Peppery Garlic Asparagus Pasta

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When it comes to pasta, Springtime means lighter, crisper dishes.  This simple dish gets its appetizing speckled look from a generous sprinkling of pepper.  Serve as a stand alone meal or as a side to grilled beef or chicken. Continue reading

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Simple Tzatziki as Salad Dressing

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Get sick of ranch dressing?  That’s a silly question.  Nobody gets sick of ranch dressing.  But sometimes you might need something a little different.  What about some tzatziki thinned out into a dressing? Continue reading

Cinnamon Lovers’ Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Beware: Extreme Cinnamon Content Ahead.  If you are wimpy when it comes to cinnamon, turn back now.  These cookies are for hardcore cinnamon lovers only.  Still with me?  Good.  Because if you fit into that category, you’ll definitely want to give this recipe a go. Continue reading

Greek Style Chicken and Potatoes

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If the only Greek food you’ve ever had is a gyro, you are missing out.  Big time.  Nothing beats homemade when it comes to Grecian Chicken, and I’ve swiped this recipe from my near-lifelong-friend’s Greek family.  Do you know what that means?  It means it’s as authentic as it gets.  The gentle seasonings let the flavor of the fall-off-the-bone tender meat come through.  This recipe is easy enough that it can make a regular appearance at your dinner table.  Read on to learn why. Continue reading

Ridiculously Easy Baked Chicken!

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I know what you’re thinking: “Baked chicken. Ho hum.”  But this is a surprisingly tasty dish for all its simplicity, I promise. You probably already have in your pantry/cabinet/spice rack everything you need in order to make this dish.  Don’t believe me?  Read on. Continue reading