**Tinkerbell**'s

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Recipes

Tink's Tropical Smoothie

Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

Using my new (to me) VitaMix blender, I've been experimenting with smoothie options. I don't like milk, yogurt, or even much ice cream so the usual recipes don't appeal to me. However, at Jamba Juice I always sub pineapple sherbert in my drinks.... MORE»

Recipe #396200

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Turtle Praline Tart

Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

This delicious looking recipe, submitted by Kathy Specht of Cambria, CA., took 3rd place in the Aug/Sept 2009 Taste Of Home "5-Ingredient" contest. I'm putting it here for safekeeping to try when I buy a proper tart pan. Cook time... MORE»

Recipe #383264

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Absolute Stress (Alcoholic, Pineapple Version)

Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

A refreshing beverage I found somewhere online for a camping trip in 2002. I just found the written recipe being used as a bookmark in an old novel I'd been reading on the trip. MORE»

Recipe #383260

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Tink's Spicy Beef & Black Bean Tacos

(1 reviews) Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

Getting ready for two weeks of family staying with us I wanted to clean out the fridge to make room for the new ingredients I would be buying. We'd only just had tacos but still had taco stuff to use up so I added the last chipotle pepper & a... MORE»

Recipe #382406

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Fried Rice With Bacon (Oriental Style)

(6 reviews) Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

One of my fondest memories growing up is the reaction my best friend had about my mom's fried rice. She was so addicted to it she would randomly request that mom make some. I have been craving it lately but knowing that it needs to be done with... MORE»

Recipe #381017

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Special Pancakes (Batter Cakes)

(2 reviews) Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

These are the best of the best in old-fashioned pancakes. (Thank you, Halifax Liz for letting me know that your grandmother was making these in Northern Ireland 70 years ago.) It's no wonder a recipe like this has such staying power, they're... MORE»

Recipe #380167

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Bagel Dogs or Mini-Bagel Dogs

(1 reviews) Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

We were shopping last week when my husband commented again on how we can't find his favorite frozen snack anymore. We used to buy a box of bagel dogs every time we went to Costco but Costco has long since stopped carrying them. We also would buy... MORE»

Recipe #380125

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Chocolat à L'ancienne (Hot Chocolate)

(1 reviews) Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

From FamousFrenchDesserts.com. "Tastes amazing, feels amazing." Traditional French serving ideas: For breakfast serve in a bowl for dipping your toast into or for afternoon tea with French pastries or truffles Posted for ZWT 5. MORE»

Recipe #373847

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Fondant Aux Poires Et Au Gingembre (Choc Ginger Pear Fudge Cake)

Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

From FamousFrenchDesserts.com, "An exquisite experience. Elegant, rich & it really melts in your mouth!" Posted for ZWT 5 & I made it for the first time after the event. The original recipe did not specify what size or shape... MORE»

Recipe #373841

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Upside-Down Pineapple Pancakes With Pineapple Coconut Syrup

(1 reviews) Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

From my favorite cookbook by Marie Simmons, Pancakes A to Z. She credits this recipe to Chef Philippe Padovani from the Manele Bay Hotel. Similar to a pineapple upside-down cake but now you can call it breakfast! Fresh or canned pineapple... MORE»

Recipe #373398

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Savory Mushroom, Spinach & Cheese Crepes

(2 reviews) Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

Out of my favorite book by Marie Simmons, Pancakes A to Z. Her husband John's recipe for a savory crepe filling. Packed with lots of fresh ingredients and can be made ahead & heated just before serving, making these crepes a perfect dish for... MORE»

Recipe #373390

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Tropical Treasure Mango Salsa by Ali Baba's Babes

(3 reviews) Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

Excerpt from Ali Baba & the Forty Thieves: "Then Ali Baba climbed down and went to the door concealed among the bushes, and said, "Open, Sesame!" and it flew open. Ali Baba, who expected a dull, dismal place, was greatly... MORE»

Recipe #373377

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French Apple Tart

Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

The original version of this tart recipe is printed in the Children's World Cookbook but the instructions asked for an ingredient not listed in the ingredient list so I have had to combine my own tart making experience with this recipe & this... MORE»

Recipe #372803

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Tink's Caribbean Cran-Ana Bread

(1 reviews) Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

Bananas are eaten & cooked in every way imaginable in the Caribbean but one of my favorite ways has always been in banana bread. The original version of this recipe was found in the Children's World Cookbook. I have long since modified it... MORE»

Recipe #372759

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The Caribbean Mango Fool

(3 reviews) Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

From my DD's Children's World Cookbook & Posted for ZWT-5. A very healthy, slushy fruit drink that can also be served as a dessert. Although coconut in fresh, dried or liquid form, is an important ingredient in Caribbean Cooking, this recipe... MORE»

Recipe #372743

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Ban Pan O La With Café Navarro Mango Syrup

(2 reviews) Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

From my very favorite cookbook by Marie Simmons (now all out of print), Pancakes A to Z. She credits her son-in-law, Peter Dilcher, manager of the Café Navarro in Eugene, Oregon. With bananas & mango, these pancakes are perfect for a... MORE»

Recipe #372739

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Salade Niçoise or "salad from Nice" (France)

(1 reviews) Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

A delicious tuna salad from the South of France. It's highlights are fresh local ingredients, such as tomatoes, anchovies and black olives. Great served with fresh french bread on the side or as a filling for a crusty baguette. This is a fine... MORE»

Recipe #372733

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Portuguese Cinnamon Wreaths

(1 reviews) Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

Super easy recipe for small buttery cookies made with the wreath pattern of your cookie press. Recipe originally from thegutsygourmet.com but edited in my own words for clarity & posted for Zaar World Tour 5. MORE»

Recipe #370193

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Aussie Breakfast Fry-Up

(3 reviews) Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

The Aussie version of bacon & eggs is interesting because it's served with a side of baked beans. We were skeptical at first but really enjoyed the compliment they afforded the eggs & bacon. We used Bush's baked beans in original style... MORE»

Recipe #370182

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Portuguese Cornbread

(1 reviews) Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

Posted for ZWT 5. This recipe is for a yeat raised cornbread. Very interesting & I can't wait to try it myself. Prep time includes rising times. From http://www.thegutsygourmet.net/spain.html MORE»

Recipe #369880

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