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Pear & Fig Chutney by Amos MillerI still had a few pears from the orchard and the figs are almost finished. Why not a Pear & Fig chutney? Easily done! This is everything a chutney should be. The flavors of the pears, combined with the figs' texture and sweetness, the plump raisins and blend of vinegars easily marry to the aromatic spices. And a quality cracked… |
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Fabulous 3 Cherry Pie by Amos MillerMost folks don't have the luxury of owning a personal cherry orchard, so I modified this recipe using ingredients available at most stores. You'll save the picking and pitting time and end up with a fabulous pie that will thrill even those who say they do not care for cherry pie (I've had it happen). As a native-born… |
4 votes
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Guacamole Tex-Mex by Amos MillerSuper simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality tortilla chips! Just like Chipotle - but homemade! |
4 votes
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Christmas Apple Salad by Salad FoodieRed and green color apples make a Christmas statement for this fresh, healthy and simple fruit salad. Select apples for the deepest color you can get, but not too tart, as there is no added sugar or sweetener in this recipe. Suggestions: Apples with predominant red and/or green skins might include: Red Delicious, Red Jonathan,… |
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Granny Smith's Apple Pandowdy by Amos MillerMakes your eyes bug out & your stomach say "Howdy!" Fusion can be confusin', so let's get back to an ol' timey American dessert, not found on menus in fancy restaurants. This is just good country food, like I got when I'd have dinner at Nellie Keeling's home up Horse Mill Hollow, near Glasgow, W. Va. Pandowdy is a highly… |
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Lemon Rosemary Fig Jam by Amos MillerThe figs are ripe. sweet and the season is short. Fresh rosemary, lemon zest and juice marry perfectly to create a jam to be eaten with bold cheeses as an appetizer. Little work to create, long, slow cooking time and a couple of sterilized jars will carry this treat well into the Winter - provided you can avoid eating it all… |
2 votes
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Apple Harvest Cake by Salad FoodieFor apple season this is a slam-dunk! It's especially pleasing for its moistness and chunks of apple, plus folks appreciate a cake without frosting for a change! This one's a keeper for your fall pot lucks! Single recipe makes an 8" x 8" size; double it for a 9" x 13" pan for pot lucks. |
2 votes
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Tropical Snowdrops by BearNakedBakerThe dried fruit can be anything you'd like, that's "Tropical". Cashews are also good to use.... |
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Banana Nut Appetizer by Wendi TaylorThese quartered slices of fresh bananas with mayo and pecans make a delicious appetizer course for your holiday meal or dinner party. |
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The sangria, perfect to cool this summer. by chefgoninIn a glass jar, put the chopped fruit, sugar and spirits, stir with a wooden spoon and quickly dissolves the soda and then add the wine. It is important that the wine and soda are very cold . Just when serving ice is added to stirring quickly to this very cold sangria. Place the jar on the table with empty glasses and each is… |
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