Main Dishes

Avocado Pear Salad
It's a good thing I don't have much free time these days.  You see, I've recognized the beginnings of an addiction forming in my life.  I know your imaginations are running wild with a list of...
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Lion House Chicken
Over the last week, I've taken the opportunity to educate my children in a subject they will sadly never learn about in school. It is topic close to my heart and one to which I am indebted to share my...
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Spanakopita Burgers
"Eat it.  It's good for you."  That was such a deadly phrase for me when I was a kid.  Anytime my parents would utter those words, I just knew that whatever I was about to put into my mouth...
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Chicken, Avocado and Bacon Pasta Salad
Marshall, Minnesota is an amazing small town to raise a family.  We've been here for four years and consider it a complete blessing.  I won't bore you with the list of reasons why we love it...
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Greek Pita
I know you were all hanging on the edge of your seats just dying to know what I stuffed into that great homemade pita bread (yeah, right!), so I'm back to fulfill my promise. These were so perfect...
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Monte Cristo Sandwich
"My Mom's a health nut!"  That was my daughter's reason for why I didn't deep fry these sandwiches, like a classic Monte Cristo would be prepared.  I think my previous post chocolate peanut butter cup...
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Pecan Chicken Salad
About three years ago, five of my friends and I took a trip to Minneapolis together and we had a great time....well except for the fact that three of them were pregnant so I kept having to stop the car...
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Pasta with Chicken & Artichokes
Last night was one of those nights.  I was exhausted, crabby and short-tempered.  Everything I had done that day had gone wrong, it was completely hectic all day long and I was just done by...
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Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
 I won't beat around the bush with all of you amazing moms out there.  My kids were horrified when I placed this in front of them and told them to eat it like a burrito.  My oldest son just kept asking...
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Turkey Chimichurri Burgers
If you are looking for some good comedy during  your supper tonight, may I suggest serving these burgers to anyone under the age of 8.  Tonight at dinner, we had quite a show watching Elisabeth (4) and...
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