Here’s a recipe that I received years ago at my wedding shower, from a family friend. It’ so easy and so good–you have to try it! The beef cooks up incredibly soft and tender and the sauce is delicious! Serve this barbecue beef on a toasted roll with a side of creamy cole slaw...
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This KP original lunch recipe is gorgeous, healthy, tasty, and easy to make. What more can you ask for? Use the freshest tomatoes you can find for the biggest flavor punch. Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayo 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard Splash of pickle juice Dash of Tabasco Sauce 1/4 teaspoon dried dill 2 cans tuna, packed in water, drained 5 small dill pickles,...
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Here’s a simple, yet impressive, meal that comes together quickly! Serve with a small tossed salad for a great meal. Definitely company-worthy!! Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 Tablespoons butter 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon dried minced onion 3 (6 oz.) cans chopped clams, drained, reserve juice 1 (8 oz.) bottle clam juice 14 oz. half & half 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 lb. linguine, cooked al...
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Sometimes a light, sweet, refreshing dessert is just what a meal needs. Serve this amazing pie after a heavy meal and life will be good. Thanks to eatingwell.com for this crowd-pleasing recipe. Ingredients: 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided 3 eggs, divided 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust 3/4 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup fresh...
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Now you can make the perfect bar food at home! My hubby loves to snack on these on a Friday after work, washed down with a cold beer. Cheers! Ingredients: 5  Tablespoons butter 4   teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Juice from 1 lemon 3 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons Lawry’s seasoning salt 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 5 cups...
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Here’s my friend Meg’s recipe for simple grilled salmon. You most likely have all ingredients on hand, so go get some fresh salmon fillets from your local seafood shop, fire up the grill and enjoy! Serve with potatoes and fresh steamed broccoli for a quick dinner. Or if you have the time, make Edamame and Mushroom...
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This salsa tastes like summer in a bowl! If you haven’t tried fruit salsa before, give it a try now. It’s fresh, sweet, and spicy, and great on salty tortilla chips. Serve poolside with an icy frozen margarita (OK, now I’m just daydreaming…) Thanks to my friend Lindsey for this recipe–I added a few...
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I brought this salad to a friend’s house and this was her review: “Super yummy and not your typical mother’s macaroni salad! My favorite things about it: the crunch, that it wasn’t too mayonnaisey, and I loved the spice–it’s addictive! Brandon said it was really good too! We will enjoy every bite. Thanks!!!”  That...
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These are fantastic! Serve as a snack, an appetizer, or with fresh veggies as a main course. Plus kids love ‘em! And don’t worry about frying in a deep skillet of oil. They aren’t greasy because ground chicken absorbs very little oil during cooking. Now that you have this recipe, no need for those...
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Here’s a fun idea for a kid-friendly side dish (that grown-ups will like as well!) The ranch dressing gives these broccoli rice cups a great flavor. I found this on Kraftrecipes.com. It goes well with chicken, fish, or as a stand-alone vegetarian meal. Ingredients: 1 cup instant white rice, uncooked 1 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 1/2 cups...
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