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clouda9

Beautiful Pacific NW

about me:

Nestled in the woods of SW Washington with my husband of 25+ years...we love the quiet life outta the hustle and bustle of the city.

favorite foods:

I am not a picky eater and will try anything at least once...unless, I smell anchovies :O

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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My mom always made this Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe when I was growing up - we never had the boxed kind. Toss up a salad or steam some broccoli and you have a full meal that is delicious and very comforting.

Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto

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My delicious recipe for making pesto with you in mind. At the Farmer's Market the other day I happened upon a steal of a deal on a bunch of fresh picked basil. The smell was heavenly - I knew pesto was going to be whirling in the blender as soon as I got home.

Margarita Steak with Orange Salsa

Margarita Steak with Orange Salsa

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This is a very festive recipe that will have your family in the mood to salsa dance! Try this quick recipe any night of the week and enjoy the flavors of a margarita, without the hangover the next day. Serve it with some Spanish rice and black beans and you have a delicious meal that is ready in no time.

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

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My favorite recipe of all time. It initally was my Mother's and she made a version very similar to this. There were some items my sister didn't like so she added some of her own touches. Years later I was out of some ingredients so I substituted a few things and voila, here is the resulting recipe. It is creamy, cheesy and spicy all in one. It goes great with black beans and spanish rice. Take it to work the next day too. All your coworkers will be jealous!

Never Fail Dill Pickles

Never Fail Dill Pickles

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These pickles are extra crispy and packed with flavor. Easy as 1...2...3, there will rarely be a commercial jar in your refrigerator ever again.

Vanilla Cream Frosting

Vanilla Cream Frosting

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This Vanilla Cream Frosting is delicious as is - you can even add food coloring to match your party theme. When you're in the mood for something a bit different I've included four variations that are delightfully different.

Sausage Gravy Egg Baskets

Sausage Gravy Egg Baskets

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WOW! My ultimate goal when creating a recipe is to serve up what I call “The Wow Factor”. What is the “Wow Factor”? When my guests say “Wow!”, when they take their first bite then I know it’s a winner! This recipe does just that!

Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd

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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.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet potatoes are not just for Thanksgiving anymore! Try these simple roasted sweet potatoes with any main course and you will be wishing the holidays would come a little sooner. These are sweet, like the gooey marshmallow covered kind, but not as bad for you since we use fresh honey to sweeten instead. Toss them up, throw them in the oven, and forget about them for an hour. Enjoy!

Bunny's Pasta with Lobster, Truffle Butter and Cognac

Bunny's Pasta with Lobster, Truffle Butter and Cognac

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This is a super quick, easy and delicious recipe that I whipped up in 10 minutes. Serve with a cold crisp glass of white wine.

Lemon Orzo

Lemon Orzo

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Bright with the flavor of lemon, this side dish made with Orzo, a classic Greek pasta, is very simple to make.

Homemade Raviolis

Homemade Raviolis

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My grandfather taught to how to make pasta dough when I was a girl. I later learned how to make raviolis. This is one of my grandfather's favorits things.

Idle Hand Bars

Idle Hand Bars

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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 solution.

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    3/26/11

    Theresa111 wrote:

    I see you! Hello!! :D

    3/26/11

    Theresa111 wrote:

    Clouda. Hello there! www.halfhourmeals.com/food-for... Hope you'll consider joining us tomorrow evening about 7:45 PM EST for EarthHour. We'll be in community.

    2/05/10

    Theresa111 wrote:

    No I didn't but I will check you out if you promise to visit the discussions and hang out for a bit. We missed you!!

    2/05/10

    Theresa111 wrote:

    I haven't seen you in a while. Hello! TOmorrow 1PM EST We are Talking Chocolate in Community. Please join us. Your Dill Pickles look amazing!

    9/08/09

    rebeccasubbiah wrote:

    HI Cloud 9, you can get sambar powder at your local Indian store, hope you enjoy it your mac and cheese looks yummy Rebecca

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