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Easy Candied PecansA snack for the gods! Sprinkle atop your favorite greens, blue cheese topped or chicken salad. For holiday entertaining leave the pecans in halves rather than chopping, and serve in a festive bowl. |
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Moon PieThis is basically an open faced eclair with a slight twist. A fairly light dessert that's pretty easy to make. It's called MOON pie because when the pate a choux is baked, in a sheet form for this, it has bumps & dips like the surface of the moon. Although I like making homemade pastry cream & cocoa fudge icing when I make eclairs &… |
1 vote
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Linguine with Fresh TomatoesSince we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the refrigerator, the cold ruins their taste and texture. Keep them right on the counter so they'll be sweeter and juicier. |
2 votes
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Drying Herbs and Freezing Zests!Some great tips from Tips and Helpful Hints Group... come join and help us with your favorites, ideas, shortcuts, tips, ease of cooking tricks of the trade! http://cookeatshare.com/groups/tips-and-helpful-hints-173 We are always looking for more expert ideas! |
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Cardamom CarrotsThis side of sweet carrots with a hint of cardamom blend well. They're particularly nice during the holiday's, served up with poultry. |
1 vote
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German Drop CookiesPecan-laden German Drop Cookies are reminiscent of Mexican wedding cookies, but I like these even better for the cinnamon-laced powdery topping. You can make ahead and freeze the dough if well wrapped, then thaw and bake at a later date. This recipe appeared in Relish Magazine a few years ago. |
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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onion and SageIf you've been searching for a new sweet potato recipe to serve, look no further! These twice baked sweet potatoes are light and healthier than the traditional casseroles filled with brown sugar and marshmallows. This recipe let the natural sweetness in the potatoes shine, while the dominant peppery, savory flare of sage come… |
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Aromatic Lemongrass Mint TeaSingapore is a tropical country. A glass of icy Lemongrass Tea refreshes & perks you up for the day. Besides coconut drink, I'd always order lemongrass tea whenever I visit Thailand. But at home, I like to add a touch of mint to invigorate my mind. Try this version & I’m sure you’ll like it too! Let the lemongrass scent envelope your… |
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Angry Birds Onigiri Bento Box (おにぎり)An idea struck me when it was my son’s lunch box day on Fridays. Jon loves Onigiri, so I decided to make him an Angry Birds Lunch Box! Angry Birds Bento Box for a 16-yr-old boy? Never mind, his mum is a big kid too! Guess what? It was my hubby who was more impressed & “snatched” the lunch box from Jon! Yes, Ken brought these Angry… |
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Microwave Your Own Popcorn In a Bag Is Safer than Store Bought?In the last few years it has been in the news, researched over and over, it is not recommended to purchased those premade bags of microwave popcorn and could cause lung issues. READ on video on the blog to follow. Here is a simple way to make it at… |
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Dinner Party Recipes
A collection of recipes and entertaining tips. Everything you need from appetizers through dessert!
