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Infused Dipping Oil

Posted by Zetty66  

This is my attempt to re-create an infused dipping oil served at Bernardi's Restaurant in Pontiac, IL. Yummy with or without asiago cheese grated on top and crusty bread dipped in. Vary some of the seasonings to alter flavor. MORE»

Recipe #384751

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Cabbage, Zucchini, and Black Bean Salad

Posted by Zetty66  

The guy in charge of food samples at my local Trader Joe's was serving this today. Sounds a little unusual, but it's really good. This guy has a knack for putting things together and coming up with a winner. It was served on wedges of whole... MORE»

Recipe #381051

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Oktoberfest Wontons

Posted by Zetty66  

My mom and I created this recipe after having an incredible cabbage/ham eggroll appetizer at Destihl Brewery in Normal, IL. We've turned it into a wonton dish, but the result is just as pleasing. Can be made ahead and kept in the freezer--making... MORE»

Recipe #380446

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Turkey Meatballs in Paprika Tomato Sauce

Posted by Zetty66  

A slow cooker recipe from the latest Rachael Ray Magazine. A nice fix it and forget it recipe for a busy weekday. Meatballs come out really tender. Serve over pasta. MORE»

Recipe #354913

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Microwave Peach Jam With Orange Liqueur

Posted by Zetty66  

This is another keeper from Small Batch Preserving. I served it over melted brie on toasted baguette. It was wonderful, but I thought it could go further. So...the next batch I added chopped pecans and 1/2 tablespoon of orange zest. Can't wait... MORE»

Recipe #330579

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Grilled Sweet Potato Rounds

Posted by Zetty66  

This is a good summer potato recipe--grilling the potato pieces vs. cooking them in the oven. The heat of the grill caramelizes the potato nicely and since they're already mostly cooked, burning them is less likely. Th seasonings could be varied... MORE»

Recipe #321279

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Strawberry-Buttermilk Sherbet

Posted by Zetty66  

A great way to use up those strawberries that are so abundant right now. The addition of the buttermilk and the straining of the berry solids make this SOOO smooth. Incredibly easy, just mix and pop it in your ice cream maker. From Southern... MORE»

Recipe #314867

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Fire-Roasted Pickled Sweet Red Peppers

Posted by Zetty66  

This is a recipe for preserving sweet bell peppers after roasting them and some garlic. I like to serve mine chopped on toasted baguette slices with some crumbled feta---yummy and easy appetizer. It makes a smaller batch so you may want to... MORE»

Recipe #310738

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Caramelized Leeks With Roasted Salmon Fillets

(1 reviews) Posted by Zetty66  

This is from March '08 edition of Cooking Light. The caramelized leeks get sweet and play very well off the slightly kicked-up salmon. MORE»

Recipe #295552

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Marsala Mushrooms

(1 reviews) Posted by Zetty66  

This recipe was created simply because my garden was overflowing with leeks and I needed to use up some baby portabellas. We served it over grilled chicken breasts, but it would go well with any type of meat--or maybe even a pasta sauce!! Enjoy. MORE»

Recipe #288494

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Spicy Chicken Wings

Posted by Zetty66  

Thes recipe originated in Mario Batali's NASCAR cookbook. I've changed it slightly to boil the wings before grilling for less fat and more "fall off the bone" tender. These have a kick, but not as hot as buffalo wings. The recipe... MORE»

Recipe #285555

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Chicken Patties With Ginger and Sesame Seeds

(1 reviews) Posted by Zetty66  

This is a recipe from one of Madhur Jaffrey's books. I was looking for a different way to get my husband to eat lean meats and this worked (even though he did still put it on a bun). I served it with rice and Korean dipping sauce and it was... MORE»

Recipe #282276

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Chiles in Brine

Posted by Zetty66  

This is another recipe from the California Rancho cookbook. Very easy to make and makes a very unique appetizer. According to the notation in the cookbook, chiles used to be brined and kept in crocks to preserve them in the off season. The... MORE»

Recipe #280557

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Pork Roast Yucatan Style

(1 reviews) Posted by Zetty66  

This recipe comes from a Calfornia Rancho cookbook. You actually make a baker's clay to cook it in. The result is a very moist, flavorful meat--and very fun to "crack" out of the clay. MORE»

Recipe #277856

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Coronado Potatoes

Posted by Zetty66  

These are an easy and flavorful potato for weeknight or weekends. Can also be made with small white potatoes. MORE»

Recipe #277855

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Grandmama's Spanish Rice

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I know there's many, many spanish rice recipes on this site but this is my favorite. My VERY picky son will eat it too. It comes from a California Rancho cookbook I got from the library. MORE»

Recipe #277815

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Fried Turkey Rub With Cajun Injection

(1 reviews) Posted by Zetty66  

This recipe came from a Southern gal who obviously knows her food. She wrote on the recipe "the basis for a good fried turkey is the rub." I must say I agree with her on this one, this is the only way we cook our turkey now. The rub... MORE»

Recipe #264131

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Orange Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

(1 reviews) Posted by Zetty66  

There's a lot of similarly titled recipes on this site, but none quite like this. This came from one of those "make ahead" cookbooks and is great for a quick weeknight meal. The orange marmalade is the key. Can be put together and... MORE»

Recipe #263971

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Piquant Apricot Chicken Breasts

Posted by Zetty66  

Very few ingredients in this recipe--the chili sauce and apricots balance each other well, creating a great depth of flavor without being too sweet. Altered from a 365 Ways to Cook Chicken Recipe. MORE»

Recipe #260113

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Tomato Tart With Roasted Garlic

Posted by Zetty66  

Oh, this is so good. The roasted garlic adds such great depth and now's a great time to use those summer tomatoes. This can be used as an appetizer or side dish. Roast the garlic ahead to save assembly time. MORE»

Recipe #258822

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