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Chipotle & Apricot Glazed Chicken

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I recently tried this at a restaurant and attempted to duplicate tonight. It came out really good! You can really taste all of the flavors of both the glaze and the marinade. MORE»

Recipe #401059

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Weeknight Easy Pasta & Tomato Toss

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This is an easy dish that I like to make sometimes when my husband is working late for just me & my son or any other time when we are busy in the evening. In the recipe below, I use Penne but you can use any pasta shape that you like. MORE»

Recipe #398678

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Spiked Orange Chicken Breast

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I forgot I had this one...as I dig through my stacks of cook books and hand written notes of cooking experiments I keep finding old (but now new) ideas. This one was very easy and healthy but I have a note that I would add some additional... MORE»

Recipe #398673

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Healthy Black Bean Soup With Turkey Sausage

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I made this one night as an experiment and it turned out pretty good. MORE»

Recipe #398632

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Hot Zebra Striped Black Bean Skillet Dip

Posted by Melanie B.  

Many years ago, my husband and I concocted this recipe (after many tries) because we liked this skillet dip thing at a local chain restaurant. It is great for an appetizer at a dinner party, at a tailgate party...anywhere that you can heat up a... MORE»

Recipe #397644

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Caramelized Onion, Steak, and Blue Cheese Tarts

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I made these up using some left over grilled steak from dinner the night before. Use a leftover steak with basic seasoning...such as salt and pepper or a soy based flavor. They are a great quick crowd pleaser that lets you get away with using... MORE»

Recipe #397229

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White Chocolate Raspberry Popsicles

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This is one my son and I made u last summer also...using frozen raspberries and some left over instant pudding mix in the pantry. It is a great alternative to store bought frozen novelties. MORE»

Recipe #397227

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Grilled Heirloom Tomato, Ricotta, and Bocconcini Flatbread

Posted by Melanie B.  

I remember making a "Boboli" pizza with pretty tomatoes, Mozzarella, basil, and Garlic with my girlfriend Julie once many - many years ago. For some reason I still remember it, and came up with this recipe last summer when I had these... MORE»

Recipe #397225

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Fire Engine Shrimp With a Cilantro Yogurt Dipping Sauce

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I tried making this Shrimp recipe with various dipping sauces to cool the flames, but this one seems to be the favorite. MORE»

Recipe #397223

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Melanie's Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Everyone appears to have a version of Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip, so I thought why not give it a shot sharing my own? Its a little different, not much, but I like it. MORE»

Recipe #397104

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Cherry-Limeade

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I copied this out of a fun cowboy cookbook, but did tweak it to make it my own. MORE»

Recipe #397042

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Angry Red Planet

Posted by Melanie B.  

I copied this out of an old vintage cocktail book one time, I don't remember what it was called, but I've always liked this drink...although I don't indulge in it very often. It is sort of a twist on a Bloody Mary with extra flavor and kick.... MORE»

Recipe #396998

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Simple Tomato & Avocado Crostini

(1 reviews) Posted by Melanie B.  

This is a very simple and light tomato/avocado crostini. I like to think of it as a cross between a bruschetta and a salsa topped toast. MORE»

Recipe #396994

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Vegetable Hummus Wrap

Posted by Melanie B.  

This is a great healthy lunch or a kid snack...yes I know that I always brag about how well my kid eats, but he loves this....especially since it has great colors. MORE»

Recipe #396993

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Magic Bar Gift Basket

Posted by Melanie B.  

Every holiday season, I like to make up food gifts for a few of my favorite neighbors and friends. I like this one because it allows people to make the treat later...after they've already digested all of those christmas cookies and are ready... MORE»

Recipe #396991

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Wake up Cowboy!

Posted by Melanie B.  

This is another copied one....I make up very few cocktail recipes on my own because I'm not very good at getting the right proportions. I got this from a Cowboy book that is plain fun and a hit when I've served it. MORE»

Recipe #396989

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Pearl Necklace

Posted by Melanie B.  

OK...I know some people are saying this title is inappropriate, but it is a yummy Martini drink that I saved from the same old vintage cocktail book as the "Angry Red Planet". Its a little sweeter and girly but good if you are int he... MORE»

Recipe #396987

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Brie Stuffed Chicken With Orzo

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This is a recipe that I found in a Martha Stewart Magazine but adjusted some ingredients to my liking. I especially love bubbly Brie with Orzo on the side. MORE»

Recipe #396986

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Creamy Fusilli With Smoked Salmon

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This is a great easy dinner recipe that I discovered using leftovers from an easter brunch one year. I like adding the sweet roasted red bell peppers for additional flavor. MORE»

Recipe #396985

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White Bean Dip

Posted by Melanie B.  

Cannellini beans are similar to Garbanzo Beans in that they are a great blank slate for making healthy dips. This one is fresh and yummy! MORE»

Recipe #396983

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