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Too hot to cook?  My favorite thing to do in the summer is to grill twice as much meat as we need for one meal, and then serve it sliced, as part of a cold salad the next day.  Add some fresh veggies, your favorite salad dressing, either vinaigrette or a creamy dressing will work, and either some salad greens or cold cooked pasta, and Voila, dinner is on the table in no time!
 

 
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  RR Mexican Lasagna
by Abby Zenthoefer
Not Rated
A mexican lasagna by Rachael Ray

  Yummy Baked Ziti
by Sarah Sciarini
Not Rated
Baked Ziti

  2 Person Taco Layer Bake
by Stephanie Chugg

(1 rating)
Great as a dip or main dish.

  African Sunrise Ugali
by vivian muia
Not Rated
Fantastic with fried meat/poultry and is best eaten by hand!

  Alfredo Sauce
by Stephanie Chugg
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Rich and creamy alfredo sauce to serve over pasta.

  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 ...

  Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken
by Shannon McShane
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Jerk chicken recipe. Marinate over night and roast in convection oven for 45-60 mins.

Baba Ganoush
by Jes Mostek
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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)

Bananas Foster
by Jes Mostek
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Bananas Foster: the quintessential N'Orleans dessert recipe. In 1951, when this recipe was invented, bananas were one of the major imports for the port city. The ownner of B ...

  Basic Curry
by Beverly Walker
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A basic potato and chick pea curry. Add any cooked meat you like.

  Basic Masa Dough
by laticia jefferson
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Prepare this dough up to three days ahead, and refrigerate in an airtight container. Nutritional Information Calories:97 (28% from fat) Fat:3g (sat 0.9g,mono 1.1g,poly 0. ...

  Bean Burritos - simple
by Charis Janda
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quick and easy

Becky's Easy Jambalaya
by Rebecca Randolph
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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 Beans & Rice
by sandy williams
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An easy version of traditional Cuban black beans and rice.

  Carne Con-chili
by wendy Gomez
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Moms recipe. Good over rice and beans.

  Carnitas
by Joni Logan
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Crispy seasoned pork for tacos, burritos, or as a main dish.

  Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
by bonnie beck
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A good way to use leftover chicken.

  Cheesy Mexican Strata
by Leslie Marshall
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This simple vegetarian main dish must be refrigerated overnight before baking to allow the bread to soak up the flavored egg and milk mixture. It's great for brunch as well. C ...

  Chicken & Broccoli Stir-fry
by Megan Carr
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Chicken and Broccoli Stir-fry

  Chicken and Broccoli Stir-fry
by Elizabeth Kilrain
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Simple chicken and broccoli stir fry from the Food Network

  Chicken Bacon Quesadillas
by Jennifer Gustafson
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Filling enough to be a dinner by itself! This is a hearty, flavorful quesadilla sure to please kids and grown-ups alike! This recipe is for 8 quesadillas. Try serving with gua ...

Chicken Enchiladas with flour tortillas
by Lisa Rogers
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Enchiladas made with red sauce, chicken breasts and flour tortillas.

  Chicken Fried Rice
by Kim Roberts
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Chicken, rice, soy sauce, veggies and shredded egg stir fried together. Note: Best with cold rice that has previously been cooked

  Chilies Rellenos Bake (JP)
by Jessica Perry
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Chilies Rellenos Bake

  Chop suey
by Norah Goggin
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A classic recipe from a friend's grandmother.

  Classic Chicken Enchiladas
by Mendy Erwin
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Classic chicken enchiladas; can use canned or leftover chicken. Half this recipe for two people.

Cretan Wedding Rice Pilaf
by Jes Mostek
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This creamy pilaf is a traditional wedding dish on Crete, where it's made in enormous quantities to feed the hundreds or even thousands of wedding guests. So this recipe is c ...

  Disney's Tamale Pie
by Charissa Rhodes
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Open pan meal. Mildly spicy meal, pleasantly smoky and tangy but not complicated.

Dissappearing Corn Bread Muffins from Scratch
by Jes Mostek
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Here's how to make "Dissappearing Corn Muffins" from Scratch

  Easy Black Beans and Rice
by bonnie beck
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An excellent side for any tex-mex dish.

Easy hushpuppies
by Rebecca Randolph
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using additional flour, you can shape the dough into small balls and fry in oil to make the puppies.

Easy Pork Stir Fry
by Rebecca Randolph
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Simple Stir Fry using whatever fresh or frozen veggi4s you have on hand

Easy Tex-Mex Rice
by Jes Mostek
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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.

  Encharidos with Frijoles (JP)
by Jessica Perry
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encharidos with frijoles

  Fajitas de frango
by Joana Jordão
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Fajitas de frango

  Fresh Spring Rolls With Thai Dipping Sauce
by laticia jefferson
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SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper "Science says: Shrimp is a good low-fat, high-protein substitute for meat and does not raise cholesterol."

  Goat Cheese Tamales with Olives and Sundried Tomatoes
by laticia jefferson
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Julianna Grimes, Cooking Light, DECEMBER 2008 (Original recipe called for golden raisins instead of sun-dried tomatoes) A couple of these meatless, sweet-savory tamales m ...

Greek Chicken
by Jes Mostek
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Chicken so incredibly flavorful that it'd never even occur to you that this meal is actually good for you!

  Greek Roasted Chicken
by Joni Logan
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Roasted chicken with Greek seasonings - not a traditional Greek recipe. Suggest serving with rice and herbed green beans. Oven browned potatoes and dilled peas are accompani ...

Greek Salad
by Jes Mostek
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If you close your eyes as you much on this leafy salad you might just hear the waves of the Mediterranean splashing against the rocks.

  Green Chicken Curry
by Lara Kelleher
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Thai Green Chicken Curry

  Green Enchilada casserole
by wendy Gomez
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Great to prepare ahead of time then just pop in the oven for dinner.

  Haitian Red Beans and Rice
by Amber Brache
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Haitian Red Beans and Rice

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

  Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
by Jes Mostek
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Classic Taco Seasoning Mix. This will translate the same as those expensive packets that you can buy in the store, without the MSG.

  Honey-Jerk Chicken
by Melanie Foster
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An oxymoron I know, but I thought I'd add a little Minnesota twist to an authentic Jerk marinade. Use bone-in chicken pieces, or wings, or pork. Great on the grill!!

  Hummus
by Melanie Foster
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Quick and easy. Store bought can't even compare.

  Jamaican Jerk Chicken
by Melody Murrhee
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This is a great reciep with alot of flavor.

  Jambalaya on the Stove or in the Crock Pot
by Jes Mostek
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Authentic Jambalaya can be time-consuming. This recipe offers two time-saving ways to make the Louisina favorite. So now you can either be 30 minutes from dinner or you can ...

Jambalaya with Chicken and Sausage
by Tracy Pennington
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allergic to seafood, try this jambalaya recipe

  Jambalayam- slow cooker
by Daniele Trevathan
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In a slow cooker, mix the chicken, sausage, tomatoes with juice, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and broth. Season with oregano, parsley, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, an ...

  Juli's EASY Spaghetti
by Juli Jones
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EASY Spaghette

  Kathy's Enchiladas
by Juli Jones
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Enchiladas

  Lo Mein Noodles
by Carlos Mostek
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A simple recipe to go along with nearly any stir fry recipe.

  Marj's Yummy Vegetarian Burritos
by Marjorie Dudley
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my personal flexible recipe for easy burritos

Meatloaf Gyros
by Melanie Foster
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Cook this tasty meatloaf ahead, then just slice thinly and pan fry for tasty Greek sandwiches.

  Mel's Nachos
by melissa clark
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Easy quick nachos. I often cook lots of ground hamburger ahead and freeze. Then can just pull out, thaw and season. Can make this with less hamburger also.

  Mexican Casserole with Fritos (JP)
by Jessica Perry
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Mexican casserole

  mexican chicken and rice
by Laura Dotson
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“This is a super-tasty, Mexican-style dinner that everyone loves. I’ve served it at informal get-togethers, passing the toppings around for a fun presentation.” Trisha Kruse — ...

  Mexican Vegetarian Casserole
by Sarah Sciarini
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Yummy meat-free goodness!

  Middle Eastern Rice with Black beans and Chickpeas
by Amber Brache
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Middle Eastern rice with black beans and chickpeas

  Mike's Chicken Curry
by Shannon McShane
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Prepare potatoes: Peel the potatoes, and dice them into even, 1/2" cubes. In a medium saucepan, bring water to rolling boil. Boil for about 4-5 minutes -- do not overcook -- y ...

  Mom's Mexican Lasagna
by danielle mckinney
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mexican lasagna

New Orleans Dirty Rice
by Jes Mostek
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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
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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 ...

  Paella de Lala
by Jes Mostek
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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 ...

  Pampered Chef Taco Ring
by Juli Jones
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Pampered Chef Taco Ring

  Panfried Falafel
by Matthew Blumer
Not Rated
Middle eastern mild crispy bean patties - kid friendly Recipe from Williams Sonoma Eat Well, by Charity Ferreira 2009.

  Peruvian Chicken Soup
by Amber Brache
Not Rated
Peruvian Chicken Soup

  pesto pasta
by Charis Janda
Not Rated
pesto pasta

  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 ...

  Pork Balls on Vermicelli
by Udon Noodle
Not Rated
Vietnamese style vermicelli dish

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

  Quick Quesodillas
by Sarah Echelberger
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These quick & easy quesodillas pack a fantastic nutitional punch with cheese and beans delivering a double dose of protein! And with no meat, the price for this meal is alway ...

  Quinoa Pilaf
by Jes Mostek
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A delicious way to eat this "superfood."

Rachaels Mexican Lasagna
by Jessica West
Not Rated
A mexican lasagna by Racheal Ray

Refried Beans topped with Cheese
by Jes Mostek
Not Rated
The staple side-dish for Mexican meals: refried beans topped with melted cheese.

Reuben Sandwich with Mozzarella
by Rebecca Randolph
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We prefer the mild taste of the Mozzarella with the sharp taste of the corned beef.

Rice
by Jes Mostek
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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 ...

Russian Borscht
by Melanie Foster

(2 ratings)
Morsels of beef, beets, cabbage and tomatoes in a healthy broth. Add sour cream if you wish.

  Sabzi Polo
by Amber Brache
Not Rated
Herb Rice with Fava Beans

  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

Shish Kebabs
by Jes Mostek
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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 ...

  Shrimp and Cilantro Pesto Tamales
by laticia jefferson
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Julianna Grimes, Cooking Light, DECEMBER 2008 The shrimp cook as the tamales steam, so they're tender and perfectly done. Nutritional Information Calories:263 (27% fro ...

  Slow Cooker Enchiladas (JP)
by Jessica Perry
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slow cooker enchiladas

  Soba Noodles, Chicken, and Veggies with Caramelized Garlic Sauce
by Shannon McShane
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Warning: must love garlic. Soba noodles are gluten-free. They are made from buckwheat and metabolize much more slowly than most carbohydrates, which makes them ideal fo ...

  Soba Peanut Noodles
by Melanie Foster
Not Rated
Soba noodles have very similar texture to regular pasta and the sauce is excellent, my favorite peanut sauce. Great mix of textures. This may seem like a lot of ingredients bu ...

  Southwest Beef Pie
by Pamela Bennett
Not Rated
Yummy

  Southwestern Soup - crock pot
by Juli Jones
Not Rated
Southwestern Soup

  Spaghetti Marinara
by Charis Janda
Not Rated
spaghetti with tomato sauce

  sparkpeople sesame chicken
by Shannon McShane
Not Rated
Combine all ingredients except chicken in a bowl. Add chicken, mix together well so the chicken is thoroughly coated in the marinade, cover and let it sit in the fridge for ...

  Speedy Enchilada Bake
by Heather Gonzalez
Not Rated
Quick, Easy & yummy enchiladas

  Spicy Enchiladas
by Beverly Walker
Not Rated
An excellent vegitarian option. You won't miss the meat!

  Spinach Chicken Enchiladas
by Leslie Marshall
Not Rated
This simple recipe is full of the flavors of the Southwest. Make it soon! Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes

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

  Super Powered Tacos
by Anne Snieg
Not Rated
Add veggie purees to beef mix and don't worry about what the kids are (or aren't) putting on their tacos.

  Swedish Meatballs with Cream Sauce
by Jennifer Gustafson
Not Rated
Probably the most famous Scandinavian dish, every family seems to have their own recipe! Here is my family's recipe. Serve with boiled red potatoes and lingonberry sauce.

  Sweet and Sour Chicken (JP)
by Jessica Perry
Not Rated
sweet and sour chicken

  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.

  Taco Dinner Casarole
by Troy Wellington
Not Rated
Baked ground beef w/ taco mix.

  Taco Mac N Cheese
by Jenny Burchard
Not Rated
Uses Boxed Items for quick great tasting meal!

  Taco Pizza
by Twinkx Thompson
Not Rated
mexican pizza

  Taco Soup (JP)
by Jessica Perry
Not Rated
taco soup

  Taco/burrito nigh
by Ken Bates
Not Rated
Yeah! Tacos!

  Tacos (JP)
by Jessica Perry
Not Rated
tacos

  Tamale Pie
by Charissa Rhodes
Not Rated
Open pan meal. Mildly spicy meal, pleasantly smoky and tangy but not complicated.

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

  Tracy's Japanese Fried Rice
by Tracy Pennington
Not Rated
my version of the rice you get at japanese resturants

  Tracy's Japanese Hibachi Vegetables
by Tracy Pennington
Not Rated
Vegetables like the Japanese Steak House

  Tracy's Teriyaki Chicken
by Tracy Pennington
Not Rated
Japanese Hibachi Steak House Inspired

  Trader Joe's Indian Night
by Stephanie Gottschalk
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Indian or Thai food from box or microwave.

  Veggie Jambalaya
by Leslie Marshall
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True jambalaya uses sausages, shrimp and chicken. This rich vegetarian recipe version uses beans to provide meaty texture and flavor - with no meat. Prep Time: 25 minutes C ...

  Vietnamese Chicken and Mint Salad
by Melanie Foster
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I had to steal this from Nigella Lawson. Sustitute leftover turkey for a nice break from heavy holiday food.

  Vietnamese Chicken Soup
by laticia jefferson
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This chicken-based soup rThis chicken-based soup recipe takes some liberties with traditional Vietnamese pho ga, skipping the long stock-making process and eliminating the fis ...

White Chicken Enchiladas
by Melanie Foster
Not Rated
Chicken, peppers and cheese rolled in flour tortillas, topped with a creamy sauce and more cheese!

  Zuppa Toscana
by Jennifer Gustafson
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A Tuscan-inspired spicy soup, great for warming up on a cold day, or anytime. Serve as a main course with bread and salad, or as a delicious appetizer. (Made famous by Olive G ...


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