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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

	Asparagus, Chicken and Penne Pasta by Jennifer Ferguson	(1 rating)
	Toothsome Penne Pasta tossed with chicken breast meat pieces, crisp cooked asparagus, and Parmesan cheese. This dish is slightly spicy. It has a unique and awesome taste

	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 ...

	Barbecue Steak and Herb Veggies by Sheena Gardner	Not Rated
	Charcoal barbecue steak and seasoned potatoes, squash, and carrots.

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

	Basic Belgian Waffles by Catherine Hannah	Not Rated
	Basic Belgian Waffles

	BBQ Beef Cups by Ramona Feldberg	Not Rated
	BBQ Beef Cups

	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!

	Beef and Mushroom Skillet by Jennifer Gustafson	Not Rated
	Similar to Beef Stroganoff, but without as much work! Serve over buttered noodles or toast!

	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.

	Boboli Pizza Night by Anne Snieg	Not Rated
	Make your own super healthy, super powered pizza.

	Breakfast PizzaPie (uses crescent rolls for the crust) by Elizebeth Miller	Not Rated
	Sausage, egg, cheese pizza. Great for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Kids love it.

	Breast of Chicken on Rice by Sterrin Kraska	Not Rated
	Easy one-dish meat and starch. Another kid favorite. 4 Adult servings, but my kids split chicken breasts so it easily feeds 5 with a half breast left.

	Broccoli Csserole by Sterrin Kraska	Not Rated
	Great side dish, even if broccoli is not a favorite.

	Broccoli with Cheese by Rebecca Randolph	Not Rated
	Steamed Broccoli with melted cheese

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

	Buffalo Chicken Blue Cheese Meat Loaf by Alexandra Formosa	Not Rated
	Buffalo Wings get a make-over as a healthy main dish!

	Chicken & Broccoli Stir-fry by Megan Carr	Not Rated
	Chicken and Broccoli Stir-fry

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

	Chicken Bacon Quesadillas by Jennifer Gustafson	Not Rated
	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 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 Fried Rice by Kim Roberts	Not Rated
	Chicken, rice, soy sauce, veggies and shredded egg stir fried together. Note: Best with cold rice that has previously been cooked

	Chili for a Month by Jes Mostek	(1 rating)
	Hearty and healthy chili: meat, beans, tomatoes, corn, celery, and spicy (but not too spicy) spices.

	Chilies Rellenos Bake (JP) by Jessica Perry	Not Rated
	Chilies Rellenos Bake

	Corned Beef Hotdish (JP) by Jessica Perry	Not Rated
	Corned beef hotdish

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

	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

	Deb's Lasagna by Melissa Stephens	Not Rated
	Lasagna with beef, tomato, onion, 2 cheeses, and eggs.

	Disappearing Corn Bread Muffins by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	It turns out that the most delicious cornbread muffins you'll ever have are super easy!

	Dissappearing Corn Bread Muffins from Scratch by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Here's how to make "Dissappearing Corn Muffins" from Scratch

	Easy Clam Chowder San Francisco Style by Rebecca Randolph	Not Rated
	Easy verson of the famous chowder served in sourdough bread bowls on the wharf.

	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 hushpuppies by Rebecca Randolph	Not Rated
	using additional flour, you can shape the dough into small balls and fry in oil to make the puppies.

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

	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 Vegetable Soup by karen bushman	Not Rated
	Home made veggie soup that is easy to prepare and yummy to eat. I like to serve it with rolls. I also add any other veggies I have to use up.

	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

	Fried Pork Cutlets and Zucchini by Chelcie Strode	Not Rated
	Fried Pork Cutlets and Zuchini

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

	G's Zucchini and asparagus casserole by ginny cummings	Not Rated
	preheat oven to 350. peel and dice zucchini to bitesize pieces. cut asparagus to bitesize pieces. mix all of the ingredients in a casserole dish seasoning with salt, pepper, ...

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

	Gefert Mac N Cheese by Sterrin Kraska	Not Rated
	Easy casserole can be used as main course or side dish. Kids love it! great Family recipe twist on regular mac n cheese.

	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 ...

	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.

	Greek Chicken by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Chicken so incredibly flavorful that it'd never even occur to you that this meal is actually good for you!

	Greek Salad by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	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.

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

	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 Beer Cheese Soup by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Beer cheese soup can be tricky; it is tough to make a cheese soup that does not curdle or separate, but this one is so easy, you could do it blindfolded (although that might b ...

	Heb Frittata by Charis Janda	Not Rated
	one dish meal

	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.

	Honey-Yogurt Fruit Dip by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	A healthy alternative to traditional fruit dip, but just as delicious!

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

	Ken's Famous Beef Stroganoff by Ken Bates	Not Rated
	Serve with green beans or roasted red potatoes

	Loaded Potato Soup by Jes Mostek	(1 rating)
	This delicious soup featuring skin-on potatoes, celery, carrots, onions, sour cream, and of course BACON will warm you heart, soul, and tummy! Dare your family to eat just on ...

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

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

	New England Clam Chowder by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	If you can't actually get to Maine, this recipe is the next best thing!

	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 ...

	Newport Clam Chowder by Linda Weir	Not Rated
	An excellent clam chowder that's ready in 1 hour.

	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 potato casserole by Beverly Walker	Not Rated
	Fast & easy side dish that can be made the day before. Left overs freeze well. Always a big hit at potlucks.

	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 ...

	Pancake by Amelia Rawlings	Not Rated
	Each service is approx. 1/3 cup milk and 2 ounces of refined grains.

	Penne Pasta with Chicken and Asparagus by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Toothsome Penne Pasta tossed with chicken breast meat pieces, crisp cooked asparagus, and Parmesan cheese. Recipe by Jennifer Ferguson

	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 ...

	Pigs-in-a-Blanket by Jennifer Gustafson	Not Rated
	My mother's recipe and a childhood favorite of mine. Simple and yummy! Serve with rice or noodles.

	Pineapple Up-side-down Cake by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	Rich and delicious yellow cake with a glazed pineapple "topping."

	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 ...

	Poppy's Low Sodium Chicken Vegetable Soup by John Stone	Not Rated
	Sautee chicken and minced garlic in olive oil. Add all ingredients in large pot and bring to boil. Lower heat to simmer until vegetables are soft. [Yields 20 Cups or 10 hearty ...

	Pork Chops and Sauerkraut by Sterrin Kraska	Not Rated
	easy

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

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

	Pumpkin Cobbler by Karen Barton	Not Rated
	A super easy pumpkin recipe that's a cross between pumpkin pie and pumpkin bars. You can even mix the pumpkin mixture right in the pan!

	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."

	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	Not Rated
	We prefer the mild taste of the Mozzarella with the sharp taste of the corned beef.

	Rice Pudding by Jes Mostek	Not Rated
	I feel that whole milk works best for this recipe, but you can certainly use whatever % you have on hand. Or, if you really want to make it an occasion, substiture half and h ...

	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 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

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

	Shrimp Scampi Extraordinaire by Linda Weir	Not Rated
	Simple shrimp & pasta dish. Goes nicely with crusty bread and salad. Ready in 25 min.

	Shrimp Tabbouleh by Linda Weir	Not Rated
	Great light salad with a middle eastern flavor. Great source of protein.

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

	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 ...

	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

	Spicy Orange Pork Chops by Kadija Taylor	(1 rating)
	Delicious orange flavored pork chops are great when served withbaked sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli.

	Spicy Soy Chicken Scallion Stir Fry by Charles Stotz	Not Rated
	Soy chicken and scallion stir fry

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

	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!

	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 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.

	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 ...

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

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

	Vegetarian Pita Pizzas by Jennifer Gustafson	Not Rated
	Quick, Mediterranean-style treats.

	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.