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Garnishing Your Way to Greatness

A garnish is something that finishes off an entree. It’s a little bit of pizzazz that could have been omitted without really changing the character of the dish. But including it yields elegance, enhances taste, and provides a sense of culinary completeness.

Elise's Cheese Quesadilla

From California comes a very simple and tasty, lazy dinner. These can be as diverse in tastes as you have ingredients in the kitchen. From apples to seafood to potato, many different ingredients can be combined.

The Fast and the Fabulous

Are you a quick draw with a spatula? Can you have dinner on the table in 15 minutes or less? We're looking for quick cooks and easy recipes.

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Sausage & Gruyere Strata

Wednesday, March 10 2010 - by Kat Odell

Instead of the same old eggs, freshen up your breakfast or brunch routine with this savory strata.

Keywords: breakfast, brunch, David Lawrence, eggs, sausage & gruyere, strata

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Fish Cakes

Tuesday, March 9 2010 - by Julie Van Rosendaal

Fish cakes are best made with roughly equal parts mashed potato and fish, if you remember that, the rest is pretty much up to you.

Keywords: fish, fish cakes, Jesse Brune, Julie Van Rosendaal, kid-friendly

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Italiano Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Thursday, March 4 2010 - by David Lawrence

This great grilled cheese sandwich plays off the classic Italian combination of basil, prosciutto, and cheese.

Keywords: David Lawrence, Grilled Cheese, italiano grilled cheese, panini

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Scrambled Eggs for Two

Wednesday, March 3 2010 - by Mark Peel

Serve with a cup of coffee and four ounces of orange juice for a perfect start to your day, or as a light supper without the coffee and juice.

Keywords: breakfast, eggs, Mark Peel, scrambled eggs

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BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Tuesday, March 2 2010 - by David Lawrence

Grilled cheese could be considered the ultimate comfort food, though barbecued chicken too could fall under this category. Combine the two and you get the ridiculous amazing outcome of this sandwich.

Keywords: bbq, BBQ Chicken, chicken, David Lawrence, pizza

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Shipwreck Stew

Monday, February 22 2010 - by David Lawrence

Okay, maybe I’m reaching a bit trying to pass this off as “kids’ food.” The truth is, adults love it too. Pair this with a green salad and a glass of red wine, and you’ve got a complete grown up meal.

Keywords: Shipwreck Stew, Stew

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Polenta Cutouts

Friday, February 19 2010 - by Catherine McCord

Keywords: Polenta, Polenta Cutouts

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Passion Cosmo

Thursday, February 11 2010 - by Sandra Lee

With an ideal blend of lime juice, cranberry juice and passion fruit flavored Smirnoff vodka, this is a super simple drink to make.

Keywords: Cosmopolitan, Passion Cosmo, Passion Fruit

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Campanile Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuesday, February 9 2010 - by Mark Peel of Campanile

Think tuna noodle casserole, reinvented! If you put your nose up at this old school classic, guess again. Mark Peel breathese new life into this vintage standby with a terrific recipe from his book New Classic Family Dinners.

Keywords: Mark Peel, Tuna Noodle Casserole

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Snacking During the Super Bowl: Homemade Hummus

Friday, February 5 2010 - by Kat Odell

Yes, the Super Bowl is this weekend! Sure, you're going to reach for the wings rolled in hot sauce, maybe order in some Pizza Hut, someone else might bring the chips and fries, but what about yummy snack food that tastes good and is good for you?

Keywords: Hummus