Main Dishes

Kimchi Fried Brown Rice with Fried Eggs

Main Dishes
Kimchi Fried Brown Rice with Fried Eggs

What’s great about this dish is that you control the amount of spicy heat by either the variety of kimchi you use and when plating you can garnish it up with chili flakes or a drizzle of hot Korean chili sauce, like Sriracha! Prepare your eggs as sunny-side-up or over-easy – it’s your choice, but pick an egg method that will lend that yolk.

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Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart with Leeks

Appetizers & Condiments
Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart with Leeks

What I liked about this recipe version of a tomato tart is how the texture and flavors hold up, whether it’s served warm or at room temperature. It makes for a fantastic appetizer when entertaining or simply as a side dish.

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Simply Salads: Baby Greens with Strawberry Dressing & Nora Ephron

Appetizers & Condiments
Simply Salads: Baby Greens with Strawberry Dressing

A refreshing way to use those fresh summer berries and incorporating their sweetness into a salad dressing mixed with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

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Baked Rigatoni al telefono with Smoked Mozzarella and Aubergine/Eggplant

Flavors of Italy
Baked Rigatoni al telefono with Smoked Mozzarella and Aubergine - Eggplant

This is a quick pasta dish to make with few ingredients but with delicious traditional flavors. The smoked mozzarella is not to be substituted! You’ll enjoy that its a meatless dish.

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Cajun Stew with Shrimp and Kielbasa

Main Dishes
Cajun Stew with Shrimp and Kielbasa

Slow cooking the vegetables and spices with the kielbasa made the soup come together in a rich flavored broth. There are so many goodies in this stew that every spoonful is a palate delight.

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Hearty and Comforting Beef Stew

Main Dishes
Hearty and Comforting Beef Stew

The meaty juices and low, slow cooking make the most incredible thick, flavorful broth. Make sure to have some type of bread or cornbread to sop up the juicy deliciousness!

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Heart Healthy: Split-Pea Soup

Main Dishes
Heart Healthy: Split-Pea Soup

There’s no substitute for the fantastic flavor that a ham hock adds to a soup. That said, if you’re looking for a split-pea soup version with less sodium but with split-pea and veggie goodness – this is a good alternative that you can work with and further customize to your culinary and palate preferences.

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