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This Recipe was given to me from one of my bookclub friends. She brought it to one of our annual summer barbeque potlucks. We all loved it. I begged her for the recipe and now I am sharing it with you. You may use fresh ingredients if they are in s…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
This is the best cheesecake recipe you will ever have. It is also the easiest recipe and so versatile! You can make all different kinds of cheesecakes just by adding to this recipe.
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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…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
This is not a recipe but some great advice from a short order cook in a diner
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
Here's a delicious candy recipe I found from an old family recipe. It's good for the holidays!
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
Polenta is a recipe that comes from Northern Italy. Italians use it as a base for braised meats, or just as a side dish to any great meal. This simple recipe is a substitute for the slow cooked polenta that would be made in Italy. Most of us don't have…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
For the life of me I don't remember where i found this recipe. I usually am very good about writing that down, but not this time! I am pretty sure this is a WeightWatchers recipe, but-again- not positive. I love Chinese carry out. Yum. However, it can be…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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I created this 54 years ago. One of my guest offered me a #100 if I would give his wife the recipe. I didn't take him up on the #100 but gave her the recipe. He was very upset. He said "nothing that taste this good could be so easy."
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| Prep Time: | 45 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
This recipe was taught to me by my deceased Dad who was in World War 2. This recipe was handed down to him by a soldier friend.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
This is a healthy and tasty recipe that cooks up quick and easy on the grill or broiled in the oven.
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
I have always loved this recipe, especially when one is able to cook in in such a way that the middle part is still wet. I have always been afraid of making this recipe as I am not the best at baking. But amazingly enough it came out perfect and I am very…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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This is the perfect cookie recipe to use during the holiday season. I found it in a magazine around this time last year, and I decided to try it out because I thought the cookies looked good in the picture! Maybe not the best reason to try a recipe, but…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Here's an old southern catfish recipe. My husband's aunt gave me this delicious recipe for fish. He enjoys this dish.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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This is my Dad's recipe for bruschetta bread, which is a classic recipe that you'll love for appetizers, a snack or for sharing at a party. The key is in the type of tomato and bread that you use for this -- you'll be pleased with the results!
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
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This is a great snack for kids to make. I got this recipe for popcorn from a gift cookbook my husband bought me. It's also a good recipe for gift giving during the holidays.
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
This recipe was given to me at my bridal shower by my mother-in-law. I didn't make these cookies until 8 years later at my daughter's 3rd birthday! They turned out better than any other sugar cookies recipe I have tried.
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
(A scipuddata is a sicilian name for this recipe, it kind of means like mixed onions). This is a recipe that my mom used to make for us, she would make it for a quick lunch or a snack and of course sometimes for dinner too when we were on a budget. We di…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
An updated version of an old standby recipe!
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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This recipe comes from my Mother's Aunt Barbara. Waldorf salad is such a simple recipe, but it has always been a favorite in my family. Whip this salad up when you have company coming over and it will be sure to please.
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
a tofu based thia pad recipe