Grilled Lemon Chicken

Here’s to wowing your dinner guests while appealing to everyone’s taste buds. Cheers! This recipe is a favorite by everyone who has ever tried it. I eat it with a side salad or basmati rice. I also like to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs because they stay juicy when you grill them. One great thing […]

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Lamb Chops with Mint-Yogurt Marinade

Here’s to stepping out of your comfort zone and trying Lamb. Cheers! This is a delicious recipe, most people have either never tried lamb or have had it prepared improperly. Don’t let your past or lack of experience with Lamb scare you off. 2 cups plane whole milk yogurt 3 teaspoons dried crushed mint ½ […]

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Carne Asada

Here’s to Taco Tuesdays at home with a sure bet. Cheers! If you’re thinking the time it takes to marinade the meat is just too long, here is my secret. I prepare the marinade and steak in advance, throw it into a freezer bag and freeze it. You just need to make sure you use […]

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Fish Tacos

Here’s to learning to trust your skills. Cheers! This recipe is a little difficult to make, but completely worth it. Now, it is not hard, you just need to figure your own way around the sauce. But, otherwise it is fast and easy. Typically, what I do with this sauce is add a small amount […]

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Lentil Salad

This is a great side dish or snack filled with protein. I typically make a lot and refrigerate it. It will keep for at least 1 week. It is a favorite among many, including myself. Here’s to making life as simple as we can. Cheers! Lentil Salad 2 cups brown lentils 1/2 lb cherry/grape tomatoes […]

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Spicy Beef Salad

Here’s to adding a little fire to your life! Cheers! This is one spicy salad. If you prefer a little less spicy, just reduce the peppers. I suggest adding a little pepper at a time until you figure out how much you prefer. It is a very refreshing dish that can be a great summer […]

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Laila’s Cooking Essentials

Truth is I love to cook, so the fact that I encourage people to stock their kitchen with what I think of as the essentials of cooking should by no means be a deterrent. While some people will have their own favorites, others may be reluctant to spend money before they really commit to cooking […]

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Chicken Salad

I whipped this up for a healthy, quick picnic option and it was a hit! It’s refreshing and you can make it into a sandwich, eat it on it’s own or scoop it over lettuce. Here’s to a quick, easy recipe you could’ve thought up yourself! Cheers!!! 2 cans chicken breast packed in water or […]

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Spicy Moroccan Rice

Here’s to letting your taste buds go wild. Cheers! This recipe is delicious and while the ingredients are different, you won’t regret making this dish. If you are serving it with another meat dish, such as lamb or beef, I suggest using the broth instead of the chicken. That way you can eat the rice […]

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Crab, Clam & Corn Bisque

Here’s to cold nights and relaxing in front of the fire. Cheers! All I know is that when it is starts getting cold outside I want soup. The Crab, Clam and Corn Bisque is one of my favorites and is just delicious.  If you don’t have an aversion to bread like I do, okay so […]

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