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Yogurt Herb sauce Pasta with Julienne Carrot and Zucchini

Yogurt Herb sauce Pasta with Julienne Carrot and Zucchini by Foodessa

For a dedicated post on several lightened pasta dishes: https://www.foodessa.com/2019/06/light-pasta-dish-pleasures.html

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3 minute POLENTA etc...

3 minute POLENTA etc... by Foodessa

Coarse or smooth as silk is how cornmeal transports us back to traditional and comforting meals. Whether warm and embellished or cold and garnished, Polenta is peasant food for the Gods. For a dedicated post and other alternative recipe...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/05/3-minute-polenta-lookout-mount-royal.html

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Lemon Olive Parmesan Parsley Pasta lightness

Lemon Olive Parmesan Parsley Pasta lightness by Foodessa

Lemon, oil and Parmesan flavoured pasta gets tossed with parsley and olives. A dish that's fresh, tasty and light just like the Summer's wind. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2016/06/lemon-olive-parmesan-parsley-pasta.html

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Stuffed Peppers - Mexican Taco Style

Stuffed Peppers - Mexican Taco Style by Denise Sherin

Stuffed Peppers are so easy to change up flavor wise. These are made with a Mexican taco flavor. I used cous-cous instead of rice because my son doesn't really like rice. But you can use rice, cracked wheat or quinoa whatever you like. I also use mild chilies but for a spicier dish you could use jalapenos. For the meat in this…

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Zucchini Boats stuffed w/ Sausage and Cous-Cous

Zucchini Boats stuffed w/ Sausage and Cous-Cous by Denise Sherin

Zucchini Boats are great! You can stuff them any way you like. We have stuffed them so many different ways but this one is a favorite... with this recipe we have also added chopped kalamata olives, diced hot ham, sun-dried tomatoes and feta. It depends what we have in at the time. Add in any combination of your favorites! I…

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Stuffed Peppers - BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Style

Stuffed Peppers - BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Style by Denise Sherin

I love stuffed peppers. But my son doesn't like rice and wasn't a fan of the plain flavor of the tomato sauce. So I created these peppers knowing the flavors of BBQ bacon cheeseburger would appeal to him. I used orzo in place of rice. Needless to say he ate 2 and a half at dinner and has asked for all the leftovers to be his…

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Baked Penne with Sausage & Ricotta

Baked Penne with Sausage & Ricotta by Denise Sherin

This bakes up like lasagna or baked ziti. It's simple to make and everyone loves it. It's great for a dinner or potluck. My sister-in-law frequently asks me to bring this to her parties and it's always a big hit!

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Penne Alfredo with Italian Sausage and Zucchini

Penne Alfredo with Italian Sausage and Zucchini by Denise Sherin

I had this dish at a local diner and loved it. So I recreated it at home it's an easy tasty dish. It looks like you spent a lot of time making it and it comes together so easily. In this picture I used just zucchini but I have made it with summer squash or a mix of both, whatever I have on hand, and it's great.

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Salisbury Steak with Horseradish Mushroom Gravy

Salisbury Steak with Horseradish Mushroom Gravy by Denise Sherin

This is comfort food to me. It's a timeless classic and it's still yummy today. It is a great one pot meal that can be finished in a crock pot too, just brown the beef patties first. Serve it over egg noodles and it's hearty, tasty dinner.

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Holiday Ham with Pineapples (Easter or Christmas)

Holiday Ham with Pineapples (Easter or Christmas) by Denise Sherin

This is the way my Nanny and Mom made our holiday ham. We had it for Easter, Christmas and side by side with turkey on Thanksgiving. This ham is always good, I use oven cooking bags but Mom and Nanny always used foil. It uses brown sugar and ginger ale and pineapple which makes for an excellent gravy! Just thicken the juices with a…

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