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Festive Layered Shrimp Dip

Posted by nanpie  

The original version of this tasty recipe came from the Mobile Register newspaper, but has been changed slightly by the friend who brought it to my house for a Thanksgiving appetizer and now by myself. Serving in a deep-dish pie plate works well.... MORE»

Recipe #343119

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Old Faithful

(1 reviews) Posted by nanpie  

This is an old, faithful family recipe from my mom and her mom and yes, "Old Faithful" is what they actually called it. It's a very easy, flexible, one-dish meal. Dry onion soup mix can be used instead of the Knorr Vegetable soup mix,... MORE»

Recipe #341289

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Bella Arte's Olive & Basil Tapenade

Posted by nanpie  

Mom would make tapenade occasionally back in the days when she had to patiently diced everything by hand. Lucky me, I have a food processor!Although there are many tapenade recipes on the site, I decided to go ahead and post this since the 20 or... MORE»

Recipe #320704

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Nan's Zippy California Dill Dip

Posted by nanpie  

This recipe evolved from what has been one of my favorites since my girlhood days. If there are any leftovers a big dollop is also very tasty on a baked potato or an omelette or in a bowl of tomato soup. Prep time noted doesn't include chilling... MORE»

Recipe #319838

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Apricot, Cornmeal and Sage Cookies

(1 reviews) Posted by nanpie  

A fellow church members brought these delightfully different cookies last Sunday for coffee hour after service. She advised it came from the Feb 1997 issue of Gourmet magazine. They are pretty on a plate and delicious on yur taste buds! A very... MORE»

Recipe #319153

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Durkee Sweet Potato Salad

Posted by nanpie  

I've never liked traditional sweet potato casserole with marshmallow and all that, but I'm SO GLAD someone talked me into trying a bit of this! It's more savory than sweet. The Taste and texture of hard-boiled egg bits and crunchy celery in the... MORE»

Recipe #318548

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Gingerbread Cake With Stout Buttercream

(1 reviews) Posted by nanpie  

The original version if this cake comes from Southern Living magazine. It all sounds a bit strange, but it's really good if you like that snappy, spicy gingerbread taste. It certainly has disappeared quickly when I've taken it to pot lucks. The... MORE»

Recipe #318503

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Upside-Down Berry Cornmeal Cake

(1 reviews) Posted by nanpie  

I found this recipe in Southern Living magazine. It sounded so unique, I just had to try it. It's been a hit the 2-3 times I've taken it to a pot luck. It's a lovely presentation and another way to use the fresh basil(yes, basil!) from your... MORE»

Recipe #318289

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Ann's Brunch Casserole (Low Carb)

(1 reviews) Posted by nanpie  

This is a recipe Mom got from a church friend decades ago and made many times. Although there are many brunch-type casseroles already posted, I decided to add this one because it doesn't call for bread or potatoes, just some flour(I use whole... MORE»

Recipe #318253

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Easy, Super-Delicious, 16-Hour, Smoky Brisket

Posted by nanpie  

This is a recipe I got from a cousin after having it at a family gathering this summer. Yes, it really cooks for 16 hours! It was brought to the gathering frozen, then thawed and heated in the micro. Some ate it plain, others made wraps with... MORE»

Recipe #317279

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Family-Favorite Cheesecake

Posted by nanpie  

The original version of this recipe came from Taste of Home, though I have modified it slightly. I chose it originally because no water bath was required. This was the first cheesecake I ever made and it's the one I make most. Friends and... MORE»

Recipe #317131

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Nelson Family Farms Split Pea & Lentil Soup

Posted by nanpie  

This is a very easy, hearty soup that's especially delicious during cold weather. I make it for the neighbors and they love it the basic plit pea recipe with the twist of the lentils being added! This recipes and lots of others featuring legumes... MORE»

Recipe #314021

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Triple Spinach Dip

Posted by nanpie  

So many people rave about the dip recipe from the back of the Knorr Vegetable Soup packets. I've always thought it was too goopy. Too much mayo and sour cream and not enough spinach for me...so I triple(even quadruple) the spinach and like it so... MORE»

Recipe #313823

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Coconut-Pecan Snack Cake

(1 reviews) Posted by nanpie  

This recipe is the slightly modified version of one I found in a crazy little book called "The Sweet Potato Queens' Big-Ass Cookbook and Financial Planner". No kidding! It's easy and has such a surprising twist in preparation which is... MORE»

Recipe #313278

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Alexander Small's Peach Cobbler

Posted by nanpie  

This is being posted in response to a member who was looking for a peach cobbler recipe with more "spice" to it. It is from Mr. Small's book entitled "Grace the Table: Stories and Recipes from My Southern Revival". NOTE-the... MORE»

Recipe #313068

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Easy Summer "mexican" Butter Bean Salad

(3 reviews) Posted by nanpie  

This is a great, quick, fresh tasting salad with a Mexican "flair" that's easy to whip-up for cookouts or picnics or anytime you're grilling. I got it originally from gloryfoods.com, but have modified it slightly(mainly less oil, more... MORE»

Recipe #313065

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Easy Indian-Spiced Braised Chicken

Posted by nanpie  

A friend served this at her house one night and I loved it! I was thrilled when I tried it on my husband and he loved it too! It was terrific to find something new, easy and really different to add to our list of "the usuals".... MORE»

Recipe #313057

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Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

(1 reviews) Posted by nanpie  

My husband says these are the best peanut butter cookies he's ever had...including his mom's! The recipe originally came from www.crisco.com. I "made it my own" by using Smucker's Natural Creamy Peanut Butter(has to be stirred... MORE»

Recipe #313021

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