Category: Recipes

Wild Mushroom Soup

Wild Mushroom Soup is an easy soup to make. It is very economical with just a few ingredients. Mushrooms are a rich, low calorie source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants.  I love to buy dried mushrooms in bulk. This recipe calls for 2 ounces of dried mushrooms, containing a mix of porcini, shitake, and…

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Orzo with Parmesan Cheese and Peas

Orzo, although it looks like white rice, it is actually a pasta and can be found in the pasta aisle. The Ronzoni Brand is usually always in stock at our local grocery store. This dish is very creamy and tastes fantastic.  It is really simple and can be made during the week or…

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Old Fashioned Pork Chops

My Italian Grandmother used to make the best pork chops, They were sauteed and then baked. They were always crispy and never hard to chew. I have tried more than my fair share of pork chop recipes trying to replicate her golden recipe. This recipe is about as close as i can get…

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Italian Peas

This is a super easy side dish made with frozen peas. I love canned vegetables. It is soo easy to just open a can and heat it up, but fresh/frozen vegetables are much more healthier and can be prepared in the same amount of time. They are also more cost effective. No need…

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The Best Mushroom Rice

If you are looking for the perfect side dish with mushrooms, look no further. This is the best mushroom rice. It is super easy as it does not require a lot of preparation. It is the perfect way to use up mushrooms. This is the most requested dish from my family. It is…

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Broccoli Salad

I absolutely love this Broccoli Salad. It is very healthy, packed with apples, onions, pecans, and raisins. It comes together very nicely and can be made a day in advance. It lasts for about 2-3 days in the refrigerator. After that, the pecans tend to get a bit soggy from the dressing. This…

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Dandelion Soup

Dandelion Greens are highly nutritious. Although they are not at every grocery store, they can be found in farmers markets, Some Organic Markets and through Organic Delivery Services. Here is a coupon for Misfits Market. According to Healthline.com. They contain vitamins, minerals and fiber, containing vitamins A, K, C and E, Folate and…

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No Bake Fresh Berry Pie

There is nothing like Springtime and Summer when fresh berries are every where. We love to go strawberry and blue berry picking. Sometimes i end up with a ton of berries. This is the perfect way to use up some berries pretty fast. This recipe is very versatile. I have made it without…

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Caramel Pie

Caramel is just one of those comfort desserts for me. It is super satisfying. This recipe is a copy cat of O’Charleys Caramel Pie. After going for free pie only to find out they were out of my beloved pie, i decided to start making my own. Caramel Pie is super easy to…

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Mushroom Pastries

Mushrooms are rich in B vitamins. They are a great source of protein, readily available and cost effective. This dish can be a great meal for lunch, dinner or as an edition to a party. It is so flavorful and very tasty. It is also super easy and takes little time to prepare…

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