Gillian Spence's

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Recipes

Cook's Illustrated Light & Fluffy Pancakes

(2 reviews) Posted by Gillian Spence  

This batter serves four perfectly for a light weekday breakfast. You may want to double the recipe for weekend pancake making, when appetites are larger. If you happen to be using salted butter or buttermilk, you may want to cut back a bit on the... MORE»

Recipe #344774

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Devilishly Sinful Chocolate Bread Pudding

Posted by Gillian Spence  

Challah bread can be found in most bakeries and many supermarkets. It is important to use Dutch-processed cocoa in this recipe. Natural cocoa powder will make the bread pudding too bitter. MORE»

Recipe #342954

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Diane Sawyer's Famous Meatloaf Sandwiches

(1 reviews) Posted by Gillian Spence  

Use your leftover meatloaf to make this tasty sandwich featured on ABC as Diane Sawyer's beloved recipe. Use Bri's Meatloaf it's simple and delicious. http://www.recipezaar.com/Bris-meatloaf-71503 Lovely with rye, white, or whole wheat bread. MORE»

Recipe #342950

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Yum Nuer - Thai Beef Salad

Posted by Gillian Spence  

This is best if you can barbecue the steak over coals (for a nice charred flavour), but you can also broil it. Most of these ingredients can be found in your grocery store in the Oriental section. MORE»

Recipe #332324

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Lemon Caesar Salad

Posted by Gillian Spence  

The classic salad was named for it's creator Chef Caesar Cardini. This updated rendition is thickened with sour cream instead of a coddled egg. This is taken from the Pillsbury Sensational Salads Cookbook 1991. MORE»

Recipe #332235

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New England Style Boiled Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

Posted by Gillian Spence  

From the Boar's Head Classic Recipes book. I think the Boar's Head brand is a must for the corned beef, the quality surpasses any other you can buy. The recipe calls for a Boar's Head 1st Cut Corned Beef Brisket MORE»

Recipe #332233

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Larb Gai - Thai Chicken Salad

(2 reviews) Posted by Gillian Spence  

Occasionaly served warm in restaurants, I prefer the room temperature version. Use leftover roast chicken, or ready cooked barbecued chicken for convenience. You can find the ingredients in Thai or some oriental markets MORE»

Recipe #332232

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Crunchy and Light Waffles for Two

(1 reviews) Posted by Gillian Spence  

Reincarnated from the Frugal Gourmet's recipe, this waffle batter is made air light by the addition of a beaten egg white to produce an exceptionally crisp waffle. Best made on an older waffle iron, the teflon ones can undercook your waffles.... MORE»

Recipe #328155

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Island Style Ribs

Posted by Gillian Spence  

From our neighbors who hail from Samoa, they have shared their recipe for ribs which are the best (in my opinion) ribs I've ever had. MORE»

Recipe #325326

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Zenzai - Dango in Azuki

(1 reviews) Posted by Gillian Spence  

Zenzai is the name for mochi dumplings, also known as "dango" made in a soup of sweet red beans (azuki). It is an ancient Japanese recipe believed to dispel illness. I happened to eat it in a Bento box at Mitsuwa Marketplace and... MORE»

Recipe #312691

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Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Posted by Gillian Spence  

Greek dolmades are my favorite at greek restaurants. You'll find grape leaves in a glass jar, usually in store with a good middle eastern section. These are good hot, or even better the next day cold, right from the refrigerator! MORE»

Recipe #289716

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Tzatziki

(1 reviews) Posted by Gillian Spence  

Greek sauce to put on pita bread, dolmades or just about anything as a nice creamy condiment. MORE»

Recipe #289603

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Orange Whip Salad

(3 reviews) Posted by Gillian Spence  

My sister-in-law Margaret asked me to make this for Thanksgiving. I had never heard of it before! I had to scour the internet for a recipe and sort of melded several together to make it the way she wanted it. You can also add pineapple... MORE»

Recipe #269025

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Sangria

Posted by Gillian Spence  

This recipe makes two pitchers in order to use the entire bottle of wine; you can always half the recipe for a smaller amount of people. MORE»

Recipe #255060

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Penne With Chicken, Prosciutto, Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Posted by Gillian Spence  

I made this recipe because I love a similar dish at Macaroni Grill. This dish is in a creamy, delightfully heavy sauce made with Parmesan cheese flavored with rosemary and thyme. I've kept it simple with pre-cooked chicken so after... MORE»

Recipe #197373

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BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad

Posted by Gillian Spence  

Recipe adapted from California Pizza Kitchen but made a bit more simple from ready bought ingredients. Use Sweet Baby Ray's Honey BBQ Sauce for the tangiest, sweetest salad. MORE»

Recipe #179014

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Chocolate Souffle

Posted by Gillian Spence  

I'd been cooking the recipe from the Joy of Cooking for 20 years with spectacular reviews. My daughter also has a love for cooking and started buying her own cookbook collection. She was sure she'd found a recipe for souffle that topped mine!... MORE»

Recipe #178887

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Five Bean Vegetarian Chili

Posted by Gillian Spence  

A lowfat, low calorie vegan chili that gives lots of protein and tastes nice at the same time. MORE»

Recipe #178787

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Easy Creme Brulee

(2 reviews) Posted by Gillian Spence  

A very easy Creme brulee with only 4 servings. MORE»

Recipe #146776

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Mesclun Salad W/ Pecans, Blue Cheese & Cranberry Vinaigrette

Posted by Gillian Spence  

A nice salad with the creamy & tangy taste of blue cheese bits mixed with sweet cranberries, lending some texture from the pecans. MORE»

Recipe #146678

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