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Chicken Pesto Lasagna Roll-Ups

September 12, 2012

Ahhhhh…. I woke up this morning, walked outside onto the patio and was delighted to experience some cooler temperatures.  I went inside, grabbed a sweatshirt and my tennis shoes, and took the dog for a nice brisk walk.  Fall is all around us and I love it! I haven’t done a whole lot of cooking [...]

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Chicken Empanadas

August 1, 2012

Chicken week continues!  Today is “what to do with leftover chicken” day.  Yesterday I talked about roasting a chicken and chances are you will have some chicken leftover.  If not, maybe you have some chicken breasts in the fridge that you need to cook up soon.  Either way, leftover chicken is actually a blessing in [...]

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Lemon & Garlic Roasted Chicken & Vegetables

July 31, 2012

It’s Chicken Week here on Sweet Tea & Taters! I get asked all the time, “what should I do with chicken?”  This week I will give you some of my most favorite, quick and easy chicken recipes!  Let’s start with a basic roasted chicken.  You might be thinking, “why would I roast a WHOLE chicken?! [...]

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Fettuccine with Tomato-Cream Sauce

July 20, 2012

Last night I made a creamy, dreamy pasta dish.  The sauce was rich, flavorful, and very filling but I did NOT use cream!  That’s right!  I found this recipe in Cooking Light Magazine and at first I was skeptical of a recipe that promises a “creamy sauce” without the use of heavy cream but I [...]

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A Serious Conversation about Brisket…

May 21, 2012

Let’s talk Texas brisket.  There are a million and one ways to serve a brisket so today I want to talk to you about your brisket options.  Very serious stuff. When you have a hankering for a brisket, first ask yourself, “How do I want to cook it?” Oven-Roasted Brisket If it’s winter, roasting a [...]

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Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce Part 2- Chicken Parmesan

May 9, 2012
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Yesterday was the sauce.  Today is the DISH! When you think classic, Italian cooking, what do you think of?  I think about chicken parmesan which makes me think of my brother because it’s his favorite Italian dish so, this ones for you Benny boy! Chicken Parmesan can be fixed approximately 493 ways.  Approximately.  Everyone has [...]

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Mini Turkey Meatloaves

May 2, 2012
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My husband and I are really cracking down on portion sizes and I’ve been trying to cook meals lately that I can measure out and accurately count the calories.  Cooking this way is a real challenge but I’m willing to try! Last night I tried out these mini turkey meatloaves from Gina’s Skinny Taste.  They [...]

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Chicken Fried Rice

April 23, 2012
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Happy Monday!  It’s raining, it’s pouring here in Philly today.  We are getting some much needed rain so I am NOT complaining AT ALL!  I can’t remember the last time it rained.  ANYWAY… enough with the boring weather chatter.  What I want to talk about today is desperate Sunday night dinners. I go grocery shopping [...]

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Turkey & Potato Tacos

April 19, 2012
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I’ve been on a real taco kick lately.  And I’m not talking about the fast food, 80% beef, 20% “special recipe” kind of tacos. Is anyone else disturbed by the breakdown of ingredients in fast food tacos?  UGH.  Gag me with a spoon. I would much rather eat these turkey and potato tacos I made [...]

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Ham & Pimento Cheese Stromboli

April 10, 2012
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Seems like every year after Easter lunch has been eaten and my mom and I are putting all the leftovers in the fridge, I quickly notice that there is lots of leftover ham.  I know what that means.  Ham sandwiches for the rest of the week. Maybe even next week too.  Don’t get me wrong, [...]

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