Watermelon Chaat Salad

July 9, 2020 By palatablepastime in Beans, Chickpeas/Garbanzos, Fruits, Indian, Melon, Salads, Stovetop Tags: #ImprovCooking, chaat salad, crunchy chickpeas, fruit salad, garbanzo beans, indian recipes, salad recipes, spicy recipes 3 Comments

Watermelon Chaat Salad combines ripe juicy and fruity melon with crispy chickpeas, spicy sev, radishes and chaat masala spices.

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Strawberry Basil Avocado Toast #ImprovCooking

June 11, 2020 By palatablepastime in Avocados, Bread, Buns or Rolls, Breakfast & Brunch, Fruits, Herbs, Spices, Teas, and Coffee, Small Appliance, Strawberries, Toaster Oven, United States Tags: #ImprovCooking, avo toast, avocadoes, Breakfast Recipes, brunch recipes, clean eating, cooking with herbs, fresh strawberries, healthy breakfast, quick breakfast, recipes 3 Comments

Strawberry Basil Avocado Toast is a simple prep for a breakfast favorite using the fresh berries and herbs of the season.

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Larb Lettuce Cups #ImprovCooking

May 14, 2020 By palatablepastime in Appetizers, Asian, Chicken, Fish, Ground chicken, Herbs, Spices, Teas, and Coffee, Main Dish, Meats, Nuts, Onions, Peanuts, Poultry, Stovetop, Thai Tags: #ImprovCooking, appetizers, asian recipes, diabetic friendly, healthy recipes, light foods, low-carb, meaty snacks, summer suppers, Thai recipes 5 Comments

Larb Lettuce Cups are a Thai style ground chicken appetizer with herbs, flavored with peanuts and the traditional flavors of hot, sour, salty, and sweet.

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Wilted Spinach Salad with Bacon and Avocado #ImprovCooking

April 9, 2020 By palatablepastime in Avocados, Bacon, Fruits, Greens or Lettuces, Lemons, Meats, Pork, Salads, Scallions/Green Onions, Stovetop, Tomatoes, United States Tags: #ImprovCooking, avocado recipes, bacon recipes, Hot Bacon Dressing, lemon dressing, salad recipes, Wilted Lettuce, wilted salad, wilted spinach 3 Comments

Wilted Spinach Salad with Bacon and Avocado puts a lemony twist on the traditional lettuce salad with hot bacon dressing.

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Southwest Chicken and Rice Soup

March 12, 2020 By palatablepastime in Beans, Black Beans, Chicken, Corn, Meats, Peppers or Chillies, Poultry, Rice, Soup, Soups, Stews & Chili, squash, Stovetop, Tomatoes, United States, Zucchini Tags: #ImprovCooking, black beans, brown rice, chicken, corn, easy meals, quick fix suppers, soups, southwest recipes, zucchini 3 Comments

Southwest chicken and rice soup takes easy ingredients of cooked chicken in a spicy tomato based broth with rice, beans and tons of veggies.

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Oven-Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders

January 9, 2020 By palatablepastime in Boneless Breasts, Chicken, Main Dish, Meats, Oven Baked, Poultry, United States Tags: #ImprovCooking, chicken recipes, comfort food recipes, cracker crumb chicken coating, crispy chicken tenders, Easy Recipes, oven fried chicken 6 Comments

Easy oven-baked Parmesan chicken tenders have a crisp yet moist meal on the table in no time, without the hassle of frying.

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Pear and Port Wine Cheese Spread

November 14, 2019 By palatablepastime in Alcoholic, Appetizers, Cheese, Dairy, European, Food Processor, French, Fruits, Pears, Stovetop, Uncategorized, Wine Tags: #ImprovCooking, cheese spread, fresh pears and cheese, holiday recipes, party appetizers, port wine reduction 5 Comments

Sharp cheddar cheese with a port wine reduction and fresh pear combine in this delicious holiday cheese spread at a fraction of the usual cost.

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Blood Orange Baked Squash

October 10, 2019 By palatablepastime in Fruits, Nuts, Oranges, Oven Baked, Pine Nuts, Side Dish, squash, United States Tags: #ImprovCooking, Autumn Recipes, Baked Squash, blood orange, citrus, dumpling squash, Easy Recipes, orange, pine nuts, Vegetable Side Dishes, winter squash 5 Comments

Blood orange baked squash combines a simple winter squash mash with the sweet and savory flavors of blood orange, pine nuts, and herbs.

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Grilled Mahi with Mango Habanero Glaze

August 8, 2019 By palatablepastime in Condiments, Fish, Fish and Seafood, Fruits, Grilled, Main Dish, Mango, Peppers or Chillies, Sauces, Stovetop, United States Tags: #ImprovCooking, barbecue, fish, grilled, Grilling Glaze, habanero, mahi, mango, seafood, spicy 8 Comments

Sweet and spicy mango habanero glaze on grilled Mahi with a few simple ingredients makes the perfect light summer supper.

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Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado-Lime Crema #ImprovCooking

June 13, 2019 By palatablepastime in Avocados, Corn, Dairy, Fish and Seafood, Food Processor, Fruits, Grains, Grilled, Limes, Main Dish, Mexican or Southwest US, Sauces, Shellfish, Shrimp, Sour Cream, Tacos, Tex-Mex, Tortillas Tags: #ImprovCooking, avocado, grilled shrimp, lime crema, tacos 2 Comments

Grilled shrimp tacos with avocado and lime crema on grilled fresh corn tortillas come together quickly for an easy and festive summer meal out on the patio.

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