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Elegant Macaroni & Cheese (For Grownups)

Posted by Norelllaura1  

I love mac and cheese but wanted to dress up my old comfort food stand-by for company. After a few tries, this is what I came up with. Simple comfort food meets elegance and sophistication. Hope you enjoy it as much as me and my guests. MORE»

Recipe #343531

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Pan-Roasted Scallops W/Orange Sweet Potato Puree, Wild Mushrooms

Posted by Norelllaura1  

This recipe comes from another Jersey Shore Restaurant that I have eaten at, The Pier Village of Long Branch. MORE»

Recipe #287314

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Lobster Bisque

Posted by Norelllaura1  

This recipe is from my hometown's BEST restaurant of the Jersey Shore, DORIS & EDS of Highlands New Jersey. MORE»

Recipe #285586

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Fresh & Creamy Tomato Soup

Posted by Norelllaura1  

This is a great end of summer recipe for all those home grown tomatoes. Light and refreshing by itself or with a grilled cheese sandwich. MORE»

Recipe #285562

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Norelllaura1's Marinade

(1 reviews) Posted by Norelllaura1  

I've started infusing vinegars and now I'm experimenting with their uses. I find that substituting the infused vinegar in place of regular ones add a whole new dimension to the basic recipes. Cook time is marinating time. MORE»

Recipe #267973

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White Balsamic Blackberry W/ Lemon Thyme Vinegar

Posted by Norelllaura1  

A beautifully fruity balsamic vinegar with a gorgeous color. This makes an awesome vinaigrette. This also makes a wonderful gift for the holidays. MORE»

Recipe #251991

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Honey Balsamic Portabella Mushroom Sauce

Posted by Norelllaura1  

I love portabello mushrooms and wanted to make a simple but elegant sauce to pair with my Parmesan-Pesto Crusted Flounder and came up with this. Of course the boy-child loved the fish but snubbed the sauce (ah-well he's got no taste) MORE»

Recipe #183013

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Parmesan-Pesto Crusted Flounder

Posted by Norelllaura1  

My son loves fried flounder but I wanted something a little more elegant and grown-up than breaded flounder but still very simple and this filled the bill! I served this with my Honey & Balsamic Portabello Mushrooms as a sauce to go with it. MORE»

Recipe #183011

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Clams in Roasted Vegetable Broth

(1 reviews) Posted by Norelllaura1  

I got bored with the regular steamers and decided to experiment a bit. I had some roasted vegetable stock and some fresh herbs and lemon, along with a bottle of beer and yuuummmmy MORE»

Recipe #179699

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Halibut in Spanish Garlic-Shrimp Sauce

(2 reviews) Posted by Norelllaura1  

I got this recipe from a Cuisine at Home magazine. The dish is elegant, simple to make and DELICIOUS! MORE»

Recipe #160608

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Asparagus Leek Tart

Posted by Norelllaura1  

I found this recipe in an Everyday Food Magazine and adapted it to my tastes. This is very good and I always make 2 and freeze the other. MORE»

Recipe #157730

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3 Mushroom Beef & Vegetable Stew W/ Barley

Posted by Norelllaura1  

This is a hearty cold weather stew that is great for a winter dinner, waiting for you when you come home; served with crusty rolls or bread and a salad. MORE»

Recipe #151753

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Veal Francaise

Posted by Norelllaura1  

If you are looking to impress someone with a wonderful dinner, this is the way to go. This is an elegant yet quick and simple dinner to serve and have them looking for more. I usually serve this with a salad, asparagus and baked sweet potatoes. MORE»

Recipe #151619

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Outta This World Lentil Soup

(2 reviews) Posted by Norelllaura1  

My Dad always made a mean lentil soup and finally I decided to make a batch of my own. It's different from my Dad's (on purpose) and ever so YUMMY!! It didn't last long enough to make the spaetzles to eat with it! MORE»

Recipe #148844

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Better Than Dad's Clam Casino

(1 reviews) Posted by Norelllaura1  

I've been trying to copy my Dad's version of Clam Casino to no avail (even when I have him on the phone) So I gave it up and made up my own; guess what? They're BETTER! MORE»

Recipe #148033

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The Bestest Salad Meal Ever!

Posted by Norelllaura1  

We have always enjoyed fruit and salads combined with cheese and it just seemed natural to convert this into a delicious summer time (or any time) meal! I finally convinced my best friend to try this for dinner instead of starving to lose... MORE»

Recipe #146169

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Scrumptious Butternut Squash

(3 reviews) Posted by Norelllaura1  

This is a simple and scrumptious way to do a butternut squash;just a couple of ingredients and you have a great veggie side! Even my son will eat this! MORE»

Recipe #145716

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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

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These babies are easy, quick, elegant and oooh sooo goood. MORE»

Recipe #143980

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Awesome Raspberry Banana Bread

Posted by Norelllaura1  

I love almost and combination of bananas and berries. This can also be made with strawberries, blackberries or blueberries. This recipe makes 4 breads or a whole lotta muffins. This way I get to freeze a bunch and always have some on hand! MORE»

Recipe #143954

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New England Clam Chowder

(1 reviews) Posted by Norelllaura1  

This is a rich and creamy chowder; I use quahogs for their rich flavor. Often I'll make a big batch and freeze some for later. MORE»

Recipe #143467

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