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Recipes by Ron Merlin

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Cabbage Soup

Cabbage Soup by Ron Merlin

So I haven't been on for a while. Lots of changes. Trying to sell my cookbook. (The Merlin Menu at all online bookstores)My job ended with AT&T.Moved to Vancouver to be close to my family and all that encompasses.Took my time and am now seeking employment again, but very selectively.Therefore I have time to cook again, so here I am.…

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Ron's Hot and Sour Soup

Ron's Hot and Sour Soup by Ron Merlin

For some strange reason, last week I had a hankerin' (you know what a hankerin' is, right) for some Hot and Sour Soup. Part of that was I guess because I had a quantity of homemade chicken broth in my freezer that needed using, and also had some leftover green onions.So I went to the old cabinet and refrigerator, and sure enough, I…

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Cardamom Hot Cross Buns

Cardamom Hot Cross Buns by Ron Merlin

Easter always reminds me of Hot Cross Buns because my Mom always made them at that time. We usually were required to give up sweets for lent, so we got to have hot, fresh Hot Cross Buns for Easter morning, followed by church, and then followed by an Imperial Banana Split at Friendly's Ice Cream (NE US) as rewards.I've tried some…

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Saffron Risotto with Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese

Saffron Risotto with Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese by Ron Merlin

Do you know what Risotto is? I didn't for the longest time, but it essentially is an Italian rice called Arborio that is cooked in such a manner as to yield a very creamy delicious rice. The creaminess is also due to this rice not being milled as much as regular rice so it has a high starch content.Although I've made Risotto before,…

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Christmas Cream Cheese Bread

Christmas Cream Cheese Bread by Ron Merlin

This is a Cream Cheese Homemade bread I make every year for Christmas which always disappears rapidly. This year I just sprinkled it with decorative sugar but you can glaze it or decorate it in any number of ways.I find it almost impossible to keep the braid 100% intact during rising and baking so I use toothpicks to at least keep it…

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Applesauce Banana Bread

Applesauce Banana Bread by Ron Merlin

Do you happen to have Amazon Fresh in your area? It's a home delivery grocery service from Amazon.Com and I've used it for two years now and really like it. Theprices are very reasonable, if you buy enough from them the delivery is free.It's very convenient to just go online and order routine items, such as paper towels, toilet…

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Savings by the Chopstickful: Send Your Taste Buds to China

Savings by the Chopstickful: Send Your Taste Buds to China by Ron Merlin

Anyone who has ever lived on a student’s or otherwiserestrictive budget knows that eating out can be a real luxury. The remedy for anystudent’s dietary blues is often Chinese food, which uses inexpensive ingredientsand is filling. Here are three recipes that cut out the middleman and let youtake control of the Chinese food you eat:1…

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Two Layer Key Lime Pie

Two Layer Key Lime Pie by Ron Merlin

One of my favorite family recipes. I've been making this for years and my kids loved it as they were growing up. Whenever my youngest son visits from college, it's mandatory I make it and let him take it with him to school.It's a basic key lime pie but with an extra layer. You can make your own crust or just buy it in the bakery…

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Meatball Spinach Pasta Soup

Meatball Spinach Pasta Soup by Ron Merlin

I like blogging for a number of reasons, but one is that you get to experiment. I do search other recipes online and adapt them or change slightly, occasionally or even remain the same exactly, but I always try to give credit.And every once in a while, I just go out to the kitchen, and kinda make it up.And sometimes I come in from…

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Lemony Curried Chicken and Rice soup with Mint and Dill Accents

Lemony Curried Chicken and Rice soup with Mint and Dill Accents by Ron Merlin

I had to sit home for a few days recovering from Dental Surgery. When I was finally able to get up and around, I tried to catch up on my recipes and what I should probably make. Being in quite a bit of pain, soup sounded good, in fact, chicken and rice…

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