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Popovers

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Based on a recipe from one of my very first cookbooks: The Encyclopedia of Creative Cooking. These are very nice popovers, and go well with prime rib of beef, in which case I substitute the beef fat renderings for the shortening. MORE»

Recipe #400525

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Mike’s Maine Crab Cakes

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Based on a recipe from Guy Fieri’s book, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: an All-American Road Trip…With Recipes! This celebrates the A1 Diner in Gardiner, Maine. He says in its introduction: “These are loaded with crab, and even in a state that is... MORE»

Recipe #400491

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French-Canadian Tourtière

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Based on a recipe from the November/December 2009 issue of AAA’s magazine, Northern New England Journey. The intro says, “…a traditional French-Canadian meat pie...” with the “… fragrance of cloves and holiday spices….” In addition, it goes on,... MORE»

Recipe #398227

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Apricot-Citrus Scones

(1 reviews) Posted by mersaydees  

Based on a recipe from the Starbucks Passion for Coffee cookbook.In its intro it recommends "Use soft, moist dried apricots. If yours are firm and chewy, soak them for 15 minutes in boiling water and drain well. As a counterpoint to the... MORE»

Recipe #395326

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Crock Pot Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

(2 reviews) Posted by mersaydees  

This is a great recipe based on one from the Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook. MORE»

Recipe #395313

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Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

(1 reviews) Posted by mersaydees  

Based on a recipe from the Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook. MORE»

Recipe #395312

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Blueberry Clafoutis

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Based on a recipe from Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution book. We just love this! The intro to the recipe says, "Clafoutis is a French baked pudding dessert and is usually made with cherries. We've substituted lower-carb blueberries for the... MORE»

Recipe #394238

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Asiago Pasta Salad

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Based on a recipe from BelGioioso's brand Asiago cheese recipe card I picked up at Sam's Club. The card didn't indicate the number of servings, so I'm guessing 4 main course vegetarian servings, or 8 salad course servings. This sounds like a quick... MORE»

Recipe #394225

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Olive and Roasted Pepper Crostini

(1 reviews) Posted by mersaydees  

Based on a recipe from Jill Sklar’s and Annabel Cohen’s book, Eating for Acid Reflux. They say in its intro, “An appetizer you can make in a hurry, these crostini are delicious as appetizers, to serve with soup or salad or anytime you need a quick... MORE»

Recipe #392662

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Double Peppermint Bark

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Based on a recipe from the McCormick spice company. I haven’t tried this yet. MORE»

Recipe #391783

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Peppermint Frosting

(1 reviews) Posted by mersaydees  

From a McCormick spice company recipe. I haven't tried this yet. MORE»

Recipe #390600

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Sweet Potato Polenta

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Based on a recipe from the R.S.V.P. section in the August 1988 issue of Bon Appetit. Phil Dagort of Los Angeles, California says, “The Newport Harbor Art Museum recently sponsored a special dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel in Newport Beach,... MORE»

Recipe #387608

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Mexican Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by mersaydees  

Based on a recipe from House of Finland’s cookbook from San Diego, California, Our Best Home Cooking. This is my youngest stepson’s favorite salad. Add cooked chicken and serve with quesadillas for a meal. MORE»

Recipe #385054

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Fresh Zucchini Pasta Sauce

(2 reviews) Posted by mersaydees  

Based on a recipe from Penzeys One magazine, Volume 3, Issue 2, 2008. Serve over your favorite pasta. MORE»

Recipe #384425

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Orange Blossom

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Based on a recipe from Esquire's book, Handbook for Hosts. You'll find this in the "Something for the Girls" section! MORE»

Recipe #383724

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Jerry’s Country Coffee for Hard Times

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A recipe for our challenging economic times! This is “coffee” for when you cannot afford the real thing! Based on a recipe from Joan Ranson Shortney’s book, How to Live on Nothing. My book is from 1971 and is still mostly relevant even today,... MORE»

Recipe #382763

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Double Strawberry Blender Blast

(1 reviews) Posted by mersaydees  

Based on a recipe from Doctors Roizen’s and Oz’s book, You the Owner’s Manual. This benefits your body’s hormones because, “Potassium and antioxidants in strawberries have been shown to help regulate blood pressure, which plays a key role in many... MORE»

Recipe #380930

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Whole Wheat Bread (A B M)

(5 reviews) Posted by mersaydees  

Based on a recipe from BH&G's book, Bread Machine Bounty. This is very simple to throw into your bread machine with delicious results. The default measurements are for the 1 pound loaf; I've listed the measurements for a 1 1/2 pound loaf in... MORE»

Recipe #380260

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Robb Walsh's Barbecued Cowboy Steaks

(1 reviews) Posted by mersaydees  

Based on a recipe from the July 2003 issue of Bon Appetit, and is its cover photo. Robb Walsh is the author of Legends of Texas Barbecue Cookbook, and is based in Houston, Texas. The intro says, "Want to cook like a real Texas cowboy? This is... MORE»

Recipe #379371

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Craze-E Seashore Pasta Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by mersaydees  

This salad is fun and is perfect for a potluck event. HINT: a not quite ripe, still firm, avocado works best in this salad. Cook time is the time it takes to cook the pasta. I created this for the Craze-E cooking contest. MORE»

Recipe #378873

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