Maxine
Joined: 8th June 2007
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Bruschetta
A quick appetizer that uses fresh ingredients for an overall impressive presentation.
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Easy Grilled Potatoes
This mixture of spices is really flavorful and it tastes especially good on the grill. It's a healthier way to make potatoes than frying.
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Chilled Cream of Avocado Soup
One of the most refreshing ways I know to start a summer meal is with a cold soup. The beautiful color, showcasing the bright colors of fresh seasonal produce. The first sip, which reveals vivid flavors…
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Sangria
This recipe is very close to what you would get in Spain or Portugal. There is no carbonation - just lots of alcohol! Feel free to use whatever fruit you enjoy.
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Mango Margaritas
This unique Wolfgang Puck recipe is the perfect beverage for your Cinco de Mayo fiesta!
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
I used the Trader Joe's mix for an easy, delicious bread. I'm sure you could use any pre-made mix.
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
This easy recipe is perfect for baking beginners. It's a one-bowl recipes that's ready in a flash. Moist and sweet, they're best hot from the oven.
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Easy Banana Bread
This banana bread recipe is so easy, you don't even need an electric mixer! It's the perfect use for over-browned bananas.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
I use the Trader Joe's Pumpkin Bread mix and it's SO easy! The flavor has a delicious spice to it and the chocolate chips smooth it out. The muffins are a fun to-go option.
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Matzah Brie (Fried Matzah)
This classic Passover dish is basically scrambled eggs with matzah. The perfect breakfast!
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Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
I like to cook the eggs in more of a European style than some Americans are used to, continuously stirring them over low heat so they form soft, creamy curds. Melting some fresh goat cheese into the eggs…
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Lentil and Sausage Soup
A simple soup that's hearty and delicious! This will feed you and your family for days! Use turkey kielbasa for a healthier option.
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Chicken and Pasta Bake
This recipe was adapted from Giada De Laurentiis' from a show about cooking with kids. It's a great version of "mac and cheese" that pleases kids and adults alike.
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Snickerdoodles
I originally found this recipe on the blog Bake or Break. She had adapted it from a Nigella Lawson recipe. The cookie comes out more cake-like and definitely isn't chewy. But the nutmeg adds special flavor,…
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Simple Peach Cobbler
This is a great cobbler recipe that you can use with just about any fruit. Plums, apples or nectarines would also be delicious. Even a combination!
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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Adapted from the back-of-the-bag recipe, with no nuts and lots of chocolate chips. Not a recipe for flat and chewy cookies, these have a thicker consistency without being too dry.
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Ina Garten's Lemon Yogurt Cake
This cake is so moist it will soon become your favorite! The sweetness is not over-bearing and perfectly balances the tart lemon.
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Individual Orange and Chocolate Cheesecakes
I made this recipe on New Years Eve for a fun, light dessert after a heavy dinner. The recipe is shockingly easy and they came out beautifully! I love that they're pop-able!
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Double Chocolate Brownies
These brownies are thick, rich and dense. I'm a purist, so I make them without nuts, but you could certainly add them!
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Chocolate Birthday Cake
I found the texture of this cake to be less like fluffy cake and more springy like a moist banana bread or carrot cake. The flavor was subtle, but nice. Make sure to use a high quality cocoa powder for…
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Mini Strawberry-Swirl Cheesecakes
If you bake them in individual ceramic ramekins, you don't even have to unmold the extras. Just keep them covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator and enjoy them up to several days later, right out…
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Alice Waters' Apple Tart
I first tried this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a nice change from the traditional apple pie. The recipe is from the glorious Alice Waters, so how could it be bad?
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Banana Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Chunks
I made these for my birthday to bring to the office and they were a big hit! The ganache is a cinch to make and totally worth the tiny bit of extra time.
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Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies
Giada calls these "biscotti" but in my mind they are cookies. If you like your cookies crunchy, then these are for you. Chocolatey, sweet and very airy! The original recipe used much more sugar, but I…
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Greek Yogurt Dessert with Honey and Strawberries
Simply, healthy and totally delicious! Try it with any fresh fruit you have on hand. It's a great low-fat substitute for ice cream!
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Cranberry, Chocolate Chip and Coconut Cookies
These cookies are flat, chewy and full of chunks! The coconut is hardly detectable and just adds some nice texture.
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Chocolate Nutella Ravioli
Try ravioli for dessert with this sweet treat!
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Fruit Flan
This simple fruit tart is great with any seasonal fruit you have on hand. You can use frozen fruit as well - just add a little time onto the bake time. Mix and match too - blueberries and peaches are…
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Jam Buttons
This is a fast butter cookie that looks great on a tray. It's especially quick because the dough doesn't need to chill.
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Boysenberry Crumble
You bought the steaks, chicken, hamburgers or hot dogs. You've stocked up on charcoal or a freshly filled propane tank. You were sure to get an extra package of paper plates, the extra-sturdy kind that…
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Spinach Salad with Fruit
This is the perfect summer salad! And the best part is: it's so colorful! It's great for a light dinner on a hot day. This can easily be made without the chicken for a vegetarian option.
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Summer Tomato Salad
This simple salad is refreshing on a hot summer day. Use the freshest ingredients and high quality extra virgin olive oil.
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Sicilian-Style Potato Gratin
This is a great option for a lower-fat side dish. It's not very creamy and the ingredients are simple. Use an OXO mandoline for slicing the potatoes - it helps a lot!
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Butterflied Chicken
I saw this recipe on an episode of the Barefoot Contessa and adapted it for two people. It's the most amazingly flavorful dish! I highly recommend using organic chicken breasts if you can - the taste…
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Tri Colore Orzo
The flavors are really excellent if you let it refrigerate for a few hours, which makes it an ideal potluck/picnic/make-ahead dish. The key to the flavor is: taste, season, re-taste, re-season. Repeat.…
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Chicken with Peaches and Basil
This quick and easy dish is perfect for using summertime fruit. The chicken is simply flavored, but delicious and the basil adds a freshness that really finishes it off.
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Spicy Blue Cheese Salad with Apples and Caramelized Pecans
One of my favorite recipes for blue cheese, though, is in a salad with spinach, apples and spicy caramelized pecans. I love the contrast of the sharp-tasting, creamy, salty cheese with the crispy, sweet…
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Mediterranean Grilled Chopped Vegetable Salad with Feta
I also make sure the vegetables come out right by grilling them over indirect heat — that is, cooking the vegetables on the cooler side of the grill, not right above the heat, so they are less likely…
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Spicy Steak Quesadillas
¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
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Chicken with Fire Roasted Tomatoes
This easy dish gets its smoky flavor from the canned tomatoes.
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Lemon Risotto in a Lemon Cup
I first made this for a special New Year's dish and it definitely had the "wow" factor. The intense lemon flavor keeps the risotto light and flavorful. Fantastic for entertaining!
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Mark Bittman's Tomato Paella
I originally saw this recipe on The Wednesday Chef, a fantastic food blog. This is an excellent paella recipe for beginners and is really quite simple to prepare. The key is to use the correct rice -…
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Salmon with Pesto and Puff Pastry
This is the simplest recipe with the most amazing flavor! It's easy to increase portions depending on how many you're feeding and it's ready in 15 minutes!
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So Easy Homemade Ravioli with Ricotta Filling
This recipe is for anyone who is scared of making homemade pasta. The dough is so simple, but very sticky, so flour up! Get creative with the filling or keep it simple, either way it's delicious.
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Pesto Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Chicken
So easy and very tasty. Use store-bought pesto or your own homemade variety.
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Spicy Brown Mustard Pork Chops
The blend of the spices in the mustard accented the flavor of the chops perfectly.
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Susie's Franks and Beans
As a full-time working mother with a very demanding job in the NYC Mayor's Office for eighteen years, I would plan wholesome but easy dinner menus for my family. One of their favorites was my Quickie-Zippy…
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Spicy Mustard Chicken
I tried many times to get it to taste just right. It was a bit spicy, but tasted very good.
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Pulled Pork with Spicy Wet Rub
When I presented the dish to my husband, he raved about it and took the left overs to work twice this week.
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Chicken, Chorizo and Bean Bake
A whole meal in one dish, this recipe is fantastically easy to prepare and very tasty.
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Goat Cheese Pizza with Mushrooms and Tomatoes
Using a Trader Joe's pizza crust makes this recipe so easy! Choose your favorite toppings and it's ready in under a half hour.
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Lemon Fusilli with Arugula
This easy pasta dish has a light cream sauce with lots of lemon juice, so it isn't too heavy. Great, easy vegetarian dinner!
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Coq au Vin
This classic French chicken dish is great for feeding a crowd. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice for a real treat! Make sure to use a full-flavored red wine.
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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
This easy recipe is made easier with the help of Bertolli pasta sauce and a few fresh ingredients.
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Fusilli with Sausage, Spinach, Feta and Olives
The taste of the Bertolli Sauce was excellent. Very close to homemade in a fraction of the time.
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Noodles and Shrimp
This quick and easy noodle dish uses Bertolli pasta sauce as a fast and tasty shortcut.
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Chicken and Orzo with Lemon and Olives
This simple, one-pot meal is jam-packed with zesty lemon flavor and creamy orzo. You'll want to make it again and again!
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New York Steaks with Mushrooms and Grilled Scallions
Test for doneness with an instant-read grilling thermometer inserted into the thickest part; 130 to 140 F indicates a juicy medium-rare steak. All that's left is to serve it however you like — on its…
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Chinois Marinated Grilled London Broil with Cilantro-Mint Vinaigrette
You could also substitute New York or rib-eye steaks if you prefer. Whichever cut becomes your London broil, my Chinois marinade complements its rich flavor and enhances its tenderness. It shouldn't spend…
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Basil-Crusted Salmon with Tomato-Eggplant Fondue
To give it a fresh summery flavor, I like to bake it in a crust of breadcrumbs and fresh basil puree, which also helps to seal in the fish's moisture and provides a good crunchy contrast to its texture.…
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Chicken Kabobs with Lemon Marinade
This simple marinade is reminiscent of Greek flavors because it uses a lot of lemon juice. The flavor is amazing and the chicken will be juicy and tender.
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Simple Green Salad
Using a flavored olive oil like O Olive Oil Blood Orange added something special to this recipe!
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Ribollita Italian Soup
This is a fantastic Italian soup that's great for using up leftovers. Adding fresh bread cubes to the soup at the end makes it a filling meal with lots of flavor.
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Quick and Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
This is my shortcut soup recipe when I don't have time to make the stock and cook the chicken. You can do it all from scratch, if you'd like, but this is MUCH faster!
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Smashed Potatoes
This is a great recipe that's so easy! Experiment with your favorite herbs. These potatoes get crispy and delicious!
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Grilled Vegetables with Blood Orange O Olive Oil
My family, including the kids (13 and 12) loved it. The infused flavor came through on the back notes of the taste. Rare that they ask for a second helping of vegetables - they did this time!
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Chicken Pasta with Tomato Sauce
For this recipe, you can use any pasta you'd like, but I recommend bucatini. It's a long, wide spaghetti shape that is hollow through the middle. It's great for trapping sauce!
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Marinated Carrots
It's good for get togethers and is a good keeper.
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Oven-Braised Baby Artichokes with Lemon Aioli
Being sheltered and shaded by those higher up on the plant, they simply grow to a size that seems immature by comparison. Like many true baby vegetables, however, baby artichokes are more tender and have…
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Polenta with Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts
A tasty side dish that really hits the spot.
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Sauteed Spinach with Garlic
This is the simplest way to add a green vegetable to your meal. Ready in less than 5 minutes and always a hit!
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Broccolini and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Broccolini is a fun, less bushy version of broccoli. The stalks get tender and are very good. The vinaigrette is so tasty you'll want to pair this dish with everything!
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Rommie's Vegetable Soup with Chicken
This recipe came about on a freezing Chicago winter night and was the perfect nourishment to warm from the cold. It could easily be made vegetarian by omitting the chicken and using vegetable stock. You…
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Potato Gratin
This recipe is adapted from the great Alice Waters. Her original recipe doesn't call for cheese, but I just had to add it. If you like garlic, try rubbing the pan with some after it has been greased.
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Potato Salad with Lemon and Dill
This is a great, non-creamy potato salad with tons of flavor. A really good, healthy alternative to all those mayo-based potato salads.
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Pear Cranberry Sauce
So quick and easy, with beautifully festive flavors. Fresh ginger and cinnamon make this a big Thanksgiving hit!
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Mom's Rich and Delicious Noodle Kugel
Health fanatics beware! This recipe is not for those on a diet... or with a heart condition. Lots of cheese and dairy make this kugel fantastically delicious! It's the perfect accompaniment for any lox…
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Company Roasted Vegetables
This recipe makes a large amount so is excellent for large family meals. I was very favorably impressed with using a Meyer lemon olive oil and look forward to using it in other dishes.
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Ada's Purple Fish (Salat Shuba)
This Russian herring salad is a traditional dish with beets, potatoes, onions and mayonnaise. The direct translation of "salat shuba" is "Fish in a Fur Coat" but don't let that deter you - it's delicious!
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Chicken Stir Fry with Rice
Fresh veggies and chicken make for a quick and nutritious dinner that's always filling.
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Artichokes and Herbs
This is a fantastically easy recipe I found on a food blog. The oregano, tarragon, thyme and garlic are so fragrant you won't even need to dip them in butter!
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Roasted Potatoes
This is a great fall-back recipe because it always tastes good and satisfies.
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Spinach Salad
I made my own recipe for a small dinner party!! I'm sorry I didn't get a picture, a bit busy during the holidays, hope this works. My family and friends loved it, will be making it again soon.
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Honey Mustard and Tabasco Sauce Dip
I'm not a big fan of mustard, but the mustard flavor isn't prominent. It was very strong though so I only needed a little bit to go a long way.
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