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Butter Cake With Pineapple Whipped Cream Frosting

Posted by Mary Close  

My mom used to make this for my brothers' birthday cake every year. I don't know where she got the recipe, she just bought the ingredients and made the cake. I make it for my husbands' birthday now. There are so many ways to tweak this, such as... MORE»

Recipe #396210

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Mariachi Drumsticks

Posted by Mary Close  

Crispy chicken appetizer with a Mexican flair. (Great American Cookbook) MORE»

Recipe #390398

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Tomato Baked Eggs

Posted by Mary Close  

Some people find yellow tomatoes milder and easier to digest than red tomatoes. Yellow is used in this recipe, but ripe red tomatoes will do just as well. This recipe is from the Hay Day Country Market Cookbook. MORE»

Recipe #383310

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Epicurean Bouchees

Posted by Mary Close  

This comes from The Boston Cooking School Cook Book by Fannie Merritt Farmer. It is dated July 1932. There are some funky recipes in the book, like Tongue in Aspic and Stuffed Hearts with Vegetables. I had to share this, though. I hope someone... MORE»

Recipe #373587

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Shrimp and Tomato Crostini

Posted by Mary Close  

This is from Paula Deen's Food Network show, entitled "Cater me This". It is called Shrimp Crostini, but I took the liberty of calling it Shrimp and Tomato Crostini so the recipe stands out. MORE»

Recipe #361159

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Fried Cookies With Sugar (Bugnes Au Sucre)

Posted by Mary Close  

These are Daniel Boulud's grandmothers recipe. He is the chef at Manhattan's Restaurant Daniel. MORE»

Recipe #354186

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Cream Cheese Filled Cupcakes

(3 reviews) Posted by Mary Close  

As these bake, the cheese mixture is surrounded by cake. MORE»

Recipe #353687

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Osso Buco With Gremolata

Posted by Mary Close  

This is my favorite Osso Buco. It seems like a lot of work, but it's well worth the effort. The classic garnish for osso buco is gremolata which is a mix of grated lemon zest, parsley and garlic. This recipe is in The Italian Collection... MORE»

Recipe #350703

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Coffee Crunch Bars

Posted by Mary Close  

The coffee and toffee flavors of this crunchy dessert are heightened by the dark brown sugar and espresso powder. This recipe is from Bon Appetit's special feature magazine for February 2009. The recipe calls for 1 cup (2 sticks) plus 2... MORE»

Recipe #347834

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Dutch Apple Pudding

Posted by Mary Close  

An excellent comfort food. I got the recipe from Hay Day Country Farm Market. MORE»

Recipe #329892

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Spaghetti With Walnuts

Posted by Mary Close  

This makes a very rich appetizer, so serve small portions. This recipe comes from The Hay Day Country Farm Market. MORE»

Recipe #329875

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Cucumber Martini

Posted by Mary Close  

Begin by making this a day ahead. Serve with a platter of Oysters on the half shell. This recipe comes from the November 2008 issue of Bon Appetit, courtesy of Southpark Seafood Grill & Wine Bar in Portland, Oregon. MORE»

Recipe #329026

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Scampi Fra Diavolo

Posted by Mary Close  

Garlicky shrimp meets spicy fra diavolo. Serve as an appetizer with grilled bread or spoon over polenta or orzo for a main course. This recipe comes from the November 2008 issue of Bon Appetit. MORE»

Recipe #328874

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3, 2, 1 Dip

(1 reviews) Posted by Mary Close  

I got this from a friend. It's easy and delicious and fattening. Serve with cocktail bread. There will be a lot of oil at the top of the dish when it comes out of the oven, so be sure to spoon it all off before serving. Also, if you like more... MORE»

Recipe #324047

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Beer Broiled Shrimp

Posted by Mary Close  

This came from the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Cookbook. MORE»

Recipe #321522

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Easy Chicken Bolognese

(1 reviews) Posted by Mary Close  

This is from Giada DeLaurentis, and the original recipe calls for turkey meat leftover from Thanksgiving. I use a store bought cooked rotisserie chicken. This is quick and easy, and so delicious. MORE»

Recipe #302632

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Pumpkin Spice Muffins (Like Dunkin Donuts)

(10 reviews) Posted by Mary Close  

These are meant to be a replica of the seasonal muffins Dunkin Donuts sells. My daughter said they taste better, she had three! They're moist and light. The house smelled great, too. MORE»

Recipe #271213

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Zombie

Posted by Mary Close  

A very strong, very tasty cocktail. Reminds me of the ones you can get in the bar of a Chinese Restaurant. From Gourmet magazine. MORE»

Recipe #225896

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Grilled Shrimp With Garlic and Breadcrumbs

(1 reviews) Posted by Mary Close  

A simple delicious way to grill shrimp. This is from a 1998 Bon Appetit magazine, and they recommend serving Margaritas with the shrimp. How bad can that be? MORE»

Recipe #225872

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Clams With Red Bell Pepper & Garlic

Posted by Mary Close  

This is a delicious recipe from a July, 1996 Bon Appetit magazine. Serve with a loaf of bread to dip in the incredible broth. Enjoy. MORE»

Recipe #225733

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