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Casanova Italian Green Beans

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What You Need: 1/2 C water 1 T dry onion soup mix 1/2 t oregano 1/2 (9 oz) pkg. frozen Italian green beans, thawed 1 T pimento, chopped How to Make It: Pour the water into a small saucepan and place the pan over medium high heat. Stir in the soup mix and oregano. Add the green beans and bring the water to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the beans for 8 minutes or until as tender as you like. Drain the water from the beans and place the beans into a serving dish. Stir… Read the rest

Love Me Tender Apple Cabbage

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What You Need: 1 1/2 T bacon drippings 1/2 onion, chopped 1/2 a head of red cabbage 1 large sweet apple, chopped 1 T water 1/2 t cinnamon 1/4 C light brown sugar, packed 1 T flour 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper How to Make It: Place the bacon drippings into a skillet and place the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and stirring occasionally, cook the onion for 4 minutes or until just beginning to tender. Shred the cabbage into the skillet. Continue cooking 3 minutes or until the cabbage is wilted and tender. Reduce the heat… Read the rest

Valentine Rice Pilaf

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What You Need: 1 T butter 1/4 C sweet onion, chopped 1/4 C sweet red pepper, chopped 1/4 C celery, chopped 1/4 C dried tart cherries, chopped 1/4 C walnuts, chopped 1/2 t thyme 1/2 t marjoram 1/4 t pepper 1 C white rice, cooked How to Cook It: Place the butter into a skillet and set the skillet over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt completely then add the onion, red pepper and celery. Cook the vegetables, stirring continuously, for 1 minute. Add the cherries and walnuts. Stir in the thyme, marjoram and pepper. Cook the mixture, uncovered,… Read the rest

Love Me Twice as Much Potatoes

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What You Need: 2 large baking potatoes 1/4 C sour cream 1/4 C milk 2 T butter 2 T chives 2 T real bacon bits 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 t salt 1/4 t dash of pepper 1/4 t paprika How to Make It: Place the oven temperature on 400 degrees and allow the oven to heat. Scrub the potatoes well under cold water then piece with a fork. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake 1 hour or until tender. Remove the potatoes and allow them to cool enough to handle. Slice the potatoes 2/3… Read the rest

Puppy Love Asian Ribs

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What You Need: 2 lbs. pork spareribs, separated into single ribs 1 (8 oz) can pineapple chunks, including juice 1/4 C soy sauce 1 pkg. pork coating mix How to Make It: Set the oven temperature to 350 degrees and allow the oven to heat while preparing the ribs. Pour the pineapple with the juice into a mixing bowl. Whisk in the soy sauce until well combined. Coat the ribs with the sauce, reserving the pineapple chunks. Place the coating mix into a shallow bowl. Roll the ribs though the coating mix until completely covered. Line a baking sheet to… Read the rest

Fit for Love Chicken in Pineapple Sauce

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What You Need: 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless 1/4 t curry seasoning 1/2 t salt 2 T olive oil, divided 1 sweet red pepper, cut into strips 1 small fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks 1 Serrano pepper, sliced thin 3/4 C unsweetened coconut milk 1 T brown sugar, packed How to Make It: Rub both chicken breasts with the curry and salt. Place 1 T of the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the chicken and quickly brown both sides of each piece. Reduce the heat to… Read the rest

Butter Me Up Steak and Mushrooms

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What You Need: 1 lb beef top sirloin steak, cut into 2 pieces 1/2 t salt 1/2 t thyme 3 T unsalted butter, divided 1/2 C onions, sliced 1/4 C carrots, sliced 1 (4 oz) pkg. button mushrooms, sliced 1/2 C red wine How to Make It: Sprinkle the 2 pieces of steak on both sides with the salt and thyme. Place 1 T of the butter in a large skillet. Place the skillet over medium high heat. Once the butter has melted, place the steaks into the skillet. Cook 10 minutes, for medium rare, be sure to turn the… Read the rest

Braised Love Birds with Veggies

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What You Need: 2 small Cornish hens 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper 1/4 C flour 3 slices of bacon cut into 1 in. pieces 1 shallot, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (14.5 oz.) can chicken broth 1/2 lb. new potatoes, diced 1 t rosemary 1 t thyme 1 C frozen pearl onions and peas, thawed 2 heads of Bibb lettuce, cut into quarters How to Make It: Place the oven temperature on 350 degrees and allow the oven to heat while preparing the hens. Salt and pepper the hens all over. Dust the hens with the flour being… Read the rest

Sweetheart Ziti with Caramelized Onion Sauce

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What You Need: 2 T olive oil 3 yellow onions, sliced thin 1 T sugar 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 C chicken stock 4 T+ 1/4 C Parmesan cheese, grated, divided 2 t dried oregano 1 t dried thyme 1 t dried parsley 2 T balsamic vinegar 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper 6 oz. ziti pasta How to Make It: Place the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.   Once the oil is hot but not smoking add the onions. Stir the onions to coat them with the oil. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low and sweat… Read the rest

Succulent Scallops in Creamy Bacon Sauce

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What You Need: 2 T unsalted butter 8 leeks, white part only cut into thin slices 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 C heavy cream 1/2 lb. bacon, cut into 1 in. pieces 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper 1/2 lb. fresh scallops, rinsed and patted dry How to Make It: Melt the butter in a skillet over low heat. Add the leeks and the garlic to the skillet. Cook 10 minutes, stirring often. Adjust the temperature to medium and pour in the cream. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, or until the mixture is reduce by 2/3 in volume. Place the… Read the rest

Rosemary and Thyme Cheese Bread

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What You Need: 1/4 C + 2 T warm water (110 degrees) 1 1/4 t active dry yeast 1 1/2 t olive oil 3/4 C + 2 T flour 1/4 t salt 1/4 t pepper 1/2 t dried rosemary, crumbled fine 1/2 t fresh thyme, minced 1/4 C Parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 C Provolone cheese, grated How to Make It: Place the warm water into a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and stir to blend in. Let the mixture stand 5 minutes or until it just begins to bubble. Once it bubbles add in the olive oil,… Read the rest

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