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My Skinny Starbucks Pumpkin Spice LatteStarbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte is back and so is my skinny one! It’s smooth, sweet-yet-spicy flavor is the perfect treat this time of year. I figured out a skinny home recipe that taste pretty darn good! No fancy equipment needed either. If you’ve got a blender or wire whisk you can whip up this dreamy, hot drink. The skinny for 1… |
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Mom’s Deviled Ham Spread / Sandwich FillingNo one will complain about the leftovers from the holiday ham when it shows up next day as a dip or spread for snacks, or as a sandwich filling. This is a throwback recipe from my childhood! Mom made this for picnics and we all loved it. Here’s a close rendition with some tweaks of my own. Just remember to mince everything fine so… |
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Smoked Salmon Pasta SaladThis Alaskan salad is a must at any beach-side crab-boil or midnight solstice party! |
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Mediterranean Summer SaladThis Spanish-influenced salad is refreshing anytime you have it - from a dinner party to a picnic lunch. Bright notes of lime and cilantro. the wonderful pairing of sweet onion and navel orange, the sensuously smooth silkiness of avocado and tomato, all set off by the crisp crunch of toasted almond slices and the elegant earthiness… |
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Roasted Garlic & White Cheddar Mashed PotatoesThis is both very flavorful and versatile, pairing with red meat dishes and fowl. If you cannot obtain elephant garlic, just buy the biggest bulbs you can find. Please try to locate white cheddar and avoid the yellow or orange cheddars. While some may be flavorful, we're going for an appearance that will deceive the diner into… |
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Salmon Patties Like Mom’s - well sorta!My siblings and I just loved salmon patties in the “good old days.” Mom was in the workforce so the pantry was always stocked with canned salmon for this quick-to-fix meal. There were five of us, and the recipe using one can (then 16 ounces) made 5 patties. This version is close to Mom’s, but overtime I tweaked it to my liking. It’s… |
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Honey Spice ButterPerfect for so many uses - biscuits, bread, desserts, this simple recipe will delight every diner, guest or family. And it seems so extraordinary and special that they will marvel at your inventiveness. I have many friends who contribute to Food & Wine magazine and I have long used this gem, which, in truth, is not all that… |
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Cranberries with Jezebel SauceIf you don't care for the tart tang of cranberries - try this. My dear friend, Gail, serves this dish her way frequently and everyone likes it because it is sweet & spicy and just tangy enough. A great condiment. I've modified Gail's recipe a tad and share it with you. Cranberries will no longer be a Thanksgiving side dish. This… |
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Easy Sandwich RollsMade with buttermilk, these are light inside and crusty on the outside. No kneading required. The method to get the gluten going is mix and rest, then stretch and fold. Look on YouTube, if my description isn't clear. If this method seems tiresome to you, just knead the dough 5-6 minutes. |
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Grilled Salmon with Tomatoes and Cilantro SauceA dear friend prepared this for us and it's become our prized way of enjoying salmon fillets. She calls it Salmon Supreme, but I call it Salmon Divine! Tomatoes, onion, garlic and cilantro cook down to make the savory sauce for grilled salmon. Serve atop your choice of rice or pasta and add a side of bright vegetables or salad. |
2 votes
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Shrimp & Shell Pasta SaladA light summer luncheon salad with a yogurt dill dressing. Serve as the main attraction or as a side dish. Substitute light sour cream for the yogurt if you wish, and/or tuna or chicken for the shrimp. |
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Cheese Sauce for BeginnersCheese sauce can be tough for beginning cooks to master. Lumps and cheese curdling are two of the biggest problems. This is a basic cheese sauce that will work for macaroni and cheese, nachos, broccoli and cauliflower, fries, as an additive to casseroles, to use for sandwiches, and more. This sauce can have things added to it,… |
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7 Layer Taco DipPerfect for any party! The multiple servings is excellent for several people or prep the items and store separately to whip up a bigger protion for a lunch! |
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Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino Light You Can Now Make at HomeThis Starbucks creation, which cuts the fat, carbs and calories of the original Frappuccino is a top-seller with coffee-house regulars. Starbucks says their light version is 54% fewer calories per serving than the original Frappuccino. Sounds pretty… |
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Salsa TaqueraThis fresh, somewhat hot salsa is great as a dip for chips, and for eggs and tortilla dishes. |
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