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Curried Tuna Salad
Curried Tuna Salad is a mildly spicy and colorful variation on an old favorite. We make it often at our place, especially during Lent. It’s great for lunch and can anchor a dinner when accompanied by an assortment of vegetable sides; quartered ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber and pickled carrots or radishes come to mind. …
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Curried Tuna Salad is a mildly spicy and colorful variation on an old favorite. We make it often at our place, especially during Lent. It’s great for lunch and can anchor a dinner when accompanied by an assortment of vegetable sides; quartered ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber and pickled carrots or radishes come to mind. …
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Keto Deconstructed Salmon Handrolls
We both really love sushi, sashimi and temaki, also known as hand rolls, particularly salmon hand rolls. Being on a Keto diet, rice is problematic due to its carbohydrate content. We have come up with a creative solution with our Keto Deconstructed Salmon Handrolls which use shirataki noodles in place of the rice. Keeping most…
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We both really love sushi, sashimi and temaki, also known as hand rolls, particularly salmon hand rolls. Being on a Keto diet, rice is problematic due to its carbohydrate content. We have come up with a creative solution with our Keto Deconstructed Salmon Handrolls which use shirataki noodles in place of the rice. Keeping most…
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Peppers and Eggs
Peppers and Eggs is an easy-peasy dish; great for lunch, brunch or a light dinner. Vito's Mom and Grandmother would make Peppers and Eggs often while he was growing up, it was always a family favorite. Peppers and Eggs is popular in our house today, we enjoy it often as is or as a sandwich…
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Peppers and Eggs is an easy-peasy dish; great for lunch, brunch or a light dinner. Vito's Mom and Grandmother would make Peppers and Eggs often while he was growing up, it was always a family favorite. Peppers and Eggs is popular in our house today, we enjoy it often as is or as a sandwich…
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Yellow Curry with Shrimp and Tofu
Yellow Curry with Shrimp and Tofu brings to mind the delicious seafood and coconut milk-based soups of Thailand. Yellow curry powder brings its heady aroma, deep flavors and vibrant color to this curry without overwhelming the other ingredients. The shrimp and tofu boost the protein content while the lime leaves, fish sauce and lemon juice…
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Yellow Curry with Shrimp and Tofu brings to mind the delicious seafood and coconut milk-based soups of Thailand. Yellow curry powder brings its heady aroma, deep flavors and vibrant color to this curry without overwhelming the other ingredients. The shrimp and tofu boost the protein content while the lime leaves, fish sauce and lemon juice…
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Rosemary Marinara Sauce
Rosemary Marinara is the perfect sauce for Chicken or Pork Parmigiana, adding to the overall richness of those dishes without masking or overwhelming the chicken or pork. Rosemary Marinara also great as the sauce for spaghetti or angel hair pasta for an easy dinner. The rosemary adds a deep, herbal element to an otherwise simple…
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Rosemary Marinara is the perfect sauce for Chicken or Pork Parmigiana, adding to the overall richness of those dishes without masking or overwhelming the chicken or pork. Rosemary Marinara also great as the sauce for spaghetti or angel hair pasta for an easy dinner. The rosemary adds a deep, herbal element to an otherwise simple…
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Sautéed Mushrooms with Herbs and Sherry
Mushrooms come in a wide array of shapes, sizes and flavor-intensities. Combining different mushroom varieties not only increases the flavor but also gives interest to the dish. For Sautéed Mushrooms with Herbs and Sherry, we combine at least two varieties, add simple herbal notes and finish with dry sherry to provide a relatively simple but…
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Mushrooms come in a wide array of shapes, sizes and flavor-intensities. Combining different mushroom varieties not only increases the flavor but also gives interest to the dish. For Sautéed Mushrooms with Herbs and Sherry, we combine at least two varieties, add simple herbal notes and finish with dry sherry to provide a relatively simple but…
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Marjoram Marinara Pasta Sauce
Marjoram Marinara Pasta Sauce beautifully showcases the subtle flavor of Marjoram, called the “Queen of Herbs”. Related to oregano, marjoram is the “sweet sister” to oregano’s “bold brother”. Marjoram Marinara Pasta Sauce is very easy to make but does require fresh marjoram; fortunately, marjoram is an easy herb to grow. Unlike a lot of pasta…
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Marjoram Marinara Pasta Sauce beautifully showcases the subtle flavor of Marjoram, called the “Queen of Herbs”. Related to oregano, marjoram is the “sweet sister” to oregano’s “bold brother”. Marjoram Marinara Pasta Sauce is very easy to make but does require fresh marjoram; fortunately, marjoram is an easy herb to grow. Unlike a lot of pasta…
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Quick Tomato Pasta Sauce
Quick Tomato Pasta Sauce is just that… a fast, easy, basic tomato sauce. It’s delicious, as is, served with pasta and perfect for a quick, easy and casual weeknight dinner; simple enough for kids but tasty enough for adults. This is a great recipe for novice cooks: few ingredients, easy and not time-consuming to prepare…
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Quick Tomato Pasta Sauce is just that… a fast, easy, basic tomato sauce. It’s delicious, as is, served with pasta and perfect for a quick, easy and casual weeknight dinner; simple enough for kids but tasty enough for adults. This is a great recipe for novice cooks: few ingredients, easy and not time-consuming to prepare…
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