Recipes

Oven-Roasted Tri-Tip with Apricot and Pineapple Salsa

It's too cold to grill outside, so the oven finished off this tri-tip. Served with a salsa made from dried apricots and canned pineapple tidbits, this main dish will make you think of warmer days to come. We enjoyed it with steamed white rice and broccoli.
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Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts

An easy sheet pan dinner, full of flavor that can be easily customized to your tastes. The secret is roasting at a high temperature, allowing the water to steam out, leaving all that concentrated, yummy flavor.
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Maroulosalata (Greek Romaine Salad)

In Greece, maroulosalata is one of the most common salads. The simple ingredient list shouldn't fool you--it's such a light, crunchy, refreshing salad that is full of flavor. I particularly love it alongside roast or grilled meats. The key to authenticity is to almost shred the romaine lettuce (marouli), rather than tear it into large pieces as we normally do in the States.
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Traditional Shepherd's Pie

This version is made with both ground beef and ground lamb.
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Exotic Chicken and Rice Casserole

Have you ever been eating chicken and rice and thought to yourself, "This is good, but I wish this was more exotic?" If so, you'll love this. This was inspired by many different recipes from many different places--which is why I chose this recipe name. Sprinkle this with red pepper flakes, if desired.

Sicilian Spaghetti

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Anchovies and parmesan are the key to this garlic breadcrumb-tossed pasta.

Aunt Kathy's Irish Soda Bread

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My aunt's Irish soda bread, from County Cork.

Creamed Cabbage

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A great vegetable side dish made with bacon and sour cream.

Best of the Best Blueberry Muffins

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Remember to use paper liners so the muffins don't stick to the pan!
Chicken Marsala

Easy Paleo Chicken Marsala

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Prosciutto, mushrooms, and sweet Marsala flavor this classic dish.
Sweet Crepes

Basic Crepes

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Here is a simple but delicious crepe batter which can be made in minutes. It's made from ingredients that everyone has on hand.
Baked Pork Chops

Baked Pork Chops I

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A pork chop recipe that is quick and easy. You may have all the ingredients already in the house. Try serving over rice.
Mexican Recipes

3 Cheese Enchiladas

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My grandma gave me this recipe.
Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork

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Slow cooked, Texas-style pulled pork that is served on a buttered and toasted roll. My family's favorite.
German Recipes

Juicy Roasted Chicken

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My grandmother's recipe for roasted chicken. We are German and she used to do it this way all the time. I never have had a chicken this juicy before; this little trick works and makes the people eating it go silent. It's funny. We nibble on the celery after.
Waffles

Waffles I

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You can keep the batter covered in the fridge for up to a week. Just be sure to whisk well before using again. You may also use whole wheat flour for this recipe.
Sugar Cookies

Easy Sugar Cookies

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Quick and easy sugar cookies! They are really good, plain or with candies in them. My friend uses chocolate mints on top, and they're great!
Italian Recipes

Chicken Parmesan

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My version of chicken parmesan is a little different than what they do in the restaurants, with less sauce and a crispier crust.
Pizza Dough and Crusts

Quick and Easy Pizza Crust

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This is a great recipe when you don't want to wait for the dough to rise. You just mix it and allow it to rest for 5 minutes and then it's ready to go!! It yields a soft, chewy crust. For a real treat, I recommend you use bread flour and bake it on a pizza stone, but all-purpose flour works well too. Enjoy!
Mashed Potatoes

Basic Mashed Potatoes

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If you love good, old fashioned mashed potatoes this is the perfect recipe. Simple and delicious.
Pasta Carbonara

BLT Pasta Carbonara

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The addition of summer tomatoes and spinach to this traditional dish brings things to a whole new level. The trick to the recipe is preparation, have all the ingredients ready to go as it comes together as quickly as it takes to boil the pasta.
Jimmy Dean

Easy Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

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Hot jumbo buttermilk biscuits with creamy sausage gravy are ready in just 15 minutes for a hearty, family-favorite breakfast.
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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Homemade Mac and Cheese

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This is a nice rich mac and cheese. Serve with a salad for a great meatless dinner. Hope you enjoy it.
Fried Rice

Fried Rice Restaurant Style

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A quick fried rice like you get at your favorite Chinese restaurant. A couple of eggs, baby carrots, peas and soy sauce is all you need.
Waffles

Classic Waffles

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A lovely, crispy waffle perfect for the morning.
Hot Cheese Dips

Chef John's Hot Sloppy Joe Dip

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For me this checks all the boxes for a hot party dip. It's relatively cheap and easy to make, but maybe more importantly, it's great hot, warm, or room temp. And it's also incredibly versatile.
Cookies

Easy Hamantaschen

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A favorite treat for the Purim holiday! It has always worked better for me if I cover the dough and refrigerate overnight.
Blueberry Muffins

To Die For Blueberry Muffins

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These muffins are extra large and yummy with the sugary-cinnamon crumb topping. I usually double the recipe and fill the muffin cups just to the top edge for a wonderful extra-generously-sized deli style muffin. Add extra blueberries too, if you want!
French Toast

French Toast I

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There are many, fancy variations on this basic recipe. This recipe works with many types of bread - white, whole wheat, cinnamon-raisin, Italian or French. Serve hot with butter or margarine and maple syrup.
Chicken Breasts

Chicken Pot Pie IX

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A delicious chicken pie made from scratch with carrots, peas and celery.
Marinades

Best Steak Marinade in Existence

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This is a family recipe that has been developed only over the last 5 years. In this short time it's made me famous in our close circle, but until now I've never shared it with anyone.
Egg Salad

Delicious Egg Salad for Sandwiches

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This is a wonderful-tasting egg salad sandwich that you will definitely devour. It's really good on rye.
Chocolate Cake

Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake

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This is my own version of the chocolate microwave mug cake. This chocolaty fudgy treat is truly decadent and great for nights when I need a yummy dessert that is ready in less than 10 minutes! Chocolate chips make this recipe even better.

Breakfast Bread

Joy's Easy Banana Bread

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This easy banana bread recipe is quick to prepare, and everyone always comes back for seconds!
Chicken Breasts

Broccoli Chicken Casserole I

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A creamy chicken and broccoli bake.
White Cake

Simple White Cake

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This cake was sent home from our children's school. It is the simplest, great tasting cake I've ever made. Great to make with the kids, especially for cupcakes.
Oatmeal Cookies

Soft Oatmeal Cookies

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These oatmeal cookies are very moist with a good flavor. Add a cup of raisins or nuts if you desire.
Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Simple Macaroni and Cheese

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A very quick and easy fix to a tasty side-dish. Fancy, designer mac and cheese often costs forty or fifty dollars to prepare when you have so many exotic and expensive cheeses, but they aren't always the best tasting. This recipe is cheap and tasty.
Lemon Desserts

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

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Love lemon meringue pie and cheesecake? Well this is the best of both worlds. Great any time of year and sure to impress your guests.
Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Beef Stew I

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A hearty, savory slow cooker stew with potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, herbs and spices. You won't be slow to say 'yum'!
Risotto

Gourmet Mushroom Risotto

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Authentic Italian-style risotto cooked the slow and painful way, but oh so worth it. Complements grilled meats and chicken dishes very well. Check the rice by biting into it. It should be slightly al dente (or resist slightly to the tooth but not be hard in the center).
Squash Side Dishes

Simple Roasted Butternut Squash

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Butternut squash is so good on its own, that barely any seasoning is needed. This recipe is so simple and easy.
Broccoli Soup

Copycat PaneraĀ® Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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My husband loves PaneraĀ® broccoli cheddar soup but it went up in price and therefore we set out on a hunt to create the perfect broccoli cheddar soup. Here is what we came up with. There are tons of variations and options to make this soup your own. You can add extra veggies, different cheeses, garlic to your onions, a little nutmeg to the finished soup, green onions, sour cream, etc. The list goes on and on. Make it your own! Serve topped with cheese!
Nut Brownies

Quick and Easy Brownies

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Takes about 45 minutes to make.
Casseroles

Tatertot Casserole

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Quick and easy casserole everyone will love.
Mexican Recipes

Fajita Seasoning

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This is a great recipe to make your own fajita seasoning. No bouillon cubes means this is perfect for vegetarians too! Make up a larger batch and store in an airtight container for future use.
Pancakes

Easy Pancakes

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This recipe doesn't require much thought early in the morning, and tastes great!
German Recipes

German Hamburgers (Frikadellen)

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The original hamburger, these are served like a flattened meatball with some steamed string beans and salad. I also like to use this recipe to make Swedish meatballs (but omit the paprika). My Aunt in Hamburg, Germany taught me this recipe and I've been making them ever since. Serve with steamed string beans and tossed salad. Or serve on a Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, pickled cucumbers, finely sliced deep fried onions and curry ketchup.
Baked Potatoes

Microwave Baked Potato

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If you want the yummy taste of a slowly baked potato but aren't patient enough, or don't have the know-how to bake it in an oven, this is for you. Give it 12 minutes and get a mouth-watering, taste bud-tingling treat.
Drop Cookies

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

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These cookies are the pinnacle of perfection! If you want a big, fat, chewy cookie like the kind you see at bakeries and specialty shops, then these are the cookies for you!
Indian Recipes

Indian Shrimp Curry

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This is a subtle yet richly flavored curry that complements shrimp perfectly. A very authentic taste, and a very easy meal to prepare when you are in a hurry. Make sure you pop the shrimp tails off before adding to skillet. Serve with rice.
Beef Meatloaf

The Best Meatloaf I've Ever Made

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When I was growing up, my mom never ever made meatloaf and I always wanted to try it - I finally tried it at a restaurant and loved it. When I moved out on my own I started experimenting with different recipes and creating my own version. I finally came up with the best meatloaf I have ever made, and I wanted to share it.
Potatoes Au Gratin

Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

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This is my husband's favorite dish, and he considers it a special occasion every time I make it. The creamy cheese sauce and the tender potatoes in this classic French dish combine to make a deliciously addictive experience. It's a great side dish with a roast pork loin or beef tenderloin. Add a green salad and French bread, and you have found the magic path to a man's heart. To avoid lumps in your sauce, add the milk just a little at a time as you stir the flour and butter. Experiment with different cheeses for variety.
Wraps and Rolls Appetizers

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

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These spring rolls are a refreshing change from the usual fried variety, and have become a family favorite. They are great as a cool summertime appetizer, and are delicious dipped in one or both of the sauces.
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Pork Recipes

Roasted Pork Loin

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Succulent pork roast with fragrant garlic, rosemary and wine.
Chicken Breasts with Pasta

Cheap Chicken Noodle Casserole

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A mixture of chicken, soup, milk, peas and carrots baked with egg noodles, cheese and bread. My husband hates tuna, so I improvised my mom's tuna casserole recipe. Both he and my brother-in-law love it!
Tuna Recipes

Best Tuna Casserole

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This is a tuna casserole that even my picky family loves! The potato chips give the casserole a crunchy crust.
Caribbean Recipes

The Real Mojito

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This is an authentic recipe for mojito. I sized the recipe for one serving, but you can adjust it accordingly and make a pitcher full. It's a very refreshing drink for hot summer days. Be careful when drinking it, however. If you make a pitcher you might be tempted to drink the whole thing yourself, and you just might find yourself talking Spanish in no time! Tonic water can be substituted instead of the soda water but the taste is different and somewhat bitter.
Banana Muffins

Banana Muffins II

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These delicious banana muffins are easy for kids to make.
Tuna Salad

Italian-Style Tuna Salad

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Italian bread, tomato cubes, capers, tuna, olive oil, olives, onion, and cucumber make this an extravagant and exotic salad!
Sirloin Steak

Cast Iron Pan-Seared Steak (Oven-Finished)

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Quick, 45-minute marinade steak, pan-seared with cast iron, finished in oven directly on cast iron skillet.
Fish Cakes

Salmon Patties I

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These salmon patties are delicious for lunch or dinner.
Cream Cheese Frosting

Basic Cream Cheese Frosting

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This recipe delivers a basic cream cheese frosting using just butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla.
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Tomato Pasta Sauce

Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef

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This recipe has been handed down from my mother. It is a family favorite and will not be replaced! (Definite husband pleaser!)
Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes II

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This is the recipe my mother used for sloppy joes and it always gets compliments!
Lemon Desserts

The Best Lemon Bars

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Tart, rich and perfection, all rolled into one! Wow your friends with this simple recipe. Hint: No Substitutions!
Bread Pudding

Bread Pudding II

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My family LOVES bread pudding, and this recipe is one that I have fine tuned to their taste. I have to double this recipe, and bake it in a 9x13 inch pan for my family! It's great for breakfast or dessert and is delicious with milk poured on top! Enjoy!
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Baked and Roasted Chicken

Broccoli, Rice, Cheese, and Chicken Casserole

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This is a delicious twist to broccoli, rice, and cheese casserole, and is VERY easy to make. You can also cut this in half. I use the 1 can cream of mushroom soup when I make half. You can also leave out the onion. It just gives it a little added flavor, but is still very good without it.
Chicken Thighs

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

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I don't have the energy or courage to cater for a living but, if I did, this Greek lemon chicken and potatoes would be one of my go-to entrees, and not just for big, fat weddings. It's a proven crowd-pleaser, simple to make, and easy on the wallet.
Lemon Desserts

Mom's Cheesecake Cookie Bars

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Found this cheesecake cookie bars recipe going through my mom's recipe box. Good memories...
Recipes

Slow Cooker Philly-Style Shredded Beef Sliders

I just love Philly-style cheesesteak, but I don't love the price of steak these days. Of course it's not the same, but you can get some tasty results with a beef chuck roast in your slow cooker. Using purchased slider buns, this recipe is an easy answer to the age-old question: "What's for dinner tonight?"
Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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This recipe is from my mother. It may sound strange, but these are really good and very easy to make. The Brussels sprouts should be brown with a bit of black on the outside when done. Any leftovers can be reheated or even just eaten cold from the fridge. I don't know how, but they taste sweet and salty at the same time!
Rice Pudding

Old Fashioned Creamy Rice Pudding

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Cooked rice is combined with milk, sugar, and an egg and flavored with butter and vanilla in this quick stovetop rice pudding.
Meringue Pie

Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie

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This is a very fun recipe to follow, because Grandma makes it sweet and simple. This pie is thickened with cornstarch and flour in addition to egg yolks, and contains no milk.
Mexican Recipes

Tres Leches (Milk Cake)

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This cake is made with three layers: Cake, filling, and topping. There are 4 types of milk in the filling and topping (whole milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream). This is an excellent cake for milk lovers!
Alfredo Pasta Sauce

Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce

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I experimented with this until I found a quick, cheap, and easy Alfredo sauce combination -- the secret is cream cheese!
Side Dishes

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

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This is a recipe that we have made in our family for many years--everyone loves it. It's a very basic and easy variation on mac 'n cheese.
Kids' Quick and Easy Snacks

Baked Kale Chips

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These are a low calorie nutritious snack. Like potato chips, you cannot stop at just eating one. They are great for parties and a good conversation topic.
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Chicken Thighs

Perfect Chicken

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Chicken stock, wine, onions, garlic, mushroom, cream, butter, herbs, lemon, and capers reduce to make a perfect sauce. Served alongside mushroom rice and asparagus; it is HEAVEN! Patience is key with the sauce. The flavors will come together beautifully if you allow them to reduce as directed.
Banana Pancakes

Banana Pancakes I

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Crowd pleasing banana pancakes made from scratch. A fun twist on ordinary pancakes.
Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

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I modified Beatrice's Excellent Oatmeal cookies very slightly. I came up with something that my boyfriend went CRAZY over! I've never seen him enjoy cookies to that extent! He said I blew his mother's recipe away.
Cornbread

Golden Sweet Cornbread

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If you like sweet cornbread, this is the recipe for you! My mom made this for me as a child, and now it's my family's favorite.
Tartar Sauce

Quick Tartar Sauce

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Uses ingredients you might have on hand to whip up for fish sticks or fish and chips.
Pasta Main Dishes

To Die For Fettuccine Alfredo

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This is a recipe that I created by modifying my mother's recipe. My boyfriend is a fettuccine Alfredo connoisseur and he scrapes the pan every time! I get nothing but rave reviews when I make this dish. I must warn you, this recipe is not for the health conscious. Enjoy!
Recipes

Mom's Scalloped Potato Gratin

These scalloped potatoes were one of my favorite foods growing up, but then I went to culinary school and learned, according to classical methods, how it was "supposed" to be made--and that's how I've been making it ever since. But recently, for whatever reason, I went back and tried to recreate my mother's version and was reminded of why I loved hers in the first place.
French Onion Soup

Rich and Simple French Onion Soup

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We have been trying French onion soup in restaurants for years and my family and friends agree none can compare to my recipe for taste and simplicity of preparation.
Chicken Breasts

Mamaw's Chicken and Rice Casserole

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I grew up on this recipe, my Grandmother got it from a lady from church at a pot luck a long time ago! She passed it down to my mom and it's always been a family favorite. Quick and easy for school nights, and the leftovers are just as good! You can use less butter on top of course, my Momma and Mamaw always put the full stick on top (gotta love Southern ladies and their butter!)