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Join us at Vito's Italian Cucina when this week we dish up another one of my Mothers Favorite's " Eggplant Lasanga" and this episode we will also be entertained by the musical artistry of Reno Di Bono. Don't miss it folks ....... Ciao 4 Now !

 

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Sweet & Savory Beef Stew

This beef stew for two replicates the flavors in tzimmes, a sweet stew traditionally served at Rosh Hashanah to start the New Year. This version gets natural sweetness from cherries and butternut squash.

by sivanesan

  • Category:  Beef recipes
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  • Ready in:  20 min
  • Cooking time:  1h
  • Waiting time:  20 min

Directions
    Active Time:  30 Minutes Total Time:  2 Hours Yield:  2 serv...

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Chicken Divan

Once the signature dish of a New York restaurant, the Divan Parisienne, Chicken Divan became a party favorite. Here, its richer elements are streamlined, without sacrificing taste.

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  • Category:  Chicken recipes
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  • Ready in:  20 min
  • Cooking time:  20 min
  • Waiting time:  20 min

Directions
Active Time:  30 Minutes Total Time:  1 Hour Yield:  6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each ...

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Lemon-Garlic Roast Turkey & White-Wine Gravy

The zesty lemon-garlic rub for this turkey gives it amazing flavor. Instead of using a conventional supermarket turkey that’s been “enhanced” with added sodium solution, here we brine a natural or organic turkey to keep the meat extra juicy without a lot of extra sodium.

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  • Category:  Turkey recipes
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  • Ready in:  20 min
  • Cooking time:  3h
  • Waiting time:  20 min

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    Active Time:  40 Minutes Total Time:  3 Hours 40 Minutes ...

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Spicy Chicken Wings

These grilled wings are made with Italian dressing and hot sauce for a spicy summer treat.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Chicken recipes
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  • Ready in:  3h 20 min
  • Cooking time:  30 min
  • Waiting time:  0 min

Ingredients
3 pound(s) prepared chicken, 0.5 cup(s) Soy Sauce, Divided, 1 tablespoon(s) Soy Sauce Divided, 0.5 cup(s) Italian Dressing, 0.25 cup(s) Butter, 0.25 cup(s) Hot Sauce,

Directions
Prepare chicken wings by cutting at the joint, and removing the tips of the wings. In a ziploc bag, mix together the half cup soy sauce, salad dressing, and prepared w...

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Summer Grilled Chicken Salad

Stay cool this season with this easy, nutritious summer meal option for lunch, or dinner. Serves 2.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Chicken recipes
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  • Ready in:  10 min
  • Cooking time:  10 min
  • Waiting time:  0 min

Ingredients
12 ounce halved chicken breasts (skinless and boneless), 3 cups lettuce, 1 fresh tomato(diced), 0.25 cups shredded yellow cheddar cheese, 0.25 black olives, 2 medium onions(diced), 2 tablespoon walnuts(chopped), 0.25 cups Italian dressing,

Directions
Over medium heat, grill the chicken for about ten minutes per side, while covered, until fully cooked. In a large bowl, toss all ingredients with dressing until coated...

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Honey Mustard Chicken

The sweet and spicy marinade makes this chicken a sure hit. Serves 4.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Chicken recipes
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  • Ready in:  20 min
  • Cooking time:  30 min
  • Waiting time:  0 min

Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon ground paprika, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon curry powder, 3 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 0.25 cups honey, 2 tablespoon apricot jam,

Directions
Heat oven to 350 F (175 C). Season chicken with spices and place in a roasting pan. In a bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Spread mixture over chicken, and marinate for at le...

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Honey Ginger Chicken

Sweet and salty chicken marinated with honey and ginger. Serves Five.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Chicken recipes
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  • Ready in:  1h
  • Cooking time:  30 min
  • Waiting time:  20 min

Ingredients
1 whole chicken, cut, 3 tablespoon diced onion, 3 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon finely diced ginger (fresh), 1 teaspoon diced garlic, 2 tablespoon honey, 0.25 cups diced green onions,

Directions
Marinate chicken pieces in a oven safe dish. Combine the onion, soy, ginger, garlic and honey all together in a bowl; drizzle over chicken. Cover and place in the fridge for one ...

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Coconut Chicken Curry

This is a delicious chicken curry which is served with rice and naan bread or pappadums. Serves 2.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Chicken recipes
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  • Ready in:  20 min
  • Cooking time:  30 min
  • Waiting time:  0 min

Ingredients
1 pound chicken.diced, 1 small onion, diced, 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon curry paste, 1.25 cups coconut milk, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste, 0.5 red pepper, thinly chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped,

Directions
Heat oil in a frying pan. When the oil is hot enough stir in the curry paste and cook for 2 minutes, or until the curry paste starts to sizzle and become fragrant. Add the diced ch...

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Thai chicken curry

You can add whatever vegetables you wish to this quick curry. To save further time you can use a microwave rice that you can cook in the packet.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Chicken recipes
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  • Ready in:  10 min
  • Cooking time:  40 min
  • Waiting time:  20 min

Ingredients
1 chicken breast cut into bite sized chunks (roughly 400g), 100 grams fresh vegetables of your choice, 400 mL tinned coconut milk, 50 grams green Thai curry paste, 1 tablespoon sunflower oil, 0.5 teaspoon kaffir lime leaf puree, 1 handfuls fresh basil leaves,

Directions
First, make the jasmine rice.Place the rice into a large pan that has a tight fitting lid. Add 375ml of cold water and also add the butter and the salt. Bring it to the boil and th...

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Chicken Satay Skewers

This chicken satay recipe is great to make as an appetizer served on skewers. The marinated chicken satay is served in a peanut sauce. Serves 6.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Chicken recipes
  • Difficulty: 
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  • Ready in:  1h 10 min
  • Cooking time:  30 min
  • Waiting time:  20 min

Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast, skinless, 1 large onions, choppped, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 2 teaspoon crushed chillies, 0.33 cups soy sauce, 2 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 0.75 cups coconut milk, 0.5 cups crunchy peanut butter, 2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds,

Directions
Dice chicken breasts into cubes. Combine onion, lemon juice, garlic, crushed chillies, soy sauce, brown sugar and sesame oil. Pour the ingredients over the prepared chicken and sti...

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Korean Barbecue Beef

This delicious korean barbecue beef recipe is quick and easy to prepare. It can be served on its own like with this meal or with rice. Serves 4-6.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Beef recipes
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  • Ready in:  1h
  • Cooking time:  20 min
  • Waiting time:  0 min

Ingredients
1 pound beef sirloin steak, thinly sliced, 0.25 cups sesame oil, 0.25 cups soy sauce, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated, 1 tablespoon rice wine, 2 tablespoon spring onions, chopped, 0.25 cups white sugar,

Directions
It’s good to leave some fat on the steaks for flavor, but remove some of the fat from the steak and thinly slice. Add rice wine, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, spring on...

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Quick Salmon Salad

Combine a few simple ingredients, and enjoy this fresh salmon salad this summer. Serves 3.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Seafood Recipes
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  • Ready in:  10 min
  • Cooking time:  10 min
  • Waiting time:  0 min

Ingredients
12 ounce canned pink salmon, 0.5 cups onions, diced, 0.5 cups celery,diced, 0.25 cups mayo, 0.75 tablespoon lemon juice, 0.75 teaspoon dill, 0.75 teaspoon seasoning salt,

Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together the drained salmon, onions, celery, mayo, and juice. Season with remaining ingredients to taste, mix until combined. Serve on a bed of lettuce or ...

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Healthy Bean and Macaroni Soup Recipe

Each serving provides: Calories: 158 Total fat: 1 g Saturated fat: less than 1 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 154 mg Total fiber: 5 mg Protein: 8 mg Carbohydrates: 29 g Potassium: 524 mg

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Pasta dishes
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  • Ready in:  30 min
  • Cooking time:  40 min
  • Waiting time:  0 min

Ingredients
2 cans (16 oz each) great northern beans, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 0.5 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced, 1 cups onion, coarsely chopped, 2 cups carrots, sliced, 1 cups celery, coarsely chopped, 1 clove garlic, minced, 3 cups tomatoes, fresh, peeled, cut up (or 1 ½ lb canned, whole, cut up)*, 1 teaspoon dried sage, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 pinches black pepper, freshly ground (to taste), 1 bay leaf, crumbled, 4 cups elbow macaroni, cooked,

Directions
  1. Drain beans and reserve liquid. Rinse beans. 2. Heat oil in 6-quart kettle. Add mushrooms, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. 3. ...

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Salmon Patties

These salmon patties are delicious to eat for lunch or dinner. They can be prepared in advance and refrigerated to eat whenever you like. Serves 8.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Seafood Recipes
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  • Ready in:  50 min
  • Cooking time:  10 min
  • Waiting time:  0 min

Ingredients
5 small potatoes, 1 can of salmon, drained and flaked, 1 celery stick, finely chopped, 1 small white onion, finely chopped, 1 small red capsicum, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped , 1 teaspoon lemon grind, grated, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 0.5 cups plain flour, 1 egg beaten lightly, 2 tablespoon milk, 2 cups breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoon vegetable oil,

Directions
Boil, steam, or microwave potatoes until tender and then drain them well. Place in medium bowl, mash using fork or potato masher until smooth. Drain salmon well, remove skin and b...

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Classic Salisbury Steak

A widespread favorite made quick and easy. Serves 6.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Beef recipes
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  • Ready in:  20 min
  • Cooking time:  20 min
  • Waiting time:  0 min

Ingredients
10.5 ounce condensed French onion soup, 1.5 pound ground beef, 0.5 cups bread crumbs (dried), 1 large egg, 0.25 teaspoon salt, 0.12 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon flour, 0.25 cups ketchup, 0.25 cups water, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 0.5 teaspoon powder mustard,

Directions
Combine one third cup soup with beef, crumbs, egg, salt and black pepper in a bowl. Shape into six patties. In a large pan over medium heat, cook both sides of patties until gol...

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Crispy Ginger Beef

This delicious ginger beef recipe is quick and simple. It can be served on its own or with rice. Serves 2-4.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Beef recipes
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  • Ready in:  40 min
  • Cooking time:  1h
  • Waiting time:  0 min

Ingredients
1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced, 2 eggs, 1 carrot, chopped, 3 onions, chopped, 0.25 cups fresh ginger, chopped, 5 garlic cloves, sliced, 1 canola oil, 3 tablespoon soy sauce, 4 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 0.5 cups sugar, 3 teaspoon crushed chilli, 0.75 cups cornstarch, 0.5 cups water,

Directions
Trim the sirloin steaks of any excess fat and cut into thin slices. Combine cornstarch and water in a large bowl, mix well. Gradually add eggs into the mixture, beating lightly. ...

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Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie, also referred to as Cottage Pie, is a classic English meat pie recipe which has a crust made from mashed potato. Nothing beats eating a sheperd’s pie when you need comfort food on a cold winters night.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Lamb Recipes
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  • Ready in:  30 min
  • Cooking time:  1h
  • Waiting time:  0 min

Ingredients
2 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 onions, chooped, 1.5 pound minced lamb, 2 tablespoon plain all purpose flour, 1 cups beef stock, 2 tablespoon tomato paste, 2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or dried rosemary, 1 pinches salt and pepper to taste, 1.5 pound potatoes, peeled and cut in halves, 2 ounce butter, 0.25 cups milk,

Directions
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the onions for 4-5 minutes, or until soft and golden browned. Remove and set aside. Heat the remaining oil in the same fry...

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Seasoned Pork Chops

A simple yet delicious recipe for a classic favorite! Makes 6 chops.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Pork Recipes
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  • Ready in:  10 min
  • Cooking time:  30 min
  • Waiting time:  40 min

Ingredients
2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sage, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 6 pork chops (bone in), 2 tablespoon butter, 1 cups water, 2 beef bouillon cubes,

Directions
In a bowl, combine seasoning (first three ingredients). Season chops by rubbing on both sides. In a large frying pan over medium high heat, melt the butter and then saute the por...

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Holiday Glazed Ham

A traditional favorite for the holiday season, a simple yet delicious glazed ham. Serves 12.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Pork Recipes
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  • Ready in:  10 min
  • Cooking time:  5h
  • Waiting time:  20 min

Ingredients
8 pound shank ham (with bone), 0.5 cups honey, 0.5 cups brown sugar, 2 tablespoon smoke flavoring (liquid), 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 pinches cloves to taste,

Directions
Heat oven to 275 F (135 C). In a roasting pan, place the ham shank and pour in 4 cups water, or enough to reach a 2 inch depth. Use a snug lid to cover. Proceed to bake for arou...

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Roast Chicken

This simple roast chicken recipe will be a favorite with the family. Serves 4.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Chicken recipes
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  • Ready in:  20 min
  • Cooking time:  1h 20 min
  • Waiting time:  20 min

Ingredients
1 medium chicken, 1 lemon halved, 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pinches salt and black pepper to taste, 0.5 cups white wine, 1 pinches spring of fresh rosemary,

Directions
reheat the oven to 400 ° F (200 ° C). Rinse the chicken and patch dry with paper towels. Place in a baking tin, breast side up, and squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the ch...

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