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Spicy Pickled Salad Beets

Posted by PainterCook  

I believe this is an old, tried-and-true canning cookbook recipe--have had it in my recipe box for ages. Put up several batches using my homegrown beets a month ago, and just opened my first jar last night. Delicious! Great burst of flavor in salads. MORE»

Recipe #394903

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Orange Pumpkin Scone Cookie Cut-Outs

(1 reviews) Posted by PainterCook  

I came up with this recipe because I love scones and wanted to incorporate their texture and delicate taste into a cookie. So far, I have baked these 3 times and each attempt was successful. If you like scones and tea, this is a nice change.... MORE»

Recipe #394891

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Spicy Molasses Crinkle Cookies

Posted by PainterCook  

This recipe is wonderful. Easy, tasty, perfect-looking cookies every time, and the way your house smells while they're baking is heavenly. Let the kids help by rolling the dough into balls and into the granulated sugar. MORE»

Recipe #394132

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Classic Buttermilk Biscuits (Nytimes)

Posted by PainterCook  

This recipe was in Sunday's NYT magazine section and is attributed to Scott Peacock at the Watershed Restaurant in Decatur, GA. We made some this morning and they were delcious. We varied it a bit--less salt and no lard. NOTE: The oven temp... MORE»

Recipe #368485

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Easy Wheat Stalk Bread (Rustic "pain D'epi")

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This is my favorite recipe from the cookbook "Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day." I have baked it eighteen times now--it's foolproof and looks beautiful! The "secret" to this bread is mixing the dough ahead of time and storing... MORE»

Recipe #364454

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Grilled Corn Salsa

(1 reviews) Posted by PainterCook  

I am happy to report that this recipe was a finalist in last year's (2008) Taste of Home corn recipe contest. Essentially, I grill vegetables whenever I grill something else, and this is a great way to eat them. This salsa is wonderful used in a... MORE»

Recipe #359612

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White-Trash Pot Roast

Posted by PainterCook  

I don't know why, exactly,when I first receievd this recipe it was called "white-trash" and it certainly isn't an insult. It's simply a really easy way to put dinner on the table, using a crockpot. As a former chemistry student, I know... MORE»

Recipe #351432

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Ginger Cookie Cut-Outs

Posted by PainterCook  

Here's a recipe for gingerbread people, originally published by Kraft in a Christmas cooking feature. We like these cookies so much, we make them and eat them all year long. Although you can decorate them, we don't. They're great plain with a pot... MORE»

Recipe #351430

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Turkey Croquettes With Cream Sauce

Posted by PainterCook  

This is basically my dad's recipe, which I quantified with exact measurements, and the addition of a few seasonings that I like. It's a great way to use up turkey leftovers in a more sophisticated dish. I mince the turkey meat in my food processor... MORE»

Recipe #350211

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Challah for the Bread Machine

(1 reviews) Posted by PainterCook  

This is a great recipe from Father Dominic's (on PBS) cookbook "Breaking Bread." Using the bread machine makes it really easy, and it is so beautiful it makes a thoughtful present for a sick friend or a welcome addition to a potluck. MORE»

Recipe #350210

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Apple Parsnip Soup

(1 reviews) Posted by PainterCook  

This soup is absolutely delicious and makes an elegant first course for a wintertime dinner. This is my own recipe, modified from one found in Bon Appetit with the addition of milk and brown sugar, and my favorite, the cheese crumbles on top. MORE»

Recipe #340314

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The Best Brownies You Will Ever Bake

(1 reviews) Posted by PainterCook  

This recipe is from the Food Network---Alton Brown. I altered it a touch, but you will find that these are the best brownies you will ever bake. MORE»

Recipe #340173

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Ranch Kitchen Vinegar Pie

Posted by PainterCook  

Wow--if you've never tried vinegar pie, don't be put off. This pie is really delicious. It's sort of like lemon, sort of creamy, really good. And cheap to make, less hassle than lemon or lime. From an old, reliable pie cookbook--The Farm Journal... MORE»

Recipe #331548

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Rhubarb Brown Sugar Loaf

Posted by PainterCook  

My favorite recipe for rhubarb--we make 2 loaves every week during rhubarb season. This is a wonderful coffee cake in the morning, or a sinful dessert in the evening (try a small scoop of vanilla ice cream on a slightly warmed slice.) Because it's... MORE»

Recipe #311950

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Spinach Pies

Posted by PainterCook  

My good friend Laura made these pies for us at a girls' movie night at her house. They were delicious! Easy to prepare, you can make them ahead of time, as they are served at room temperature. MORE»

Recipe #310864

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Peppy Skillet Cornbread

(1 reviews) Posted by PainterCook  

I just found this recipe in Vegetarian Times magazine. Recently, I have become a fan of cornbread, especially with bean or lentil soup. This is a spicy version that is easy to prepare. MORE»

Recipe #308479

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Summertime Lime Marinade/ Barbecue Sauce

(1 reviews) Posted by PainterCook  

This sauce can be used as a barbecue sauce for grilling chicken or fish or as a marinade. Easy, delicious, and much cheaper and fresher than a pre-made version. MORE»

Recipe #303434

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Curried Lentils

(2 reviews) Posted by PainterCook  

Sometimes you can't improve on a basic recipe. This is an example. I found this recipe in an old New York Times Cookbook and I go to it again and again because it always comes out perfectly. Serve the lentils on a platter surrounded by a ring of... MORE»

Recipe #303410

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Grandma's Rice Pudding

Posted by PainterCook  

This recipe is wonderful--simple ingredients and very easy to prepare. The total baking time is over 2 hours, so we like to start this early and time it to be finished, hot out of the oven, around halfway through a DVD movie. It makes a great... MORE»

Recipe #303204

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Swiss Cheese Quiche With Mushrooms & Onions

Posted by PainterCook  

This is a modified version of a quiche recipe we've had for years. It is very rich and very delicious. It makes a wonderful dinner for someone who needs some help, like a new Mom, or a bereaved family, instead of the usual casserole, as you can... MORE»

Recipe #291353

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