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Chickpea Salad

Another great side or salad topper. Enjoy! 2(15oz) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 small red onion finely chopped 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped A few celery ribs and leafy tops, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 3 Tbsp. olive oil Salt and …

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Grilled Balsamic Bruschetta Chicken

Here’s a great dish for summer or a way to bring a little summer to your winter, which I got from a blog The Laidlaws. I used our outside grill which worked great also. Enjoy! 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed Pinch of salt 1/4 Cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil 8 …

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Roasted Corn and Red Pepper Couscous

Have you tried couscous? It looks like a type of rice but it is a really a tiny pasta. Another ingredient used in this dish is red peppers that you roast yourself. You could use store-bought but they are very simple to roast. If you don’t have fresh corn and use frozen wait til the …

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Marinated Beet Salad

For someone who “doesn’t like beets”, I have found another beet recipe that I really like. When I found out how awesome beets are for your body I had to find recipes so that I would enjoy eating them. This is a refreshing salad great for the summertime that comes from Martha Stewart’s whole living …

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Slow-cooked Barbecued Chicken

Here’s a good way to have bbq when it’s raining, snowing or just too cold outside to grill out. The crock pot does the work for you. This is also great to come home to after a long day at the office. The recipe calls for bone-in chicken; I use boneless, skinless so I don’t …

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Roasted Grape Tomatoes

If you love tomatoes as much as I do you will love this delicious way to eat them. Roasting them brings out their sweetness. Enjoy! 1/2 c cider vinegar 1/4 c packed brown sugar 2 Tbsp. canola oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 lb. grape tomatoes 1 Tbsp. minced …

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Buttermilk Corn Bread

I don’t normally like most corn breads; it seems that most are very dry. This corn bread, which I make often, is moist with a hint of sweetness. I like to serve it with spaghetti, BBQ or fish, but it is definitely good anytime. If the corn bread starts to burn around the edges while …

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Red Pepper & Feta Dip

Simple and delicious! This can be thrown together very quickly, but needs to chill a few hours for the flavors to come together. 1 pkg. (8oz) cream cheese, softened 1 Tbsp. milk 1/2 C. chopped roasted sweet red peppers 1/2 C. crumbled feta cheese Beat cream cheese and milk in a large bowl until smooth; …

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Spicy Sausage Penne

If you love sausage and peppers you’re going to love this recipe. It’s a quick and delicious sausage and pasta dinner that will become a favorite for you. Use whatever pasta you would like; I think the penne works best in this dish. If you don’t have plum tomatoes use what you have on hand …

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Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots

Haricots verts. Have you heard of them? They are French green beans; longer and thinner than the green beans we are used to here in the US. This recipe calls for haricots verts, but if you can’t find them in your grocery store don’t worry you can use the thinnest green beans available. They will …

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