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ITALIAN CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD

WITH NO COMMENTS

This salad-for-dinner makes a quick meal from leftover roast chicken or Spiedes.

SPIEDIES

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Spiedies, a kebab marinated in an Italian dressing and served on an Italian roll, makes an easy and delicious dinner. 100,000 people go to Binghamton New York for the annual Spiedie fest and balloon rally.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ORANGE RHUBARB COMPOTE

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Rhubarb, orange and rosemary make a savory compote to accompany this pork tenderloin. Served on a bed of braised Napa cabbage, this recipe is a complete meal good enough for company. If you have any leftovers, it makes a great spinach salad the next day.

CHICKEN MARBELLA

WITH 4 COMMENTS

This iconic dinner-party dish of the 80's is as good as ever and easy enough for a week-night meal. Assemble the day before so it can marinate overnight.

JICAMA, CUCUMBER AND CITRUS SALAD

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Inspired by Mexican fruit and vegetable street vendors, this salad combines jicama, citrus and cucumber seasoned with lime, chili and salt.

PAELLA WITH ARTICHOKES, CHICKEN, CHORIZO & SHRIMP

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Paella is a wonderful entertaining dish. Paella is over-the-top delicious, can be made in advance and always wows your guests when you pull it out of the oven.

CHICKEN, BERRY, DATE & CANDIED WALNUT SALAD

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Chicken, berries and candied walnuts make for a quick and satisfying weeknight salad.

CHICKEN AND TOMATILLO ENCHILADAS

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Enchiladas filled with chicken and roasted poblano chilies, and topped with homemade roasted poblano sauce. This recipe can be made in advance and heated just before serving.

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!

ROAST LEG OF LAMB AND POTATOES