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Caesar Tossed Roasted Herb Potatoes

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Caesar Tossed Roasted Herb Potatoes is a recipe I created after learning to make the most delicious caesar dressing recipe given to me from my friend Laurie who is the owner of the organic cafe  Basimo Beach Café. located in Belair Beach Florida. The dressing is so hard to stop eating that I just had to try it on something …

Mushrooms and Shrimp Cajun Black Beans and Rice

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Mushroom and Shrimp Cajun Black Beans and Rice was an inspiration that came to me right after I created my DIY Cajun Spice.  Since then, I have found endless options for this flavorful spice including this Jamaican inspired dish. It’s always an adventure trying to create a new recipe idea limited by the ingredients available in my fridge. Sometimes it …

Melt in Your Mouth Lemon Butter Chicken

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Manny’s Steakhouse in Minneapolis is famous for serving steaks so tender you can cut them with a spoon. That’s tender! I recently took a trip to Florida to visit my friends Laurie for a three-day recipe writing get away. During my stay, Laurie taught me to make a lemon and garlic roasted chicken so tender, just like one of Manny’s …

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Tlavhe Red Lentil Soup from Assyria

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Now that the cold weather season is here, it’s time to start thinking soup.  Call me biased but my mom made one of the best chicken noodle recipes I have ever tasted. It’s a big hit around my house pretty much any time of the year. Unfortunately, one cannot live on Chicken Noodle Soup alone. That’s when I reach for …

Khoresh Bademjan – Persian Eggplant Stew, خورش بادمجان)

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Print Recipe Khoresh Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Stew Recipe) Yum A traditional Persian eggplant stew with beef or lamb. Course Dinner, Entrees, Lunch, Main Dish Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Servings people Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, divided2 pounds chuck roast or lamb, cubed2 teaspoons turmeric, divided1 medium onion, diced2 tablespoons garlic, minced2 teaspoons cumin3 teaspoons salt1 4 ounce can tomato paste1 32 …

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Lemon Butter Chicken: Melt In Your Mouth Delicious

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Print Recipe Melt In Your Mouth Lemon Butter Chicken Yum Slow roasted lemon butter chicken so tender that it falls off the bone. Course Entrees, Lunch, Main Dish Cuisine American Servings people Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons butter8 cloves garlic, minced4 tablespoons lemon juice1 lemon rind, grated organic1 tablespoon dijon mustard1 whole chicken organic1 cup water Course Entrees, Lunch, …

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Melt In Your Mouth Lemon Butter Chicken

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Manny’s Steakhouse in Minneapolis is famously known for serving steaks so tender you can cut them with a spoon. Now that’s tender! I recently took a trip to Florida for a three-day recipe writing get away with my friend Laurie, one of my guest contributors in my book. She taught me to make a roasted chicken so tender; it puts …

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Early Morning Breakfast Bake

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Print Recipe Early Morning Breakfast Bake Yum A quick and easy way to get a healthy breakfast on the table for your entire family in 30 minutes. Course Breakfast Cuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings people Ingredients 3 tablespoons coconut oil1 cup sliced mushrooms1 cup sliced zucchini1/2 cup chopped yellow onions1 cup fresh spinach3 Roma …

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Mirza Ghassemi Recipe – Persian Eggplant Omelet

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Print Recipe Mirza Ghasemi – Eggplant Omelet Yum Inspired by a traditional Persian breakfast meal, Mirza Ghasemi is a hearty eggplant omelet that is easy to make and healthy. Course Breakfast Cuisine Middle Eastern Servings people Ingredients 2 pounds eggplant5 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon turmeric4 eggs, beaten lightly Course Breakfast Cuisine …

Oven Baked Salmon with Lemon and Garlic Butter

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Oven baked salmon with Lemon and Garlic Butter is my go-to recipe for those times when I want a delicious piece of fish without re-inventing the wheel. I created this recipe with ingredients found in most pantries to make it accessible when there is no time to shop for specialty ingredients. Salmon is a versatile fish that adapts well with …