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St. Urho's Day Fish Stew

(1 reviews) Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

This is my lightened up version of a Finnish fish soup. St. Urho's Day was celebrated on March 16th to honor St. Urho for saving crops from grasshoppers, driving them from the country by shouting "Grasshopper, grasshopper, go away from... MORE»

Recipe #125464

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Chet Atkins' Coleslaw

(2 reviews) Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

A delicious, simple mayo-free cole slaw, from an classic guitarist! I like to add just under a teaspoon of finely minced or grated onion to this; but sometimes it's nice to have "as is". The amount of hot sauce can be adjusted, but I... MORE»

Recipe #124189

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Andreas Viestad's New Potato Salad With Herbs and Green Beans

Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

Another beautiful dish from "Kitchen of Light" by Andreas Viestad... this one's for Lennie! It's a wonderful potato salad with a light vinaigrette and lots of herbs. I personally have to have mint in this dish; but another herb may be... MORE»

Recipe #122872

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Andreas Viestad's Vodka Marinated Sirloin

(3 reviews) Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

This was prepared on Andreas Viestad's cooking show, "New Scandinavian Cooking", and it's a bit different than you may expect of the cuisine... it's definitely more garlicky than I would have thought. And despite all the vodka, it's not... MORE»

Recipe #121686

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Andreas Viestad's Chicken With Saffron and Cinnamon

(2 reviews) Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

Another wonderful Andreas Viestad recipe, one of few for chicken. He adapted this one from a medieval Icelandic cookbook; the spices indicate that it probably was a dish for the wealthy. Amazingly, the amount of cinnamon is not overpowering here,... MORE»

Recipe #120648

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Andreas Viestad's Boiled Crawfish With Dill

Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

A very subtle and simple Swedish method for crawfish (or shrimp) by Andreas Viestad. It has a very distinct almost "caramelized" aroma. I saw this prepared on Andreas's cooking show; what you don't hear from this recipe is his... MORE»

Recipe #119122

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Honey and Vanilla Breakfast in a Glass

Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

Did I also mention that this has orange and pineapple juices? I made this up after a brisk 2.5 mile walk; I wanted some kind of sustenance but didn't want to stand in the kitchen all day. This is so easy that you don't even have to break out the... MORE»

Recipe #118423

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Not Your Grandma's Three Bean Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

This isn't even remotely like the usual sweet and sour salad... this one has feta cheese, tomatoes and yes, three types of beans, in a light lemon juice vinaigrette. It's from one of those "bargain bin cookbooks" at a big chain bookstore... MORE»

Recipe #118365

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Shrimp and Smoked Salmon Smorrebrod With Lemon Cucumbers

(1 reviews) Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

My new sandwich obsession, the Danish Smorrebrod, a wonderful openface treat; this one's loaded with seafoods and fresh veggies on a slice of rye bread. This also makes a delicious appetizer, and I make extra of the cucumbers to enjoy in salads as... MORE»

Recipe #118130

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Andreas Viestad's Porcini Consomme

Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

An Andreas Viestad recipe, one of my favorite chefs! This one is from his television cooking show, and has a deliciously different flavor. If you can't find fresh porcini mushrooms, the recipe does allow for a pound of white (button) mushrooms... MORE»

Recipe #118043

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Spring Herb and Toasted Cashew Pasta

Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

This dish has nearly all of my favorites. It's a tiny bit spicy with ginger and jalapenos, and absolutely loaded with fresh herbs; the cashews make it a delicious light vegetarian lunch. I like to use fettuccine, but any similar pasta would work.... MORE»

Recipe #117991

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Pasta Salad With Melon, Tomato and Olives

Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

A refreshing change from the usual pasta salads... I like to make this a day ahead so the flavors have time to really meld together. Makes a great light and cool vegetarian lunch! Cook time is approximate for cooking of pasta. MORE»

Recipe #117987

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Apple - Mint Salsa

(1 reviews) Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

Refreshing, tangy, sweet and no-fat all in one! I love this recipe; it's wonderful on plain baked or grilled chicken or fish, and perfect with cheese quesadillas. I'm guessing that it would be a different and delicious accompaniment to lamb, also.... MORE»

Recipe #117301

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Garlic Crusted Cauliflower

(1 reviews) Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

I like veggie dishes where the flavor of the vegetable comes through and isn't masked by heavy sauces, and this really fits the bill. The luscious crumb crust is VERY garlicky and the dish goes well with a simple entree and salad. MORE»

Recipe #117170

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Garlic Broccoli With Olives and Red Wine

Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

I can eat almost half of this recipe at a time. Not only is it delicious, but a very attractive dish; the onions take on a purplish color from the wine, which contrasts nicely with the bright green broccoli and black olives. I cook broccoli with a... MORE»

Recipe #117169

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Bayou Carlin Coleslaw

Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

I have no idea where the title for this recipe came from... it's a very tasty no-mayo cole slaw and goes well with just about everything. The celery salt and dry mustard make it just a little different. MORE»

Recipe #117168

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Brandied Fruit Clafouti

(3 reviews) Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

A down-home French dessert, something between custard and a cake. It's "egginess" also makes it a sweet and special breakfast treat. This one is full of brandied apricots and raisins, with a touch of almond, lemon and subtle spices. The... MORE»

Recipe #116435

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Sopa Verde

(2 reviews) Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

This is a delicious kale and chicken soup with plenty of garlic, white wine and that light, distinctive Portuguese flavor of cloves. In Portugal, "caldo" is generally a lighter soup, and "sopa" is a soup with more vegetables... MORE»

Recipe #116414

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Rosemary and Lemon Pork Stew

(25 reviews) Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

This rich stew uses typical Portuguese seasonings and ingredients such as dry wine (vinho seco), paprika, and lemon. The meat is oh-so-tender, and the dish is very no-fuss. Serve with rice and/or lots of traditional Portuguese cornmeal bread. MORE»

Recipe #116382

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Spicy and Sweet Garlic Roasted Red Peppers

Posted by EdsGirlAngie  

A Provencal-style recipe from one of my favorite French chefs, Patricia Wells. I love the little bite of the hot peppers! Try them over grilled food, in sandwiches, mixed into pasta... the flavored oil adds a lot to sauteeing, too. Absolutely... MORE»

Recipe #115791

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