Poached Salmon & Vegetables with a Lemon Garlic Aioli

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqVNZPWRjpG5VVZ2Pbjj0iCCb5X9fETKAU5YL9bq9kzQvPwhUYDghTYAbF4WPHAuY6UzYHlqq-s71FLTbjprSbDFcwfVRKIvm119pvXQeNbJNSC8JZUAq9R8XvDIS4QOYOzvnMYQVSp5Lb/s1600/IMG_5581.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqVNZPWRjpG5VVZ2Pbjj0iCCb5X9fETKAU5YL9bq9kzQvPwhUYDghTYAbF4WPHAuY6UzYHlqq-s71FLTbjprSbDFcwfVRKIvm119pvXQeNbJNSC8JZUAq9R8XvDIS4QOYOzvnMYQVSp5Lb/s640/IMG_5581.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />It is not often that I go on kicks of any sort.  Typically, I believe in eating whatever I want and walking a lot.  We usually eat pretty light during the day and have big dinners with bowls of pasta and bread - which I know is exactly the opposite of what you're supposed to do.  My system seems to work for me, my small (but frequent) treats keep my cravings at bay and at the end of the day we have a comforting dinner. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI1VyAQWrwR6NjNQ71bWYi7F6GHeDWrJx0mgmVl5OE2Xlmw04HbJekDPIAJ4HzHBwS-H-OhTF1mPKrI-behSIf7CQN40YIhGb_CdFqbkPaQ5KsOnD2mTmS6L4xhf0TnHbv21y8n3EPKMlj/s1600/IMG_5586.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI1VyAQWrwR6NjNQ71bWYi7F6GHeDWrJx0mgmVl5OE2Xlmw04HbJekDPIAJ4HzHBwS-H-OhTF1mPKrI-behSIf7CQN40YIhGb_CdFqbkPaQ5KsOnD2mTmS6L4xhf0TnHbv21y8n3EPKMlj/s640/IMG_5586.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />However, every once in a while I need a mini cleanse.  Not a strict all juice diet, but just a weekend of feel good food and activities to refresh myself.  Last weekend Mike and I treated ourselves to a one night getaway at The Elms (a local grand historic spa and hotel) to rejuvenate and relax.  The weather here was unbelievably nice so we took a lot of walks outside.  It felt like the smallest glimpse of Spring and put me in the mood for a really fresh and healthy dinner.  This is the simplest dish to prepare - all in one pot.  It would be perfect for an elegant luncheon, too.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfsOhMlZ1UUp3XJuOCaKkxxZafDUSeI2JMRdJEMP73XRCH5VRRt8mZa8Fcm17BMUtVRPMDRD_Ylol_kX7w3_ARDNhbm7eM459HGymzJALUiKMy8MRVhR2QVlXutr8czQa8uAOJTYcYjM9P/s1600/poached-salmon.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfsOhMlZ1UUp3XJuOCaKkxxZafDUSeI2JMRdJEMP73XRCH5VRRt8mZa8Fcm17BMUtVRPMDRD_Ylol_kX7w3_ARDNhbm7eM459HGymzJALUiKMy8MRVhR2QVlXutr8czQa8uAOJTYcYjM9P/s640/poached-salmon.jpg" width="426" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Poached Salmon </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">& Vegetables</span><br /><i>with lemon garlic aioli</i><br />serves 4<br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F01%2Fpoached-salmon-vegetables-with-lemon.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-9tL50NULeMU%2FUtWQ9JbM0_I%2FAAAAAAAAVZY%2FUT-uzEnqi0c%2Fs640%2Fpoached-salmon.jpg&description=Poached%20Salmon%20%20%26%20Vegetables%20with%20lemon%20garlic%20aioli%20%20-%20Easy%20%26%20Very%20Healthy%20Dinner...%20made%20all%20in%20one%20pot"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><br /><br />1 pound of salmon (4 filets)<br />2 pounds of carrots, peeled and large dice<br />1 pound of baby potatoes, quarted<br />1 pound of green beans, trimmed and halved<br />spring greens & spinach mix<br />....<br />4 cloves of garlic<br />1 teaspoon sea salt <br />1 egg yolk<br />2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice<br />1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes<br />1/4 teaspoon of cracked black pepper <br />1 cup of olive oil<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib9CM7du25-6u79bIH1SbwpmekC7WigVPy37w16Fdb5jMtpZE3TRjIbp0W8tntuR8RTcZJ7GpCc207vhGUzYGea4wXYpuR_Xct7ngkpZSdbNmqOK74YAXXt8kt6aMdLd34pdnGPdB69Dtx/s1600/IMG_5570.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib9CM7du25-6u79bIH1SbwpmekC7WigVPy37w16Fdb5jMtpZE3TRjIbp0W8tntuR8RTcZJ7GpCc207vhGUzYGea4wXYpuR_Xct7ngkpZSdbNmqOK74YAXXt8kt6aMdLd34pdnGPdB69Dtx/s640/IMG_5570.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Season a large pot of simmering water with 2 tablespoons of sea salt.  Cook potatoes and carrots in simmering water for 5 minutes.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUJ7gvvqhqaKcRQWh7FcpyogRRmnc8ZxIIjiifGlZ8lseKiQD4N82qjDWzllyL7GqSGTUqRmNTlSJ-tb6dW4hllevWsnF2vT2oEwd9CMnbfZqPnxWsDom0lQCpOXJ68_FxSv-tsG8b6rrI/s1600/IMG_5574.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidcYMZollZb45Nm4uAT7kLuV31R5FXrBfHNr-fLmR_WgevkzXLsmnvEcIq1KiCzqCc7UYVaNYuNQfu9ml6naklPA1tA8q5U4a2PmYhSTk6af9i_Z2Va2VNfJP1SUOMfESc5PrV_Ul7WjgO/s640/IMG_5575.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Meanwhile, make the aioli in a food processor or with a small bowl and whisk.  Begin by chopping (in processor or by hand) garlic and salt together.  Add egg yolk to the garlic and whirl.  Add lemon juice (after juicing, I added the lemon to the pot of water for extra fresh flavor), red pepper flakes and black pepper.  Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whirling (or whisking) until mixture has thickened.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ7NBA_KKz0NgAozqOXBDmwj-pM68QkTeh4df5Ofmx6DUS0SvOkTJblKTKr0yBGLRtYHV-4sbO64Y2jPLHw9sGfZXPPWIfgHyDHzZ6WRdJSFp1Wxu4munxsZWY-YSQ2N8IBXXZLTNshPip/s1600/IMG_5584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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Poached Salmon & Vegetables with a Lemon Garlic Aioli

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For dinner last night, I made this pad thai inspired shrimp recipe. The spicy, tangy lime juice and fresh vegetables make this dinner super satisfying. Total cost for this dinner is $15.<br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #666666; font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; white-space: pre;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/SS6hle1KXra1GCVRt61bFCfAK9BbK3koc3YNOcw0aBE?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0NsSR4iQNCbI1D5tbq8oB5hNar7o9swewr78Dmj2YsxMQoP_BzxTeb-uV4nREWxP5FdRCuS2bhDz6Mfqk3FVbVPJadDoYwDajFI_W-mwgpSjMHgxRagpPJfUWYVJP_R5XVi1dHcPHH2k/s600/IMG_0891.JPG" /></a></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>2 tablespoons of oil (vegetable, olive...)</div><div>4 cloves of garlic, minced</div><div>1/2 cup of mushrooms</div><div>2 carrots, chopped</div><div>1/4 cup of baby corn</div><div>1/4 cup of water chestnuts</div><div>10 scallions, chopped</div><div>1 teaspoon of chili paste</div><div>3 limes, juiced</div><div>1 cup of water</div><div>2 tablespoons of brown sugar</div><div>1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes</div><div>2 tablespoons of soy sauce</div><div>1/2 pound of angel hair, linguine or rice noodles</div><div>1/4 cup of chopped peanuts</div><div><br /></div><div>Cook the pasta according to the directions.</div><div><br /></div><div>In a sauté pan, cook shrimp in oil with garlic for about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside. Add a bit more olive oil to the pan, if necessary, and saute the carrots, mushrooms, baby corn and water chestnuts for 2-3 minutes. </div><div><br /></div><div>Mix together chili paste, lime juice, brown sugar, red pepper flakes and soy sauce. Pour into saute pan with vegetables. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbly. Reduce heat.</div><div><br /></div><div>Add in scallions, shrimp & pasta. Toss. Garnish with chopped peanuts.</div><div><br /></div><div>Total cost = $15</div><div><br /></div>

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Recipes | Shrimp & Mushroom Pasta in a Light Tomato Cream Sauce

<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 11px; white-space: pre; "><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/JXkUKZ-OFTMN-ocSukOv4SfAK9BbK3koc3YNOcw0aBE?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4S_vzE2tytGRCH9xyeEuVdGpuKTCPgxqxDjIUBAlUxhYH9jmL4b-9Rpyvwe0jXRMNGdqmnVqxYicuZGZkK6FURpVWBPrkCkyc0LN2VlRaOoL3aYKJEywtOe5fyD7q5AGqeN5J6hk80T8/s600/IMG_0326.JPG" /></a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This pasta is fast, cheap and tasty. It is a fantastic simple meal to fix for an impromptu dinner party.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Shrimp & Mushroom Pasta with a Light Tomato Cream Sauce</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">serves 4</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 1/2 pound of shrimp, peeled</div><div style="text-align: center;">10 mushrooms, sliced</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 cloves of garlic, minced</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tablespoons of olive oil</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 large can of whole tomatoes, drained and crushed by hand</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup of heavy cream</div><div style="text-align: center;">fresh parmesan</div><div style="text-align: center;">fresh basil (optional)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sea salt</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 pound of pasta</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add the pasta to boiling water just as you begin the following steps. This should time the pasta to be done just as the sauce is ready. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Start by sautéing the mushrooms in olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds being careful not to burn it. Add in the crushed tomatoes. Reduce to simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes on low. Season with Salt and crushed red pepper flakes to taste. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Raise the heat to medium high and add the shrimp to the tomato mixture. Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes, then stir in the heavy cream. Turn off the heat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, set aside. Drain the pasta and put the pasta (without rinsing) into the sauce. Toss. If the sauce needs thinning, add a small amount of the reserved pasta water. Top with fresh grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Recipes | Shrimp & Mushroom Pasta in a Light Tomato Cream Sauce

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Recipes | Chicken Pot Pie

<div>More often than not, when people think about pot pie they think unhealthy, time consuming and boring.  Not true.  My recipe is filled with vegetables and lean protein.  By roasting the ingredients and using a small puff pastry top instead of an entire pie crust, this recipe has a lot of flavor and minimal fat and calories.</div><div><br /></div><div>Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry (4 servings) :</div><div><br /></div><div>2 Split Chicken Breasts - $3</div><div>4 Carrots - chopped into 1 inch pieces - $1</div><div>1 pound of Red Potatoes - cut into 1 inch pieces - $1</div><div>2 tablespoons of Olive Oil </div><div>3 tablespoons of Butter</div><div>3 tablespoons of Flour </div><div>1 cup of Chicken Stock - $1</div><div>1 cup of Frozen Peas - $1.50</div><div>1 package of Puff Pastry (I use Pepperage Farm's in the Freezer section) - $4</div><div>Salt & Pepper</div><div><br /></div><div>Total - $11.50</div><div>Calories per serving (approx) - 400</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj98FNbUnQMOpBN75MudssyD0CAJ_wNFE1qdklSoFIlD3c0o7ZuXrcn8sKHFRxNBaL908_f-yylhPA0f12lUoKq08bv51cUrvIvjKubbVUG-jJ1RC6O3Yzx5fWslIQagk-Get9RSugerPA/s1600-h/Chicken+Pot+Pie+1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384700928896114802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj98FNbUnQMOpBN75MudssyD0CAJ_wNFE1qdklSoFIlD3c0o7ZuXrcn8sKHFRxNBaL908_f-yylhPA0f12lUoKq08bv51cUrvIvjKubbVUG-jJ1RC6O3Yzx5fWslIQagk-Get9RSugerPA/s400/Chicken+Pot+Pie+1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 233px;" /></a><br /><div>Start by placing the chicken breasts on one side of a baking sheet and the carrots and potatoes on the other side.  Drizzle everything with olive oil, then sprinkle generously with salt & pepper.  Roast for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 425 degrees.<br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKDDsHTWPwiTz_C7Q_wlNtOhCqxo4PJO-qWIs2lbicHBoqe9Zrn_VZGnlSkUdX5O7mZjxHmebHk7kaPQkEANTgx5DUwK2aceGI9jFA1Yw49a_RekfV7n1J3qpDbWzOGHAkQ5i5vQzPOw/s1600-h/Chicken+Pot+Pie+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384699749104308546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKDDsHTWPwiTz_C7Q_wlNtOhCqxo4PJO-qWIs2lbicHBoqe9Zrn_VZGnlSkUdX5O7mZjxHmebHk7kaPQkEANTgx5DUwK2aceGI9jFA1Yw49a_RekfV7n1J3qpDbWzOGHAkQ5i5vQzPOw/s400/Chicken+Pot+Pie+2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" /></a><br /></div><div>In the meantime, make the white sauce buy melting the butter in a large shallow saucepan.  On low heat, add the flour while stirring.  After the butter and flour mixture have combined, add in the chicken stock - whisking until smooth.   Done.  You've just made a white sauce!  Turn off the heat and let it sit until the chicken and vegetables have finished roasting.  If it gets to thick, just whisk in more chicken stock or milk.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhADmk_zCh34F46Sn-Uy12FPaWoBPsMMYS89G7R9tnXkMGv4fOrmDTghNdxKJ_tGQsKy111h92zuzyanAhsm45wy2adj3rHdi4IOYhvrbcw0wwlXpid6-g4upNb5Q6M6jmVCGLKc1yFWf8/s1600-h/Chicken+Pot+Pie+3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384699742589898146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhADmk_zCh34F46Sn-Uy12FPaWoBPsMMYS89G7R9tnXkMGv4fOrmDTghNdxKJ_tGQsKy111h92zuzyanAhsm45wy2adj3rHdi4IOYhvrbcw0wwlXpid6-g4upNb5Q6M6jmVCGLKc1yFWf8/s400/Chicken+Pot+Pie+3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 315px;" /></a><br /></div><div>Remove the chicken from the bone and cut it into 1 inch cubes.  Add the peas, chicken and roasted vegetables into the white sauce. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgenBNjEjdxySfDUZnPWJBDvDOtDUP5ys8Pe53NQSjtx_QgASzcPqRiX43N8iA_GMca7zu_9iTUP6PLlnwKM2ttJqq833bYKAo6KUNYMGT8RX05pxwRvDpMI1mjVM3zKc8GnKGE6qnaSPQ/s1600-h/Chicken+Pot+Pie+4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384699730154381346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgenBNjEjdxySfDUZnPWJBDvDOtDUP5ys8Pe53NQSjtx_QgASzcPqRiX43N8iA_GMca7zu_9iTUP6PLlnwKM2ttJqq833bYKAo6KUNYMGT8RX05pxwRvDpMI1mjVM3zKc8GnKGE6qnaSPQ/s400/Chicken+Pot+Pie+4.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /></div><div>Put the mixture into individual oven safe bowls.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKqvvo0IafKjSsdb8LsoZkGFNG198eWAVBHIuiHNj_6p9ffWHstDyGT_wokmhTMaBOHssWHqYr8O3YgaII4OpDAB3h1ixH1URHl-AHwxKXBe8uxCTmMEtekSOXQNSlVOzRXtyMLTEc81Y/s1600-h/Chicken+Pot+Pie+5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384699723393506130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKqvvo0IafKjSsdb8LsoZkGFNG198eWAVBHIuiHNj_6p9ffWHstDyGT_wokmhTMaBOHssWHqYr8O3YgaII4OpDAB3h1ixH1URHl-AHwxKXBe8uxCTmMEtekSOXQNSlVOzRXtyMLTEc81Y/s400/Chicken+Pot+Pie+5.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /></div><div>Top the bowls with squares of puff pastry.  Sprinkle Salt & Pepper on top.  Place the bowls on a baking sheet and bake them for 10 minutes at 425, or until puff pastry has puffed and browned.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaLErIvw4fEzJyPZp6rdnUUEIuFffbsC2qL5uZuRFAc6aXs37K8GkmbF_HNF36EnCFM_sxrrse1PgBwNhGrqaWGs0Yx62D4TI_2sjTUFLbeu6SuVd0rSfbC5Pp1CACqjfla1X4DrZxvfs/s1600-h/Chicken+Pot+Pie+6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384699695115216338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaLErIvw4fEzJyPZp6rdnUUEIuFffbsC2qL5uZuRFAc6aXs37K8GkmbF_HNF36EnCFM_sxrrse1PgBwNhGrqaWGs0Yx62D4TI_2sjTUFLbeu6SuVd0rSfbC5Pp1CACqjfla1X4DrZxvfs/s400/Chicken+Pot+Pie+6.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /></div><div>Yum!<br /><br /></div></div>

Recipes | Chicken Pot Pie

More often than not, when people think about pot pie they think unhealthy, time consuming and boring.  Not true.  My recipe is filled with v...

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