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Wild Arugula Salad with Garlic Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, and Lemon

Wild Arugula Salad with Garlic Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, and Lemon by Andrea @ Inspired2cook

We’re definitely moving into salad weather so here’s a recipe featuring pungent and peppery arugula tossed with homemade croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese and lightly dressed with good olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Don’t even think about using…

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Quick and Easy Cioppino

Quick and Easy Cioppino by Andrea @ Inspired2cook

We spent last weekend at a friend’s house in Newport, Oregon. Since we were at the coast I thought it would be fun to make this delicious cioppino — a tomato-based fish stew that originated in San Francisco — for dinner. It was a perfect meal after a day spent walking along the beach and searching for hidden treasures in the sand.I…

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Oven-Roasted Fries

Oven-Roasted Fries by Andrea @ Inspired2cook

These delicious thick-cut fries couldn’t be any easier to make! I served them with a smoky Chipotle Mayo dipping sauce along side grilled burgers…sooo good!Instead of using non-stick spray on the baking sheet, I lined it with parchment paper. In the past, I’ve had potatoes stick to the pan even with the non-stick spray but there was…

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Grilled Tandoori Chicken Thighs

Grilled Tandoori Chicken Thighs by Andrea @ Inspired2cook

I love Indian food so I was eager to try this recipe for Tandoori-Style Chicken Thighs. The grilled chicken is tender and flavored with fragrant spices. Let the chicken marinate for several hours (up to 12) for best flavor. Serve with basmati rice and a cucumber salad.Grilled Tandoori-Style Chicken Thighs-recipe from Fine Cooking…

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Sauteed Asparagus with Butter & Parmesan

Sauteed Asparagus with Butter & Parmesan by Andrea @ Inspired2cook

April 19th, 2013 by andrea | Filed under Quick Cooking, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetable.Fresh asparagus is everywhere right now so why not pick some up next time you’re at the market and make this simple side dish. It’s super easy, and goes with a variety of meaty main dishes. Enjoy!Sautéed Asparagus with Butter & Parmesan-recipe from…

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Classic Strawberry Shortcake

Classic Strawberry Shortcake by Andrea @ Inspired2cook

Classic Strawberry Shortcake is one of those recipes you need to know how to make: easy-to-make biscuits layered with juicy strawberries and freshly whipped cream…heaven! It’s the perfect dessert for Spring and Summer!My biscuit cutter is a little smaller than 2 1/2″ so I got a few more biscuits out of the batch. I like to use coarse…

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Tomato Chile Salsa

Tomato Chile Salsa by Andrea @ Inspired2cook

If you’ve never made your own salsa, it’s time you step out and give it a whirl. Not only is fresh salsa super easy to make but it tastes much, much better than the jarred stuff. Plus, you’ll be the star of the party when you walk in with a bowl of this fresh, smoky deliciousness!The first time I made this salsa it ended up pretty…

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Grilled Fish Tacos

Grilled Fish Tacos by Andrea @ Inspired2cook

I love fish tacos, and this version is easy to make and full of fresh flavors. This recipe features chile-marinated grilled fish served with fresh Pico de Gallo salsa and a super tasty Lime-Cilantro Sour Cream Sauce. You can make almost everything ahead so it’s perfect for entertaining…just grill the fish right before serving.The…

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Green Posole with Chicken

Green Posole with Chicken by Andrea @ Inspired2cook

Posole (also spelled pozole; pronounced poh-SOH-lay) is a hearty, meaty Mexican soup or stew that includes hominy, although there are vegetarian versions out there, too. This recipe for Green Posole with Chicken is delicious, super easy to make and perfect for entertaining!The recipe calls for 1 cup of bottled green salsa but I used…

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Crab & Avocado Salad

Crab & Avocado Salad by Andrea @ Inspired2cook

This light and refreshing salad is perfect for Mother’s Day, or a light lunch or dinner. Because the flavors are so simple, fresh crab (not canned) is best in this recipe and definitely worth the splurge! The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled (or more) making it perfect for Spring and Summer entertaining. Serve with crusty…

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