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Sweet Pea and Spinach Soup with Fresh Mint

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Frozen peas, frozen spinach and fresh mint are the main ingredients in this fantastic minted sweet pea and spinach soup from the Silver Palate Cookbook. 

“This rich elegant soup is a perfect beginning for an important dinner.” That’s how Sheila Lukins and Julie Rosso, chef/author’s of The Silver Palate Cookbook, describe this soup. I agree. I’ve served it as a first course at many dinner parties over the years. It’s a great dish for entertaining because it comes together fast and always stirs up excitement at the table. A bowl of intense green goodness with rich earthy peas and spinach, sweet sautéed onions and bright fresh mint.

I especially love making this soup in the springtime, when my garden is overflowing with mint. 

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How To Make A Paper Plane Cocktail

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Hi all, this is Lisa’s husband Eddie. Lisa makes the meals around here and I am in charge of the drinks. I want to tell you about our new favorite cocktail, the Paper Plane.   I rarely try a new cocktail when I go out to a restaurant. I have my three or four favorites –…

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How To Make Hummus

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Hummus is ridiculously easy to make and homemade hummus is so much better than the stuff you get at the store. It’s rich and creamy and you can taste the fresh flavors of lemon juice, garlic, sesame tahini and fruity olive oil. Here’s the scoop on how to make really great hummus. Hummus is my…

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Vanilla Panna Cotta with Balsamic Strawberries

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This Vanilla Panna Cotta with Balsamic Strawberries is my favorite dessert to make for a dinner party. It’s beautiful, you can do all of the cooking ahead of time, and it is absolutely delicious!! You may be surprised to see that in this recipe, strawberries are soaked in balsamic vinegar and black pepper? Well just…

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Chunks of Mexican chicken with nectarine salsa

Mexican Spiced Grilled Chicken with Nectarine Salsa

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Tender juicy spicy Mexican chicken with bright fruity salsa. There’s a lot of flavor packed into this dish, from the chili-lime and brown sugar marinade to the delicious salsa. I make this dish often. It’s relatively easy and everyone loves it. Hands-on time for this recipe is very little. Let the chicken marinate for an…

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white serving bowl on black and white striped dish towel, filled with shredded kale and roasted carrots, potatoes, chickpeas and sliced avocado

Roasted Vegetable Salad with Kale and Chickpeas [Vegan]

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Here’s a simple and satisfying roasted vegetable salad with raw kale, roasted carrots, potatoes, chickpeas, mustardy vinaigrette and avocado. A big bowl of vegan goodness with plenty of flavor that is filling enough to be a stand-alone dinner salad. This roasted vegetable salad wasn’t planned. It’s something I threw together for dinner one night for…

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2 vegetarian Enchiladas Verdes with sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts

Vegetarian Enchiladas Verdes [no beans]

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Packed with roasted sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts, tangy salsa verde and (quick) pickled red onions, these delicious vegetarian enchiladas verdes will make everyone happy at the table. They may not be authentically Mexican but they are seriously delicioso!  Satisfying and nutritious with loads of veggies and just enough cheese, these vegetarian enchiladas verdes are…

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5 turkey falafel meatballs on a plate, drizzled with yogurt sauce

Turkey Falafel Meatballs with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

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Turkey meatballs and Falafel unite in this Turkey Falafel Meatballs recipe. When you mix chickpeas, Middle Eastern Spices and ground turkey, you get extremely tender tasty meatballs. And just wait until you try them drizzled with lemon yogurt sauce… I have a weakness for classic comfort foods: stews, roasts, casseroles, and especially meatballs. All the…

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glass jar filled with pink pickled red onions.

Quick Pickled Red Onions

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These quick pickled red onions add sublime vinegary crunch to burgers, sandwiches or whatever else you’re serving. They’re super easy to make and they keep for weeks in the fridge. You probably already have everything you need to make them so let’s get cooking!

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Gambas Al Ajillo: Spicy garlic shrimp

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Gambas al ajillo is one of Spain’s more ubiquitous little dishes. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, this slightly spicy shrimp tapas dish will be a hit at your dinner party or holiday gathering.      I have a deep love for potatas bravas and sangria but no tapas meal is complete without gambas al…

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bowl of healthy shepherds pie

Healthy Shepherd’s Pie

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This healthy shepherd’s pie is a big favorite in our house, filled with ground lamb (or beef), lots of veggies and a topping of fluffy olive oil mashed potatoes. It’s so rich tasting and flavorful nobody will believe this comforting casserole is dairy-free, gluten-free and guilt-free.   Shepherd’s pie is one of the most irresistible…

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Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cranberry Maple Citrus Glaze

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Everything you already love about Roasted Sweet Potatoes just got even more exciting. Sweet potato rounds are dusted with chili powder and brown sugar and roasted in the oven until soft, sweet, spicy and caramelized. Then they’re topped with lots of chopped scallions and a warm ruby glaze made from fresh tart cranberries, orange juice,…

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a bowl of Indian spiced lamb meatball stew with colorful ratatouille

Indian Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Ratatouille

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A warming stew of lamb meatballs and vegetables braised in coconut milk and fragrant Indian spices. Everything you want for dinner in one pot! This colorful stew of lamb meatballs and ratatouille has enough vegetables to make you feel healthy……..and enough meat to make you feel like you’re indulging in comfort food. Beautifully spiced lamb meatballs…

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