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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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The ideal Thanksgiving meal for those of us that are not going to be feeding an army of 30!!
My mother has 7 brothers and sisters, all of whom live within an hour of each other. All of them are married, with children – and all of them actually like each other, and enjoy each [...]

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Salisbury steak is a quick and easy dinner that has a hearty, homecooked taste.
Many people hold the misconception that salisbury steak originated as a “poor man’s steak”, made by families that could not afford decent cuts of meat, and therefore used “scraps” instead. In actuality, it uses a rather high grade, fairly expensive cut [...]

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I must admit that I have never been a fan of meatloaf. I have always found it to be dry, bland, and really rather gross. I know that when I was forced to eat it as a child, I swore that I would never again eat it as an adult!! And then [...]

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This is the quintessential Sunday night supper. I use ground poultry for the meatballs because it has considerably less fat than ground beef. But trust me, the many herbs in this sauce lend a nice spicy kick and so much flavor that you’ll never miss the beef. This recipe takes some time – [...]

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These turkey patties are great to make your own sausage-egg-and-cheese sandwiches at home, or served alongside eggs, pancakes, or french toast. The mixture is also delicious if (instead of forming into patties) you brown it in a skillet and serve it mixed with tomato sauce over your favorite whole wheat pasta, or cut the [...]

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Once you try these incredible “surprise in the center” turkey burgers, you’ll never reach for a greasy, fat-laden beef burger off the grill again! If you’ve tried turkey burgers in the past, chances are you have been disappointed by the dry, bland brick between your bun. These burgers will change your opinion for [...]

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Okay, heat-wavers – here is today’s no cook meal – a healthier version of a classic Greek pita.

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