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	Italian Meatballs by Salad Foodie Years ago I had an Italian neighbor who became a close friend. I always commented on her delicious meatballs and one day she shared the recipe with me. I have made them ever since about the same way. You can vary the meats using what's on hand, but I usually select lean ground beef, turkey, chicken or lamb, with an equal amount of…	16 votes 5 reviews 8 comments 51358 views
	Arroz con Pollo - Yellow Rice and Chicken by Salad Foodie Spanish, Cuban, South American - a traditional and popular ethnic dish, this ranks among my all time favorites and is comfort food at its best! Most often accompanied by black beans (see link) and green peas. Rice takes on a yellow cast from that most expensive of all herbs - saffron. My mom-in-law used a flavoring packet called Vigo…	2 votes 1 review 13824 views
	Golumpkis (Polish stuffed cabbage rolls) by Debi Shawcross Try something a little different: Have a Polish food festive dinner party!	3 votes 1 comment 21158 views
	Gino's Noodle Dough by J. Gino Genovesi Noodles, in many forms, have been a staple food in many parts of the world for centuries. China, Japan, Italy all take credit for creating the noodles. However, the earliest records appear in a book written between AD25 to 220 in China. No matter the origin, noodles have been a staple food, relatively cheap, quick to prepare and…	2 votes 1 comment 6734 views
	Yorkie Beef Pudding by Micheline This easy to prepare English style inspired yorkshire pudding dish is elegant enough to serve when you have guests as well as for a weeknight dinner.	2 votes 4217 views
	Meat-filled Dinner Pastries by Wendi Taylor Delicious biscuit dough pastries stuffed with a hearty blend of ground beef, vegetables, potatoes, and seasonings. Recipe makes six large entree pastries. To make appetizers, divide the dough into smaller portions in step two (makes 12 - 18 appetizers).	2 votes 2 comments 11994 views
	Vegetable Lasagna by Salad Foodie Lasagna laced with garden vegetables and whole wheat noodles makes a healthier pasta alternative to traditional lasagna. Don’t let the list of ingredients and/or chopping daunt you.(I just consider it my afternoon therapy session.) The veggies are cut in small pieces to layer better between noodles. Sub any combo of veggies preferred…	2 votes 1 review 1 comment 13967 views
	Lasagna by Sofia Reino Very easy to make. Can be done with or without ground beef!	2 votes 4445 views
	Chicken Cacciatore by Salad Foodie Cacciatore in cuisine refers to a meal prepared “hunter style” with meat, tomatoes, onions, herbs, wine (and depending on region and availability other vegetables.) Time-saving conveniences like boneless skinless chicken breasts and thighs, presliced mushrooms and onions simplify preparation. While the chicken braises in the tomato…	2 votes 2 comments 11851 views
	Top SF Chronicle Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Sausage by John Spottiswood Our good friend Linda Hansen saved this top recipe from the SF Chronicle in 2004 and it has become one of her and our favorites. It was created at the Last Supper Club restaurant in San Francisco. We've adapted the pasta, broccoli, and sausage…	10 votes 8 reviews 1 comment 7837 views
	Chicken with Olives, capers & Tomatoes by MANJULA This is is very quick recipe, it only require couple of ingredients and it can be serve with variety of starches like mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, couscous or quinoa... kids love this with spaghetti...	2 votes 2 reviews 5995 views
	Tarragon Grilled Chicken Fillets over Salad by John Spottiswood This recipe is adapted from one in Steven Raichlen's BBQ USA, which he in turn borrowed from a restaurant in SOHO, Manhattan. The flattened and then grilled chicken was absolutely delicious. Almost unbeatable. The salad was a also very tasty, though we had to add a lot of extra greens to prevent the dressing from being too heavy. I've…	2 votes 1 review 1 comment 4562 views
	Romanian Mititei (Little Sausages) by Teodora Pogonat This is a great traditional recipe for Romanian Mititei. Mititei are skinless sausages, usually grilled, and the name literally means "little ones". They taste really well grilled, but can also be pan fried and pair well with homemade fries or a tomato/cucumber salad. Traditionally they are enjoyed with mustard, a roll of bread and…	1 vote 8430 views
	Florentine Salisbury Steak by J. Gino Genovesi This dish is restaurant quality food which when served with mashed potatoes and green beans makes a delightful presentation. At home,this was a favorite among our family. I have made some changes from the original one used by my mother and wife, and think you will enjoy it also. It is economical, relatively fast and so good. I…	1 vote 1 review 4 comments 13525 views
	Involtini di cavolo ( Stuffed Cabbage) by J. Gino Genovesi I know there are many recipes on how to make stuffed cabbage rolls. I like to use fresh ingredients and pride myself in the taste of the cabbage rolls I make. Try them. They are real Italian!	1 vote 6078 views

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