these are healthier than their breaded deep fried cousins and they have twice the flavor. i first saw this recipe on pioneer woman and it has become cult legend in our circle of friends.
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Salt Cucumbers
traditional russian style cucumbers. every family has their own recipe so these are just the basics and some optional additions.
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Warm Tofu With Spicy Garlic Sauce
this is a very versatile dish that can be used for an appetizer, lunch or light dinner. i tend to keep the sauce on hand and make a quick snack out of it.
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Chiles On The Grill
pepper jack cheese gives this traditional mexican dish a spicy new twist. try it with a spoonful of sour cream on top.
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Cheese-stuffed Chiles
cheese-stuffed chiles
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Soups & Stews
Creamed Fresh Asparagus Soup
an extremely simple and delicious soup.
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Homemade Tomato Soup
this incredibly simple and delicious soup will make sure you never buy a can of tomato soup again.
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Bacon Corn Chowder
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Spicy Cheddar Soup
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Beef-barley Soup
enjoy this soup now and then freeze individual servings to enjoy later.
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Salads
Tofu Caesar Dressing
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Light Chinese Chicken Salad
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Chicken And Cheddar Pasta Toss
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House Italian Salad Dressing
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Caesar Salad Dressing
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Seafood
Bouillabaisse
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Oyster Soup With Fennel
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Mussel Soup
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She-crab Soup
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Saffron Shrimp Soup
with tubettini
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Sandwiches
Cucumber Chicken Pita Sandwiches
when it's too hot to cook, try this refreshing sandwich.
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Garden Quesadillas
most quesadillas send your calorie budget through the roof because of all the cheese. this vegetable-stuffed version uses fat-free cream cheese and sweet peppers, saving you calories and fat.
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Cucumber Sandwich
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Great Greek Pitas
make the sauce and marinate the pork a day ahead. to serve this quick meal, stir-fry the flavorful meat, spoon into pita rounds, and top with the cucumber-yogurt sauce.
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Baltimore-style Oysters Loaves
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Side Dishes
Potato Packets
an extremely easy potato side dish that can be cooked either in the oven or my favorite way is on the grill. serve with a dollop of sour cream and a splash of chives or scallions.
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Polenta With Two Cheeses
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Brandied Sweet Potatoes
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Baked Polenta With Mushroom Ragout
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Green Chili Polenta
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Desserts
Matcha Buttercream Frosting
a brilliant green frosting with something healthy to hide.
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Matcha Green Tea Cupcakes
beautiful green cupcakes that are so perfect for spring parties or st patrick's day.
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Tangy Lemon Bars
these yummy bars are sweet and crisp on the bottom and tart and gooey on top. these bars are well loved every where i server them.
