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CAULIFLOWER, SNAP PEAS & TOMATO SALAD

WITH 3 COMMENTS

This veggie-dense salad is a great way to pack more veggies into your diet. Cauliflower, snap peas and tomatoes are tossed in a walnut dressing and garnished with capers, herbs and hazelnuts.

ADDICTIVE CHICKEN SESAME NOODLES WITH VEGGIES

WITH 4 COMMENTS

Sesame noodles layered with teriyaki chicken, sprouts, cucumbers, green onions, cilantro and topped with a sprinkling of peanuts makes for an addictive one-dish-meal.

SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE QUICHE MINIS

WITH 6 COMMENTS

Mini crustless quiches are the perfect finger food that can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner and in between. Because there is no crust they are quick to prepare and gluten free.

POTATO QUICHE MINIS

WITH 3 COMMENTS

These tasty little nuggets of flavor and protein were inspired by little mini quiches served at Alta Coffee in Newport Beach. I add a little Spanish paprika for a little smokiness. Bet you can't each just one!

IRISH BEEF STEW

WITH ONE COMMENT

Irish beef stew's two secret ingredients are stout and red wine. Loaded with vegetables, this make-ahead stew is comforting when the weather is cool and a great meal to celebrate your inner Irish on St. Patrick's Day.

POLENTA AND VEGGIE BITES WITH HONEYED CHEESE

WITH ONE COMMENT

These make-ahead polenta appetizers are delicious and healthy. Grilled polenta is smeared with honeyed cheese and topped with slow cooked tomatoes, caramelized onions and melted peppers.

WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO CASSEROLE

WITH 7 COMMENTS

A no-stir risotto casserole that can be made in advance and for a large number of people. Make this when you are cooking for a crowd and want to prepare your meal before your guests arrive.

ASIAN-STYLE COLESLAW