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FRYING BACON THE BEST WAY by GARY ESTESSI KNOW I PUT THIS ONE ON BEFORE BUT I DIDN'T EXPLAIN IT VERY WELL.SOME PEOPLE PUT THEM IN DRINKS SOME PUT CHO. OR KIDS LOVE IT THAT WAY. |
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Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus by Robyn MedlinThis is a great appetizer for entertaining as the recipe doesn’t require that much prep and you can hang out with your friends outside while the asparagus do their thing on the grill. Your friends will rave over this dish! |
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Hawaiian Crest Salsa by SmokinhotchefI came up with this recipe at the spur of the moment to accompany the shrimp recipe I was preparing for a late lunch get-together with several of my sisters and my brother Ken. I had just visited the supermarket, so I had lots of fresh ingredients on hand. My sister Gayle said this recipe reminded her of Hawaii and crisp freshness… |
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Solar-Baked Banana Bread by Salad FoodieToo hot to bake nut breads? Get the solar cooker out and keep your cool! Just about anything you bake in the conventional oven has a complimentary solar-cooking method. This is my best banana bread recipe and when it’s cooler this fall I’ll post the same recipe baked conventionally. But here using only El Sol for the cooking energy,… |
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Zucchini, Yellow Squash & Radish Salad by Salad FoodieSo colorful, light and refreshing, this goes over well at summer feeds, and helps use up your garden harvest. Make this in advance to allow a thorough chilling, about 2 hours. It's best served the day made. Sub any veggies you want for variations, or change to a main dish salad over pasta. Leftovers can top salad greens for yet… |
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Zesty Vegetable Coleslaw by Robyn SavoieDelight in light! Here's a slaw that boasts a healthful glow. Great during those summer heat waves. When cabbage comes into season, buy from a farmstand. Shred along with 1 carrot, using a Cuisinart food processor. |
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A Summer Event Salad by J. Gino GenovesiIn the summertime, one is always looking for a refreshing dish, light, tasty and low fat. This salad is great and is a great' tag-a-long' for picnics and family get together. It stays fresh and does not wilt. |
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Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie by Salad FoodieHow about a foot-wide chocolate chip cookie for a party or gift? This treat is quick and easily portable. Chocolate chip cookie recipes abound, but I like this one especially. It’s Wilton’s Chocolate Chip Cookie For Giant Cookie Pans, and never fails for me to bake to chewy perfection. Add a few icing decorations or pieces of candy… |
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Canned Salsa Genovesi Style by J. Gino GenovesiSalsa 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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Peanutty Oatmeal Cookies by Salad FoodieA different take on peanut butter cookies. The oatmeal adds chewiness, and the chopped peanuts add extra crunch. For an over-the-top serving, spread a cookie with a smear of peanut butter and dab of jelly. |
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Super Low Calorie Honey Mustard Broccoli Slaw by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy FoxI love all kinds of slaw, particularly this flavorful one! Using broccoli slaw is a wonderful alternative to typical cabbage. Such a versatile side dish for fish, beef, chicken, pork, hot dogs, burgers and more. You’ll love how quick it is to make. The skinny for each serving just 38 calories, 1 gram of fat and 1 Weight Watchers… |
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Fresh Corn and Peach Salsa by Adam JanowskiThis salsa makes a great side dish for salmon or chicken. I take a one pound salmon filet, cut it into two pieces. Brush with olive oil and sprinkled with fajita seasoning mix and bake in a 400 degree oven for about 12-15 minutes. Plate the salmon and spoon salsa on the side. Garnish with sprigs of cilantro. |
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White Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies by Carolina CreateMy son suggested adding white chocolate chips to my peanut butter cookie recipe and let me just say I don't see myself making them any other way again. They are delicious! |
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Jo Rooney's Buttermilk Biscuits (from NYT) by Kelly ChristensenFrom NYT Recipes - Jo Rooney's Buttermilk Biscuits Biscuits are easy to make, as long as you follow two basic rules: don’t overwork the dough, and have the oven quite hot. This recipe comes from an early mentor of mine, Mrs. Jo Rooney, a wonderful home cook I met years ago in Bakersfield, Calif. Rather than double the recipe, she… |
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Southern Cold Pea Salad by Amy NicholsFirst ate this at a party. Good for pot lucks, picnics or parties. Great warm weather side dish. |
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