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  • Caribbean Jerk Dry Rub plus a printable label - thegardeningcook.com/caribbean-jerk-dry-rub

    Caribbean Jerk Dry Rub for Burgers

    Do you like the taste of Caribbean flavors? If you do, this Caribbean dry rub is for you. The rub is a delicious blend of both savory and sweet spices that will give your burger an island kick. It adds a delicious flavor to any burger, particularly those made from ground pork or chicken. We…

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  • It's grill time with a Mex Italian Burger. Get the recipe thegardeningcook.com/

    Mex-Italian Burger – It’s Grill Time

    This Mex-Italian Burger is a blend of two of my favorite cuisines for one great barbecue taste. We love grill time at our house, and nothing is better on the grill than a home made burger.   They put any fast food burger to shame and are simple to prepare. This Mex- Italian Burger combines the…

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  • Salted codfish casserole

    Salted Codfish – A Brazilian Easter Favorite

    Today’s featured recipe comes to us from my friend Regina who used to blog at Molly Mel.  Regina regularly submits Brazilian recipes for us to sample, but today she has chosen a Portuguese dish that is often served at Easter time. It is called Bacalhoada, but is more commonly known as Salted Codfish casserole. Salted…

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  • Vegetarian Pizza with Pineapple and Basil

    Vegetarian Pizza with Pineapple

    This Vegetarian pizza was a huge hit when I served it the other night. It’s bright and colorful and so, so tasty! We love to have at least one night a week at our house where we do not eat meat.  But going without meat does not have to mean that your meals are boring….

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  • Muffin tops blueberry muffins

    Blueberry Streusel Muffin Top Muffins

    If you are looking for a really tasty breakfast on the go for those busy mornings, try one of these blueberry streusel muffin top muffins. Blueberry Streusel muffin top muffins make a great breakfast treat. I made these muffins as a bakery store super sized recipe because I wanted to make them in a new…

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  • This refreshing Moscow Mule drink is best served in a copper mug. It became very popular in the US in the 1960s when the Vodka craze was so popular. See how to make it - thegardeningcook.com/moscow-mule-cocktail

    Moscow Mule Cocktail – Spicy Kick with a Citrus Finish

    A Moscow mule is a buck or mule cocktail made with vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, and garnished with a slice or wedge of lime. The terms buck, or mule are used to refer to historic drinks that contain ginger beer, or ginger ale, along with a citrus juice and some kind of spirit. In…

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  • Roast chicken and vegetables on a white plate.

    Savory Roast Chicken – A Meal Time Treat

    This savory roast chicken recipe is one that my family loves. It is full of flavor and very easy to prepare. I love roasting chicken or any other type of protein.  The end result is a meal that seems like you spent hours making it, – which you may have done but the oven does…

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  • Seasoned Grilled Pork Chops

    Seasoned Grilled Pork chops

    This recipe for seasoned grilled pork chops has a lovely mix of herbs, combined with soy sauce and olive oil. The flavor is deep and rich and they are just delicious. This recipe is very easy to make. Just combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl.  The mix is a great one and makes…

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  • Roasted Italian Potatoes and Onions

    Roasted Italian Potatoes and Onions

    This recipe for Roasted Italian potatoes and onions is just delicious. It makes the perfect fall side dish. The onions are crispy on the outside and have a lovely flavor and texture when you bite into them. This potato recipe is super easy to do.  The potatoes and onions take on a really delicious flavor…

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  • Banana Chocolate Cupcakes

    Banana Chocolate Cupcakes – Savory Slimmed Down Dessert Recipe

    These banana chocolate cupcakes give us the sweet treat we are looking for without a lot of calories. My husband and I are both trying to lose weight right now, but we also have a sweet tooth that we don’t want to deny. The secret to the slightly lower calories in these cupcakes is using…

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  • Take pizza to a new level with this chicken bacon alfredo pizza recipe.

    Chicken Bacon Alfredo Pizza

    This Chicken Bacon Alfredo pizza definitely takes pizza to the next level. It is creamy and fresh tasting and easy to assemble. Our family loves pizza, but I have grown very tired of the traditional tomato sauce variety.  I love to experiment with olive oil bases, or other unusual ways to make pizza.  Chicken Bacon…

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  • Copycat almond coconut candy recipe.

    Coconut and Almond Candy Recipe – For Your Sweet Tooth

    One of my favorite candy tastes is chocolate coconut and almonds.  Fortunately, this coconut and almond candy recipe is a cinch to make. A delicious coconut base, topped with an almond, and covered in chocolate is like a party in my mouth. Today, I am trying my hand and making a homemade version. The recipe…

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  • 8 health benefits of turmeric and 10 ways to add it to your diet.

    8 Health Benefits of Turmeric

    Turmeric is not just used for making Asian and Indian foods.  There are also many health benefits of Turmeric. Turmeric is an often used spice in curry recipes and is a healthy way to add flavor and color to an Indian inspired home cooked meal like Tikka Masala.  Turmeric is a tropical plant (it needs…

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  • 7 Asian Dinner party recipes

    7 Recipes for An Asian Dinner Party

    What fun my friends and my husband and I had this weekend with our Asian Dinner Party! I tried out some of my newest Asian recipes with our guests. We had a blast trying the new dishes, drinking wine and champagne,  and generally enjoying each other’s company. Join us for an Asian Dinner Party The…

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  • The pros and cons of silicone kitchen products

    Cooking with Silicone Kitchen Products

    One of the more recent developments in the world of kitchen gadgets are silicone kitchen products. I first heard about them when I tried a silicone baking mat, but since then have heard of many other products. Some popular silicone products are oven mitts, pastry brushes, barbeque brushes, cupcake liners, spatulas,  and a host of…

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  • 35 creative ways to save money on food.

    35 Tips to Save Money on Food

    These tips to save money on food will show you how to get the most out of your shopping dollar while still enjoying great tasting meals. As with so many money saving tips, it’s best to start small and be sensible.  If your household loves meat, swapping tofu for meat because it is cheaper won’t…

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  • homemade tortilla chips and salsa

    Homemade Tortilla Chips And Salsa

    Don’t reach for the bag of tortilla chips! It’s time to make your own homemade tortilla chips and salsa. I have to admit it.  I don’t have a lot of will power to resist the things that I love to eat.  They always say, don’t trust a skinny cook.  I guess it is safe to…

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  • Beef veggie salad with pear gorgonzola dressing.

    Beef Veggie Salad with Pear Gorgonzola Dressing

    This Beef veggie salad with pear Gorgonzola dressing is not your average salad.  It is gorgeous, and also packs a healthy and tasty punch with the great tasting salad dressing. If you are trying to lose some weight, eating salads for lunch is a good choice.  You can load up on tons of healthy low…

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  • Gluten Free Tomato Mushroom Socca Pizza

    Gluten Free Tomato Mushroom Pizza

    This Gluten Free Tomato Mushroom pizza is made with one  of the darlings of the gluten free world –  chickpea flour. Anyone who is following a Gluten Free diet knows the challenge that comes from trying to prepare some of your favorite foods. But, with a few substitutes and some creativity, that does not need…

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  • Slow Cooker Tavern Style Pot Roast

    Slow Cooker Tavern Style Pot Roast and Vegetables

    This Slow Cooker Tavern Style Pot Roast is my semi homemade take on a dish from Golden Corral.  It is one of my favorite crock pot recipes. Once in a while, my husband and I go to Golden Corral for their buffet.  One of the dishes on their buffet that I really like is their…

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  • Garlic Lovers Roast Beef

    Garlic Lovers Roast Beef Recipe – With Fresh Herbs

    Treat your family to this garlic lovers roast beef. It’s easy to prepare and very flavorful. If you love garlic as much as my family does, this recipe for garlic lover’s roast beef will delight you. Almost every bit if the roast has a bit of garlic in it! The seasoned crust of the roast…

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  • Gluten Free peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie

    Gluten Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal chocolate chip cookie

    This recipe for a gluten-free peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie has all of the I love in regular baked goods, but they have no refined sugar, and are wheat free. Keep reading to learn how to make these tasty peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Healthy gluten-free peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies I…

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  • Gluten Free Roasted Carrot Salad

    Roasted Carrot Salad – Healthy Gluten Free Side Dish

     This Roasted Carrot salad is super easy to make and so delicious.  Your family will ask for this recipe as a side dish again and again. I love roasting almost all vegetables. It seems to bring out the natural sweetness in them.  If your kids don’t like veggies, try roasting them.  You may be surprised to…

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  • Oven baked cod and shrimp with lemon mustard sauce

    Oven Baked Cod and Shrimp with Lemon Mustard

    This recipe for oven baked cod and shrimp with a lemon mustard sauce is perfect for a busy weeknight when time is at a premium.  Best of all, the dish is low calorie and also Gluten Free. The whole recipe takes only 25 minutes from start to finish. But don’t let that fool you –…

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  • Pork and Vegetable Fried Rice

    Pork and Vegetable Fried Rice

    Pork and vegetable fried rice is a staple of most Chinese restaurants.  But you don’t need to rely on takeaway to enjoy it.  Just make your own.  It is pretty easy to do and tastes great.  Best of all no MSG which most Chinese restaurants use. Keep reading to find out how to make this…

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  • Japanese Fruit Plate – Healthy Gluten Free Dessert

    Japanese Fruit Plate – Healthy Gluten Free Dessert

    We had an Asian dinner party recently, and I wanted to end the meal with something light that would finish off the exotic Asian flavors in clean manner. But I still wanted my guests to think of this as a lovely dessert. I came up with this Japanese fruit plate and they loved it! Japanese…

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