Marc’s Cashew Chicken

October 29, 2009

Updated. Originally posted in 2006.

This cashew chicken recipe is one of my favorites on the site, and not just considering it hails from my friend Marc Canter who I don’t see nearly sufficient. I first posted it several years ago after a raucous and memorable dinner that Marc prepar…

Cucumber Chicken Pita Sandwich

October 29, 2009

When it’s too hot to cook, try that refreshing sandwich.

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Orange Chicken Salad

October 29, 2009

This chicken salad is a refreshing dish served with plenty of fruit.

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Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

October 28, 2009

From the recipe archive, for Halloween pumpkin carving.

Fall has arrived and with it, the pumpkin season. There are always plenty of pumpkins to carve up around Halloween moment and a great way to form use of the pumpkin seeds is eat them, salted and toasted. Our preference is with …

Asian Coleslaw

October 28, 2009

We eat a lot of cabbage around here. Could be my father’s Minnesota German roots, but for whatever reason, coleslaw is on the menu several times a week. I recently had a lovely Asian coleslaw at a local grill, that was served with an ahi tuna burger. that is my attempt to recreate t…

Copycat Papa John’s Pizza Sauce

October 27, 2009

Use that on your next homemade pizza or as a dipping sauce for garlic bread.
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can of tomato puree
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Combine ingredients in a sau…

Copycat Shake ‘N Bake

October 27, 2009

I bet you use that stuff all the day!  Truth is, most kitchens already have all the ingredients, so why buy that mix at the store?
4 Cups Flour
2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1 Cup Bran Flake Cereal (crushed)
2 tablespoons Parsley Flakes
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 tablespoons Onion Powder
2 teaspoons …

Southwestern Black Bean Cakes with Guacamole

October 27, 2009

Terrific “burgers” topped with gucamole for a nutritious entree or appetizer.

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Broiled Halibut with Tangy Yogurt Sauce

October 27, 2009

This is an elegant dish that goes well with steamed broccoli and wild rice.

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Eggplant and Pepper Parmesan Sandwiches

October 25, 2009

This is a tasty twist to rev up your lunch routine…plus that sandwich can be served hot or cold.

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