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Italian Spinach Soup

Italian Spinach Soup

Suprise, surprise. Another amazing recipe adapted from Marcella Hazan's Essential's of Italian Cooking. This is one of my bibles. Not only did I…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2009
Advanced 		11 votes
5 reviews
2 comments
39441 views
HCG Diet - Apple Chicken Salad

HCG Diet - Apple Chicken Salad

Recipe Source: http://hcg-diet-recipes.recipes-network.net

1st Place Recipes
Feb 2011
Intermediate 		5 votes
1 comment
33045 views
London Broiled Steak

London Broiled Steak

Great Sunday Supper for the entire Family to enjoy!

"Cheffie Cooks"
Jan 2017
Advanced 		1 vote
1909 views
Italian Turnip Greens

Italian Turnip Greens

I love me some greens. It doesn’t matter if it’s collards, turnip or what-have-you. Now my dad, who is deceased, used to talk about his Italian…

Carolinaheartstrings
Nov 2012
Intermediate 		1 vote
2799 views
Caribbean Peas & Rice

Caribbean Peas & Rice

This popular dish throughout the Caribbean is similar to red beans and rice, but made with a few more spices and with crowder, pidgeon, or…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2009
Advanced 		1 vote
4960 views
Creamy Shrimp Chowder

Creamy Shrimp Chowder

I had some leftover Shrimp from the New Years Eve Party and made this delicious, easy chowder, it was a hit!

"Cheffie Cooks"
Jan 2017
Advanced 		1 vote
2798 views
Spicy & Smokey Tomato Lobster Soup

Spicy & Smokey Tomato Lobster Soup

Tomato soup happens to be one of my favorites soups. The addition of smoke, pancetta and lobster takes this…

Sherri Williams
Sep 2013
Advanced 		1 vote
3867 views
Grilled Steaks And Tomatoes With Basil Garlic Bread

Grilled Steaks And Tomatoes With Basil Garlic Bread

I am not a steak lover but this steak really made me crazy. Check out it’s recipe to see why it’s so heavenly…

RecipesnFood
Oct 2015
Intermediate 		1 vote
3761 views
Zesty Lime Marinated Chicken with Homemade Watermelon Salsa

Zesty Lime Marinated Chicken with Homemade Watermelon Salsa

This recipe is a true gem…Truly fresh and refreshing! First, the chicken is so tender and flavorful.…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Jul 2011
Professional 		1 vote
1 comment
2626 views
Mango and Feta Cheese Ice Cream

Mango and Feta Cheese Ice Cream

This is a flavor that came to mind while looking at ripe mangos and feta cheese that I had on hand. I thought, “why not?” This is a unique…

Catherine Pappas
Jun 2012
Intermediate 		1 vote
1696 views
Meatball Stew

Meatball Stew

Simple quick, weeknight supper.

Kimberly Bishop
Aug 2011
Advanced 		1 vote
3153 views
Tuna Quinoa Surprise

Tuna Quinoa Surprise

Remember when you would ask your mother what was for dinner and she would answer “tuna surprise”? At my house this generally meant a tuna…

Carolinaheartstrings
Sep 2012
Intermediate 		1 vote
1649 views
Quinoa, Nectarine, Pistachio Salad

Quinoa, Nectarine, Pistachio Salad

This is a light, quick & easy salad. Gluten free, very tasty & filling. My kids enjoyed the salad just as much…

Kristy Brazelton
Jun 2012
Intermediate 		1 vote
1 comment
2205 views
Brown Butter Pancakes with Sheet Pan Berries

Brown Butter Pancakes with Sheet Pan Berries

Brown butter pancakes with sheet pan berries are super fluffy, simple, and delicious. They look like you spent…

Doctor Jo
Jun 2020
Intermediate 		1 vote
445 views
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