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Cranberry TorteAn elegant dessert recipe that makes a showy finale to the holiday meal. It’s a make-ahead and freeze recipe, which will simplify matters on the day you’ll use it. When it’s time for dessert, remove from freezer, add the glaze and serve. A stand mixer works best to whip the filling if available: be sure bowl and beaters are clean and… |
3 votes
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Everything Goes Oatmeal CoookiesThis is an original recipe. I was making them, years ago, because my children wanted a "loaded" oatmeal cookie that was good, soft and plump. Now my grand children like them and I thought I would pass it on so others can enjoy them. They are easy to prepare and delicious. Chef J. Gino Genovesi |
5 votes
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Honey Rosemary ChickenI really liked the marinade/glaze and its rosemary and balsamic flavors. If preferred, substitute boneless skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs or other chicken parts (baking time for smaller or thicker pieces will need to be adjusted.) This recipe will lend itself to your busy schedule: (1) Marinate the chicken in fridge while you… |
3 votes
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Beef Fajita Best MarinadeThis is fast, simple and super delicious! You should have a very hot (very) cast iron griddle or pan to do this right. I preheat the griddle and simultaneously heat a cast iron serving dish so it goes to table with that distinctive 'sizzle'. Be sure to cut the meat, after it has rested, across the grain and as thin as you can. This… |
3 votes
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Chef Gino's Peanut Blossom CookiesPeanut Blossoms were developed by Freda Smith from Gibsonburg, Pa. in a National Pillsbury Bake-Offf competition in 1949. In 1957 she entered the recipe in another competition, however, her recipe did not clinch the grand prize. Pillsbury established a Bake-Off Hall of Fame. They later designed a cookbook , and her recipe was… |
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Brown & Wild Rice Stuffed SquashA healthy and delectable alternative to traditional stuffing, Brown & Wild Rice Stuffed Squash by the California Wild Rice Advisory Board is perfect for the holiday season. This festive dish combines the warm flavors of acorn squash, maple syrup and nutmeg with 100% whole grain brown and wild rice. I can see this stuffing also served… |
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Skinny Fall Apple Cake With Caramel GlazeWhat a super yummy, easy to make, apple cake. It’s loaded with great fall flavors including tons of apple flavor since I’m adding fresh chopped apples, applesauce and apple juice to the cake mix. The skinny for each slice, 220 calories, 5 grams of fat and 6 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS. Leave the glaze off and this cake has 5 Weight… |
2 votes
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A BETTER FISH BATTERTHIS IS A RECIPE THAT I CAME UP WITH A WILE BACK AND USE IT BECAUSE IT WILL NOT BURN YOUR OIL LIKE DRY RECIPE AND YOU CAN ADD ANY THING TO IT FOR FLAVOR. WE USE IT ON ONION RINGS, CATFISH, SHRIMP,TROUT, RED FISH, ANYTHING THAT DOESN'T STICK ON OTHER RECIPE. |
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Best Summer Recipes, Views and DessertsHere is the best of the best summary of what came out for Summer 2013. There will be two links for you to gaze at. Hope you find something you love here. My favorite is this Boston Cream Cupcake |
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Incredible Chocolate Chip CookiesWe all know there are many recipes for chocolate chip cookies, with many things added to them. But for a soft, plump, cookie this one is the best I think. I have tried different chocolate chips recipes, but I was not happy with a flat, thin cookie.. Enjoy! |
2 votes
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Canned Salsa Genovesi StyleSalsa is the Spanish for sauce. Salsa is the combination of chilies, tomatoes, celery, cilantro and a variety of other ingredients, and has been documented back to the Aztec culture. In 1529, Bernardino de Sahagun, a Franciscan missionary documented "sauce" , and other foods common to Aztec culture Salsa became popular in the… |
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Open Face Beef & Egg Sandwich with Sauteed Onion & TomatoThis delicious meal is super simple, uses only a few ingredients, and makes a great main course for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Don't let the number of steps scare you - I tend to break it down to ridiculously detailed instructions so it's easy for anyone to understand (there are a lot of readers using translation software, and… |
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Torte di granchio ( Crab Cakes)Crab cakes became popular along the coastlines of mid Atlantic States, the Gulf Coasts and Italy as well. It is a simple and tasty way to serve crab meat and can be fried or baked. Crab cakes can be made ahead of time and later reheated to sweeten the appetite. Ideal for picnics and outings. Try making sandwiches topped with… |
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Cran-Orange MuffinsCran-Orange muffins are light , tasty and refreshing when entertaining guests out on the patio or pool side. In the winter, they go well with coffee or such and will bring a smile to those who are enjoying them. The muffins are easy and quick to make. No fuss no muss I say. The combination of cranberries and orange leaves a… |
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A NEW WAY TO FRY BACONHOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU WANTED TO FRY A LB.OF BACON IN A SMALL PAN THIS WORKS VERY GOOD AND IT TASTE BETER THAN FLAT. I DO 1 LB,IN A 12 INCH PAN. |
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