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Pumpkin Pineapple Walnut Cake by Salad FoodieReminiscent of carrot cake, this recipe lends easily to sweetness modification or whole grain flour substitutions to your tastes. The first time around in making it I was tempted to tweak it using less sugar and oil. Good thing I didn't - Lou Seibert Pappas had it perfectly balanced for the masses in her "A Harvest of Pumpkins and… |
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Homemade Ranch Dressing and Dip by myra byankaThis delicious dressing and dip (e.g. crudités, chicken wings) takes some prep time, but is so much better than bottled dressing, which has, to me, and unpleasant preservative aftertaste. |
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies by Salad FoodieChewy, nutty, spicy and soft - cookies to serve holiday company or take to share at work or meetings. Change ingredients out to your liking - use raisins or Craisins; walnuts or pecans; all-purpose or white whole wheat flour; and brown sugar blend or other combination of baking sweetener in place of, or part of the sugar. Have it… |
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Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos by Chef SmithGreat appitizer for a cocktail party or a barbque. |
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Skinny Matzo Ball Soup for Passover or Anytime by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy FoxI bet you never thought matzo ball soup could be made skinny! The soup itself is usually low in calories and fat but matzo balls are loaded with chicken fat and made with several eggs. Not my skinny ones! Here I’m using just 1 tablespoon of canola oil and 2 healthy Eggland’s Best eggs. These mini matzo balls are so light and… |
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Vinaigrette Coleslaw I by Salad FoodieLight with a nice balance of sweet/sour, Vinaigrette Coleslaw has become one of my favorites from BGH.COM, and makes a welcome change from creamy coleslaw recipes. Consider it especially for outings, barbecues and picnics because it does not contain mayonnaise. Suit your taste or time selection of cabbage with all green, a combo of… |
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Chicken Potpie Soup by Salad FoodieChicken potpie is one of the all-time favorite comfort foods, but not too many of us labor making the pie crust version with the yummy creamy filling. Enter Chicken Potpie Soup! I used Sara Moulton's Everyday Family Dinners' recipe as a starting point, where garlic buttered croutons made from lavash thin bread (not crackers) or flour… |
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy FoxCranberry sauce adds a splash of vibrant ruby color to your meal. It’s that hint of bright flavor that makes everything else on the plate taste even better. This homemade recipe is both sweet and tart. Once you make this fresh cranberry sauce, you’ll never feel the same about canned. Quick and easy to prepare, requiring just a few… |
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Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies by Salad FoodieIf you like a semi-soft, moist yet chewy cookie Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies should appeal to you. Overtime I have tried different zucchini cookie recipes. For this version I blended a few ideas from them and included some of my own. So far I like this best. |
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Skinny, Mini Reuben Appetizers by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy FoxHere’s a classic deli sandwich turned into a bite-sized appetizer. I love serving these whenever I’m having company over or even as a fun lunch. They would be terrific to serve while watching football, too! These little gems are so delicious and simple to make. You can prep them in advance and pop them in the oven, just before… |
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Applesauce Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips by myra byankaGreat recipe for banana and chocolate lovers. |
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Eggnog and Rum Cake (Cake Mix) by myra byankaWonderful holiday cake recipe using cake mix and commercial eggnog. |
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Green Beans, New Potatoes and Bacon by Salad FoodieA delicious side to serve with meat, or as a main luncheon dish with salad. Honestly I could almost eat a whole plateful of this! It is so simple but so tasty. First run-through I followed the recipe exactly from Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook by Harvest House Publishers 2010. Having made it several times since I made only minor… |
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Nut Tree Drop Cookies by Salad FoodieThe Nut Tree (Vacaville CA, off I-80) has been a landmark tourist stop for over eighty years. The restaurant, at its zenith in the 70's and 80's, was an early pioneer of California cuisine featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, and recipes of popular menu items were offered for sale in the gift shop. The original restaurant from that… |
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Ranch Sandwich Rolls by myra byankaLight whole wheat sandwich rolls with dry ranch seasoning that are great for tuna or chicken salad, or deli meats and cheeses. Roll the dough like hoagies (submarines), ovals, bolillos, etc. |
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