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1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened

1 c. sugar

1 c. butter

1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour

2 eggs

1/4 c milk

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 c. raspberry preserves

In large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, butter with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy.  Add half of flour, all of the eggs, milk, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla and salt.

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Coarse salt and ground pepper

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

2 Tbsp olive oil

1/2 a medium red onion, finely diced (you can use more, but this generally is enough)

2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

1 Hass Avocado, pitted and cut into chunks

In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp of salt, 1/4 tsp of ground pepper and cayenne; rub all over chicken

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium.  Add chicke...

4 cloves of garlic, chopped (You can use minced garlic that you find in the spice aisle)

1/4 cup of olive oil

1/2 cup of parmesan cheese (you can use the pre-grated, or grate some yourself...tastes good 

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Serves 2.

2 lean beef rib eye steaks

1 1/2 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground pepper

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese

Mix oregano, basil, salt and pepper in a bowl.  Sprinkle and rub mixture into both sides of steak.  Combine the oil and the garlic in a large nonstick skillet.  Cook over medium heat for about one minute or...

Serves 4.

One bunch of asparagus, tough ends removed.

4 Tbsp butter

One regular box of any pasta you like

1 small log of soft goat cheese

2-3 Tbsp of chives (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Place asparagus on a large rimmed baking sheet, drizzle one tablespoon butter over asparagus and season with salt and pepper.  Roast in oven for 10-15 mins, tossing th...