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Mojito Lemon Lime Cocktail

(1 reviews) Posted by ciao  

Lemonade, rum, mint and lime--great on a hot day. From Food & Family magazine. Crystal Light is a low calorie fruit drink mix. 1 tub makes 2 quarts, so if you need to substitute another mix, use the amount needed to make 2 quarts. MORE»

Recipe #93741

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Sparkling Fruit Cooler

Posted by ciao  

A fruity cocktail from Crystal Light and Food & Family magazine. This one has pink lemonade, pineapple and white grape juice and gin. Crystal Light is a low calorie fruit drink mix. One tub makes 2 quarts, so if you need to use another low cal... MORE»

Recipe #93676

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Summer Sunset

Posted by ciao  

Another cocktail from Crystal Light and Food & Family magazine. Crystal Light is a low calorie fruit drink mix. 1 tub makes 2 quarts of fruit drink, so if you are substituting another mix, use the amount needed to make 2 quarts. This one is made... MORE»

Recipe #93600

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Frozen Strawberry Kiwi-tini

Posted by ciao  

A cocktail from Crystal Light. Crystal Light is a sugar free drink mix--1 tub makes 2 quarts, so if you need to substitute, use whatever amount of your mix to make 2 quarts. From the latest issue of Food & Family. MORE»

Recipe #93489

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Raspberry Cape Breeze

(3 reviews) Posted by ciao  

A cocktail with Crystal Light, from the latest issue of Food & Family. Raspberry, OJ, and rum, yum! For anyone that can't get Crystal Light, it's sugar free fruit drink mix. 1 tub makes 2 quarts, so if you're using a substitute, you would use... MORE»

Recipe #93331

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Chocolate Midnight Cake

Posted by ciao  

This is such a delicious and easy cake--very moist, too! From the Cake Mix Doctor. Mixes up in minutes, but it tastes like you spent much more time on it. Frost with your favorite frosting--mine is #86768, Perfect Chocolate Frosting, by taylortwo.... MORE»

Recipe #92648

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Banana Bread (Pillsbury's Recipe)

(2 reviews) Posted by ciao  

I haven't personally tried this, it's in response to a request. It's from the Pillsbury Complete Cookbook, 2000. MORE»

Recipe #92197

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Banana Bread-Bread Pudding

(6 reviews) Posted by ciao  

How is this one different? It's made with banana bread instead of plain bread. I had an extra loaf of it that needed to be eaten or frozen, and was thinking about my Gingerbread Bread Pudding, and thought--"Why not?" So here it is...start with a... MORE»

Recipe #91733

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Chorizo and Artichoke Heart Tostadas

Posted by ciao  

These are wonderful! The ingredients are just perfect and the flavors blend so well. Very easy to make, but very impressive. I see myself making these often, lol! Different, but delicious. From Easy Meals, Mexican. MORE»

Recipe #91416

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Beef and Rice Soup, Mexican Style

Posted by ciao  

This soup is so different, yet so delicious. Easy to prepare, just do your chopping and measuring of spices first, then all you need to do is make the soup. I can't really describe the flavor, except to say that is like no other soup I've had... MORE»

Recipe #91358

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Chunky Brownie Cookies

(18 reviews) Posted by ciao  

Fast, easy, and so yummy! I had a brownie mix to use up, and my 4 year old was sick and needed a pick me up. Thank you Duncan Hines! These would be great for kids to make. Just 5 ingredients, and you've got great chocolate-chocolate chip cookies.... MORE»

Recipe #90683

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Barbecue Kielbasa and Beans

(3 reviews) Posted by ciao  

This is definitely one for those nights when you don't have much time to prepare dinner. It needs to bake for one hour but it's so fast to put together, that you could get it ready in the morning, and refrigerate until you get home, then just pop... MORE»

Recipe #90655

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Singapore Style Noodles

Posted by ciao  

This is a recipe from Steven Raichlen. He says to simplify the recipe, he subs regular soy and molasses. Totally authentic? Not sure. Delicious? Definitely! Don't let the ingredients scare you off, it's really very easy to prepare. MORE»

Recipe #90482

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Pork Fajitas

(8 reviews) Posted by ciao  

These are so easy, and so delicious! They cook up very quickly. Tender pork with onions, peppers, garlic, lime juice...well, you get the idea. From The Recipe Hall of Fame Cookbook, with a few changes. MORE»

Recipe #90209

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Black Beans and Rice(arroz Con Frijoles Negros)

(5 reviews) Posted by ciao  

I know what you're thinking, black beans and rice, kind of plain, right? But not this recipe--from Goya. My husband thought, "Ok, beans and rice, I already love those, what can be so different about this recipe?" He had to eat his words, along... MORE»

Recipe #90165

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Cookie Jar Peanut Butter Cookies

(47 reviews) Posted by ciao  

My favorite peanut butter cookies! Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside--just the way I like them. From Sheila Lukins USA Cookbook, a great book! MORE»

Recipe #90136

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Blueberry Golden Oat Muffins

(2 reviews) Posted by ciao  

Super easy recipe, adapted from Duncan Hines. A nice muffin with a bit of oats in it, and the blueberries add a nice bit of sweetness. You can make regular or jumbo sized muffins(see note in instructions). I forgot to add the berries in the... MORE»

Recipe #90132

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Pineapple Raisin Sauce

(1 reviews) Posted by ciao  

I made this for our Easter ham. I couldn't find a recipe that I liked that had pieces of pineapple in it, only the juice. I found this on a net search, after going through many pages, lol. I had to make a little change, adding cornstarch to... MORE»

Recipe #89201

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Steak, Avocado, & Bean Salad

(2 reviews) Posted by ciao  

This salad is delicious, and so easy! Tender strips of lime-garlic marinated steak, pinto or black beans, avocado, tomatoes, crushed tortilla chips, and more served on a bed of fresh greens with a wonderful tangy dressing. From a wonderful little... MORE»

Recipe #89200

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Miso Chicken Sandwiches with Ginger Mayonnaise

(1 reviews) Posted by ciao  

This is one of my favorite new things to make. It is amazingly easy to put together, the chicken cooks quickly, and the resulting sandwich is fabulous! It's faster than take-out. When I first made these, I thought the chicken tasted a bit salty on... MORE»

Recipe #86737

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