Ratatouille Lentil Soup

This Ratatouille Lentil Soup is from Lidey Heuck's brand new fabulous cookbook. The vegetarian soup is hearty, healthy, and filling due to the protein-packed lentils. It makes a big batch that freezes really well, so you can have it at the ready on those days you are just too tired to cook.

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  • Prep: 35 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Rosemary Pecan Raincoast Crackers

My friend Kay sent me this recipe for these Rosemary Pecan Raincoast Crackers. This copycat version is spot on. They are so easy to make and satisfying. Made in one bowl, with no mixer, these taste just like the original at a fraction of the cost. Kay gave me the tip to go to a market that has bulk bins of nuts, seeds, etc., like Sprouts.

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  • Prep: 25 mins
  • Cook: 50 mins
  • Yields: Makes about 6 dozen crakers

Orange Kiss-Me Cake

The Grand Prize-Winning Recipe from the 2nd Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1950 was “Orange Kiss-Me Cake.” Mrs. Peter Wuebel (Lily) of Redwood City, California came up with a classic winning recipe and won $25,000 for her idea. That is a hell of a lot of money in 1950! I wasn't actually born yet, my parents were about 12 years old... The reason I made this cake was because we had a spontaneous dinner party for about 10 people (at someone else's house) and we happen to have an enormous orange tree that produces a ridiculous amount of the juiciest oranges. The recipe is very bizarre, in that you grind up an orange with walnuts and raisins and make a sort of paste to stir into the cake batter. I made this cake with a raised eyebrow and it turned out to be the hit of the party. Who knew such a blast from the past vintage recipe could cause so many rave reviews?

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  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yields: 12 Servings

Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Braised Pork With Lime and Ginger

Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Braised Pork With Lime and Ginger takes 5 minutes to throw together and then you add it to a slow cooker. The pork is rich and flavorful with the sweet-salty soy and honey sauce. You can serve it in lettuce cups, or rice,  or even tortillas.

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  • Prep: 25 mins
  • Cook: 8 hrs 20 mins
  • Yields: 6 - 8 Servings

Gochujang Brussels Sprouts

Gochujang Brussels Sprouts is delicious. It combines the slightly bitter and earthy flavor of Brussels sprouts with the sweet, spicy, and savory notes of gochujang, a Korean chili paste. It’s a great side dish for chicken, fish, or tofu, or eaten as a snack or light meal.

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  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Lemon and Dill Risotto with Roast Chicken

My daughter Grace made us this fabulous Lemon and Dill Risotto with Roast Chicken. It's so easy and all done in one pan. If you are intimidated by risotto, just relax, the rice gets cooked under the chicken. All the juices from the chicken adds depth of flavor to the risotto. If you don't want to spatchcock your chicken, just use bone-in chicken pieces or thighs.

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  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Bang Bang Salmon

Bang Bang Salmon is a delicious and easy way to make salmon. The bang bang sauce is creamy and flavorful and is made with mayonnaise, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, and other seasonings. The sweetness of the sauce balances out the heat of the sriracha, creating a flavor that is both addictive and satisfying. The beauty is you can adjust to amount of heat to suit your taste. Bang Bang Salmon makes a great weeknight meal because it can be on the table in under 30 minutes.

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  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Blueberries & Almonds

My husband and I are obsessed with this Brussels Sprouts Salad with Blueberries & Almonds. It is so delicious, healthy, and a great way to incorporate these cruciferous vegetables into your diet, which are packed with nutrients like vitamin C, fiber, and potassium. The combination of sweet blueberries, crunchy almonds, and savory Brussels sprouts is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Even my father who hates vegetables of any kind, said it was delicious.

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  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta e Fagioli is a classic Italian soup made with pasta, beans, and vegetables. It is a hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. There are many different variations of Pasta e Fagioli, and in fact, I have three other Pasta e Fagioli recipes on this blog! This one has a creamy texture from puréeing a can of white Beans.

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  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Pistachio & Goat Cheese Apricot Bites

These Pistachio & Goat Cheese Apricot Bites are the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. They're simple, elegant, and an easy hors d'oeuvre for any party.

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  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Yields: Makes 36 bites