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Cappuccino Truffles
2 Tbs. instant coffee granules Coconut 2 Tbs. orange juice 2 tsps. bandy flavoring 1 7-oz. jar marshmallow creme 3 c. finely crushed chocolate wafer crumbs 1 c. chopped pecans 1 Tb. orange peel 2 Tbs. cocoa 2 Tbs. powdered sugar
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Soup Nazi’s Mexican Chicken Chili Soup Clone
1 pound chicken breast fillets (4 fillets) 1 tablespoon olive oil 10 cups water 2 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 potato, peeled & chopped 1 small onion, diced 1 cup frozen yellow corn 1/2 carrot, sliced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 cup canned diced tomatoes 1 15-ounce can red kidney beans, plus…
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Pasta Crisps
1 lb. pasta Peanut oil for deep frying 1 Tb. of your favorite seasoning (Cajun spice, Caribbean, etc.) 2 c. toasted walnuts
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Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake
2 c. vanilla wafer crumbs 1/4 c. margarine, melted 16 oz. Light Neufchatel Cheese, softened 3/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 3 eggs 1 c. canned pumpkin 3/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
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Avocado Salad
1/4 avocado, cubed 1/4 onion, sliced 2 shallots 10 parsley leaves 10 cilantro leaves 2 small fresh red chiles, seeded, chopped 4 pitted green olives, quartered 1 large tomato, peeled & diced 3 Tbs. Sherry Vinegar Dressing (see recipe)
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Pineapple Punch
8 oz. pineapple, packed in natural juice 1 c. unsweetened frozen raspberries 2 c. unsweetened pineapple juice 2 quarts unsweetened pineapple juice 2 quarts sparkling mineral water, chilled
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Jalapeno Sauce
2 Tbs. finely chopped canned jalapeno chiles 1 1/2 tsp liquid drained from canned jalapenos 1 1/2 tsps. finely chopped onion 1 1/2 tsps. finely chopped tomato
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Avocado Mayonnaise for Turkey Sandwiches
1 egg yolk 1 Tb. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley 1/2 tsp each: salt, pepper, tarragon 1-2 dashes hot pepper sauce 3/4 c. vegetable oil 1 ripe avocado, seeded, diced
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Mariner’s Sauce
3 cloves garlic, peeled & crushed 1/4 c. minced parsley 1/2 c. olive oil 2 c. seeded, chopped fresh tomatoes 1 Tb. chopped fresh basil Salt & pepper to taste
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Best Brownies
1/2 c. butter, melted 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs 1/2 c. all purpose flour 1/3 c. cocoa 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. chop nuts
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Rich Frosted Brownies
2 eggs 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. butter, melted & cooled 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2/3 c. all purpose flour 6 Tbs. cocoa 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. chopped nuts, optional Frosting: 3 Tbs. butter, softened 3 Tbs. cocoa 1 Tb. light corn syrup or honey 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 c.…
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Pork Goulash
2 Tbs. butter Pinch of thyme 2 Tbs. oil 1 Tb. caraway seeds 6 onions, sliced Zest of 1 lemon 1/4 c. paprika 2 cloves garlic 1/4 c. vinegar 2 lbs. pork stew meat 2 Tbs. tomato paste 1/4 c. water Salt & pepper
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Roast Pork with Cranberry Pepper Sauce
1 lb. whole berry cranberry sauce 1/4 c. lemon juice 5-7 lbs. boned, rolled & tied half leg of pork Salt & pepper 3 Tbs. canned green peppercorns, drained 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
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Lemon Meringue Cake
Cake: 1 c. vegetable shortening 2 c. sugar 3 c. sifted cake flour 1 Tb. baking powder 3/4 c. milk 1/2 tsp. lemon extract 1/2 tsp. vanilla 6 egg whites, stiffly beaten 1 1/2 c. shredded coconut Lemon filling: 1/2 c. butter 1 c. sugar 6 egg yolks, beaten 3/4 c. fresh lemon juice 1…
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Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
1 1/4 c. sugar, divided 1 1/4 c. hot water 1 c. all purpose flour 7 Tbs. cocoa, divided 2 tsps. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. milk 1/3 c. margarine, melted 1 1/2 tsps. vanilla 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
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Caramel Cake
Cake: 2 1/2 c. all purpose flour 3/4 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. salt 1 c. butter, softened 2 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3 eggs 1 c. buttermilk Frosting: 1/2 c. margarine 1 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/2 c. milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 4 c. (approximately) powdered sugar
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Turkey Mornay
1 bunch fresh broccoli 8-10 sliced turkey breast 4 Tbs. butter 3 Tbs. flour 1 c. chicken stock 1 c. half & half 1 egg yolk 3 Tbs. heavy cream 2 tsps. Worcestershire sauce Salt & pepper to taste 1/4 c. dry sherry or vermouth 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 c. shredded Swiss cheese…
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Old Fashioned Turkey Hash
4 Tbs. butter 1 large onion, minced 5 small boiled potatoes, peeled, cooled & diced 1 large green pepper, stemmed, seeded & diced Pinch of minced rosemary Salt & pepper to taste 3 1/2 c. diced cooked turkey 1/4 c. leftover turkey gravy 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley 4 poached eggs (optional)
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Tom’s Onion Casserole
4 medium Vidalia onions, sliced 1/4″ thick 12 saltine crackers, crushed 4 oz. margarine, plus 1 Tb. for greasing 1 can cream of mushroom soup 2 eggs 1/2 to 3/4 c. milk 1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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Bruschetta
4 fresh ripe, firm tomatoes 6 small fresh basil leaves, or a few pinches oregano 6 1/2″ thick slices good crusty country style bread 3-4 garlic cloves Salt & pepepr 3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
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Steak Dinner in a Package
1 1/2 lb. chuck steak 1 envelope onion soup mix 3 carrots, quartered 3 celery stalks, quartered 3 medium potatoes, halved 2 Tbs. butter 1/2 tsp. salt, if desired
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Steak with Shallots
4 boneless shell steaks, about 2 lbs. total Salt to taste Ground pepper to taste 1 Tb. corn, peanut or vegetable oil 4 Tbs. butter 1/2 c. thinly sliced shallots 2 Tbs. finely chopped parsley
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Tropical Grilled Flank Steak with Fresh Fruit Salsa
1 beef flank steak, about 1 1/2 lbs 1/4 c. fresh orange juice 2 Tbs. chili sauce 2 Tbs. soy sauce 2 Tbs. vegetable oil 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. grated orange peel 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce 1 medium orange, thinly sliced Fresh Fruit Salsa (see recipe)…
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Tex Mex Salsa
28 oz. can tomatoes, drained & chopped 4 1/4 oz. ripe olives, drained & chopped 4 oz. can minced mild green chiles, drained 7 jalapeno peppers, chopped 5 green onions, chopped 1 tsp. garlic salt 3 Tbs. olive oil 1 1/2 tsps. cider vinegar
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Rio Grande Nacho Grande
Corn oil 4 8-inch flour tortillas 16 oz. can refried beans 2 c. cooked broccoli florets 1 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese 1 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese 1 c. hot tomato salsa 2 jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 c. sour cream, optional
Kat Food
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