Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes I’m a big fan of quick and easy cooking. I have no patience for complicated dishes. I’d rather do other things than spend hours in the kitchen. My number one criteria for food preparation is something that I can whip up in 30 minutes – tops! I am what you would […]
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