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Skinny, Mini Reuben AppetizersHere’s a classic deli sandwich turned into a bite-sized appetizer. I love serving these whenever I’m having company over or even as a fun lunch. They would be terrific to serve while watching football, too! These little gems are so delicious and simple to make. You can prep them in advance and pop them in the oven, just before… |
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Mom's Mayonnaise CakeThis is such an awesome chocolate cake. Mom used to make it for our birthdays and special occasions. Moist and yummy! |
1 vote
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Shrimp MousseA recipe that's been in my family for 30 years. Changed many times until it has reached what we believe to be perfection ;) |
1 vote
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Nut Tree Drop CookiesThe Nut Tree (Vacaville CA, off I-80) has been a landmark tourist stop for over eighty years. The restaurant, at its zenith in the 70's and 80's, was an early pioneer of California cuisine featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, and recipes of popular menu items were offered for sale in the gift shop. The original restaurant from that… |
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The Best Refrigerator PicklesThis is my mothers refrigerator pickle recipe. This was handed down from generation to generation in our house. |
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Blueberry Sugar MuffinsBlueberry muffin topped with sugar. |
4 votes
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Mexican Cheese DipA quick, tasty, spicy dip to serve with corn chips or tortillas. |
3 votes
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Homemade Refried BeansI'm ashamed to say that though I LOVE refried beans, this is the first time I've ever made them myself. It's just so easy to buy them in a can, or at a mexican restaurant, that I haven't bothered. But this recipe is simple and it is definitely worth the effort in my mind. I figure my kids are the true test, since they aren't that… |
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Korean potato side dishI always love these sweet and salty braised potatoes when they are served along with kimchi and various other side dishes at korean restaurants. I've always wanted to make them, and grilling Galbi gave me the perfect opportunity. I started with a recipe from maangchi.com and substituted a mix of sugar and mirin for the corn syrup… |
3 votes
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Apple Pie Larabar RemakeHere's a homemade version of my favorite Larabar - the Apple Pie Larabar. |
1 vote
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FELAFEL SANDWICH (Middle Eastern Fritters)This is one of my favorite "street foods" in the Middle East. It is originated in Egypt as a snack. Here is my version of felafel recipe... |
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Skinny Mini Reuben Appetizers, Low Calorie and DelectableHere’s a classic deli sandwich turned into a bite-sized appetizer. I love serving these whenever I’m having company or even as a fun lunch. These little gems are so delicious and simple to make. You can prep them in advance and pop them in the oven, just before serving. Each skinny, mini appetizer is only 61 calories, 2 grams of fat… |
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Quinoa and peanut soup (Sopa de Mani)This delicious and nutritious soup is a modern take on a traditional Bolivian soup called Sopa de Mani. Easy suggestion: there are many variations of this soup. Like Bolivians you can add meat (chicken or beef cut into small pieces), or peppers cut into strips; diced beet; rice; pasta; chopped parsley. |
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Graham Cracker Snowballs (a no-cook confection)An easy confection ~ not a cookie, not a candy, but a cross somewhere between. No cooking, no baking. Easy to make though a little messy. Enlist the kids to help roll them and they'll have a fun activity to share in the kitchen with you. A variation recipe “S’more Snowballs” uses graham crackers, marshmallows, mini chocolate chips… |
2 votes
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