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Chicken Tamale Casserole

Chicken Tamale Casserole

A great family friendly recipe that is quick and easy, not to mention tasty! You could take out the chicken and it would still be great.

Michele Grason
Jul 2010
Intermediate 		5 votes
3 reviews
2 comments
7573 views
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Cilantro and lime in a light vinaigrette. Perfect for salads or use as a marinade

Erin S
Sep 2011
Intermediate 		5 votes
2 reviews
2 comments
15327 views
Green Chicken Chili

Green Chicken Chili

This isn't your thick beans and meat sort of chili, but it is absolutely delicious. Think a cross between a soup and a traditional chili. It's…

Nancy Miyasaki
Sep 2008
Intermediate 		5 votes
3 reviews
11741 views
Easy pumpkin pies with brandy whipped cream

Easy pumpkin pies with brandy whipped cream

These pies only take about 10 minutes to prepare, but they taste wonderful. If you're looking for a pumpkin…

Nancy Miyasaki
Nov 2009
Intermediate 		5 votes
2 reviews
1 comment
6979 views
Williams Sonoma Triple Chocolate Brownies

Williams Sonoma Triple Chocolate Brownies

This is a very popular recipe that I simplified a bit without losing any of it's goodness. You can serve these…

Nancy Miyasaki
Nov 2010
Intermediate 		5 votes
2 reviews
2 comments
6952 views
Good Stuff Dessert (a chocolate pudding trifle)

Good Stuff Dessert (a chocolate pudding trifle)

Years ago a friend gave me this recipe saying it is as the name says, truly “Good Stuff.” Layers start with a…

Salad Foodie
Jun 2012
Professional 		5 votes
2 reviews
2 comments
19721 views
Spring Mix, Arugula, Endive & Fennel with Prosciutto and a Pear Vinaigrette

Spring Mix, Arugula, Endive & Fennel with Prosciutto and a Pear Vinaigrette

Sweet, Sour & Salty

Dean Grason
Aug 2008
Beginner 		5 votes
3 reviews
9697 views
Sassy Water

Sassy Water

Anti-Bloat Water from the Flat Belly Diet Cookbook.

Pretend Chef
Mar 2011
Intermediate 		5 votes
16906 views
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

My son made this with his second grade class last week. They had a great time and the muffins came out yummy!

Nancy Miyasaki
Oct 2008
Intermediate 		5 votes
2 reviews
5293 views
Texas Tuff Chili

Texas Tuff Chili

Alright then, are you ready for the best chili you’ll ever eat? That’s right, I said it, the BEST. Okay, I know I’ve never experienced all the chili…

Curt Despres
Sep 2011
Intermediate 		5 votes
1 review
5 comments
3440 views
Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

This is a delicious quinoa recipe that we served with our garlic lime grilled pork chops. This is flavorful enough that you'll want to serve it…

Nancy Miyasaki
Sep 2011
Intermediate 		5 votes
2 reviews
1 comment
4473 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
Granola

Granola

A nutty, fruity homemade breakfast food. This remarkably simple recipe is a much more satisfying alternative to store-bought cereal or granola.…

Arturo Scappaticci
Jan 2009
Intermediate 		4 votes
9403 views
Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas

Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas

Fix yourself a dang quesadilla.

Greg Winkler
Mar 2010
Advanced 		4 votes
2 reviews
2 comments
4187 views
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