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	Glazed pork chops by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica Pan-grilled pork chops with amazing balsamic and honey glaze.	1 vote 6521 views
	Yellow Split Peas with Vegetables (Dal Takari) by John Spottiswood Wow, this is such a wonderful dish and so easy to cook! The keys to this dish are the yellow lentils, fried potatoes, and cumin seed. You can change out the other vegetables (spinach is a nice addition as it adds to the creaminess of the dish). Make sure you fry the cumin seed and potatoes over sufficiently high heat that the cumin…	7 votes 1 review 7 comments 7181 views
	Asian-Style Grilled Black Bass by John Spottiswood This fish is simply delicious. The flesh is like butter and the flavor is from heaven. I know that sounds extreme, but it's true. I was in Costco and the fresh fish counter had whole black bass. I'd never made it before, but the woman behind the counter said it is similar to yellowtail (hamachi) which is one of my favorites, so I…	5 votes 3 reviews 1 comment 8707 views
	Grilled Flanken Style Korean Short Ribs (Galbi or Kalbi) by John Spottiswood I adapted this recipe from one in Bon Appetit and another from Chef John (foodwishes.blogspot.com). Chef John recommended blending an asian pear into the marinade to help tenderize the meat. I didn't have an asian pear, so I substituted a fuji apple and reduced the sugar slightly. I thought the resulting marinade, and ribs, were…	5 votes 3 reviews 2 comments 11453 views
	Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan by myra byanka Easy to prepare, lower calorie version of this dish. For maximum tenderness, I recommend brining the breasts in 2 qts. water and 1/2 C table salt for 1 to 1 1/2 hours and rinsing them in cold water for several minutes. Or, take a kitchen mallet or rolling pin and put the whammy on 'em.	2 votes 1 review 4746 views
	Roast Pork Rib End by Catherine Pappas This is such a nice Sunday dinner. Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo	1 vote 9497 views
	Nanny Burgers by Denise Sherin This is a simple dish my Nanny (grandmother) always made and my Mom made them for us, and now I make them for my son. They are just hamburgers baked in brown gravy. But the trick is to flour the burgers and brown them before baking. It makes the burgers soft and juicy but it helps keep the gravy thickened during baking. We serve…	1 vote 1 comment 7196 views
	New York Style Mushroom & Pepperoni Pizza by John Spottiswood Use the New York Style Pizza Dough recipe referenced below with these ingredients for a great, kid friendly pizza. The key to great pizza is not too much sauce and not too much cheese, plus a modest amount of high quality ingredients. This New York pizza crust is so good that you don't want to drown it in too many toppings.…	2 votes 6085 views
	Quick Meatloaf & Potatoes by Salad Foodie Start to finish this can be on the table in 30 minutes, which represents 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes cook time in the microwave. This meal-in-one recipe comes from the heyday of microwave cooking in the 80's and 90's, and is always a family pleaser. Of course it can be baked in a 350 degree F. conventional oven instead, for an…	1 vote 5532 views
	Salmon Shells in Lemon Sauce by Julia Ann Souders Large pasta shells are stuffed with a salmon patty mixture and topped with a creamy lemon sauce and shredded cheddar cheese. Canned pink salmon dressed up for a quick evening meal. Lemon sauce is adapted from Claiborne, Craig, The New York Times Menu Cook Book, 1966. ©2007-2014 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S.…	2 votes 5645 views
	Taco Skillet Casserole by San Pasqual's Kitchen Taco Skillet Casserole is a satisfying, kid pleasing, family meal for a busy weeknight.	1 vote 5411 views
	Jenny Craigs Italian Chicken Rolls by Micheline This delicious, crispy chicken dish is from Jenny Craig's Simple Pleasures Cookbook. It reminds me of Chicken Kiev but with Italian flair. A serving is 253 calories, 9 grams of fat and 506 mgs of sodium.	2 votes 9364 views
	Belgian Leek Tart with aged Goat Cheese by Chez la mere www.epicurious.com slight variation ... purchased pillsbury crust any goat cheese in combination with any cheese you have around is good. I also used 2 eggs. and added grated up zucchini	1 vote 3031 views
	Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini) by J. Gino Genovesi There are many zucchini recipes, but this is one that I kinda made up. It is nourishing, a good Lenten dish and quick and easy to make. Prepare items a head of time. I know your family will like this dish.	3 votes 2 comments 9085 views
	Lemon & Herb Baked Chicken Breasts by "Cheffie Cooks" Makes a lovely, flavorful Sunday meal for a family! We love this served with brown rice, a side vegetable.	2 votes 4562 views

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