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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 dish will ensure a delicious beginning to any meal as a unique appetizer packed with flavor and nutrient-rich spinach, as well as a fantastic substitute for meatballs in a variety of dishes. Serve them over pasta with your choice of sauce, as you would traditional meatballs; make a variety of different dipping sauces, [...]

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This is a wonderful fall dish to serve as either a side dish or a light dinner. This particular version contains apples and raisins – but it is also wonderful with cranberries and walnuts, savory wild rice, crumbled chicken sausage, tomato sauce and spinach. Acorn squash has a mild, slightly sweet flavor – [...]

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This dish serves as both a fantastic brunch, and a quick and easy dinner on those nights when you want something fast, hearty, warm and delicious!
I love to make this frittata as a brunch centerpiece and serve it with whole grain toast, assorted mini-muffins, fresh fruit, and turkey sausage or hash patties. For dinner, [...]

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Well, it appears that fall is quickly approaching in my part of the world – over the past few days, the temperatures have been cool, the sun has been bright, and there has been a a nice, cool, fall-like breeze. It’s the perfect time to make homemade soup. Now, don’t get me wrong – [...]

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These low calorie, low fat enchiladas make a truly great Mexican meal. They have such an authentic, full flavor that you will never again want to order their “imitation” from a chain restaurant. Paired with refried beans, veggies, rice, baked tortilla chips and salsa, and homemade guacamole you will have a filling, delicious, [...]

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Babaganoush is a very healthy snack that can be eaten in a variety of ways: you can use it as a dip with whole wheat bread or crackers, spread it on pita, or even add it to other dishes for a new flavor twist. It is similar to hummus, but is made with eggplant [...]

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Nothing could be faster, easier, or more delicious than kebabs on the grill. After the minimal prep work is done, this dish is on the table in only 6 minutes!! You can change them up however you would like — use different veggies, add chunks of steak or chicken, change the herbs, etc. [...]

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Here is a great recipe to help you make use of all of those delicious summer vegetables! Roasting this tart in the oven gives the vegetables a great, deep flavor that will have everyone in your family (even the kids) – asking you to make this tart again soon. We all hear it [...]

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Traditional bolognese sauce is made of a combination of beef, pork and/or veal. It makes for a very hearty, heavy – and due to all that meat, rather “fatty” sauce – that has become a classic favorite among pasta lovers. This sauce is just as hearty, and it’s sure to please even the [...]

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