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A souffle may take a little extra work, but your family and guests will be so impressed by it’s “grand” appearance that it will be worth the effort!

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This meal takes a little time to prepare, but if you are a fan of chicken (or turkey) tetrazzini, this lighter, healthier version is definitely worth the extra time. It has all of the deep, rich, creamy goodness of classic tetrazzini with much less fat and far fewer calories. I always use peas [...]

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Tex-Mex has come to be one of my favorite flavor combinations. This low-fat dish doesn’t disappoint when it comes to flavor and satisfaction. It is filling, quick and easy to prepare, freezes well, and makes awesome leftover; as a matter of fact, I think it tastes even better the next day! The [...]

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Spinach is loaded with vitamins and minerals – and this dish packs a double punch by using spinach fettuccine along with the cooked spinach. The mushrooms really go great in this casserole due to the fact that both they and the spinach have such deep, rich, earthy flavors. If you are looking for [...]

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Pastitso is another great casserole dish. I’ve often heard it referred to as the Greek version of lasagna, but after having tried it, I think people call it that because that is about as close a description as they can get. Pastitso is actually a dish consisting of layers of elbow macaroni, parmesan [...]

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I received an email last night from Mike, one of John’s co-worker friends, asking for some casserole recipes. Mike said “I am looking for some simple casserole type dishes where I can get some chicken and vegetables together in something that’s not so bland and boring. I like to make something for dinner [...]

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