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  • Delicious Creamy Basil Zucchini Soup

    This creamy zucchini soup is a tasty way to use up the summer squash. This is my favorite summer soup. And I’m a huge soup fan, so that’s saying a lot. Prep and Cook Time: 45 minutes. Yield: Makes 4...

  • Potato and Broccoli Soup Recpe

    Bright green broccoli florets float prettily in this hearty soup, but it's broccoli stems that do the real work. They're cooked with the potatoes and then pureed to form a creamy base. And a final touch of Parmesan gives the...

  • Chicken Char Siu Recipe

    Brought by Chinese immigrants to Hawaii, this dish is typically made with baby back ribs. Skinless, boneless chicken thighs are a tender and tasty substitute with less fat. Yield: 9 servings (serving size: 2 skewers) Ingredients 1 tablespoon grated peeled...

  • Delicious 3-Step Strawberry Dessert

    Ingredients 2 sheets of puff pastry 1 cup crème fraîche 2 Tbsp confectioners' sugar strawberries Preparation Cut 2 sheets of puff pastry in half. Bake 3 of them at 400°F Just 4 ingredients! for 18 minutes. In a medium bowl,...

  • Sesame Soy Napa Cabbage Slaw

    This recipe goes with Shrimp Martinis with Napa Cabbage Slaw Yield: Makes 3 cups Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons lite soy sauce 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil 4 cups shredded napa cabbage 1 large carrot, shredded 1 red bell...

  • The Ultimate Brownie Trifle Recipe

    Prep: 25 min., Bake: 20 min., Chill: 8 hrs. Makes 16 to 18 servings Ingredients: 1 (19.8-ounce) package fudge brownie mix 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional) 1 (3.9-ounce) package chocolate fudge instant pudding mix 1 (8.7-ounce) package toffee-flavored candy bars,...