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Mama Tina’s Chicken Rollatini Recipe!

“This is absolutely my favorite recipe of my mother-in-law’s – although her sauce comes in a close 2nd!  This is a great dish to prepare ahead of time and then

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Coq Au Vin by Danny Boome for T-fal Ingenio

I have always wanted to make Coq Au Vin. It just sounds delicious, and it’s one of those dishes that can turn a simple dinner party into a special one. 

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Gluten-Free Spring Rolls with Spicy Ginger Sauce

My New Year’s resolution is to eat healthy and here’s a recipe that has me off to a great start!  I had to share and just look how beautiful these

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The Best Breakfast Casserole and Cocktail for the Holidays from Macy’s Culinary Council Cookbook

This holiday season, Macy’s team of celebrated chefs are sharing their favorite recipes in “The Macy’s Culinary Council Thanksgiving & Holiday Cookbook”. Filled with pages of delicious photographs and entertaining

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The Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey – Gourmet Magazine Holiday Issue

I have been reading Gourmet Magazine for as long as I can remember. I would anticipate with excitement each issue’s arrival at my home and would wait for just the

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Slow Cooked Pot Roast That Won’t Slow You Down!

Did you know that October is Crocktober and time for some slow cooking? Well it is, and below is a delicious recipe from our friends at ConAgra Foods‘ ReadySetEat.com ;

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Family Fajitas For Under $1.50 per serving!

Feed your family a delicious meal for under $1.50 per serving.  McCormick.com not only has tons of great recipes but a few that show you how to “Eat In For

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Easy Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese!

Macaroni & Cheese always makes the list for Top 10 American Favorites Foods. Kids love it, adults love it and it works for everything from weddings to BBQs.  Although I

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Farm To Table – 3 Simple Summer Recipes!

Summer is in full swing and the freshest veggies are now at the farm stand – or if you have a green thumb, beginning to burst out of your garden!

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Banana and Strawberry Crepes – Make A Weekend Breakfast Special!

I love the Betty Crocker site for it’s simple and special recipes.  This one is just perfect and it can turn a Saturday or Sunday morning into a party!  Strawberries

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Cheesy Bacon & Egg Brunch Casserole from McCormick

This casserole is just OMG Good! If your are hosting a brunch for Easter, or any other reason or season,  it will satisfy a crowd on the cheap.  Add fruit

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Grilled Cheese Is Cool Party Food!

An American Mom Classic and in my book one of the greatest comfort food pairings of all time, tomato soup and grilled cheese is now being featured on the menus

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8 Easy Glaze Recipes for Ham!

Glazing a ham can definitely turn it from simple to special. For starters, a glaze is any combination of ingredients that is brushed or slathered on the meat to enhance

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Easy Vegetable Quesadilla Recipe

Here is a Meatless Meal idea for parties or for any night.  It’s easy and delicious,  just the way I like it! VEGETABLE QUESADILLAS Ingredients olive oil 4 medium zucchini 

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QUARTER POUNDER SLAM-DUNK SLIDERS

Feed a crowd with this easy to prepare recipe for mini burgers that pack a punch. This recipe allows you to prepare a tray of sliders ahead of time, so

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Irish Beef Stew

For those that are not fans of Corned Beef and Cabbage, I thought I would add a wonderful recipe for Irish Beef Stew. This dish is always a crowd please

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Brian Malarkey’s Peasant Pie and Green Mash Potatoes

                                        “Me being the Irish Man that I am makes this

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Meatless Meal Ideas – Pasta Primavera!

Lent provides a great opportunity for cutting some meat out of your diet.  Observing religious traditions are important, but they don’t have to be the only reason you cut down

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Make A Muffuletta – Easy Mardis Gras Recipe!

Muffuletta sandwiches are a wonderful New Orleans tradition! These famous sandwiches are served throughout the city, and particularly in the restaurants along Decatur Street in New Orleans’ Old French Quarter.

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Four P’s For Spring – Pasta, Pesto, Peas and Parmesan (Meatless Meal Idea)

I know it’s premature; Spring actually begins on March 21st, but after the long winter we had here in the northeast, I’m celebrating it today – March 1st! Today I

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Margarita Flatbread Pizza

Margarita Flatbread Pizza is a great way to enjoy the convenience of pizza with a homemade taste.  It’s fresh, delicious and so easy to make! Ingredients (yields 12 appetizer size

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Lazy Man’s Barbecue Pork Sandwiches – Super Bowl Food!

Feed a dozen for under $15! For all of you out there armed with a crock pot and an appetite for some really good food, this recipe is for you!

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Delicious Recipe for Cooking Up Quinoa!

Quinoa was named one of the Hot Foods for 2011 in a comprehensive survey of 1,500+ chefs conducted by the National Restaurant Association.   So if you’re like me and want

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Gilded Baked Potato Bar

Here is a very special way to serve a crowd without spending a fortune. A Gilded Baked Potato Bar will make a great impression on your guests and at the

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Special Winter Beef Stew

Turn a boring winter night into family party night with this amazing Stew!  It’s a one pot wonder that tastes like a million bucks, but only takes a few to

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Rae’s Ultimate Eggplant Sandwich!

The image above is from Cooking Light if you would like to try their updated recipe for this sandwich in the October 2009 issue.  I am sticking with Rae’s version!

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One Dish Wonders From Good Housekeeping – Spotlight Post!

One pot, One dish, Wonderful – food at its basic best!  Good Housekeeping has 15 great recipes for big-batch soups, stews, and chili.  They are delicious to eat, easy to

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Magical Mixed Berry Smoothie!

Here is a healthy way to kick off the New Year!  Resolutions for eating healthy can be tough to keep as the year goes on, but here is one idea

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8 Christmas Ham Glazes To Amaze!

If you are making a Christmas ham this year spice it up and try one of the glaze recipes below.  Glazing a ham can definitely take a simple ham to

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The Gobbler Sandwich!

I had to share this video with you, well, because my friend Pam told me I had to (her nephew Peter is the handsome young man ordering the sandwich) and

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Veal Chop Milanase

This recipe will make your Monday special and is perfect for dinner parties.  I love the use of lighter panko breadcrumbs.  Enjoy!   For more recipes featuring Wisconsin Cheese.com by

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Beef Up Your Holiday Buffet!

Here is a delicious, simple and special beef recipe for holiday entertaining!  It’s great for the buffet table or as the main course with a hearty salad and potato.  Serve

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Holiday Recipes That Rock – By Bobby Flay

This week, Elizabeth and I were were invited to attend Hellmann’s® Holiday Tips with Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay and Actress/Mom Lori Loughlin.  At the event Bobby Flay served up some

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Polenta Is Perfect Party Food For Just Pennies A Serving!

Polenta is known as the pasta of the Northern Italy. It’s amazingly versatile, inexpensive and perfect parties!  You can make it in 5 minutes with water, or add broth or

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Take a Dip This Fall – The Best Bean Dip!

Last spring while at my friends Jackie and Pete’s house for a BBQ, I was introduced to Bessie’s Bean Dip. When Bessie walked into the party, all eyes went to

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