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Spicy Ham and Asparagus Pasta Toss
My favorite spring-time pair: asparagus and ham in a spicy pasta toss you won't forget!
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Merry’s Cold Chicken Pasta Salad
My thanks go to my friend Merry DeSouza for the delicious inspiration to a new summer-time chicken salad favorite!
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Petra's Guacamole
Guacamole recipes abound, but this is my personal favorite recipe because it came from a special friend in Mexico. To say this recipe is authentic is putting it mildly.
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Sausage Tortellini and Spinach Soup
The secret to this 20-minute soup is finishing it with a Parmesan and egg drizzle, which thickens the soup and gives it a velvety texture.
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Mona's Incredible Cheese Biscuits
Generational goodness in a small, bite-size cheese biscuit.
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Pasta with Asparagus
This recipe from Jo Ann Farrell of Keswick, Va., pairs asparagus spears with penne, red pepper and Parmesan.
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Zesty Roasted Potatoes
The scoop to these easy potatoes is simple really: high heat and assertive seasoning.
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Rich Mushroom Soup
Simple to make yet complex in flavor, this mushroom soup will not disappoint.
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A Super Bowl of Chili
Easy and good for you! Yes, even perfect for the Super Bowl!
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Greens, Sweet Potato and Chicken Soup with Almonds
Yummy combination of vegetables and chicken with almonds.
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Steak for one
Fancy a steak encrusted with Gorgonzola and surrounded by a elegant red wine mushroom reduction? You can have it tonight!
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Ravioli with Roasted Red Pepper Cream
A three-dollar jar of roasted red peppers can turn a plain old pasta meal into an elegant feast. Since the sauce whips together in about 12 minutes, you'll still have time to make a salad.
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So Simple Salsa
This unbelievably easy salsa is made in just under 5 minutes. Relying on Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, we punch up the flavor with fresh herbs, lime and garlic.
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Beefy Asian Style Lettuce Wraps
Full of flavor, but low-calorie - perfect for any time of year!
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Tilalpia with Lime Butter Sauce
Easy to make fish dinner with a lovely wine butter sauce.
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Broccoli Cheese Soup
My friend Pauline Byron turned me on to the glories of the immersion blender when she shared her terrific recipe for Broccoli Cheese Soup.
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Cream Of Vegetable Soup for Two
Don't let dinner tonight suffer! This easy soup flies together in less than 20 minutes!
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Coconut Joys
A delicious coconut cookie that will remind you of a Mounds candy bar.
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