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Hearty Johnny Applecakes

by Penny November 21, 2010

I LOVE pancakes! I have said it before, but it is worth saying again. I love experimenting with flavors and textures. This recipe hits the mark on both counts. No butter or syrup needed for these healthy and hearty cakes.
Makes a perfect treat on a chilly Autumn morning. Ahhhh….
Here is what you need:

1 medium apple, [...]

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Sausage, Kale and Butternut Squash Soup

by Penny November 20, 2010

When I am at the gym in the early morning hours, I spend about 15 mins on the bike, warming up. I take that few minutes to leaf through whatever new magazines are out. So many good recipes right now because of the holidays, this one looked really good, with one minor substitution.
It was super [...]

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Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Stew

by Penny November 18, 2010

There is just something about Moroccan flavor that just drives me crazy. Every time I try a new dish I am surprised by the subtle blending of spices and textures that always leaves me wanting (and ultimately eating) more! This Moroccan Stew was no exception.
We prepared this in the crock pot so that only made [...]

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Quinoa-Stuffed Poblano Peppers

by Penny November 14, 2010

The market had some pretty nice poblano peppers this week and this is a recipe that I have been wanting to try. If you cannot find poblanos, you could try green peppers. The flavor of the dish would be a bit milder, but you could always add a little more spice!
I know I have written [...]

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Beef and Corn Mexican Casserole

by Penny November 13, 2010

This is a pretty easy dish for a quick Mexican style dinner. Because I had salsa verde from another meal this weekend, I thought I would use it in this meal as well.
We used flat iron steak cubed, seasoned with our Southwest Steak Seasoning and cooked, but you could use chicken or ground beef as [...]

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Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Pork Tenderloin

by Penny November 11, 2010

The secret to this recipe is in the pork. Usually, this type of recipe would have used a pork shoulder or pork but and you would spend a great deal of your prep time skimming fat out of this meal. I chose a pork tenderloin and trimmed the fat before cooking for a tender and [...]

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Thai Seasoned Beef with Hot Chiles and Basil

by Penny November 4, 2010

This recipe has a bit of a kick with the hot peppers and the Thai Seasoning – to adjust the heat, you can choose a milder pepper. I served this stir fry dish over coconut rice, a traditional Thai way to prepare rice. By substituting coconut milk for the liquid when cooking rice, you get [...]

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Vegetable Lasagna

by Penny November 2, 2010

I really like lasagna, it is a guilty pleasure to say the least. I do allow myself the occasional splurge for a really gooey, cheesy lasagna, this is a great substitute when I want the comfort of the real thing without all the guilt.
If you are cooking for a family, this recipe makes 12 servings. [...]

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Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

by Penny October 9, 2010

This was a very quick and easy dinner. By pounding the chicken to 1/4 inch thickness, the chicken cooks faster and makes a great sandwich. You could also use this recipe to make a more traditional chicken Parmesan, by combining the ingredients as per the directions but put the chicken breasts in a shallow baking [...]