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Butternut Squash and Apple Soup (with Pressure Cooker Option)Inspired by a recipe from New Paradigm Cooking (Sandbach, Terranova and Ware), I chose to forego the cookbook’s recommended 30 minutes simmering time in a stockpot, for a pressure cooker rendition which cut the cooking time to well under 10 minutes… |
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Green Beans with Basil and TomatoThis is an attractive and tasty side dish. The butter, basil and tomato adds a nice flavor boost to the green beans. I've made them with garlic salt and regular kosher salt, both are delicious. If you want to spice it up, add more black pepper or substitute crushed red pepper for the black pepper. |
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Spinach Ball AppetizersSpinach Ball Appetizers is an easy and delicious recipe for a holiday, event or any large family gathering and is also a healthy, low fat, low calories, low sugars, low sodium, low carbohydrates, diabetic, heart-healthy, WeightWatchers (2) PointsPlus recipe. Made with: frozen spinach, stuffing mix, eggs, Parmesan cheese, onion and… |
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Pimpkin Creme BruleeCrème brûlée is a classic French dessert that has become very popular in recent years, showing up on the menu of most fine dining restaurants. The creamy custard contrasts nicely with the crunch of the caramelized sugar on top. Crème brûlée comes in many variations. This recipe uses pumpkin puree and spices for a delightful pumpkin… |
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Sweet Zucchini PicklesToo many zucchini - what to do? A recipe by Chuck Allen (Palm Springs) caught my eye. Expectations are high from this retired chef, so he takes this recipe as a hostess gift. It is as colorful as it is delicious and lasts about 6 weeks refrigerated. The only thing I added was small cauliflowerettes. What an attractive conversation… |
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Broccoli with Mustard SauceThis is a delightfully tasty and simple side dish. The creamy mustard sauce is also a nice complement to cauliflower. |
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Rhubarb MuffinsThis is a real simple recipe that I use my homemade strawberry jam with. |
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Pumpkin MunchiesThese rich, spicy bar cookies will be a hit with the pumpkin pie lovers at your house. |
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Spinach-Romaine Lettuce SaladThis was a 'gourmet' salad from Bon Appetit, 1978. It now is a favorite in my recipes. Sliced red onions and/or feta cheese make good additions to this salad. cookbookinabox® in partnership with Netta Belle’s Choice® Spices, bring you great recipes, outstanding herbs and spices for your cooking experience.©2007-2015 Netta… |
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Italian Cauliflower BakeA cheesy cauliflower dish with lots of flavor.... |
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Vinaigrette Coleslaw IILight, sweet and tart, this salad is a refreshing change from creamy coleslaws. This is a variation of Vinaigrette Coleslaw I - link below (see "Useful Links".) This salad is easily made diabetic-friendly by using a sweetening substitute such as Splenda, and reducing amount of oil. |
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Snappy Stuffed TomatillosWhat a wonderful treat at parties. Friends and family will request this time and time again. Feel free to substitute cherry tomatoes for the tomatillos. After "gutting" the fruit I invert them onto paper towel to drain for 1 hour before stuffing. |
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Zucchini-Carrot BarsReminiscent of carrot cake, these garden-fresh sweet bars make a delicious and pretty snack or dessert to take to a gathering. Or set out some of your prettiest china and invite friends over for a Midwestern Kaffée Klatsch or an afternoon prairie tea. If you don't like black walnuts, substitute with pecans. |
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Steamed Green Beans with Lemon & DillDelightfully easy and refreshing, these lemon-laced green beans compliment chicken, pork, beef or vegetarian meals. |
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