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Bruschetta

Appetizer Recipes· Dairy Free Recipes· Game Day· Italian· Summer BBQ's

Bruschetta made with fresh garden tomatoes, basil, onion, garlic and cheese in a balsamic vinaigrette makes a delicious appetizer or afternoon snack. When I first posted this recipe for Bruschetta almost 2 years ago, my photography skills weren't that stellar. Not that they're perfect now, but I have come a long way with practice. I also included this recipe in my cookbook as it's one of my favorite recipes. You should really check out the book if you haven't already! This book would ... Read More about Bruschetta

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Olive Oil: A Healthy Part of a Mediterranean Diet

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Besides tasting good, olive oil has been proven to be healthier than most oils; as well as being versatile and an essential part of the Mediterranean diet. According to a recent article on Wacotrib.com, olive oil is one of the Top 5 2013 Food Trends and it's no wonder. Besides tasting good, olive oil has been proven to be healthier than most other oils as well as being versatile. As I mentioned in my recent post, Should you eat a Mediterranean diet?, olives & olive oil are key ... Read More about Olive Oil: A Healthy Part of a Mediterranean Diet

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Boneless Pork Chops with Pear and Pomegranate Salsa

30 Minutes or Less· Gluten Free Recipes· Low Fat Recipes· Pork Recipes

Pan seared boneless, center cut pork chops topped with a fresh pear and pomegranate salsa is a quick and tasty weeknight meal your family will love. Since we don't eat seafood, except for an occasional shrimp dish for the hubby and kids, my main meat is either chicken, turkey or center cut pork chops, so I'm always trying to think up new and interesting ways to prepare them. My husband and I were having an argument discussion last week about why I always put the majority of the whole fruit I ... Read More about Boneless Pork Chops with Pear and Pomegranate Salsa

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Seafood Frenzy Friday Week #50 (Scallops)

Seafood Frenzy Friday· Seafood Recipes

TGIF and Welcome Back to Seafood Frenzy Friday! If you're new to CEK let me explain exactly what SFF is. I don't like or eat any seafood so you will rarely find seafood dishes here at Carrie's Experimental Kitchen. My family will eat some varieties of shellfish, but I generally don't cook any seafood dishes at home so they order it out when they're in the mood. I created Seafood Frenzy Friday several years ago and have brought it back here on the blog in different formats; however, ... Read More about Seafood Frenzy Friday Week #50 (Scallops)

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Portobello Mushroom, Zucchini and Sage Risotto

Side Dish Recipes

Creamy risotto blended with portobello mushrooms, zucchini and fresh sage is the perfect side dish to accompaniment any meal. I originally shared this recipe for Portobello Mushroom, Zucchini and Sage Risotto at Ask Chef Dennis food blog in 2013, but it's so good I have to share it here as well. What is Risotto? Risotto is a slow cooked rice dish that is cooked in a broth or liquid until it’s creamy and is one of the most common ways to prepare rice in Italy. It is a ... Read More about Portobello Mushroom, Zucchini and Sage Risotto

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Beef Noodle Soup

Soup Recipes

Making homemade Beef Noodle Soup is a great way to utilize Sunday dinner's leftover roast beef or steak. It's a hearty soup that's perfect for lunch or dinner!    My family loves soup and could eat it everyday. A while ago my husband was in the mood for Beef Noodle Soup. However I only tend to make this kind of soup when I have leftover beef from a roast or steak. Thankfully, I had just made a roast beef on Sunday and had some leftovers.  How do you make Beef Noodle ... Read More about Beef Noodle Soup