Vina's

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Recipes

Cracker Snack Mix

Posted by Vina  

Very easy, quick, and delicious snack mix. MORE»

Recipe #246610

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Bloody Mary Flank Steak from Guy Fieri

(3 reviews) Posted by Vina  

I saw him make this on FoodNetwork and it looked delicious. Turns out it was! Very easy to put together with ingredients I always have on hand (love those Bloody Mary's!), and perfect for when you have guests as the only thing you'll have left... MORE»

Recipe #239825

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Spinach Salad With Apples, Chives, and Blue Cheese

Posted by Vina  

A friend brought this salad for my family when my daughter was sick. I added the blue cheese and chives because they sounded good. It's now my favorite salad and just in time for spring spinach leaves. MORE»

Recipe #117074

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Caramelized Pears With Blue Cheese and Caramel Sauce

Posted by Vina  

I saw this recipe prepared on a PBS show (I'll include it when I can remember the name!!) and made it, changing only a couple of details to suit my guests' tastes. The original called for 1/4 tsp. of roughly crushed black peppercorns added to the... MORE»

Recipe #113196

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Smoked Deer Ham

Posted by Vina  

This recipe comes from "Best of the Best From the Great Plains Cookbook". I'm publishing it in honor of one of Zaar's members who, sadly, has a disability making her incapable of appreciating venison. How this occurred is open to debate, as she... MORE»

Recipe #112533

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Sue on Horseback

Posted by Vina  

I found the original recipe on the internet a few years back and made it for my friend, Sue, at our annual Christmas day brunch. Since then I've played with it a bit, and have developed both a hot and cold version. Good either way. Using made from... MORE»

Recipe #108290

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Veggie Garden Tortilla Wraps

Posted by Vina  

I've made these for years, but it never occurred to me to post it until a request for tortilla pinwheels was posted. These are always a hit and are also fairly healthy! Cook time is refrigeration time. MORE»

Recipe #106122

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"Zupa Ze Swiezych Grzybow" Polish Mushroom Soup

Posted by Vina  

Posted in response to a request. From my grandmother's recipe files. It's rich and delicious. MORE»

Recipe #105069

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Boboli Ala Applebee's

Posted by Vina  

When the Applebee's here first opened years ago, they had this on their menu. I would order this on almost every visit. When they took it off their menu, I developed my own recipe for it, and I think it's even better. It's a very quick and easy to... MORE»

Recipe #104671

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Curried Asparagus and Mushroom Salad

Posted by Vina  

I've made this recipe for 20 years and often serve it on holidays. It's got a fresh, clean taste that goes well with other, heavier foods. Plus, it's very attractive on the table. Make the dressing with the lesser amount of curry and taste before... MORE»

Recipe #104382

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Lucille B's Raspberry or Cranberry Ring

Posted by Vina  

I don't know who Lucille B was (probably one of my mom's bridge cronies), but her salad is very good. I often make the cranberry version on Thanksgiving. MORE»

Recipe #104166

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Apple Mazurek

Posted by Vina  

I'm posting this in response to a request. It's one variation of a delicious Polish pastry that can be topped with a variety of toppings. MORE»

Recipe #103585

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Polish Cabbage With Apples

Posted by Vina  

This is a dish that I ate a lot as a child, but haven't made it in years. Don't know why, because it's delicious. I'm posting it in response to a request. MORE»

Recipe #103086

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Rye Bread Ala Polish Papa

(4 reviews) Posted by Vina  

My dad made this bread for years and gave loaves to everyone he knew. Once they tried it, they'd drop not-so-subtle hints begging for more. I've adapted it to a 100% whole grain recipe, but otherwise it's all his. Slightly sweet, dense, and... MORE»

Recipe #102184

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Spiced Pickled Carrots

Posted by Vina  

This is a recipe I got years ago from an old friend. I rediscovered it while cleaning out an old recipe box. It's a delicious appetizer or addition to a relish platter. Also very easy. Cooking time is refrigeration time. MORE»

Recipe #101381

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Day Before Chicken

(1 reviews) Posted by Vina  

I got the original recipe from a cookbook titled "When Friends Cook" by the Friends of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. I've made several changes to suit my taste and dietary wants, so this is my version. Be sure not to skip the overnight part,... MORE»

Recipe #101207

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Chopped Ham and Cheese Spread

(2 reviews) Posted by Vina  

This was one of those serendipitous creations I came up with to take to a last minute gathering. It was made with the ingredients I had in the fridge, yet turned out to be a hit. My family loves it, too. MORE»

Recipe #99240

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Tuna Veggie Alfredo Lasagna

(2 reviews) Posted by Vina  

This is a combo I came up with to please the very different tastes in my family. This is one combination of ingredients that everyone will eat. MORE»

Recipe #98966

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Spinach Salad With Sweet-Sour Bacon Dressing

(1 reviews) Posted by Vina  

This was my mom's favorite thing to make and eat for herself. I didn't appreciate it as a kid, but have to admit that I've learned to love it, too. Perfect with fresh from the garden baby spinach. MORE»

Recipe #98352

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Swiss Steak Without Tomato

(10 reviews) Posted by Vina  

This is being posted in response to a request for a Swiss Steak that doesn't contain tomato. This was my mom's recipe and is still my favorite. Lots of gravy, no tomato. MORE»

Recipe #98139

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