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Herb and Spice Brine Leg of Lamb

Herb and Spice Brine Leg of Lamb by Smokinhotchef

This may be one of my best creations yet. There are an array of herbs and spices, most from my own garden, that help bring this leg of lamb up to that of a prized dish in any locale. The lamb is seasoned in a brine refrigerated for up to 36 hours, so it is essentially a make ahead dish. There is no need for further seasoning…

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Dad’s Tavern Chili

Dad’s Tavern Chili by Salad Foodie

As an adolescent I was commissioned by my dad to make a huge pot of chili for his tavern weekly, and I earned fifty cents a batch doing so! (This was before the era of food safety regulation and inspection - I just made it in our home kitchen!) Dad had taught me how to make his chili, and everyone agreed it was in a class of its…

4 votes
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Oxtails and Mushroom Mirepoix in Red Wine Reduction

Oxtails and Mushroom Mirepoix in Red Wine Reduction by Smokinhotchef

Savory beef 'oxtails' served in yet another way no less spectacular than the last. A full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon serves as both the marinade and sauce for this recipe. Earthy mushrooms and simmering staples help bring this recipe inspired by Julia Child to it's full capacity. Perfect for a evening of showcasing the diversity of…

2 votes
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Pork w/ Apple, Onion & Hard Cider Sauce

Pork w/ Apple, Onion & Hard Cider Sauce by Amos Miller

Leaves turning, cooler breezes blowing - time for a comforting pork roast with onions, apples and hard cider. This is a deceptively simple dish that Claire Robinson turned me on to, and is loaded with country flavors. The hard cider reduces down to a savory sauce after Granny Smith apples and sliced onions are caramelized. A very…

4 votes
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Italian Flag Roasted Chicken

Italian Flag Roasted Chicken by Smokinhotchef

This is another wonderful roasted chicken with a myriad of delectables stuffed under the skin and inside the bird itself. The name comes from the red sundried tomatoes, the white garlic and the choice selection of fresh green herbs blended with butter and distributed underneath the skin in delicious complex harmony. This is a quicker…

2 votes
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Pepper Squash Soup

Pepper Squash Soup by Micheline

This soup is creamy, velvety, tasty and could be served as an entrée for a special meal and occasion.

2 votes
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Chicken Chili

Chicken Chili by Salad Foodie

Classic comfort foods can be made healthier without giving up on good taste. Case in point - this Chicken Chili recipe. Fat is reduced in the sautéing of vegetables and by substituting chicken for beef. But there are plenty of flavors going on here so you won't ask "Where's the beef?" Based on a recipe from Patti LaBelle's Light…

1 vote
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Ed's Chicago Cocoa Chili ( aka Chocolate Chili )

Ed's Chicago Cocoa Chili ( aka Chocolate Chili ) by Edward Heller

I like cooking and I love chili and chocolate, so if there was any way I could combine the three, I was gonna do it. So here is my quite excellent balance of sweet, sour, salty and spicy, which I hope you will enjoy as well. (This recipe has been on recipezaar-dot-com since 2002, where 50 people have posted reviews of my chili…

3 votes
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Apple, Cinnamon Rice Pudding

Apple, Cinnamon Rice Pudding by Micheline

Rice pudding with twist. My husband's favourite dessert.

1 vote
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Pork Pot Roast with Vegetables and Apples

Pork Pot Roast with Vegetables and Apples by Salad Foodie

Sometimes my experiments actually go right and this one turned out a “bell-ringer.” This pot roast simmers in a Dutch oven on your back burner for a couple of hours and fills the house with divine aromas! Not just for fall or winter, serve it anytime for company or for casual. The gravy is luscious. Don’t be put off by the form of…

3 votes
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Chili con Carne - Stove Top or Crock Pot!

Chili con Carne - Stove Top or Crock Pot! by Salad Foodie

Hurray for fall and chili time! This makes a batch for about 5 adult servings, but there’s no such thing as having too much chili. You can freeze leftovers or just double the recipe and freeze the extra for busy week nights. I try to make a day ahead to deepen the flavors.

1 vote
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Garlic Bread with Mozzarella Cheese Recipe (Softest Cheesy Buns 😍)

Garlic Bread with Mozzarella Cheese Recipe (Softest Cheesy Buns 😍) by Lasy Cook

If you love garlic bread as I do, then this garlic bread with mozzarella recipe is just for you! This recipe makes soft and fluffy bread buns with cheese. If you are short in time, add a little more of instant yeast and put in a warm place to let the…

1 vote
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Brownie Bowls With Peanut Butter Mousse

Brownie Bowls With Peanut Butter Mousse by Doctor Jo

Brownie Bowls with Peanut Butter Mousse deliver a decadent deep dark double chocolate brownie bowl heaping high, with a cloud of peanut butter mousse.

1 vote
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Savory Sage Sausage and Pumpkin Chili

Savory Sage Sausage and Pumpkin Chili by Julie Reihl

Chili or soup – you decide? Either way this is a delicious fall comfort food! The ingredients complement each other perfectly. Enjoy!

2 votes
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Super Smoky Southwestern Chili Beans

Super Smoky Southwestern Chili Beans by Smokinhotchef

Don't you just love a great chili with beans recipe? So do I! I have a go to recipe for chili that my family loves and this recipe is a variation. My usual chili recipe is provocative of warm and cozy days possibly containing rain, but not necessarily. This recipe invokes the light and refreshing fragrances of the days of Spring…

1 vote
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