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barley salad with almonds and apricotsThis salad is fruity, high in fibre and full of flavour. And if you like, curd can also be added here. |
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Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Mini CakesMini-cakes with oatmeal, buttermilk, bananas and mini-chocolate chips......what’s not to like here? These make special treats for brunch or afternoon snacks, If you prefer to use regular milk rather than buttermilk, use 2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda in place of that listed below. To make standard-size, line… |
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Light Whole Wheat Dinner RollsThese rolls turn out pillow soft and delicious. Also, they keep for several days in a plastic bag. |
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Zucchini Meatballs in Cream Sauce - Microwave Quick!Several good reasons to save this recipe: to use up zucchini; to keep the kitchen cool by microwaving the main dish; and because the meatballs are loaded with veggies, are moist and creamy. This is one of my two all-time FAVS from the peak microwave cookbook era of the 80's and 90's. If you prefer, use homemade cream sauce in place of… |
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Sour Cream Coffee CakeGoes together quickly with standardly stocked ingredients. A nice choice for brunch, afternoon snack or midnight kitchen raid! Double the recipe for a crowd and bake in a 9 x 13-inch pan. |
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Three Cheese Macaroni & CheeseAn unusual recipe ingredient caught my attention when I saw this on the Internet and after trying it out the recipe went straight to my rotation FAVS. Three cheeses make it irresistible - Cheddar, Parmesan - and (the surprise to me) - cottage cheese. Then a crunchy topping clinches the deal. I tweaked it very little and believe… |
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Easy Pie Filling Coffee CakeThis Land o Lakes recipe is called a coffee cake, but will work as a cobbler. It was a big hit with my dog park buddies. The dough is not very moist and I was concerned it needed more liquid, but it turned out perfect. |
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Asparagus with Lemon SauceThis fulfilled my need to go beyond that same old, same old steamed asparagus. The lip-smacking sauce is just lemony-perfect. Inspired by allrecipes.com. |
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Naan Bread IIGreat flatbread for wraps, soups, stews, etc. Requires a comal or cast iron skillet. Recipe easily doubles. |
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Glazed Ham SteakPagesGlazed Ham SteakMere minutes and you can have this delicious ham steak on the table.Glazed Ham SteakDirections:Heat oil and butter over medium heat, cook for 3 minutes.Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine garlic, worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, honey, black pepper and salt.Turn ham steak, brush on honey mixture, cook for 3… |
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Beef Barley SoupPut this recipe together using several recipes on the net. Yum! |
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Italian Pasta and Vegetable SaladThis pasta salad has a nice texture balance of smooth to crunchy, plus the tart-sweet of red wine vinegar and lemon pepper in the dressing. It makes PLENTY and is always a hit at gatherings. Leftovers keep well refrigerated. |
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Baked Rice PuddingWe enjoyed this version of rice pudding, brought to a family dinner by my sister-in-law. For my tastes it’s best the day it’s made, so when there’s a crowd or potluck event, consider this ultimate comfort food for dessert. |
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Roasted Butternut SquashTo roast butternut squash you can either roast cut in half, cut side down, in a pan with a little water for about 1-1½ hours and then scoop out of the skin or peel, seed, cube and roast for about 30 minutes on high heat. My version uses a light marinade to oil the cubed squash and add a little sweetness. I keep it simple, but feel… |
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Weeknight MinestroneThis is a speedy version of the classic Italian minestrone. The food processor does the chopping and bottled marinara saves additional time, without compromising flavorful results. Based on Laura Vitale’s recipe in her cookbook Laura In The Kitchen (2015). |
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