Californian Beginner Cook Recipes

"These are a deliciously healthy, filling meal, and good for both everyday eating and when your vegetarian guests come over for dinner! My non-vegetarian husband doesn't even miss the meat when I fix these. This is a *big* batch, so plan on leftovers. :) Good for picnics & potlucks, too... see note below."

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Ingredients: powdered cumin, soy cheese...

"3 of the greatest flavors in nature, together in one dish (Spend a few extra dollars on good olive oil, and you'll see what I mean). Can be served cold or room temperature. Great for picnics."

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Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaves...

"This is the best chicken I have ever made or eaten in my life. It is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and is great for a quick, yet still fancy, meal."

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Ingredients: heavy cream, oil...

"I haven't seen a lot of scallops recipes on this site, so here's a nice one."

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Ingredients: chives, garlic powder...

"These quick 'n easy quesadillas are perfect for the late night snacker with discriminating tastes, or the bachelor/ette cooking for one. (though multiples are entirely possible - cooking them simultaneously will surely take balancing!). When cut into smaller wedges, these are also ideal as appetizers, and can be served between warm and room temperature...."

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Ingredients: monterey jack pepper cheese, salsa...

"This is a good one for Turkey, Fish, pork and Chicken. You may want to double up on this one because it is only 6 servings. This is also for about 1-1/2 lbs of meat."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, garlic, green onions...

"A little dish I created a couple of years back. Extremely healthy. The fish turns out really moist, and the juice is out of this world. I usually add a little more garlic, but I am CRAZY about garlic. Has become such a staple with my family that it is requested for at least once a month. Don't worry about adding any salt, I personally feel that it..."

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Ingredients: cracked black pepper, fish fillets...

"This is a very simple and delicious salad to make, especially in the summer. My family does not like spinach very much, but they love this dish. Also great to take to pot luck or church dinners as it is a "different" salad. The secret is to find the pale green fresh baby spinach leaves as opposed to the larger, tough, dark green ones in a..."

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Ingredients: eggs, baby spinach leaves...

"Sun dried tomatoes and broccoli add color and texture to this dish"

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Ingredients: pepper, heavy cream, olive oil...

"Signature California ingredients and flavorful spices are the secret to this taste sensation I developed. I'm always asked to bring this to parties or family celebrations."

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Ingredients: dill, surimi, lemon juice...

"Delicious cold pizza appetizer. No need to keep warm."

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Ingredients: cream cheese, mayonnaise...