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Rivka's Dulce De Leche Heavenly Ice Cream

Posted by Mirj  

This recipe was invented by my friend Rivka, who had a jar of dulce de leche sitting around and didn't really know what to do with it. She whipped up some cream, added the yummy dulce de leche and stuck the whole thing in the freezer. Needless... MORE»

Recipe #394073

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Debbie's Divine Dessert

Posted by Mirj  

When Debbie first described this dessert to me she didn't call it divine. She said it was... well, a more R-rated adjective. And it was. Debbie's original recipe calls for canned peaches, but I used sour cherries, and used the drained juice to... MORE»

Recipe #379478

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White and Dark Chocolate Spiral Cheesecake

Posted by Mirj  

This recipe is originally a Karin Goren masterpiece. Karin Goren is a local Israeli food personality, always smiling, always baking the most wonderful things. I watched her do this cheesecake on her show, Sweet Secrets, and was able to recreate... MORE»

Recipe #375323

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Mirj's Chocolate Peanut Butter Profiteroles Especially for Karen

Posted by Mirj  

Karen and I went to high school together. Then we lost touch, only to get reconnected when I got remarried to one of her friends. Now we're back to hanging out, this time without cutting class or cutting up the class. We have daughters the same... MORE»

Recipe #372439

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Mirj's Lemon Cream Liqueur -- Dairy Free

Posted by Mirj  

My original inspiration for this recipe comes from AdriMicina's Lemon cream liqueur. I have been making this over and over again since I first reviewed her recipe over three years ago. It's evolved since then, and at the request of some friends, both... MORE»

Recipe #353710

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Harry's Spiced Winter Chocolate Brownies -- Cook Yourself Thin

(1 reviews) Posted by Mirj  

One of my favorite BBC cooking shows is Cook Yourself Thin. I'm constantly running to the kitchen to make something I've just seen on the show. One of my most favorite flavor combinations is chocolate and peppercorn, and this recipe has just the... MORE»

Recipe #349718

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Grandma Bunny's Chewies

Posted by Mirj  

I found this recipe on Slashfood, as posted by Marisa McClellan. She claims that this was her Grandma Bunny's go-to desserts. What I love about them is that I can make them practically blindfolded with one arm tied behind my back, they are that... MORE»

Recipe #343881

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White Chocolate Fudge Dalia Bars

Posted by Mirj  

This recipe is a mixed up concoction of several recipes that I've been making over the years. Sweet, gooey and yummy, rich and buttery, it's always a hit when I make them. MORE»

Recipe #343525

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Easy Like Sunday Morning Breakfast Casserole

(2 reviews) Posted by Mirj  

I found this recipe on the Trader Joe's website, but since it didn't exactly fit my family's tastes, I changed it just a litte bit. Also, Sunday is the beginning of the work/school week here in Israel, so this is usually reserved for Friday... MORE»

Recipe #341381

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Fondant Chocolate Lava Cakelets

Posted by Mirj  

For my 46th birthday my husband treated me to a one-evening cooking course. It must have been one of the most enjoyable evenings I've ever had. This recipe is from that course. There were 16 of us in the course and we all fought over who got to... MORE»

Recipe #340948

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Entrecote Speared With Rosemary in a Red Wine and Honey Sauce

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For my 46th birthday my husband treated me to a one-evening cooking course. It must have been one of the most enjoyable evenings I've ever had. This recipe is from that course. MORE»

Recipe #340945

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Sirloin Roast Beef With an Aztec Flair

(1 reviews) Posted by Mirj  

For my 46th birthday my husband treated me to a one-evening cooking course. It must have been one of the most enjoyable evenings I've ever had. This recipe is from that course. This recipe is probably my most favorite of all the ones presented in... MORE»

Recipe #340940

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Roasted Potatoes in Olive Oil and Herbs

(1 reviews) Posted by Mirj  

For my 46th birthday my husband treated me to a one-evening cooking course. It must have been one of the most enjoyable evenings I've ever had. This recipe is from that course. It was a meat-laden course, but these potatoes served as the perfect... MORE»

Recipe #340936

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Quick Pear Marmalade

Posted by Mirj  

For my 46th birthday my husband treated me to a one-evening cooking course. It must have been one of the most enjoyable evenings I've ever had. This recipe is from that course. It's not really a marmalade in the strictest definition of the word,... MORE»

Recipe #340741

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Tropical Daiquiri

(1 reviews) Posted by Mirj  

For my 46th birthday my husband treated me to a one-evening cooking course. It must have been one of the most enjoyable evenings I've ever had. This recipe is from that course. The instructor served this to us before he even began to show us... MORE»

Recipe #340733

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Eti's Cheesecake (Practically No-Bake)

Posted by Mirj  

I got this recipe from Eti, who works in the HR department in my office, hence the name, Eti's Cheesecake. When she brought the recipe in for me to copy, it said Ayelet's Cheesecake on the paper, so she probably got it from Ayelet. I wonder what... MORE»

Recipe #339960

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Greens and Pomegranate Salad With Mustard Vinaigrette

(1 reviews) Posted by Mirj  

For my 46th birthday my husband treated me to a one-evening cooking course. It must have been one of the most enjoyable evenings I've ever had. This recipe is from that course. While the salad itself is simple, the dressing is phenomenal. Well,... MORE»

Recipe #339614

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Entrecote Kebabs in Silan Ginger Sauce on a Bed of Chimichurri

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For my 46th birthday my husband treated me to a one-evening cooking course. It must have been one of the most enjoyable evenings I've ever had. This recipe is from that course. It makes a wonderful little tidbit to serve your guests. Silan is... MORE»

Recipe #339598

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Beef Fillet Crostini Asian Style

(2 reviews) Posted by Mirj  

For my 46th birthday my husband treated me to a one-evening cooking course. It must have been one of the most enjoyable evenings I've ever had. This recipe is from that course. This was the appetizer and a very popular one at that. Don't let the... MORE»

Recipe #339593

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Whole Wheat, Honey Sweetened Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted by Mirj  

I found the recipe for these babies on a food blog I frequent. The poster mentioned that it had been particularly cold out and these cookies served a purpose in making her feel cozy by first baking them, then eating them. Works for me! I bake... MORE»

Recipe #338585

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