SaraStar's

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Recipes

Stamppot

Posted by SaraStar  

A friend of mine from the Netherlands showed me this very simple recipe for a dish that is popular in her country. The key component, as I understand it, is the potatoes; everything else, you can mix and match with whatever you've got around and... MORE»

Recipe #223608

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Alice's Wonder Spray All-Purpose Cleaner

(1 reviews) Posted by SaraStar  

This came from Karen Logan's "Clean House, Clean Planet". I mixed up a batch to try it one day and haven't used commercial all-purpose cleaners since. Good essential oil combos are tea tree and peppermint, orange and cinnamon, and... MORE»

Recipe #187681

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Licorice Mint Iced Tea

(1 reviews) Posted by SaraStar  

An easy, refreshing drink for any time. As written, the recipe is very sweet. I prefer my tea less sweet, so I usually decrease the amount of honey used. Cook time does not include cooling time. MORE»

Recipe #187389

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Tropical Smoothie

Posted by SaraStar  

A great, healthy, fruity treat without the calories, fat, and potential dietary complications of yogurt or ice cream. Measurements are approximate. MORE»

Recipe #187359

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Lime and Thyme Potato Salad

(2 reviews) Posted by SaraStar  

This is originally a Betty Crocker recipe, from one of those little booklets you can get at the supermarket checkout. It's a refreshing twist on the old potato salad. Cook time does not include chill time. MORE»

Recipe #187357

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Pink Coconut Candy

(1 reviews) Posted by SaraStar  

I got this recipe from my mother. When I was in grade school, we used to make these every Christmas as gifts for my teachers--they're a great project for kids to help with. Pink with strawberry flavoring is traditional, but you can experiment... MORE»

Recipe #187230

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Low-Fat Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

(19 reviews) Posted by SaraStar  

These came from a Pillsbury healthy baking cookbook. They make a small batch, so double if you're serving them to more than a couple of people. Also, the dough can get a little dry near the end sometimes. Adding a little bit of milk or... MORE»

Recipe #187227

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Chocolate Pots

Posted by SaraStar  

This one comes from Food Network's Jamie Oliver. A rich, decadent dessert without too much fuss. Time is a rough estimate as it's been a while since we made this. MORE»

Recipe #187225

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Mulled Wine

Posted by SaraStar  

This is a classic, simple recipe for a good hot winter drink. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz/Syrah, or a blend of the two are suggested. MORE»

Recipe #187142

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Sangria

Posted by SaraStar  

Yet another sangria recipe. I got this one from About.com and have been serving it to delighted guests ever since. A cabernet, shiraz/syrah, or blend of the two works very well for the red wine. The recipe can also be made with white wine for a... MORE»

Recipe #187141

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Mexican Beans and Rice

Posted by SaraStar  

This is one of my very few successful attempts at throwing things together on a whim. Cooking time is a rough estimate based on memory. MORE»

Recipe #187138

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Maple Butter Turkey

Posted by SaraStar  

My husband got stuck with the job of preparing the turkey one Thanksgiving. This recipe was given to him by our boss. The turkey came out juicy and tender, and everyone loved it. We used thyme and sage for the herbs, but use any herb you like.... MORE»

Recipe #187137

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Apple Cider Sorbet

Posted by SaraStar  

The "apple cider" here is not the spiced stuff you find in the grocery store in fall. It's unspiced, filtered apple juice produced by companies such as Martinelli's. If you can't find it, premium apple juice is a closer substitution... MORE»

Recipe #187136

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Chicken Tomato Pasta

Posted by SaraStar  

This is something I whipped up trying to make up my own pasta sauce one night. Much to my surprise, it seems to have turned out reasonably well. Times are estimated and do not include pasta cooking time. MORE»

Recipe #187134

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Dressed-Up Red Beans and Rice

Posted by SaraStar  

This is a recipe I've adapted from the American Dry Bean Board. The original includes meat. I was able to cut it out in the interest of saving time, money, sodium, etc., and this is still a big hit around our house. The basic recipe works... MORE»

Recipe #187135

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