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Recipes

Jarlsberg Chicken

(1 reviews) Posted by Duroc  

I developed this recipe when I was tired and wanted something very quick for my family. It takes less than 30 minutes to make and impresses everyone that has it. MORE»

Recipe #395097

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Tortilla Soup With Chicken & Veggies

Posted by JaLinGra  

During our first storm of the season, I decided to make Tortilla Soup. I had never made it before. I found a recipe to work from, added and omitted a few things, and came up with this. It was a hit. Most of the things I cook are too spicy for... MORE»

Recipe #395096

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Crab Melts

Posted by Tattooed Mama  

One of my mom's recipes I've doctored up a bit. A favorite since childhood! For a healthy version you can make the following substitutions: light ranch dressing for mayonnaise; mozzarella for cheddar cheese; sour dough for croissants MORE»

Recipe #393133

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Currant Scones from La Provence in Beverly Hills

Posted by Buster's friend  

This recipe is from the LA Times' Culinary SOS column - adapted from La Provence Cafe's free form crispy scones. Oh, this makes me wish for a cool & rainy Sunday - scones, great coffee & a good book under a soft throw... purrrfect! No... MORE»

Recipe #392625

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La Mill's Sweet Pea Soup

Posted by Buster's friend  

This pea soup from Silver Lake's LA Mill demonstrates how simplicity can let a wonderful vegetable make the meal. This recipe was in the LA Times' SOS olumn & published at the request of a very satisfied customer. Pea tendrils are most... MORE»

Recipe #392592

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Easy Avocado Salad (Vegan!)

Posted by Callu  

This is a very simple salad that is the perfect change of pace. It requires fresh ingredients but is filling, tasty and really good for you! You get a wonderful mix of textures and the flavors were meant to be together! MORE»

Recipe #391029

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Century Plaza Low-Calorie Buttermilk Dressing

Posted by lynnski / LA  

The Century Plaza Hotel is an upscale hotel located in the Century City area of Los Angeles. Their chef has concocted this dressing recipe for patrons who want a creamy salad dressing that is not too high in calories. The hotel claims it's... MORE»

Recipe #390940

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Emma's Green Beans

Posted by Chef #1357772 Geogene  

Fresh picked green beans (cooked to tender), or canned, this is a long time family favorite from my mother & always requested as a side-dish at family gatherings, plus! Flavorful, colorful, delicious hot, or cold, more flavorful the next... MORE»

Recipe #386484

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Beet Salad With Avocado, and Orange

Posted by Ariella  

Adapted from Vegetarian Times MORE»

Recipe #383760

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Lil Bit of Sunshine

(1 reviews) Posted by Mommy Diva  

This is an extremely simple ADULT bevy....I found this worked and was rather tasty while visiting friends in Albuquerque, NM. Availability of the classic Sunny D Mango flavor is hit and miss....but trust me....it's worth trying! Classic... MORE»

Recipe #383146

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Chocolatey Oreo Mud Shake

(1 reviews) Posted by Pengukay  

I had some stuff laying around and threw it in the blender...Viola! MORE»

Recipe #380736

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Veggie Sandwiches A.k.a. Veggimiches

(3 reviews) Posted by FuzzyKiwi  

I used to make these all the time in southern Cali for my BF. Now that I've relocated to the far North, certain fresh ingredients are harder to come by, so I haven't been able to make this sandwich in ages. I'm not sure where the "m"... MORE»

Recipe #377711

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Herbes De Napa

Posted by BecR  

A lovely seasoning blend from northern California's Napa Valley region, and a great variation on the classic herbes de Provence! Use in vegetable, meat, fish and poultry dishes or in rubs, sauces, and gravies. Courtesy Michael Chiarello. MORE»

Recipe #376859

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Suzanne Goin's Braised Leeks

Posted by blucoat  

This delicious recipe is from Suzanne Goin’s remarkable cookbook, "Sunday Suppers at Lucques". You can top this with a poached egg and a drizzle of mustard vinaigrette for a simple meal or serve as a side dish to poultry. Leftovers... MORE»

Recipe #373355

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California Snackers

Posted by Sharon123  

Snap easy and it's all that good! Four ingredients! Enjoy! MORE»

Recipe #373246

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Death by Chocolate

Posted by Chef #848413  

These strawberries are growen local and I get them at the local open-air market. They are very large and sweet. I have added Cream de Cacao to the chocolate to improve the flavor of the chocolate. These chocolate covered strawberries are worth... MORE»

Recipe #372898

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The Blue Wedge Salad

Posted by Chef #848413  

I like Blue Cheese (Roquefort) and I wanted to present Iceberg Lettuce as a salad in a different but simple way. You can change the Blue Cheese to any type of Blue Cheese you like. The Heirloom Tomatoes and the Avocado add the final touch to the... MORE»

Recipe #372894

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Japanese Carrot-Ginger Salad Dressing

(1 reviews) Posted by blucoat  

This is a fabulous "orange dressing" commonly found in Japanese restaurants. The recipe is from Ichiban, a San Diego sushi restaurant & it was written up in an old Gourmet Magazine (November 1994). Recipe makes about 4 1/4 cups... MORE»

Recipe #372852

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Spicy Fig Loaf

Posted by Buster's friend  

Found this in the Food & Drink Weekly of the Tribune. I love figs & this sounds like it will be a delicious & healthy caky quick bread. Just the thing toasted for afternoon tea. They noted this recipe was adapted from a Marian Manners... MORE»

Recipe #371281

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Filet Mignon for the Grill

Posted by sarahcis  

This is a very easy and tasteful recipe that took about 40 min from start to finish. Pairs well with homemade or store-bought bbq sauce, or stands alone. We served it with some rice pilaf from a box, and ate it all up! MORE»

Recipe #370336

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