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Watermelon Feta “Pizza” Salad
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Watermelon Feta “Pizza” Salad

Easy, impressive, and most of all, oh-so-tasty, this amazing sweet and salty salad/appetizer is a new summer favorite! Cold, juicy, sweet watermelon, paired with creamy, salty feta and fresh mint is a delectable combination of color and taste. It’s no wonder it’s become a summer salad sensation. The problem for me […]

Mouthwatering Marinated Steak
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Mouthwatering Marinated Steak

The biggest misconception about marinating meat is that it will tenderize and/or add juiciness to the meat. The truth is a marinade only adds flavor at/or near the surface because it cannot penetrate the meat, even if the meat marinates for hours. As such you want a marinade that soars […]

Everyday Chicken Caesar Salad
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Everyday Chicken Caesar Salad

Chicken Caesar Salad is undoubtedly one of the most popular (if not the most popular) entrée salad featured on restaurant menus. But what most people don’t realize is that most recipes for Chicken Caesar Salads contain more fat and calories than a loaded Big Mac—yep, 75 grams of fat–in a […]

Deviled Eggs – Two Ways
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Deviled Eggs – Two Ways

What’s Easter without Deviled Eggs? Here I offer you two ways to stuff’em. The first way is my classic take, pure and simple. The second way offers you a way to wake up an ordinary brunch or dinner with an eggstra-ordinary twist. I promise you’ll barely notice the tiny bit […]

Fast Fabulous Roast Chicken
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Fast Fabulous Roast Chicken

Sunday night chicken gets a fast and fabulous makeover with my go-to recipe for roast chicken that is crisp, moist, and juicy – in under an hour! The trick to reducing the normal roasting time is to butterfly the chicken, spread it open, place it in a roasting pan and […]

Wendy’s-Style Slow Cooker Chili
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Wendy’s-Style Slow Cooker Chili

When I think slow cooker, I think chili. This recipe fills the bill with an all-American- tasting chili fashioned after the one served at Wendy’s restaurants.  Browning the meat after mixing it with a slice of bread may seem unusual, but it a great way to ensure stovetop quality, color, […]

5-Minute Blackberry Crisp
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5-Minute Blackberry Crisp

There’s quick. And then there’s really quick! This fantastic crisp takes five minutes from start to finish–and that’s if you dawdle. When heated in the microwave the frozen berries release their juice to create a warm fruity base, and a crushed granola bar does an amazing job at imitating the […]

Curried Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry
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Curried Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

Kissed with curry, this Asian chicken stir-fry is bursting with colorful veggies, crunchy cashews, and a sweet, yet savory, sauce. When it’s this fresh, fast, and oh so easy, who needs Chinese delivery? Makes 4 servings  Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed 2 teaspoons curry powder, divided ¼ […]