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2008 was my first year participating in the Zaar World Tour, an event where teams compete against each other in contests and games, sampling recipes from different parts of the world. I ended up trying 324 new Recipezaar recipes in 2008. (I'm shocked myself-nearly one new dish per day!) These were my 20 very favorites.

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Baked "ziti" W/ Tofu Shirataki

(3 reviews) Posted by Brooke the Cook in WI  

Quick pasta dish without the calories! Makes three huge servings if made as one-dish meal or 4-6 if served in addition to fresh bread and green salad. Uses tofu shirataki noodles to drastically cut calories. Ground beef, chicken or turkey can... MORE»

Recipe #297437

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Blueberry Farina Muffins

(2 reviews) Posted by Maito  

The farina makes these muffins special. Feel free to use vanilla extract if you are not fond of almond extract. I have never tried it, but I imagine these would work well with cranberries too. Times are approximate. Thanks to Jen for putting this... MORE»

Recipe #277681

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Cereal and Protein Smoothie

(4 reviews) Posted by CoffeeB  

Got this from a Yahoo website--Very filling and satisfying. It says two servings, but really now!!! MORE»

Recipe #319452

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Chicken Tagine With Pine-Nut Couscous

(1 reviews) Posted by cookiedog  

From Sunset Magazine March 2007. I can't wait to try this. MORE»

Recipe #214440

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Tacos

(3 reviews) Posted by cookiedog  

Irish and Mexican just like me! Planning on using my leftover St. Patrick's Day corned beef brisket for this. MORE»

Recipe #214299

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Eggnog Oatmeal

(12 reviews) Posted by BestTeenChef  

We had a whole gallon of eggnog in the fridge so in the moring I was wondering what to have and came up with this! Note: Light or regular Eggnog may be used. MORE»

Recipe #148343

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Iron Chef Chinese - Chef Chen's Mapo Tofu

(2 reviews) Posted by Rinshinomori  

I really respect Iron Chef Chen as a chef. He seems to be a wonderful mentor to many young chefs working under him. He caught my attention as a Iron Chef Chinese on Iron Chef TV program and really enjoyed watching him improvise many recipes. I... MORE»

Recipe #296880

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Kayaku Gohan (Rice With Vegetables)

(2 reviews) Posted by AB_Fan  

From The Best Recipes in the World by Mark Bittman. "This popular one-pot dish can be made with meat or vegetables and, like most casseroles, is easily varied. There are many similar dishes throughout East Asia, but this one is made... MORE»

Recipe #305670

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Lite Multiberry Muffins

(1 reviews) Posted by Mama2boys  

I've lightened up Triberry Muffins, Triberry Muffins by Kim127. Thanks for the original! I'm not a believer in Splenda or other fake sugar, so I've tried to cut fat and calories in other ways. MORE»

Recipe #231169

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L M Prawns

(1 reviews) Posted by mary winecoff  

These are Lourenco Marques Prawns or Prawns Mozambique. Prawns from the waters off Mozambique are famous for the large size and delicious flavor. These are marinated in a peri-peri marinade and grilled. Post for ZWT #4. MORE»

Recipe #304819

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Meatless Muffaletta Panini

(2 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

You can have your muffaletta without all the meat, but with all the flavor! Adapted from Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meals! Feel free to add more if you like. Perhaps some marinated mushrooms, pepperoncini, veggie bacon, other cheeses, tomato slices,... MORE»

Recipe #265637

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Olive Garden Chicken With Lemon Marjoram Sauce

(6 reviews) Posted by Cooks4_6  

I made this for dinner tonight and it tasted fabulous! It was the best Chicken Picatta recipe I have ever had. I made some changes since I first posted the recipe, and suggest you double the sauce if you want to top pasta in addition to the... MORE»

Recipe #184639

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Oops, It's a Fat Free Pizza Crust

(10 reviews) Posted by ladypit  

I was making pizza for my kids and their friends tonight. I had 3 crusts to make and was already on my second when I realized that I had forgotten to add the oil to my first crust. I made yet another in case the fat free one did not work out, but... MORE»

Recipe #94429

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Pineapple Chicken Marinade

(6 reviews) Posted by mag05  

This is the best marinade! It is super simple and lots of flavor. We usually let it set overnight. I have also used this for whole chickens, cornish game hens and pork. I have added a little fresh garlic for an added flavor. ENJOY! MORE»

Recipe #269289

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Prickly Pork

(4 reviews) Posted by Sue L  

This is a rather unusual recipe that I came up with using the crockpot with outstanding results. You can serve this up alone, in taco shells, or soft tortillas...any way, the result is great! Nopalitos (cactus pieces) have a flavor that is all... MORE»

Recipe #88944

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Pumpkin Soup with Asian Flavors

(5 reviews) Posted by JustJanS  

A nice variation on a very common (here in Australia at least) soup. MORE»

Recipe #20094

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Raspberry Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

(6 reviews) Posted by ratherbeswimmin'  

This one sure is different but just might grab ya. My husband and I thought they were quite yummy. MORE»

Recipe #82162

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Spicy Tortellini Soup

(17 reviews) Posted by Vseward (Chef~V)  

For a quick satisfying soup, this recipe is a snap to put together. The combination of the ingredients makes a nice sauce. A sprinkling of cheese provides a tasty finish. Served with French bread makes it hearty enough for a meal. Note: This... MORE»

Recipe #282997

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Sushi Sandwich

(4 reviews) Posted by Picholine  

Convenient way to satisfy a sushi craving. I invented this delectable open-faced "sandwich" while trying to use up leftover ingredients in a creative way. I made this with canned salmon (reminiscent of a Philadelphia roll) but I'm assuming tuna... MORE»

Recipe #86427

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Yakitori (Chicken on Skewers)

(4 reviews) Posted by djmastermum  

These have a wonderful bourbon, golden colour, and the flavours in the recipe speak for themselves. 'Nuff said! MORE»

Recipe #145514

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