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Easy Candied PecansA snack for the gods! Sprinkle atop your favorite greens, blue cheese topped or chicken salad. For holiday entertaining leave the pecans in halves rather than chopping, and serve in a festive bowl. |
4 votes
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Caramel PuddingThe Amish call it caramel pudding but most people call it butterscotch pudding. |
2 votes
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Orange Iced Tea with Mint and LimeLast year a friend of mine from Hong Kong got a packet of Chinese tea leaves called "Poli", I am not a tea lover so never used it but few days while reshuffling all those kitchen cabinets I saw that tea leaves packet lying all alone in one dark corner, and so this how it came into use, I guess this the reason I love culinary souvenirs… |
2 votes
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Fiesta Chopped SaladI’m on a mission to find great new (to me) recipes using zucchini, and this perky salad was the first to be tried. A healthy colorful side salad, full of summer garden veggies with a refreshing light dressing. It meets my criteria for a “Keeper.” Score One! |
1 vote
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Cran-Orange MuffinsCran-Orange muffins are light , tasty and refreshing when entertaining guests out on the patio or pool side. In the winter, they go well with coffee or such and will bring a smile to those who are enjoying them. The muffins are easy and quick to make. No fuss no muss I say. The combination of cranberries and orange leaves a… |
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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… |
4 votes
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Sardine Varuval (Dry Style)Simply simple. Yet crazily yum with rice,tosai or toast |
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Piccalilli RelishThe final harvest of green tomatoes I relegated to a batch of Piccalilli, a relish of East Indian origin. Just can't get enough of that lightly pungent and savory condiment....and it’s way easy to make using a food processor for most of the chopping tasks. Make a batch of this to give as holiday gifts, and to enjoy yourself through… |
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Zuchini CupcakesI got this recipe from Garret who is a blogger. He has some really good recipes! Check him out! http://vanillagarlic.blogspot.com/2007/04/zucchini-cupcakes-with-cream-cheese.html |
2 votes
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Raw Vegan Chocolate Fruit BallsMy mom and I make these raw fruit balls all the time and they are absolutely delicious. We use raw almonds, cashews and macadamias as our nutty blend. But you could use any nuts that tickle your festive fancy. Just know that each nut mix will yield a treat of a different personality. Roll out these vegan treats. They make great… |
2 votes
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Moravian Sugar CakeLititz, PA was founded in 1756 as a closed Moravian community and remained that way for 100 years. The town is built around the Moravian Church Square and while it now hosts many religions the Moravian Star and Moravian food dominate. While not Moravian, our family enjoyed Moravian Sugar Cake as a special treat. We always got ours… |
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pull apart cheesy garlic knotsThis is the first time I made it so I forgot to put cheese in the middle!! and dumped it all on top!! It was still really good and we wished we would of made two since it was the main dish on my first try, I think It will go great with my spaghetti next time! It was my first time making bread from scratch too! well since I was a kid… |
1 vote
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Cheese, Garlic and Herb BreadThis flavorful Italian bread turns any family-style dinner into company fare. |
1 vote
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Incredible Chocolate Chip CookiesWe all know there are many recipes for chocolate chip cookies, with many things added to them. But for a soft, plump, cookie this one is the best I think. I have tried different chocolate chips recipes, but I was not happy with a flat, thin cookie.. Enjoy! |
2 votes
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