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Lemon Paprika Tilapia

Lemon Paprika Tilapia

This is a delicious version of Tilapia that we adapted from a Bon Appetit recipe. We served it with the quinoa recipe linked below. It was a great…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2011
Advanced
2 votes
8236 views
Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce adds a splash of vibrant ruby color to your meal. It’s that hint of bright flavor that makes everything else on the plate taste…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Nov 2011
Professional
2 votes
6195 views
Cheesy Hash Browns

Cheesy Hash Browns

This is an amazing simple dish that stands up well to much more complicated potato au gratin recipes. I adapted it from a recipe in the Sacramento…

Nancy Miyasaki
Jan 2012
Intermediate
2 votes
4664 views
Beer marinated pork chops

Beer marinated pork chops

When selecting pork chops for this dish make sure they are evenly sliced so that they are all ready at the same time. The chops should also have a…

Peter Brown
May 2012
Intermediate
3 votes
6485 views
Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

If you like a semi-soft, moist yet chewy cookie Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies should appeal to you. Overtime I have tried different zucchini cookie…

Salad Foodie
Aug 2012
Professional
1 vote
5322 views
Skinny, Mini Reuben Appetizers

Skinny, Mini Reuben Appetizers

Here’s a classic deli sandwich turned into a bite-sized appetizer. I love serving these whenever I’m having company over or even as a fun lunch.…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Sep 2012
Professional
1 vote
11441 views
Applesauce Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

Applesauce Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

Great recipe for banana and chocolate lovers.

myra byanka
Oct 2012
Professional
1 vote
5302 views
Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup

Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup

This butternut squash and sweet potato soup is more savory and less sweet tasting. I love making butternut…

Caryn Talty
Nov 2012
Intermediate
2 votes
6781 views
Peanut Butter Crumb Brownie

Peanut Butter Crumb Brownie

I just love crumb toppings on desserts: coffee cakes, pies and brownies. Yes, brownies too! This peanut butter crumb topping goes well with a…

Carolinaheartstrings
Sep 2013
Intermediate
2 votes
4732 views
Farinata with prosciutto

Farinata with prosciutto

A perfect light lunch or afternoon snack, full of flavor, but quite simple to make.

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Jan 2014
Intermediate
3 votes
8465 views
Mom's Mayonnaise Cake

Mom's Mayonnaise Cake

This is such an awesome chocolate cake. Mom used to make it for our birthdays and special occasions. Moist and yummy!

Denise Sherin
Mar 2014
Advanced
1 vote
19900 views
Green Beans, New Potatoes and Bacon

Green Beans, New Potatoes and Bacon

A delicious side to serve with meat, or as a main luncheon dish with salad. Honestly I could almost eat a…

Salad Foodie
Jun 2015
Professional
3 votes
12506 views
Shrimp Mousse

Shrimp Mousse

A recipe that's been in my family for 30 years. Changed many times until it has reached what we believe to be perfection ;)

Dana Salvo
Mar 2011
Advanced
1 vote
3627 views
Frenchtoasty Bread Pudding w/Crystallized Ginger and Chocolate Sauce

Frenchtoasty Bread Pudding w/Crystallized Ginger and Chocolate Sauce

A French classic and an old favorite join forces to maximize on taste…

Smokinhotchef
Jan 2012
Advanced
1 vote
3593 views
Nut Tree Drop Cookies

Nut Tree Drop Cookies

The Nut Tree (Vacaville CA, off I-80) has been a landmark tourist stop for over eighty years. The restaurant, at its zenith in the 70's and 80's,…

Salad Foodie
Mar 2012
Professional
1 vote
7626 views