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    Quick & Easy Californian Dinner Party Recipes

    Basil Cream Chicken
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    This is the easiest and one of the most impressive chicken dishes I make. Serve with grated parmesan at the table.

    Basil Cream Chicken

    Recipe #32735

    Basil Cream Chicken

    By MizzNezz on June 30, 2002

    Recipe #32735

    "This is the easiest and one of the most impressive chicken dishes I make. Serve with grated parmesan at the table."

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    Ingredients: pepper, fettuccine...

    Prep Time:12 mins

    Total Time: 19 mins

    White Fish In Herbed Butter
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    Frequently requested, easy to make.

    White Fish In Herbed Butter

    Recipe #26451

    White Fish In Herbed Butter

    By MizzNezz on April 27, 2002

    Recipe #26451

    "Frequently requested, easy to make."

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    Ingredients: pepper, dill weed...

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Fluffy Lemon Cheesecake Squares
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    I've made this since a friend gave me the recipe at my bridal shower, MANY years ago!! This freezes very well. Take it out of the freezer and put...

    Fluffy Lemon Cheesecake Squares

    Recipe #29569

    Fluffy Lemon Cheesecake Squares

    By MizzNezz on May 29, 2002

    Recipe #29569

    "I've made this since a friend gave me the recipe at my bridal shower, MANY years ago!! This freezes very well. Take it out of the freezer and put it in the refrigerator 2 hours before serving.)"

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    Ingredients: cream cheese, evaporated milk...

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Parmesan Chicken Skillet
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    This is a really quick and tasty supper. All you'll need to add is a nice bread and wine.

    Parmesan Chicken Skillet

    Recipe #23195

    Parmesan Chicken Skillet

    By MizzNezz on March 24, 2002

    Recipe #23195

    "This is a really quick and tasty supper. All you'll need to add is a nice bread and wine."

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    Ingredients: angel hair pasta, boneless chicken breast halves...

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Baked Vegetarian Chimichangas (Warm or Cold)
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    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...

    Baked Vegetarian Chimichangas (Warm or Cold)

    Recipe #49461

    Baked Vegetarian Chimichangas (Warm or Cold)

    By Julesong on December 22, 2002

    Recipe #49461

    "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...

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Recipe #50064

    Tofu "alfredo" Sauce
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    This is a very creamy guilt free sauce.

    Tofu "alfredo" Sauce

    By Tish on January 6, 2003

    Recipe #50064

    "This is a very creamy guilt free sauce."

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    Ingredients: nutritional yeast, lite silken extra firm tofu...

    Prep Time:8 mins

    Total Time: 8 mins

    Fresh Tomato and Corn Salad
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    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...

    Fresh Tomato and Corn Salad

    Recipe #10757

    Fresh Tomato and Corn Salad

    By rouxdog on August 8, 2001

    Recipe #10757

    "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...

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    White Chocolate No-Bake Cheesecake Pie
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    A snap to make, with minimum ingredients. This is very good! Make early so it can chill.

    White Chocolate No-Bake Cheesecake Pie

    Recipe #24423

    White Chocolate No-Bake Cheesecake Pie

    By MizzNezz on April 8, 2002

    Recipe #24423

    "A snap to make, with minimum ingredients. This is very good! Make early so it can chill."

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    Ingredients: cream cheese, 9-inch graham cracker crusts...

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Garlic Shrimp
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    I call this my magic shrimp. You can have this done in 21 minutes. And it's true restaurant quality.

    Garlic Shrimp

    Recipe #22758

    Garlic Shrimp

    By MizzNezz on March 16, 2002

    Recipe #22758

    "I call this my magic shrimp. You can have this done in 21 minutes. And it's true restaurant quality."

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    Ingredients: fresh cilantro, garlic, oil...

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 21 mins

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

    Broiled Scallops

    Recipe #16048

    Broiled Scallops

    By Mille® on December 20, 2001

    Recipe #16048

    "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...

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 21 mins

    Fresh Green Beans Deluxe
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    These beans are SO good. Your family and guests will Love them!!

    Fresh Green Beans Deluxe

    Recipe #33568

    Fresh Green Beans Deluxe

    By MizzNezz on July 8, 2002

    Recipe #33568

    "These beans are SO good. Your family and guests will Love them!!"

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    Ingredients: pepper, garlic, salt...

    Prep Time:8 mins

    Total Time: 23 mins

    Almost Too-Easy Potato-Chicken-Cheese Soup
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    This soup is so good, they will think it took much longer. Sprinkle a little cheddar on top to make it even better.

    Almost Too-Easy Potato-Chicken-Cheese Soup

    Recipe #24003

    Almost Too-Easy Potato-Chicken-Cheese Soup

    By MizzNezz on March 30, 2002

    Recipe #24003

    "This soup is so good, they will think it took much longer. Sprinkle a little cheddar on top to make it even better."

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    Ingredients: au gratin potatoes, milk...

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

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    Garlic Vinaigrette

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    Zero-Points-Value Roasted Green Beans and Fresh Tomato

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