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2010 Top Ten
This creamy pasta salad with bacon, avocado and tomato was my most popular post in 2010. But the other 9 on the list aren't too shabby.
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Mint Cookie Truffles
Mint Cookie Truffles. Chocolate cookies, cream cheese, mint and more chocolate. Make them. Now. That is all.
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Popcorn Chicken
Want to make chicken breasts go along way? Make popcorn chicken. What is popcorn chicken you ask? Crispy, golden, fried, bite-size goodness
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Chive Cream Biscuits
Chive Cream Biscuits are perfect for your Turkey day table. Plus a MUST HAVE cookbook giveaway.
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Risotto Milanese
Risotto Milanese. Whats a food blogger do when she meets her favorite band? Ask them their favorite dish and then make it of course.
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Rosemary & Roasted Garlic Meatloaf
Jazz up your traditional meatloaf with sweet roasted garlic and fresh fragrant rosemary.
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Shrimp Sandwich w/ Chipotle Mayo
Spicy shrimp sandwich with a chipotle avocado spread so good you could eat it by the spoonful.
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Macaroni and Tomatoes
Vine ripened tomatoes, basil and macaroni bring a fresh twist to a childhood favorite.
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Jalapeno Ginger Chicken Wings
Chicken wings tossed with jalapenos, garlic and fresh ginger and baked until golden.
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Chocolate Cookies Peanut Frosting
Want to make friends at the office? Make these chewy chocolate cookies with peanut butter cream cheese frosting.
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Chicken with Green Beans and Tomato
A light dinner featuring the best of late summer's bounty: crisp green beans and sweet cherry tomatoes.
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Stuffed Campari Tomatoes
Campari tomatoes stuffed with bread crumbs and arugula pesto. A sweet burst of summer flavor.
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Arugula Walnut Pesto
Walnuts and peppery arugula bring a nice bite to classic pesto.
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Grilled Potatoes with Chive Sauce
Perfectly grilled potatoes with a creamy chive sauce. My new favorite BBQ food.
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Watermelon Salad
Who would've thought that watermelon could get any better? But with feta, shallots and mint its simply divine.
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Grandma’s Chocolate Glaze
Remembering a loved one lost with this chocolate glaze perfect for just about any cake.
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Garlic Chips
Almost called "crack chips" these Garlic Chips are that good.
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Tomato and Mozzarella Bruschetta
Heirloom tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, sweet basil and crusty garlic laced french bread = one heck of a summer snack.
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Baked Chicken with Garlic & Tomato
Chicken, tomatoes, garlic, white wine, olive oil, salt and pepper. So simple and so delicious.
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Tortellini with Sausage and Tomato
Cheesy tortellini, spicy sausage, sweet tomatoes and spinach = the perfect meal to get me through the debacle that is removing wallpaper.
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Grilled Steak with Avocado Sauce
Perfectly seasoned tender steak AND creamy avocado sauce? Oh yeah its heavenly.
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Chicken Wings w/ Chipotle Lime Dip
Expanding my chicken wing world with these baked spicy wings with chipotle lime dipping sauce.
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Sriracha Turkey Meatballs
Sriracha meatballs made with turkey, onions, sesame seeds and ginger. Mmm..spicy.
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Prosciutto and Basil Crostini
Salty prosciutto, sweet basil, toasted bread & drizzle of olive oil and some fresh black pepper = the perfect summer appetizer.
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Grilled Asian Chicken
Give your next BBQ an Asian twist with this grilled chicken marinated in soy sauce, garlic and fresh ginger.
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Salmon with Basil Mayo and Tomatoes
Basil Mayonnaise, Tomatoes and Salmon? Sounds odd but trust me it is oh so scrumptious.
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Grilled Steak Salad
Tender grilled steak, greens, mushrooms, caramelized onions and Dijon vinaigrette. The perfect way to welcome summer.
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Ginger Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-fry
A delicious & nutritious dinner with shrimp, broccoli and fresh ginger on the table in less than 30 minutes? Don't mind if I do.
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Black Bean Hummus
A twist on hummus with black beans, cilantro, garlic, cumin, tahini and a little cayenne pepper for a kick.
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Jalapeno Lime Chicken
Spicy, sweet and bright this chicken gets its flavor from jalapeno, honey and a squirt of fresh lime.
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Grilled Shrimp and Rosemary Skewers
What is an easy way to kick up traditional shrimp skewers? Hint: Use rosemary instead of wood.
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Crispy Dill and Garlic Chicken Tend
Chicken tenders coated in a crispy dill garlic breading and baked until golden. A bright, fresh summer twist on chicken tenders.
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Creamy Bacon Tomato & Avocado Pasta
Forget boxed pasta salad, this creamy pasta salad with bacon, avocado and tomato will be your go to salad for all of your summer BBQ's.
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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Asparagus wrapped with bacon, grilled to perfection and sprinkled with goat cheese.
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Honey Chipotle Pork Ribs
The best meals are always the messiest and these sweet n' spicy honey chipotle slow cooker ribs are no exception.
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Red Potato Salad
A twist on traditional potato salad with red potatoes, tarragon, Dijon, sherry vinegar and dill.
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Salmon with Mustard Dill Sauce
Three words guaranteed to make a Pacific Northwesterner's mouth water: Copper. River. Salmon.
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Shrimp and Andouille Jambalaya
Spicy sausage, succulent shrimp, bell peppers and Creole seasoning. What's not to love?
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Coconut Prawns
Salty, sweet, and fried until golden brown and crunchy.
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Garlic Pepper Almonds
A healthy, filling snack of toasted almonds tossed with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic.
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Shrimp and Bacon Pasta
One of my new favorite flavor combos: shrimp and bacon pasta. Tell me yours and I just might send you a copy of the Flavor Bible.
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Baked Garlic Cod
Cod dipped in garlic sauce, coated in panko and oven baked until golden. My new favorite way to eat fish.
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Shrimp Bruschetta
Crusty french bread topped with succulent shrimp, garlic and crushed red pepper. A twist on traditional bruschetta.
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Cajun Fried Chicken Wings
Chicken wings marinated in cajun seasoning and honey then fried until golden. Full of flavor and spice but no need for wet naps.
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Chile Pork Quesadilla
Succulent pulled pork, guacamole and Asadero cheese = one heck of a Cinco de Mayo quesadilla.
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Chipotle Guacamole
Guacamole gets a kick from some chipotle peppers. The perfect addition to your Cinco de Mayo celebration.
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