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Smoky Sweet Pickled Red Onions
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Pots de Creme The Lazy Way
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
This is positively YUMM-O. I say yumm-o because Rachael Ray made this on Oprah. I used to watch Oprah religiously (now, she may have jumped the shark… we’ll discuss that another time). Rachael was talking my language: Chocolate. Easy. Decadent.…
Nana's Irish Soda Bread
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
This is a break from the traditional Irish soda bread in that it contains items that were not common to the average Irish household back in the 1800’s. This was my grandmother’s take on Irish Soda Bread. The best part is that it’s very flavorful and…
Heart-Shaped Valentine's Day Ravioli
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| Prep Time: | 60 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
Treat your special someone to this very delicious ravioli dish. Hopefully your sweetheart does not suffer from embarrassing foot odor because this dish will knock their socks off.
Banh Mi
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
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This is a sandwich with a history, but I'm not going to go into that here. This is, I believe, my new favorite use for leftover pork roast, pulled pork and even chicken! It has all of the elements needed for a culinary delight: Crunchy, sweet, sour, sal…
Whole Wheat Pita
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| Prep Time: | 75 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Whole wheat pita can be expensive, but it's so easy to make that there's just no reason to pay more than you should.
Lemon Curd
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Lemon Curd is a paste which resembles a hot marmalade. It can be made into a mousse by folding it into freshly whipped cream. It is used in tarts and tartletts and may be eaten alone. It is also used on top of shortbread cookies dough before baking.
Coconut Creme Brulee
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This coconut Creme Brulee is so delicious served with fresh berries and whipped cream. It's much easier to make than you might think!
Creme Brulee
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
A classic dessert made easy for food lovers. This is one of the most satisfying desserts ever. The creaminess of the custard and the crunch of the caramelized sugar is fantastic. Topped with some fresh fruit and wow!
Kentucky Butter Cake
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 65 Minutes |
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Agua de Pepino ~ Cucumber cooler
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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Agua de Pepino ( cucumber water) is a refreshing drink that is popular in Mexico. It is one of the large variety of the popular Aguas Frescas ( fresh or cool waters). Agua frescas are refreshing drinks made from fresh sweet and sour fruits or grains, (lik…
Classic Crisscross Peanut Butter Cookies
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
A classic recipe that is perfect for an afternoon treat with milk!
Gert's Mama's Pound Cake
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 75 Minutes |
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Oven Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
I have evolved my recipe until I think I have achieved perfection. Crispy buffalo-style chicken wings out of the oven with loads of flavour.
Sugar Pie
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
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Wacky Cake
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had; moist, flavorful and frugal! It's also vegan and costs less than $3 including the icing! We make this often here and the kids adore it.
Diabetic Chocolate Chip Cookies
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Many people in my family are diabetic, so when my family made a cookbook a few years ago, there were a lot of dessert recipes that were sugar free. These chocolate chip cookies are so good you would never know they don't have any sugar in them. You can…
Fak Thong Sang-Ka-Ya (Pumpkin Custard)
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This custard is spectacular to look at, and wonderful to eat. Makes a great Halloween or Thanksgiving dessert recipe, and a nice alternative to pumpkin pie. Don't be put off by the long baking time - it's actually a really easy recipe to make! A small pum…
Karen's Homemade strawberry frozen yogurt
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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This frozen yogurt is healthy and so easy! You will need an ice cream maker to get the best results. It is as easy as blending the 3 ingredients together and then freezing! This is a really refreshing and healthy dessert for the upcoming summer months.
Idle Hand Bars
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| Prep Time: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
These sinfully delicious peanut butter and chocolate dessert bars are out of this world. As a "sweet" fanatic married to a "salty" fanatic, it's always a struggle coming up with desserts that can be shared and devoured with equal gusto. These bars are the…
Chicken Schnitzel
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
My grandmother's recipe and one I practically grew up on. Schnitzel means cutlet in German and originally referred to a deep-fried, breaded veal cutlet.
Spinach And Prosciutto Topped Chicken Breasts
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Dress up boneless chicken breasts by topping them with layers of prosciutto, thinly-sliced tomatoes and fresh spinach, then sealing those goodies on top with a slice of melted provolone cheese.
Traditional Southern Cornbread
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
A traditional recipe from the South. If you're from outside Dixie you'll notice this recipe doesn't include sugar (Sweet Cornbread). This recipe has been handed down in my family for generations. I had to experiment with the amounts because no one had eve…
Chicken Gumbo with Andouille Sausage
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| Prep Time: | 0 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 120 Minutes |
I love a good thick spicy gumbo. The restaurant I work at has the best gumbo ever. I wanted to recreate my own version to make and enjoy at home. In gumbo, roux is key and if burned or undercooked can result in not so good gumbo. Since my favorite gumbo f…
Peach Cobbler (Adapted from Great American Home Baking Index Cards)
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
This recipe turned out delightful. I hope you all will be as pleased as the faces at my table were… Enjoy!
