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Goodhousekeeping's Soup Diet (Basic Recipe)

Posted by ElleFirebrand  

Basic soup for the Goodhousekeeping Soup Diet. MORE»

Recipe #379262

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Platanos Fritos (Sauteed Plantains)

(2 reviews) Posted by ElleFirebrand  

Use the pinton variety of plantain in this recipe (yellow with black spots) as it holds its shaped after cooked. Published in the June 2008 issue of "Cooking Light." I am a big plaintain fan but don't eat them often even though they... MORE»

Recipe #307686

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Zupa Ogorkowa (Dill Pickle Soup)

Posted by ElleFirebrand  

This is from the book "Polish Cooking" by Marianna Olszewska Heberle. She decribes it as "A favorite of pregnant Polish women..." I thought it definitely sounded interesting and unusual. Posted for ZWT 4 - Eastern Europe. MORE»

Recipe #307535

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Tis Mamas to Keik (Mama's Cake)

(3 reviews) Posted by ElleFirebrand  

An easy and delicious-sounding Greek pastry from "The Best of Greek Cuisine" by Georgia Sarianides. Posted for ZWT 4 - Greece. MORE»

Recipe #307180

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Dutch Apple Tart

Posted by ElleFirebrand  

This is a true "Dutch Apple Pie." This recipe comes from a cookbook I picked up in the heavily-Dutch populated city of Pella, Iowa. This recipe, however, which features a very crumbly butter crust, is very similar to the apple pie... MORE»

Recipe #305551

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Onion & Herb Frittata

(3 reviews) Posted by ElleFirebrand  

A simple and savory onion frittata. From The Vegetarian Epicure. Posted for ZWT 4, Italy. MORE»

Recipe #305395

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Pork Loin With Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Tomatoes

Posted by ElleFirebrand  

I first enjoyed this recipe at my mother-in-law's home in Cologne, Germany. Germany has a very large population of Italians and so it is very common to eat Italian-inspired dished there. This one combines pork tenderloin with tomato sauce, fresh... MORE»

Recipe #305386

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Tuna & Broccoli Stir Fry

(1 reviews) Posted by ElleFirebrand  

This was something I made up when I had absolutely no fresh meat or fresh veg in the house. Not too shabby. MORE»

Recipe #293770

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Classic Cheese Fondue

(1 reviews) Posted by ElleFirebrand  

Published in Food & Wine, January 2008 issue. MORE»

Recipe #280934

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(Flourless) Fudgy Chocolate-Walnut Cookies

(2 reviews) Posted by ElleFirebrand  

This is a recipe from Food & Wine's January 2008 issue. Every time I flip past this recipe I want to make it, but my New Year's resolution — to slim up in 2008, make me rethink that. I'm posting it here in the hopes that someone else may... MORE»

Recipe #280503

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Juicy Texas Burgers

Posted by ElleFirebrand  

A Bobby Flay recipe, published in Food & Wine magazine's January 2008 issue. I've eaten a burger at MESA Grill and it was one of the best. This recipe features a cabbage slaw topping. MORE»

Recipe #280374

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New Year's Day Chili

Posted by ElleFirebrand  

This is a modification of another New Year's Day Chili recipe I found here on Recipezaar. It combines traditional chili flavors with black-eyed peas, bratwurst and ground pork to celebrate the New Year. MORE»

Recipe #275678

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Greek-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers With Quinoa

Posted by ElleFirebrand  

This a Greek take on the classic beef stuffed pepper. Lemon, cinnamon, fennel and oregano spice up traditional ground beef and onions, while healthy quinoa adds extra fiber. There seem to be a lot of steps, but this one goes together in about 20... MORE»

Recipe #259207

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Andouille Sausage & Tomato Pasta

(2 reviews) Posted by ElleFirebrand  

This is a spicy and creamy sauce that whips up in a flash. This is a perfect way to use up pre-cooked sausage left over from your last barbecue. MORE»

Recipe #256775

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Chilled Moroccan Tomato Soup

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Moroccan tomato soup MORE»

Recipe #251158

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Oat-Peach Muffins (Small Batch)

(4 reviews) Posted by ElleFirebrand  

These are a tasty change of pace from regular muffins. They are lower in fat than most muffins. From Betty Crocker's "New Choices" cookbook. Recipe can easily be doubled to make 12 muffins. MORE»

Recipe #250377

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Healthy Snickerdoodles

(5 reviews) Posted by ElleFirebrand  

A lighter, slightly healthier version of the classic cookies. Modified from a Cooking Light recipe. MORE»

Recipe #249410

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Grilled Steak Salad

Posted by ElleFirebrand  

I made up this yummy salad by combining a few I found here on 'Zaar with my every day salad. This is a satisfying and healthy main dish salad. Very tasty with grilled baguette. Don't let the long list of ingredients scare you; it goes together... MORE»

Recipe #247375

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Chocolate Stout Cake

Posted by ElleFirebrand  

A rich, chocolate cake for grown-ups, with a hint of tang from yummy Guinness. MORE»

Recipe #230608

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Spicy Chicken With Peppers and Basil

(3 reviews) Posted by ElleFirebrand  

Courtesy of Rachael Ray, this recipe from Foodnetwork.com uses classic Thai flavors. Here for safe keeping/nutritional assessment. MORE»

Recipe #174340

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