For all you salmon lovers, here’s a super flavorful way to grill salmon. Serve it with baby spinach and sushi rice, and it’s a great summer meal! The sweet barbecue sauce is so good, be sure to drizzle extra over the rice. My friend Missy passed along this recipe that she found on foodnetwork.com. Ingredients: 1...
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Run to your nearest fruit market and buy bushels of fresh summer strawberries while they’re in season. Then take the time to make this incredible pie–you won’t be disappointed! This recipe comes from my mother-in-law and is a family favorite. Plan ahead as it refrigerates 8 hours before serving. Serve with fresh whipped cream...
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This recipe is packed with healthy foods and tastes so good too! The tuna is dressed up with olives, capers, onions, and fresh lemon juice. This recipe makes enough tuna salad for 4 pitas–good idea for a lunch with friends or a light family dinner. Ingredients: 2 cans (6 oz. each) tuna, packed in water, drained...
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Here’s an easy one for you. And you probably have all ingredients in the fridge right now. This sweet and tangy sauce is delicious over the chicken, but also great over rice. Serve with steamed broccoli for a complete dinner! Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 Tablespoons dried minced onions 3/4 cup brown sugar, divided 2...
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Yep, you read that right–corn and blueberries together in a salad! (Well, it’s kinda like a salsa too.) Salad or salsa–it’s SO GOOD! It’s fresh and summery–sweet from honey and smoky from cumin. It’s particularly tasty paired with grilled chicken, steak or salmon. Be brave and give it a try. I pulled this recipe from Better...
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Can you say comfort food?? Well here it is at it’s best! I found this recipe on The Pioneer Woman Cook’s website and didn’t change a thing. It’s meat, and potatoes, and gravy. Enough said. Ingredients: 3 lbs. cube steak (tenderized round steak) 1 1/2 cup whole milk, plus 2 cups for gravy 2 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour,...
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My sister served this pie years ago, and with one bite I was hooked! It’s sweet and rich, with an amazing combination of flavors–peanut butter, banana, cream cheese, chocolate. YUM! It’s a huge hit any time I serve it. Plan ahead when making, as it freezes 8 hours before serving. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup crushed graham...
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Here’s a simple summer treat that’s sure to please both kids and grown-ups alike! I got this recipe from my step-mom (but I think it originated from Eagle Brand recipes.) I’ve made this rich and creamy dessert many times for company and it always gets rave reviews. You can either serve this pudding in...
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Good things happen when you make this dip!! Friends come together, laughter erupts, stories are shared, and most of all mouths get fed! Serve with tortilla chips and see what happens Ingredients: 2 cans refried beans 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayo 1 packet taco seasoning mix 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced Juice from 1/2 fresh...
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Serve this heart-healthy side dish with Balsamic Grilled Chicken, Simple Grilled Salmon, or Lemon Pepper Grilled Shrimp. Or serve as a main vegetarian dish topped with goat cheese. Yum! Ingredients: 2 cups dry couscous Vegetable stock 1 fresh zucchini, diced 1 fresh red onion, diced 2 fresh carrots, diced 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar Juice from 2 fresh large...
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