Here’s a tasty fix-it-and-forget-it slow cooker meal! Serve this fork tender, slightly sweet & spicy beef over hot steamed rice for a great dinner. Plus it’s so much less greasy than take-out Mongolian Beef. Thanks to crockpot365.blogspot.com for the recipe. Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. flank steak, sliced thinly across the grain 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced 4 sliced green onions,...
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This recipe is for you Nicky! Serve this easy curry over brown basmati rice, with a scoop of plain Greek yogurt, topped with cashews and fresh cilantro. Delicious! Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 cups diced peeled sweet potato, par-boiled 1 cup carrots, peeled and diced 1 cup small cauliflower florets 1 cup thinly sliced yellow onion 4 Tablespoons sweet, mild curry powder 1/2 teaspoon...
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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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I am absolutely addicted to this dish! Broccoli rabe may be my new favorite vegetable. And sauteed in garlic, hot pepper flakes, and white wine??? Well, it just doesn’t get any better than this! Thanks to epicurious.com for the fab recipe. Ingredients: 2 lbs. fresh broccoli rabe 4 fresh garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes 2...
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Need a family-friendly Friday night dinner idea? Then try this! This recipe makes four calzones–fun for everyone to make their own. This is my favorite combo of spicy fillings, but mix it up and throw in what ya like! Ingredients: 1 recipe pizza dough (listed separately on this site) 1 cup marinara sauce 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1 cup...
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It doesn’t get much easier than this! This recipe is low in fat, low in calories, but high in flavor. Serve it with fresh veggies and you’ll have a great dinner in no time! Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning blend 4 (6 oz.) cod fillets (about 1 inch thick) 4 Tablespoons panko breadcrumbs, divided 1...
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In the mood for fried shrimp??? Well put away that box of frozen stuff and try this recipe from Cooking Light magazine. It’s easy to make and will totally satisfy your craving for fried yummy-ness! And the creole dip is awesome!!! Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (I used Tony Chachere’s), divided 1/8 teaspoon...
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There are so many versions of this “Buffalo Chicken Dip” recipe out there, that I had to give it a try myself. What I came up with is a spicy, tangy, and let’s be real, deliciously fatty dip! Be sure to make it for a crowd, so you don’t end up eating it all...
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Warning–this recipe comes with a disclaimer: it is not low fat or low cal. It’s baked with cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips. But I have a weakness for Mexican food, and really, what’s Mexican food without the cheese, sour cream, and chips??? The way I see it– if I know I’m eating a...
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These creamy, cheesy, spicy enchiladas are fantastic! They differ from traditional enchiladas by using cream of chicken soup and flour tortillas, so give them a try for something new! Serve with refried beans and rice for a complete Mexican meal. This recipe comes from campbellkitchen.com. Ingredients: 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream 1...
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