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Apple-Cranberry Crisp
4 cups sliced tart apples (about 4 medium apples) 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup oatmeal 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup (1 sitck) butter
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Almond Tartlets
For the sweet pastry: 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter, cut into small cubes 1 egg 3 cups all-purpose flour For the filling: 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 eggs, lightly whisked 3/4 cup finely ground almonds 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 drops…
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Almond Poppy Seed Muffins
1 egg, beaten 3/4 c. milk 1/2 c oil 1 1/2 tsps. almond extract 2 c. self-rising flour, unsifted 1/3 c sugar 1 Tb. poppy seeds
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Almond Hershey Bar Pie
9″ graham cracker crust 24 large marshmallows 6 8.7 oz. Hershey bars with almonds 1/2 c. evaporated milk 8 oz. carton Cool Whip, thawed Grated chocolate for garnish
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All Day Macaroni and Cheese
1/2 lb. elbow macaroni, cooked 12 oz. can evaporated milk 1 1/2 c. milk 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 16 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
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Ablekage (Apple Cake)
2 c. well-crumbled coconut or almond macaroons (the soft ones)8 Tbs. butter1 c. heavy cream2 Tbs. sugar2 c. peeled & coarsely chopped eating apples1/2 c. raspberry jam, thinned with water if necessary
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You Choose Sweet Dip
Dippers: Poundcake squares Marshmallows Shortbread cookies Strawberries Pretzels Corn chips Tortilla chips or Crackers Dip: 2 c. semisweet chocolate, milk chocolate, or peanut butter chips 1/4 c. milk
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Easy Meatball Sandwiches
1 (16- to 18-ounce) package frozen beef meatballs 1 medium green or red pepper 1 medium onion 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 1/2 cups prepared spaghetti sauce with basil 8 French bread rolls (each 6 inches long) 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
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Mediterranean Chickpea Dip
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas or navy beans or 3 cups cooked dry-packaged chickpeas or navy beans, rinsed, drained (see note) 2/3 cup fat-free sour cream 2 teaspoons minced garlic 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh or dried parsley 2 tablespoons chopped Kalamata or ripe…
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Creole Gumbo
1 pound medium head-on (preferably) shrimp (available through seafoods.com, or may be ordered from Fresh Market) 4 hard crabs, cleaned and split in two 1/2 pound smoked sausage, diced 1/2 pound hot sausage, diced 1/2 pound beef brisket or lean veal stew meat 1/2 pound chicken gizzards 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour…
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Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
2 to 2 1/2 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks Salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 yellow onion, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 pounds of andouille sausage, cut in 1/4-inch rounds 2 quarts of…
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Seafood Stock
Shells from 1 pound of shrimp 1 fish bouillon cube 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice plus enough water to make 8 cups 1 large yellow onion, peeled and quartered 1 carrot, sliced 2 celery stalks with leaves, broken 2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved 8 sprigs fresh parsley 2 bay leaves 1 lemon, quartered 1…
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Seafood Gumbo
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 to 3 tablespoons butter 2 1/2 teaspoons creole seasoning, divided 1/2 pound crawfish tailmeat 1/2 pound fresh crab meat 4 cups fresh seafood (see recipe) or canned chicken stock 2 to 3 bay leaves 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 cup…
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Gumbo Z’herbes
1 pound medium-sized mushrooms, smoked (directions follow) 1 pound red beans, cooked or 2 (15-ounce) cans, drained and rinsed well 1 cup olive oil 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped bell pepper 3/4 cup chopped celery 3/4 cup minced shallots 1/4 cup minced garlic 6 bay leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons…
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California Pizza Kitchen Oriental Chicken Salad
For the fried angel hair: Vegetable oil for deep-frying 8 ounces fresh angel hair pasta For the grilled chicken: 1/4 cup good-quality bottled teriyaki sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 4 (5-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts For the dressing: 1 1/2 cups bottled hoisin sauce 3…
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Chocolate Souffle
Butter and sugar for the pan(s) 6 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 2/3 cups whole milk 1/3 cup cream 2/3 cups granulated sugar 1/3 cup whiskey or cognac 7 ounces good-quality bittersweet chocolate (e.g. Lindt, Valrhona), chopped fine 6 eggs, separated Pinch salt Confectioners’ sugar, for garnish Whipped cream, for garnish
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Fresh Bread Bowls for Soup
5 1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour, divided 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 envelopes RapidRise yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup water 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
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Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
3 pounds peeled small shrimp 5 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided 2 teaspoons ground red pepper, divided 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 cups finely chopped onions, divided 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell peppers 1 cup vegetable oil, divided 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 pounds okra, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 1/2 cups peeled, chopped tomatoes…
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Waffle House Waffles Clone
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons shortening 1/2 cup half & half 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
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Outback’s Blue Cheese Dressing Clone
1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons buttermilk 1 tablespoon crumbled bleu cheese 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
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Hard Rock Cafe’s Barbequed Beans
2 15-ounce cans pinto beans (with liquid) 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 cup ketchup 1/3 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons diced onion 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1/2 cup shredded pork or bacon
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Papa John’s Pizza Sauce
1 10 3/4-ounce can of tomato puree 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/8 teaspoon basil 1/8 teaspoon thyme 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
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Papa John’s Cheese Sauce
1/2 cup milk 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 cup Cheez Whiz 2 teaspoon juice from canned jalapenos (nacho slices)
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Green Onion Smashed Potatoes
6 green onions 1/2 cup olive oil, divided Salt and pepper to taste 10 new potatoes, quartered 1 bulb roasted garlic 6 tablespoons butter
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Apple-Cranberry Crisp
4 cups sliced tart apples (about 4 medium apples) 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup oatmeal 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup (1 sitck) butter
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Johnny Appleseed Cake
1 cup chopped, peeled tart apples, such as Granny Smith 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch salt Ground cinnamon to taste Whipped cream or ice cream
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Apple Fritters
1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, divided 1 cup beer 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 large eggs, separated 5 large apples (Rome Beauty, Mutsu) 2 to 4 cups oil for deep frying Confectioners’ sugar For the Apple-Maple Sauce: 2 cups applesauce (tart, homemade is best) 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 1…
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