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Texas Caviar (Bean & Corn Salsa or Salad)

Texas Caviar (Bean & Corn Salsa or Salad) by Salad Foodie

If I need black-eyed peas for good luck on New Year's day, I prefer to get them in Texas Caviar....a.k.a. Cowboy Caviar.....a.k.a. Southern Caviar...a.k.a. Bean and Corn Salsa. There's as many names for this as there are variations. This makes 8 cups and serves a huge hungry crowd - think Super Bowl Sunday. It also keeps well.…

2 votes
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Poached Steelhead Trout made easy

Poached Steelhead Trout made easy by Nick Roche

In an effort to maintaining the goals set forth by this blog from its onset, that is to demonstrating how simplicity in the kitchen can produce wonderful dishes and recipes, we are launching the "Keep it simple" series. Throughout its duration, simple yet savory recipes will be presented from time to time. These recipes will stand out…

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Original Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies

Original Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies by Denise Sherin

Yummy chocolate chip cookie

1 vote
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Garbage Salad (not really)

Garbage Salad (not really) by Amos Miller

This salad will make the meal, or be the meal. Broccoli, oranges, almonds, raisins, mushrooms, onion & bacon - and a fabulous classic sweet & tangy creamy dressing! Vegetarians can substitute bac-o-bits, or not add a bacon substitute. Throwing together bits and pieces of a variety of items has long been the basis of some great…

4 votes
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Pisco Sour

Pisco Sour by Organic Cocktail Recipes

The famous Pisco Sour is said to have its origins from South America where two countries, Peru and Chile, lay claim as being the first ones to come up with the drink. I tried my first Pisco Sour in Peru, back in 2010 and was immediately hooked by both the flavors and the texture. The cocktail derives most of its essence and…

1 vote
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Hungarian Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

Hungarian Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies by Denise Sherin

Yum.

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Prima Taste Seafood Delight With Singapore Chilli Crab Sauce

Prima Taste Seafood Delight With Singapore Chilli Crab Sauce by Blackswan

It's almost fail-proof with their cooking instructions on the package, although I've made some revisions. I added prawns, mussels, clams and squids to the ready-made sauce, tossed in beaten eggs, and out popped a delicious Seafood Delight With…

1 vote
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Swiss Mushroom Pheasant Breast

Swiss Mushroom Pheasant Breast by Robyn Savoie

This entree is easy to prepare but looks and tastes special enough for company and special-occasion suppers. Everyone enjoys the golden pheasant breasts topped with ham, melted Swiss cheese and fresh mushrooms.

1 vote
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Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Red Grapes

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Red Grapes by Robyn Savoie

This salad has been to as many family gatherings as I have! It holds well...and leftovers are still tasty a day later.

2 votes
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Easy and Low Calorie, Italian Chopped Salad Stuffed Shells Appetizer

Easy and Low Calorie, Italian Chopped Salad Stuffed Shells Appetizer by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

This tasty and colorful low calorie appetizer consists of a simple to make Italian chopped salad mounded into cooked pasta shells. You can prep everything the night before and then added the dressing and stuff the shells an hour before your guests…

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Japanese “Rare” Cheesecake

Japanese “Rare” Cheesecake by Henry Moline

No bake cheesecakes are called “rare cheesecakes” in Japan. It is a soft type of cheesecake and usually gelatin is used to harden the filling. Rare cheesecakes are chilled and served with fresh fruits or fruit sauces. It is a very easy cheesecake to make at home

1 vote
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Skillet Chocolate Fudge Candy

Skillet Chocolate Fudge Candy by Julia Ann Souders

A quick and easy chocolate fudge candy made in an electric skillet. This is from an Indiana Public Service Electric Co. brochure from 1977. ©2007-2014 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. & Trdmk.Off.” Reg. “Trade-marks Canadian Intellectual Property Office.”nettabelleschoice.com and cookbookinabox.com All…

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Christmas Apple Salad

Christmas Apple Salad by Salad Foodie

Red 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,…

3 votes
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