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Marie Simmons' Recipe Index

Marie's specialty is recipe development. With over a dozen books to her name she has created many hundreds of delectable, mouth-watering dishes. Here is a sampling to whet your appetite.

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Appetizers	Crisp Cheese Crisps and Figs – These tender, cheesy crisps are similar to the Italian delicacy called frico, from the region of Friuli in northeastern Italy. Italian Style Stuffed Eggs – These Italian style stuffed eggs are unique because the yolks are blended with olive oil instead of mayonnaise. Muhamarra (Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Spread) – Muhamarra is a Turkish roasted red pepper and ground walnut spread made with pomegranate syrup. Mushroom Crostini – A delicious Italian appetizer – easy to prepare in advance. Fresh Fig Quesadillas – Quesadillas lend themselves to all sorts of interesting interpretations. Roasted Gorgonzola Stuffed Prosciutto Wrapped Figs – Prosciutto and figs are a classic combination. A Trio of Stuffed Figs – These make a quick and easy, but elegant, hors d'oeuvre.
Pancakes	Dutch Baby with Cardamom Honey Apples – Sometimes called a popover pancake, this audacious-looking flapjack puffs up as it bakes in the oven and is topped with a delicious apple topping.
Soups	Shiitake Beef and Red Rice Soup with Spinach – In this hearty soup soy sauce, shitake mushrooms and red rice are complemented by the richness of the beef broth and the herbal quality of the spinach. Hearty Curried Carrot Soup with Green and White Beans – Warm and spicy, perfect for a winter day.
Salads	Avocado and Orange Salad – Fresh & tasty! Chopped Lettuce, Red Pepper and Cucumber Salad – Add fresh herbs for a special flavor. Brown Rice, Mango and Smoked Chicken Salad with Lime and Tamari Dressing – Medium grain brown rice has a pleasant nutty taste and chewy texture – great in a salad! Parsley and Rice Salad with Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pignoli and Dried Tomatoes – This unusual salad was inspired by bunches of freshly harvested Italian parsley with small tender leaves at my local farmer's market. Roasted Chickpea and Rice Salad with Lemon and Italian Parsley Dressing – Crunchy roasted chickpeas are addictive. Tuscan Rice Salad – Tuscan rice salad presents a canvas for endless variations. Smoked Salmon Potato Salad -
Main Dishes	Easy Everyday Fish Roasted with Caramelized Onions and Roasted Potatoes – My hot and fast method for cooking fish is great for a quick family supper, or with a few embellishments, a dish fancy enough for entertaining. Fresh Fig and Asiago Cheese Frittata – Sweet fresh figs, slightly tangy young Asiago cheese, and a mildly salty prosciutto provide the perfect balance in this unusual frittata. Pot Roast with Pureed Vegetable Gravy – This pot roast has lots of old-fashioned flavor, without the fat or processed taste. Tomato-steamed Seafood Stew over Green Linguine – A zesty seafood stew lavish but low in calories. Salsa Verde -
Veggies	Cauliflower with Anchovy Sauce – Cauliflower and anchovies are a classic combination with the anchovy melting to a paste and mellowing. Green Beans with Mint and Red Onion – Tasty and minty. Yum. Roasted Carrots and Parsnips – Parsnips and carrots are similar in flavor and are delicious when roasted together. Roasted Potatoes with Shiitake Mushrooms – a good side dish with beef, lamb or chicken.
Pasta	Spaghetti alla Carbonara – A classic Roman dish of steaming-hot spaghetti, bits of crisp cooked pancetta and a delicate custardy coating of egg and cream. Fettuccine with Chicken and Mushrooms – A quick and easy version of fettucine (literally, "small ribbons") noodles. Tasty and good.
Rice	Chicken, Rice and Bulgur Pilaf with Dried Apricots, Raisins, and Toasted Almonds – A great way to use up leftovers! Parmesan Rice – Make this recipe when you want the taste of risotto but don't have an extra hand for stirring. A family favorite, it is affectionately called "Cheesy Rice." Brown Rice Salad with Fresh and Dried Apricots – Inspired by a love of intensely flavored fresh apricots from California.
Desserts	Apple Butter Bread Pudding – Quick, easy, delicious! Lemon Crème Brûlée – A silken, creamy pudding contrasts with a glassy crackling caramelized sugar glaze. Cinnamon-Ripple Coffee Cake Muffins – An adaptation of a classic light buttermilk batter, with a sweet buttery brown-sugar-and-cinnamon crumb mixture that is swirled in before baking. Warm Applesauce with Vanilla Ice Cream and Maple Syrup – Quick, easy and delicious!
Cookies	Nana's Cream Cheese Pastry Cookies with Dried Fruit – A moist, old fashioned cookie, not too sweet and especially good with a cup of tea. Raspberry & Hazelnut Shortbread Bars – Delicious variation on a classic bar cookie. Peanut Butter Cookies – Marie's version of a classic favorite.
Available Offsite: Twenty-five recipes developed for Rice & Recipes dot com.

Marie Simmons' Recipe Index

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