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	Mojito-Rubbed Chicken with Grilled Pineapple by Tanya Bessler	(2 ratings)
	GH May09 - adapted Delicious, quick & light...the whole family enjoyed this one!

	*Spiced lentil and coconut soup by kt g	Not Rated
	lentil and veg. soup with coconut milk

	Aloha Chicken by Mendy Erwin	(2 ratings)
	Serve on a bed of hot, cooked rice. To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute rice flour, tapioca flour or cornstarch for the standard flour, and be sure to buy a brand of ...

	Arielle's Spinach and Mushroom Pasta by Arielle Albert	Not Rated
	This is a healthy pasta dish recreated from a restaurant dish.

	Asian Chicken Stir-Fry by Laci Burson	Not Rated
	Chicken,Vegetable, and Rice Stir-fry.

	Baba Ganoush by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	A spicy, delicious, and healthy Mid-Eastern Dip for pita chips, bread, or veggies. It's made up, primarily, of eggplant, tahini (sesame seed paste/butter, and spices)

	Baby Food Fruit Salad (JP) by Jessica Perry	Not Rated
	Baby food fruit salad

	Baked Squash by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	This recipe applies to most types of squash (Acorn Squash, Butternut Squash, Pumpkins, Spaghetti Squash etc.). But please note that actual number of servings and cooking time ...

	Baked Whole Chicken by Jes Mostek	(1 rating)
	Your whole house will have a comfortable feel from the aroma of home-made baked chicken. Crisp, golden brown skin and moist, lean meat makes for a perfect fall or winter meal ...

	Barbecued Beef by Mary Stroebel	Not Rated
	Qick and easy recipe for BBQ beef pot roast.

	Becky's Easy Jambalaya by Rebecca Randolph	Not Rated
	I made up this recipe to please my husband, who is black and from the south because his mother's recipe was too hard and took too long. He tells me he likes mine better!

	Black Bean and Corn Salad by Robert rabbits	Not Rated
	Black Beans and Corn 3 c beans = 2 cans 1/2 lb dry = 3 cups cooked

	Black Beans & Rice by sandy williams	Not Rated
	An easy version of traditional Cuban black beans and rice.

	BLTs by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	A note about tomatoes: tomatoes taste best after being stored at room temperature.

	Brown Rice by Sterrin Kraska	Not Rated
	Easy, but not low-fat brown rice recipe. Awesome.

	Carmelized Nuts by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Carmelized nuts are incredibly easy to make and add a fantastic flavor to salads and desserts. You can add cinnamon or other spice at the end of the carmelizing process for ...

	Chicken and Broccoli Stir-fry by Elizabeth Kilrain	Not Rated
	Simple chicken and broccoli stir fry from the Food Network

	Chicken Brunswick Stew by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Prep Time: 5 min. Cook Time: 20 min. To further reduce the price-tag on this cost-conscious meal, you can use a whole cut up chicken (or just a whole chicken). The 3 1/2 ...

	Chicken Ole by Jennifer Reid	Not Rated
	Easy crock pot recipe

	Chocolate Pecan Pie by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	I didn't think it could get any better than rich, sweet pecan pie. Well, it just goes to show that chocolate makes everything better!

	Cranberry Chicken by Sterrin Kraska	(1 rating)
	EASY! kids love this!

	Cranberry Chutney by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	This sweet, spicy, and savory sauce is a perfect compliment to pirk or poultry and makes for a fantastic appetizer! You can either use home-made cranberry sauce or a can of ...

	Cranberry sauce by Mikelle Charlebois	Not Rated
	whole cranberry sauce

	Crisp Rice Cereal Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze (Gluten-Free) by Jes Mostek	(2 ratings)
	Traditional Meatloaf with a brown-sugar and Ketchup glaze made with Crisp Rice Cereal as an alternative to bread crumbs. If gluten is a serious problem for you, be sure to ch ...

	Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage with Red Potatoes by Rebecca Randolph	Not Rated
	Traditonal for St. Patrick's Day, good any day!

	Curried Split Pea Soup by Robert rabbits	Not Rated
	Curried Split Pea Soup

	Easy Fried Rice by Bjarte Haram	Not Rated
	This fried rice recipe combines the carbohydrates from rice with proteins from eggs and vegetables to make a tasty, affordable and easy dinner.

	Easy Green Salad by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Standard leaf lettuce salad.

	Easy Pork Stir Fry by Rebecca Randolph	Not Rated
	Simple Stir Fry using whatever fresh or frozen veggi4s you have on hand

	Easy Spanish Rice by Rebecca Randolph	Not Rated
	Easy spanish rice, great to use up leftover rice from a previous meal1

	Easy Strawberry Shortcakes by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	The classic recipe with the Bisquick short-cut.

	Easy Tex-Mex Rice by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	The easiest-ever recipe for Tex-Mex or Spanish rice. And they'll never know you didn't spend the whole day working on it.

	Easy Vegetarian Split Pea Soup by Kristy Small	Not Rated
	Recipe from 101cookbooks.com

	Fresh Steamed Vegetables by Rebecca Randolph	Not Rated
	Use whatever fresh veggies you have in your produce drawer- combine small amounts to make enough for 4 people

	Friendship Soup by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	This delicious soup is fantastic for gift-giving and sharing with friends, thus the name. To give as a gift, layer all the dry ingredients in a large glass jar, cover with a ...

	Fruit Dish by Jerry Griffin	Not Rated
	Fresh Raw Fruits in season.

	Garden Salad by Jennifer Gustafson	Not Rated
	A crisp, fresh, green salad. Probably the simplest salad! Goes well with soups and pasta dinners.

	Gill-less steak by Felicia Arsenault	(1 rating)
	Thick juicy steak just like on the grill... but made indoors! Marinate any way you like. I prefer red wine. A rub would work well too. Make sure your cut of meat is thick ...

	Ginger Chicken by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	This recipe is best when the chicken is marinated overnight, but if you're short on time, stab the chicken pieces with a fork a few times to give the marinade a better shot at ...

	Glen's Chili by glendon swenson	Not Rated
	sweet spicy chili (prep time 4 hours) for items with quantity 9 season to taste (do not use 9 Tbs)

	Grandma’s Sloppy Joes by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	This classic Sloppy Joe's recipe is great for a crowd, kids love it and it freezes great!

	Great Flank Steak Marinade by Linda Weir	Not Rated
	This delicious marinade can be used for any steak, but works especially well on tougher cuts.

	Green Salad by Tina Howell	(1 rating)
	The quintessential green salad.

	Grilled chicken breast by Charis Janda	Not Rated
	boneless, skinless breast

	Grilled Corn by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Did you know you can cook corn on the grill? You can-- here's how.

	Grilled or Broiled Steak by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Nothing beats a perfectly grilled steak! Here's how to do it, short and simple.

	Hamburger Soup by Amanda Ratcliffe	Not Rated
	An old Fashioned quick Italian Soup. Takes about 30 minutes to make.

	Hawaiian Cole Slaw by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	This sweet cole slaw is distinct with the addition of tropical fruits.

	Healthy French Bread Sausage Pizza by Rebecca Randolph	Not Rated
	quck and easy substitution for take-out you make yourself

	Healthy Fries by Rebecca Randolph	Not Rated
	Healthy alternative to oil-fried potatoes

	Hearty Okra Skillet Stew by Christina Langrudi	(1 rating)
	Stews and soups can really pack the vegetables in, which allows you to eat more and feel fuller, and the food you're eating is better for you. Okra was brought to the United S ...

	Herb Rubbed Mushroom Pork Roast by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	This is a great recipe for a fancy holiday meal with guests, or you can cut the recipe down and make it in the crock pot for an every day meal with your immediate family.

	Home-made Refried Beans by Rebecca Randolph	Not Rated
	Easy-to make and freeze well for later

	Home-made Rice-a-roni by Rebecca Randolph	Not Rated
	Rice-a-roni without having to buy the mix

	Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Classic Taco Seasoning Mix. This will translate the same as those expensive packets that you can buy in the store, without the MSG.

	Hussy's Chili by Katy Weseman	Not Rated
	This chili is so good it's scandalous!

	Jambalaya with Chicken and Sausage by Tracy Pennington	Not Rated
	allergic to seafood, try this jambalaya recipe

	Karen's Southwestern Chili by Jennifer Stephenson	Not Rated
	Homemade pinto-based chili.

	Knox's Chili! by Brianna Knox	Not Rated
	Homemade chili

	Lemon-Almond Green Beans by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	A fancy and healthy side dish that can be ready in seconds.

	Lo Mein Noodles by Carlos Mostek	Not Rated
	A simple recipe to go along with nearly any stir fry recipe.

	Maple Dressing by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Maple vinaigrette dressing for salad.

	Meringue Shells by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	These sweet little dessert cups will make any occasion special.

	Mexican Tortilla/Chicken/Lime Soup by Linda Weir	Not Rated
	Quick chicken tortilla soup with a lime kick.

	Miniature Corn Muffins by Kim Roberts	Not Rated
	Super easy, miniature corn muffins from scratch. I use Silk soymilk (vanilla or plain) instead of milk.

	Mojito-Rubbed Chicken with Grilled Pineapple by Jaelene Huffman	Not Rated
	Ingredients: 6 med. Chicken Breast Halves, boneless 3 med. Limes 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil or Mac Nut Oil 1 med. Pineapple, peeled and cut into six slices 1/3 c ...

	Moms Baked Chicken by Chris Sullivan	Not Rated
	Baked Chicken w/veggies

	My Super-Awesome Easy Chili by Chris Newcombe	Not Rated
	A great tasting, easy chili recipe that has gotten rave reviews from friends and random tasters! The sirloin is not optional. If you use cheaper meat, you MUST drain it.

	New Orleans Dirty Rice by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	For an easier but less authentic recipe, use 1 (8 oz.) pkg. of dirty rice mix and omit the gizzards, white rice and spices. This recipe may be more practical to make as a d ...

	Oven Fried Sweet Potato Wedges by Rebecca Randolph	Not Rated
	I like to serve these instead of regular white potatoes as a change and for the nutritional content. For cajun-style, I use cajun seasoning, for southern, I just use salt and ...

	Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin by Julie Long	Not Rated
	Basic recipe for cooking pork tenderloin. Meat thermometer should read 140-145 with a pale pink center for medium, and 160 degrees F for well done pork.

	Oven Roasted Squash by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Standard Recipe for any winter (hard-shelled) squash. This recipe works well for baking pumpkins, butternut squash, acorn squash, hubbard squash, etc.

	Paella de Lala by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Prep Time: 30 min. Cook Time: 65 min. Paella gets its name from the Spanish paellera, the special pan that is traditionally used to make it. The American equivalent would ...

	Perfectly Thymed Pot Roast by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	If you happen to have some red wine on hand that's a bit past it's time, say from a meal last week, that's perfect for this meal! Substitute the turned wine for the cooking w ...

	Pesto frittata by Jane Coburn	Not Rated
	Pesto frittata

	Pesto Genovese by jennifer ann cunanan	(1 rating)
	Grean, creamy sauce. Traditionally, Pesto was used only for pasta (spaghetti). Today you will find many uses for it. Drizzle over salad, add cream to use it as a dip, topping ...

	Pesto Penne with Chicken and Tomatoes by Jes Mostek	(1 rating)
	This meal will be ready in about 10 minutes and can easily be doubled (tripled) for a crowd and it'll take no more time (except to boil the water)! Plus this is one of thos ...

	pineapple chicken by Jaelene Huffman	Not Rated
	pineapple chicken on rice

	Plain 'Ole Baked Potatoes by Rebecca Randolph	Not Rated
	Just the potatoe and nothing but the potatoe!

	Polynesian Sweet Potatoes by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	If you love coconut, you'll love this recipe! Bites of sweet potatoes are glazed and sprinkled with coconut. Look for canned coconut milk in the Oriental foods aisle of yo ...

	Popovers by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Popovers are much simpler than you might think! Hot and crunchy on the outside, and moist and rich on the inside, popovers are the perfect compliment to any soup, salad, or b ...

	Pork Chops and Sauerkraut by Sterrin Kraska	Not Rated
	easy

	Pork Pepper Steak by Rebecca Randolph	Not Rated
	traditonal pepper-steak using pork surloin

	pot pie stew by Jaelene Huffman	Not Rated
	Left over stew made into pot pie with baking powder biscuit crust

	Potato Taquitos by morgan mancha	Not Rated
	Crunchy rolled tacos filled with spicy potatoes

	quick brown rice pilaf by Joy Dowdy	Not Rated
	quick pilaf using instant brown rice

	Quinoa Pilaf by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	A delicious way to eat this "superfood."

	Renee's Chili in the Crock by Renee Metzler	Not Rated
	Chili in the crock pot is yum yum in the winter to warm up, and great for taco salads in the summer! This is fast and easy. Cook a double batch and freeze half to save time ...

	Rice by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	This is a recipe for simple cooked rice. Feel free to spice it up, literally, to suit your personal taste. 1 c. uncooked rice will yield about 2 1/2 c. cooked rice, that's ...

	Roast Beef by Sterrin Kraska	Not Rated
	Fantastic family recipe...great meat and potatoes meal, even when having guests. This is not a weekday meal, unless you are home all day, I usually make it on Sundays.

	roast chicken by Sharon Brookens	Not Rated
	Oven Baked Chicken with Garlic, Orange and Rosemary Rub

	Roast Turkey by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	The ultimate Thanksgiving turkey! Figure about 1 lb. per person (and remember to have extra for left-overs)

	Roasted Pork Tenderloin by Krista Wolff	Not Rated
	pork

	salad by Samantha Graves	Not Rated
	basic garden salad

	Seitan and Shiitake Mushroom Stroganoff by Jennifer V	Not Rated
	a vegan version of beef stroganoff. Source: http://www.vrg.org/recipes/vjseitan.htm

	Sesame Curry Potatoe Chicken by Kenneth Johnson	Not Rated
	Sesame Curry Potatoe Chicken stir fry

	Sesame/Ginger Pork Wontons by Kenneth Johnson	Not Rated
	Sesame and Ginger pork wontons with Thai chili

	Shepherds Pie by Penny Hey	Not Rated
	Meat, potatoes, veggies

	Shish Kebabs by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	This is a great meal to serve to company- simply increase the servings! And kids will love helping you thread the skewers; just make sure that they wash their hands thoroug ...

	Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches by Megan Carr	Not Rated
	Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

	Silky Black Bean Soup by Amanda Buell	Not Rated
	Smooth and Silky Black Bean Soup. Also try substituting some of the liquid for a can of beer or adding a roasted poblano pepper. Could add some cooked rice or barley for a h ...

	Sliced Tomato Salad by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Thick tomato slices with a simple vinaigrette.

	Sloppy Joe's by Jennifer Stephenson	Not Rated
	From-scratch Sloppy Joe's.

	Slow Cooked Oriental Chicken (JP) by Jessica Perry	Not Rated
	slow cooked oriental chicken

	Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup by Barbara King	Not Rated
	I love this stew! It is so easy and leaves me feeling satisfied. I use 3/4 cup as a serving. If it is too spicy for you, substitute a can of diced tomatoes for one of the dice ...

	Slow Cooker Pepper Steak by Laurie Duncan	Not Rated
	Tasty & easy crockpot meal for stressful days

	Southwestern Steak Salad by John Blutarski	Not Rated
	A great way to use left over London Broil.

	Spaghetti Marinara by Charis Janda	Not Rated
	spaghetti with tomato sauce

	Spinach Salad with Maple Dressing by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Spinach Salad with lots of accessories! Serve with Maple Dressing.

	Split Pea Soup by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Hearty and healthy soup that warms your tummy and satisfies your craving for comfort food!

	Stir Fried Chicken and Pineapple with sweet & sour sauce by Charis Janda	Not Rated
	sweet & sour chicken

	Strawberry Rhubarb Pie by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	The quintessential recipe for the peak of summer pie!

	sweet potatoes by Kellae Gyening	Not Rated
	Fast Sweet Potatoes Fries... the secret to this recipe is that you use the microwave to cut the baking time (and peeling time) in half.

	Thai Shrimp Stir-fry with Tomatoes and Basil - Slimmed by Elizabeth Kilrain	Not Rated
	Food Network Thai stir-fry shrimp recipe

	Three Bean Hotdish by sally eberle	Not Rated
	A fantastic recipe for the traditional comfort food bean stew or hotdish that you've had at pot-lucks, but you may not have made yourself. Give this simple and delicious meal ...

	Tofu and Gnocchi Soup by Jennifer V	Not Rated
	Adapted from Olive Garden's Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

	Turkey Polish Sausages on the Grill bk by bonnie beck	Not Rated
	Low fat version of the traditional polish sausages.

	Vegan Cornbread by Jennifer V	Not Rated
	Moist and Tasty cornbread that is dairy free.

	Vegan French Toast by Cathy Carlson	Not Rated
	Serves 2 - 3. Serve warm with buttery-tasting Flaxen Maple Syrup. Tip: This French toast tends to stick to the pan during cooking. Use a nonstick pan for the best results, ...

	Vegan Navy Bean Soup by morgan mancha	Not Rated
	Navy Bean (small white) Soup with potatoes and carrots.

	Vegetarian three-bean hotdish by vivian muia	Not Rated
	Sally Eberle three-bean hotdish but with more beans and no meat. All credit goes to her.

	Zucchini (apple) pie by Jennifer Reid	Not Rated
	delicious pie with no apples, but tastes just like apple pie!