Diana's Southern Food Blog

Use very fresh pecans in this apple conserve recipe; rancid nuts will ruin an otherwise delicious conserve. This conserve would make a wonderful spread for English muffins or biscuits, or serve it alongside pork or ham.

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Use canned or packaged white tuna in this tasty tuna sandwich filling recipe. Serve these sandwiches with chips or fries and soup for a satisfying lunch or sandwich supper.

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This chocolate zucchini cake is easy to make with a cake mix, and it's loaded with chocolate chips, shredded zucchini, and nuts.

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This easy and tasty soup is made with beef, carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, broth, and seasonings. Serve this flavorful soup with crusty bread or rolls and a tossed green salad for a great family meal.

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Seasoned lamb chops are first browned in the skillet with sliced mushrooms, garlic, and green onions, then beef broth and red wine are added to make a flavorful sauce. Serve the lamb chops with potatoes and greens.

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This is a fast and easy meal to prepare and cook any night of the week. Use thinly sliced boneless "breakfast chops" or pork cutlets in this recipe.

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This is a dense, moist, flavorful cake, and it's absolutely delicious with a cream cheese glaze. Bake this in a 10 or 12-cup Bundt cake pan or in a 9x13x2-inch pan.

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This is a tasty chicken and macaroni casserole with a smoked Gouda cheese sauce, seasonings, and frozen peas and carrots. Feel free to replace the Gouda cheese with a sharp Cheddar, and if you're pressed for time, use purchased roasted or grilled chicken cubes or a rotisserie chicken.

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Dried cranberries make these soft granola cookies a great choice for the lunchbox or after school snack. Feel free to replace the cranberries with raisins, chopped dates, or chopped dried apricots.

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Halibut fillets are absolutely delicious with fresh parsley, butter, and a little garlic, or add a great creamy crab sauce for an extra-special meal. Serve this broiled halibut with potatoes and creamy spinach or other green vegetable.

More Halibut Recipes
Halibut With Balsamic Marinade
Halibut With Creamy Dill Sauce
Halibut With Remoulade Sauce

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