Chicken Quesadilla Pie Recipe

Sep 17, 10 Chicken Quesadilla Pie Recipe

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Since I hate to waste food, managing leftovers is a big deal in my house. I love the convenience of rotisserie chicken, but we inevitably have a ton leftover. The first day we love it, the second and third day – not so much. Into the trash it goes and terrible guilt ensues. I’m always in search of ways to transform...

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Lentils and Rice with Cilantro

Jul 06, 10 Lentils and Rice with Cilantro

Posted by in Side Dish

This is an easy low maintenance side dish that can be thrown together without much fuss. I used cilantro because that’s what I had on hand but flat leaf parsley or even sage would be great too. Use long cooking rice for this, not instant. The trick to cooking perfect white rice is having the correct ratio of liquid to rice...

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Salmon Cakes with Cilantro and Jalapenos

Mar 11, 10 Salmon Cakes with Cilantro and Jalapenos

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Growing up salmon cakes were a staple in my home. My parents would fix them for breakfast at least once a month. I have to admit, I never liked them because of the overwhelming taste of canned salmon. My husband and I love salmon but it can get boring so I decided to put my spin on salmon cakes using fresh salmon. I baked a...

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Quinoa and Black Beans

May 04, 09 Quinoa and Black Beans

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This is the first ime I’ve made quinoa and I really enjoyed the nutty texture. It’s a great alternative to rice or pasta. If you want a little extra kick, add some diced jalepenos or habeneros when you saute the onions.   Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 3/4 cup...

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