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Darthlaurie's Beef, Bacon, and Blue Cheese Salad

Posted by darthlaurie  

I made this recipe up when I was craving a bacon and blue cheese burger. It's decadent! This recipe makes two very large salads-- perfect for a somewhat healthier dinner for two. You can keep things light using fat free or low fat mayo and sour... MORE»

Recipe #364468

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Cook's Illustrated Hearty Lentil Soup

(1 reviews) Posted by darthlaurie  

From the Cook's Illustrated website: Lentils du Puy, sometimes called French green lentils, are our first choice for this recipe, but brown, black, or regular green lentils are fine, too. Note that cooking times will vary depending on the type of... MORE»

Recipe #336242

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Mario Batali's Paella

Posted by darthlaurie  

Found this on Oprah.com. Mario was talking about a PBS show he did where he drove through Spain (with Gwyneth Paltrow). This is a recipe he cooked on the show. What Mario says: "It's difficult to duplicate the experience of cooking paella... MORE»

Recipe #326241

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Mediterranean Zucchini Tart

Posted by darthlaurie  

I just found this recipe on a Mediterranean recipe site. Calling it a tart seems like a misnomer to me since it doesn't have a crust. It's a zucchini and egg dish and it sounds quick and easy to make. MORE»

Recipe #320194

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Cazuela- Chilean Chicken Stew

Posted by darthlaurie  

This is another variation of Cazuela, a simple chicken stew my bf remembers having when he lived in Chile for a couple years. We'll try it when it's soup weather. I found this on another website. The person who posted it there says it's from the... MORE»

Recipe #311126

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Cazuela (Chile's Little Pot)

Posted by darthlaurie  

My bf spent some time in Chile and he loved a chicken stew similar to this. This recipe is an adaptation from The Whole World Loves Chicken Soup by Mimi Sheraton. I found it on a world hearth website. We'll try it some time when the weather gets... MORE»

Recipe #310859

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Fruit-Filled Cardamom Bread

Posted by darthlaurie  

I got this recipe out of the Salt Lake Tribune years ago and made it and I loved it! I lost it, requested the paper for it around Christmas time and they have finally found it and reprinted it...and it's now Easter time! It's moist, delicious and... MORE»

Recipe #291658

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Beef and Veggie Shabu Shabu

Posted by darthlaurie  

Shabu Shabu means swish swish, the movement of stirring skewered meats and veggies in a broth. This is interactive food at its best! This is very similar to fondue, minus the cheese and chocolate. This recipe appeared in the Salt Lake Tribune,... MORE»

Recipe #279335

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Yams Lyonnaise With Bacon

Posted by darthlaurie  

This recipe was inspired by Dreamgoddess' Yummy bacon and sweet potatoes (recipe 40272) and potato Lyonnaise. It was a hit at Thanksgiving! MORE»

Recipe #268125

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Sizzling Saigon Crepes—banh Xeo

(1 reviews) Posted by darthlaurie  

This is a Cook's Illustrated recipe. It sounds delicious! Here's what they had to say about them: Sizzling Saigon Crêpes (Banh Xeo) are paper-thin omelets stuffed with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, wrapped in lettuce and herbs, and dipped... MORE»

Recipe #265472

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Harmon's Blood Dip

(1 reviews) Posted by darthlaurie  

Here's a spooky dip recipe from Bob and Randy Harmon, the brothers who own a local grocery chain here in Utah. Their slogan is "We're not normal, we're Harmons." This recipe isn't going to make your normal dip since it was created by the... MORE»

Recipe #262408

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Gabby Gourmet's the Widow's Quiche

Posted by darthlaurie  

Fred Wix, aka The Gabby Gourmet was a local (Utah)tv chef. This is a recipe that was reproduced in the local paper. I don't know who the widow is, but she obviously had good taste. As Gabby would say, "Enjoy!" MORE»

Recipe #261720

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Creamy Spaghetti and Beans - Rachael Ray

(4 reviews) Posted by darthlaurie  

From Rachael Ray's show, 30 Minute Meals. I made this last night and my bf and I were blown away. When browning the spaghetti, use your biggest pan and turn the heat down to avoid some frustration. MORE»

Recipe #259448

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Naked Ladies With Their Legs Crossed

Posted by darthlaurie  

Well it got my attention when I saw the name for these doughnuts! Apparently, this is an old recipe for crullers in the U.S. Midwest. I've also been told this recipe is also used to make Naked Men with Their Legs Crossed and Bandits, which are... MORE»

Recipe #257230

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Mazza's Hummus

(1 reviews) Posted by darthlaurie  

Mazza is a Lebanese restaurant here in Salt Lake that has some of the most amazing food! The hummus is to die for and Mazza's owner was kind enough to share the recipe with the Salt Lake Tribune. MORE»

Recipe #221947

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Mushroom Paprikas or Paprikas Gomba

(1 reviews) Posted by darthlaurie  

Found this in the local paper and it sounds like a delicious alternative to chicken paprikas. The recipe is by Al Church whose Hungarian mother used to make this during Lent. Serving size is an estimate. MORE»

Recipe #220754

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Winter Fruit Salad

Posted by darthlaurie  

I found this recipe in Home Cooking in the Global Village by Richard Wilk and it looked pretty tasty. I modified it from the original a bit. MORE»

Recipe #201353

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Bento Carrot Finger Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by darthlaurie  

I made this up for my first bento box. So easy a caveman can do it! MORE»

Recipe #191022

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Cherimoya Daiquiri

Posted by darthlaurie  

Sometimes you find recipes in the oddest places. I found this recipe in a science journal: Natural History, v.96, Feb. 1987. I haven't tried it, but it sounds delicious! MORE»

Recipe #180573

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Roast Chicken and Potato Packets

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Succulent chicken breasts with a variety of potatoes make for a succulent BBQ dinner. MORE»

Recipe #173876

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