Tomato and fresh Mozzarella tossed with basil, red onion, balsamic vinegar and Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of our favorite classic salads. Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Salad or Caprese Salad is so easy to make, yet the flavor is so distinct it's popular worldwide. It's one of my favorite flavor combinations and you will find several recipes utilizing these...
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Twice Baked Potatoes made with Russet potatoes, milk, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, scallions, and butter make a tasty side dish. My family loves Twice Baked Potatoes; however, if you cook the potatoes in the oven it can take a long time to make. That's why I cook my potatoes in the microwave; especially if I'm serving them during the weeknight. ...
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Grilled Iceberg lettuce wedge salad topped with whole pecans and crumbled Goat cheese; then drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette. I can't remember the last time I ate Iceberg lettuce, but it used to be the only kind my mother purchased while we were growing up. Somewhere along the way, I started using Romaine as my go-to lettuce and will also...
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Broccoli Rabe, otherwise known as rapini, sautéed with chorizo, garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil makes a tasty side dish or main meal. Broccoli rabe (also spelled broccoli raab) or otherwise known as rapini is a green, leafy vegetable that is know for it's bitter taste. They have buds that resemble broccoli, but do not form a head. You can...
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Make Applebee's Oriental Dressing in the comfort of your own home. It's perfect on salad or sandwiches and the family is going to love it! My family and I are not fast-food people and even my twelve year old when given the choice of going to McDonald's or Applebee's will choose Applebee's EVERY time. She just loves the food there...
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