. It is not a lo cal dish.... MORE»

Recipe #397525

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Southwestern Black Beans and Barley

(4 reviews) Posted by cmacooks  

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Recipe #330932

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Penne Puttanesca With a Southwestern Twist

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This is a version of Penne Puttanesca that I created for a contest at work. It's a little different! A crisp green salad and sourdough bread is all you need to round out this simple meal. MORE»

Recipe #251901

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Spinach Rockefeller Stuffed Portabellas

(1 reviews) Posted by cmacooks  

I love spinach in any form. I needed a vegetarian starter for a recent dinner, and found this to be just the ticket. The addition of basil makes it a little different than the standard Spinach Rockefeller. MORE»

Recipe #116353

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Chicken Roulades With Apricot Stuffing & Apricot Nectar

(1 reviews) Posted by cmacooks  

I adapted this recipe from a veal roulade recipe I have made several times. I tried this version on some friends who did not eat veal, and the only thing I changed from the original recipe was the substitution of basil for rosemary, and I added... MORE»

Recipe #116312

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Duck Breasts With Shallots and Port

Posted by cmacooks  

Every year, on my parent's anniversary, I prepare a gourmet dinner. My mother loves duck, so this was a dish I created with duck breast. We loved the combination of the port and herbs, and served this on a bed of wild and brown rice with toasted... MORE»

Recipe #112584

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Salmon and Feta Salad

Posted by cmacooks  

I actually like canned salmon, and I wanted to create a salmon salad without mayo (not one of my favorite things). This is good for a lower carb diet, too. MORE»

Recipe #111586

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Black Beans and Brown Rice

(5 reviews) Posted by cmacooks  

This is easy, high fiber and tasty, too! MORE»

Recipe #99411

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Quick Tuna Cakes

(3 reviews) Posted by cmacooks  

We don't eat shellfish, but I wanted something a little special to have as a starter on Father's Day. This has become a change of pace from Salmon croquettes in our house; both are adored by our 8 year old son. MORE»

Recipe #99237

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Herbed Leg of Lamb

Posted by cmacooks  

My family loves lamb. I have an abundance of fresh herbs growing in my garden, and this is one of my favorite recipes for leg of lamb. Every fall I can some pear and apple chutney, and I usually serve it with lamb, instead of mint jelly. MORE»

Recipe #86799

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Black Bean and Brown Rice Casserole

(2 reviews) Posted by cmacooks  

I made this up with ingredients I had on hand one night, and it won an "Honorable Mention" in Good Housekeeping one month! MORE»

Recipe #86731

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Balsamic Chicken Breast

(1 reviews) Posted by cmacooks  

This is one of those recipes I made up one night because I was tired of the same old thing I did with chicken breasts. It is tangy and different, and I serve it with couscous or brown rice as a side dish. MORE»

Recipe #86642

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Carolyn's Texas Chili

Posted by cmacooks  

Well, I'm a Texan, and this is one of those recipes ya come out the womb ready to make. We like ours spicy. I had to write down my recipe in order to enter a Kosher (yep!) Chili Cookoff. So, here goes! Enjoy...Please note that a TRUE Texas Chili... MORE»

Recipe #86530

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French Market Bean Soup

Posted by cmacooks  

Winter is the perfect time for warming soups. I was given a version of this recipe many years ago, and it has become adapted and changed to make it a staple in our house at this time of year. For teacher gifts this year, I packaged the beans in a... MORE»

Recipe #82684

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Green Bean and Potato Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by cmacooks  

This recipe was given to me by my best friend, Karen, and I love to make it in the summer with the freshest green beans. The only adaptation I made (which is unusual for me) is the addition of the capers. I think they are a great addition. MORE»

Recipe #68800

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Curried Lamb Loaf

(5 reviews) Posted by cmacooks  

I love ground lamb and it cries for curry. I thought this would be an interesting twist to a "home style" meal. MORE»

Recipe #64626

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Asian Marinated Flank Steak

Posted by cmacooks  

This is a great way to serve flank steak. I serve it with stir fried vegetables, and a ginger slaw. You might want to use the low sodium soy sauce. I do not. MORE»

Recipe #61266

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