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Chicken Cordon Bleu - Schnitzel Style!

Chicken Cordon Bleu - Schnitzel Style! by Salad Foodie

I fell in love with veal cordon bleu prepared schnitzel style in restaurants while living in Germany in the late 60's. But stateside, veal was hard to come by when I first began to replicate the recipe, so I subbed chicken breast. I have come fairly close to the 'authentic' versions my memories provide of this delicious main dish. I…

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Four Cheese & Sausage Stuffed Manicotti

Four Cheese & Sausage Stuffed Manicotti by Salad Foodie

Cheese-stuffed manicotti personifies comfort food anytime, but take it up a notch with a cheese four-some and Italian sausage and it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. This was inspired by a few pasta manufacturer web site recipes, but I added my own spin here and there and was pleasantly surprised how well they worked. Oh Mama-Mia, this…

1 vote
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King Carrot Cupcakes

King Carrot Cupcakes by Salad Foodie

King-size, jumbo, giant - whatever you call these cupcakes, they are the colossal dessert treats for parties and special events. This carrot cake recipe makes 1 9-inch layer cake, or sufficient batter for 6 king-size cupcakes. This is ideal for small family birthday platters (see photos); or double the recipe to make a 2-layer cake or…

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Eggplant Parmesan (Slow Cooker or Crockpot version)

Eggplant Parmesan (Slow Cooker or Crockpot version) by Salad Foodie

This recipe based on one from Allrecipes.com served 8 and was cooked in a 5-quart slow cooker. I cut the recipe in half for 4 servings (which is the recipe below.) It cooks well in a 2 1/2 to 3-quart slow cooker. Whichever size you make, I think you’ll like this easy-does it version of yummy Eggplant Parmesan! (Note:…

2 votes
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Yoshie's Curried Beef and Rice

Yoshie's Curried Beef and Rice by Salad Foodie

Her name was Yoshie and she was my houseguest for ten days many years ago. She spoke 7 languages and was a chaperone from Tokyo with a teen 4-H exchange program. Yoshie loved to cook and wanted to prepare dinner every night for us. Did we protest? Not! Curried Beef and Rice was a thumbs-up favorite of teens and families wherever…

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Zucchini and Tomato Pizza for Two....(or more!)

Zucchini and Tomato Pizza for Two....(or more!) by Salad Foodie

I’d run out of inspiration for how to use up summer’s end of zucchini, tomatoes and basil, until I came across a recipe in Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (Deborah Madison). After finishing off a single piece of this divine pizza, I am moving this recipe to my "Favorite Meals Before I Die" list, it’s that good! This makes a 10" pizza…

3 votes
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Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Meatballs with Linguine

Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Meatballs with Linguine by Salad Foodie

Spaghetti and meatballs are one of those ultimate comfort foods, and this version is great for work nights and can be on the table ready to eat in about 35 minutes - how can that be? Start with your favorite marinara sauce and substitute Italian turkey sausage in place of making a meatball mixture.

1 vote
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