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Power Punch Salad

If you are trying to lower your carb intake and yet eat foods that satiate your cravings for a filling meal, this salad is for you.  While this dish is tasty and filling, it also packs a real power punch because it is loaded with protein from lentils, Edamame and firm tofu.  Additionally it is easy to make and...
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Belgian Endive, Orange, Kiwi and Goat Cheese Salad

There is no cooking, baking or roasting involved with this scrumptious salad and so it is one of the easiest recipes that you will ever try!  Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of this dish, it is really a burst of taste and texture in your mouth with bitterness coming from the endive, sweetness from the orange, tartness from...
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Spiced Grape-Blackberry Chutney

I “invented” this recipe quite by chance.  I hate to throw away food but since I often buy in large quantities, I am often left with fruit that is not spoiled but no one at home wants to eat it. Even though my kids love grapes, if they aren’t super crunchy, they won’t eat them.  One of these times...
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Grilled Whole Bronzini

My husband is a complete grilling-freak and so we tend to use our outdoor charcoal grill through even the worst of winters.  Sometimes, he has had to dig the grill out from under five feet of snow on the back patio in order to satisfy the family’s craving for a good grilled burger.  The only kind of weather that...
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Shish Taouk / Lebanese Chicken Skewers

This is a popular grilled chicken dish and regional versions of it exist in all Arab countries. My family was introduced to it while traveling in Egypt.  In the US, I have found it to be the standard fare at most Middle Eastern restaurants and if one is trying to eat healthy yet flavorful chicken, this is a great...
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