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    Caprese Eggplant Hero

    Eggplant Caprese is a wonderful way to showcase fresh produce including tomatoes, eggplant and basil. During the summer when tomatoes...


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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Don't be shy about loading up the spices and shredded chicken for this recipe. Slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup tastes amazing...


    One-Pot Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

    This curry soup might be vegan, but it's still as creamy as ever. If you prefer a meatier bowl, toss...

    Low-Carb Pizza Rolls

    I came up with a lower carb version of my stuffed pizza rolls recipe when I decided to try more...


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    Air-Fryer Gyro Sandwiches

    I love Gyros, but feel the meat part can be complicated! Using meatballs, Greek seasoning and air-frying them makes things...

    Chili Verde Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)

    Chili verde sausages add a wallop of flavor in my version of esquites, a kicked-up Mexican corn salad. We leave...


    Grilled Vegetable Pesto Sandwiches

    Grilling isn't just the pastime of meat eaters! Ask my vegetarian family members who love these wholesome sammies slathered with...


    Grilled Summer Sausage Salad

    I love grilling vegetables, especially those straight from the garden. The summer sausage is a fun twist, and the veggies...


    Air-Fryer Breaded Shrimp

    These quick air-fryer shrimp are so good you won't even miss the fat! Eat them alone with cocktail sauce or...

    Air-Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

    Using the air fryer is a genius way to make these golden, toasty sandwiches. I think this method gets the...


    Sopa Ajoblanco

    This white gazpacho was a staple when I was young; I remember slurping it directly from the bowl. It’s made...


    Air-Fryer Brats with Beer Gravy

    These air-fryer brats are a nod to my German heritage. I serve them with a green vegetable and some french...


    Air-Fryer Pecan Chicken Sliders

    I love coating chicken in pecans instead of breadcrumbs because it gives you such a wonderful crunch and nutty flavor....


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    Air-Fryer Tailgate Sausages

    What I love about these, besides the terrific taste, is you can assemble them ahead of time and keep them...

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    Air-Fryer Tailgate Sausages

    What I love about these, besides the great taste, is you can make them up ahead of time and keep...


    Air-Fryer Hoisin Chicken Wraps

    I was inspired by the iconic Vietnamese banh mi sandwich, particularly the fresh carrot, cucumber and radish topping. It adds...


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    Copycat Fried Chicken Sandwich

    After trying all the major fast-food chains' chicken sandwiches, I decided to come up with my own fried chicken sandwich....


    Rock N Rye Pork Roast Sandwiches

    Detroit's Faygo Rock & Rye soda (or pop, as we call it in Michigan) gives these pork roast sandwiches such...


    Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    Bacon lovers, this one’s for you! Overflowing with cheese and crispy bacon, this grilled cheese recipe is so hearty, you...


    Pizza Sliders

    Our love for Italian food and pizza gave me the idea for pizza sliders. These would be delicious as a...



    Southwest Vegetarian Chili

    My vegetarian daughter inspired me to develop this nutritious, meatless chili recipe. No one will miss the meat! I use...


    Toasted Chicken Salad Sandwiches

    I love chicken salad sandwiches. In this recipe, I use a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket and toss it with...

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    Kilbourn Sandwich

    This is a fun take on a Monte Cristo. It makes a big batch, so you can stock your freezer...


    Brown Sugar Bacon BLT Sandwiches

    Simple BLT sandwiches are quite amazing, but when you add dill mayonnaise, avocado and brown sugar bacon, they become something...


    Sloppy Joe Slider Bake

    Ground beef is turned up a notch in these party sliders that are sure to please your crowd. I love...


    Mango Jalapeno Sloppy Joe Sliders

    I've loved sloppy joes since I can remember. In an attempt to give them a makeover, I thought of this...


    Spicy Thai-Inspired Noodle Watermelon Salad

    Our county is famous for its fabulous Green River melons. While you won’t find this unique and refreshing salad at...


    Cubano Macaroni Salad

    One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss...