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Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Sometimes you want comfort food.  Chicken Parmesan is one of my favorites but sometimes you don’t want to go through all of the steps.  I am going to give you some shortcuts so you can have comfort food without spending all day in the kitchen. Chicken Parmesan Casserole 6 chicken breast filets (available at your local meat market) 3 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 teaspoon crushed red-hot pepper seeds (optional) 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning 2 teaspoons granulated…

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Spaghetti and Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash in the Crock Pot

We are definitely in the “comfort food” season in Northeast Ohio.  I have not quite adjusted to the bone chilling weather we have been having lately.  Luckily, there are more Crock Pot meals to warm your bones than there are cold days.  I like today’s recipe because everything is done in one pot and that is always a bonus.  Don’t be afraid to make modifications to this recipe to fit your family’s taste buds. Spaghetti and Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash…

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Eggplant Parmesan

I love this time of the year when you can stop at roadside stands and buy fresh produce from the local farmers.  I  recently bought 2 eggplants.  My intention was to grill them, but I forgot about them.  I decided it was time to use them so I made up a quick version of eggplant parmesan.  I used it as a side dish, but it could definitely stand on its own.  I hope you enjoy this and make sure you…

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Zucchini Noodles with Bolognese Sauce

I have a great new gadget I have been wanting to try.  I know a lot of you probably already have this, but you have to understand, I am still using a grater instead of a food processor. Enough said–my new device is a Veggetti. This little marvel will turn zucchini, carrots, sweet potatoes or anything else (watch the fingers) you put through the blades into curly noodles. This recipe is so delicious you won’t believe you aren’t cheating when…

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