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Potatoes Romano: Going on 20

Posted by Amber W  

This is a recipe received from a request in a newspaper here in SoCal. It's from the Enterprise Fish Co. where this old fashioned dish has been a standard menu item for almost two decades. MORE»

Recipe #399715

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Raspberry Orange Cake

Posted by GingerlyJ  

I got this recipe from the food network show Giada at Home.. it is out of this world good MORE»

Recipe #398386

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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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Fresh Figs With Stilton and Walnuts in a Honey Drizzle Dressing

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A new fig recipe for this year! Similar to my Fresh Fig and Feta Salad With Toasted Walnuts but with blue cheese and a honey drizzle dressing. I like to tuck a few fig leaves amongst the salad for colour........but please do wipe them first! Serve these figs with crusty bread,... MORE»

Recipe #389016

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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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Honey-Roasted Pear Salad With Thyme and Verjus Dressing

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

An elegant and sophisticated salad that makes good use of verjus (verjuice) in the dressing. I use a local blue cheese, such as Roquefort in this salad; however, please do use a local blue cheese of your choice - any creamy or robust blue cheese... MORE»

Recipe #386007

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Aoc's Long Cooked Cavolo Nero (Tuscan Kale)

Posted by blucoat  

Suzanne Goin serves this delicious dish at her acclaimed LA restaurant, AOC. The kale is the kale is cooked slowly until it caramelizes for an incredibly rich color and depth of flavour. Cavolo Nero is also known as black kale, dinosaur kale or... MORE»

Recipe #384056

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Spring Fling

Posted by BecR  

A light and bright lemony cocktail--perfect for your spring or summer fling!!! Prep time includes chill time. From L.A. celebrity party planner Mindy Weiss. MORE»

Recipe #380698

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Crab Cakes With Lemon Butter and Plum Tomato Salsa

Posted by College Girl  

Straight forward, savory first course with elegant results. Easy and tasty. Works well as a first course served with Vevue Clicquot Champagne. From Bon Appetit January 2004. MORE»

Recipe #379697

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Bibb Salad With Basil Green Goddess Dressing

(4 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

Green goddess dressing was invented in the 1920's at San Francisco's Palace Hotel as a tribute to William Archer's hit play, The Green Goddess. It gets it's bright green color from lots of fresh green herbs. This dressing was originally made with... MORE»

Recipe #377380

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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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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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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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Chard, Onion & Gruyère Panade (Bread Casserole)

(4 reviews) Posted by blucoat  

This is a delicious, decadent and luscious French "bread casserole" from "The Zuni Café Cookbook" that you will want to make again and again. It's a great use for stale bread and a very forgiving recipe, you can... MORE»

Recipe #368749

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Fresh Figs With Ice Cream and Amaretto Chocolate Sauce

Posted by ThatSouthernBelle  

If there is one thing I love, it's a fresh fig! This recipe is from California Fresh Fig booklet. MORE»

Recipe #367810

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Lafd Engine Co. No. 28's Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

(1 reviews) Posted by lynnski / LA  

Engine Co. No. 28, is a popular L.A. restaurant located in an historic building, which was constructed in 1912 as a Los Angeles Fire Department firehouse, which housed 2 engine companies. In 1912 LA's population was 400,000; and New Mexico and... MORE»

Recipe #362049

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California French Bread (Better Than Garlic Bread)

(1 reviews) Posted by College Girl  

My ex-boyfriend's mom made this for Thanksgiving one year I feel in love with this tasty savory bread. Use this recipe instead of garlic bread, it's easy and bubbles up to a savory tasty goodness. MORE»

Recipe #361822

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Cali-Schetta

Posted by Julie421511  

I had a couple of avocados to use up and I love bruschetta, so I came up with this unique combination of flavors to serve at a recent dinner party. Prep time includes the 30 minute refrigeration. Enjoy MORE»

Recipe #358695

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