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Oft Requested Rice Pilaf

Posted by Elisa72  

Of all the dishes I make, this is the one I for which I get the most recipe requests. A simple but sublime pairing of ingredients and unusual preparation methods that ensure a real taste treat! This rice goes very well with chicken. Switch to... MORE»

Recipe #395219

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Thai Garlic Shrimp

Posted by Elisa72  

This delicious recipe is from the book Fresh Thai by Oi Cheepchaiissara. The cilantro roots add a depth of flavor that you should try if you can get them; if not, substitute cilantro stems (preferable) or leaves. Wonderful with steamed rice to... MORE»

Recipe #370559

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Family Favorite Fish Cakes

Posted by Elisa72  

I had some leftover fish I wanted to use up but didn't have the ingredients to make any of the fish cake recipes listed in 'zaar, so I combined a few of them to make these cakes. The family loved them and urged me to write down how I did it so I... MORE»

Recipe #337045

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Gluten Free Crock Pot Breakfast Grains

(3 reviews) Posted by Elisa72  

This is a gluten free version of Budgiegirl's 6 Grain Breakfast in the Crock Pot #158624. A hot, delicious and nutritious gluten free breakfast cereal!! MORE»

Recipe #304257

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Flax Meal Peanut Butter Cereal

Posted by Elisa72  

I found this recipe at http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/breakfast1/r/flaxpdcereal.htm. It's delicious plain or with maple syrup. Very simple to make for a quick nutritious morning meal! Edited to add: After having this as my breakfast for a few... MORE»

Recipe #304099

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Rigatoni With Spicy Sausage-Tomato Sauce, Arugula and Parmesan

Posted by Elisa72  

This is from Bon Appetit magazine, June 2008. This is exactly as written in the magazine, but when I made it I used spinach instead of arugula (the market was out of arugula and my husband doesn't like it anyway). We LOVED the fresh complex... MORE»

Recipe #303924

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Persimmon and Cranberry Pie

Posted by Elisa72  

I'm lucky enough to have both neighbors and coworkers with prolific persimmon trees, so wanted a pie recipe to use some of the Fuyu (crisp) persimmons. I wasn't too thrilled with the few I found, so came up with this colorful pie. I have NOT... MORE»

Recipe #260559

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Cousin Vinnie's Tomato Sauce

Posted by Elisa72  

Not my cousin Vinnie, but someone's cousin Vinnie...The original recipe was only slightly different - I modified it for canning. Just keep in mind if you choose to can it - this recipe has NOT been laboratory tested for safety! If you're not a... MORE»

Recipe #250831

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Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup With Greens

Posted by Elisa72  

This is based on a recipe for minestrone soup. MORE»

Recipe #235201

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Campfire Mustard Roast

Posted by Elisa72  

The mustard marinade acts as a tenderizer so an inexpensive cut of beef works well. Prep time does not include marinating time; cooking time is approximate and will depend on the heat of your grill and the desired doneness. MORE»

Recipe #234808

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Carnitas Michoacan

(2 reviews) Posted by Elisa72  

There are many variations on this classic Mexican pork dish. This is the way my ex, who is from Michoacan, prepares it. We served this in our Mexican restaurant and it was a BIG hit! The nice thing about making it daily for the restaurant was... MORE»

Recipe #219109

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Knox Dainties

Posted by Elisa72  

These gelatine-based candies are an easy-to-make treat! I remember my friend's mother making them in red and green at Christmas time, back in the 1960's. The recipe has been around since at least the 1930's, although it originally called for... MORE»

Recipe #203160

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Gluten Free Phyllo Dough

Posted by Elisa72  

I have not tried this yet, but have been searching long and hard for such a recipe. From message board poster jenvan at celiac.com. Time and yield are estimates. Update 1/2/07: I finally tried this recipe! It was delicious and fairly easy to... MORE»

Recipe #196827

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Cheesy Potatoes

Posted by Elisa72  

I seldom make dishes that call for mostly packaged foods, but I make an exception for this one. We all love this cheesy comfort food! MORE»

Recipe #195459

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Cassava Kueh

Posted by Elisa72  

I found this recipe during my "learning to cook Thai" phase. I found a great little Thai market just a block from where I work. I was so intrigued by all the vegetables that I didn't recognize! I walked around and stared. Went home... MORE»

Recipe #189440

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Watermelon Jelly

(4 reviews) Posted by Elisa72  

This recipe is from southernfood.about.com. Very sweet, but also very tasty! A great recipe for making lots of tasty jelly for very little money. I make multiple batches and give away lots of jars! These instructions assume that you are... MORE»

Recipe #184967

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Triple Citrus Chicken Breasts

(1 reviews) Posted by Elisa72  

Impera_Magna led me to this recipe when I was looking for a citrus chicken dish like one I'd had at a Thai restaurant. While this was nothing like the restaurant dish, it was very tasty and the family loved it! The recipe is from Nikibone.com,... MORE»

Recipe #163546

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Lettuce and Bacon Soup

Posted by Elisa72  

I had an overabundance of lettuce and was looking for a recipe that would use a lot. This is a tasty, if not very attractive looking, soup. This is an adaptation of Lettuce Soup, Lettuce Soup, with slighter lower fat content. I've never tried... MORE»

Recipe #163545

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Homemade Feta Cheese

Posted by Elisa72  

Cow milk, goat milk or a combination of both may be used. Fresh milk is best (I'm talking FRESH here - like straight from the cow!) but store bought milk works fairly well. I have not tried the buttermilk version. There are numerous internet... MORE»

Recipe #162772

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Lower Fat Pie Crust

(1 reviews) Posted by Elisa72  

The flavor is great, and almost as flaky as the full-fat version. A great substitute when you need to cut the fat in a favorite pie! This makes enough dough for an 8 or 9 inch two-crust pie. MORE»

Recipe #160193

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