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Original Cesar Cardini Cesar Salad

Posted by Brandess  

This is the only dressing I will ever use for Cesar Salad. It is from the creator of the Cesar Salad, Cesar Cardini. You can make it, like I do, or you can buy it in the store. It's a large bottle for 6.99 but this dressing goes a long way.... MORE»

Recipe #303952

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Spago's Japanese Barbecue Salmon Salad

Posted by lynnski / LA  

This is a great composed salad from Spago's Restaurant. It looks spectacular however it's easier to make than it looks. However, the sauces should be made in advance, they're simple but take time to marinate, especially the ponzu sauce which... MORE»

Recipe #303437

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Chasen's Chicken Pot Pie

Posted by lynnski / LA  

In 1983, First Lady Nancy Reagan welcomed Queen Elizabeth ll and Prince Philip to 20th Century Fox for dinner in her majesty's honor. Dinner was catered by Chasen's. The starter course was Papaya with Bay Shrimp, followed by the main dish of... MORE»

Recipe #299490

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Chasen's Beef Belmont With Matzo Balls

Posted by lynnski / LA  

Ronald and Nancy Reagan were regulars at Chasens. It was there that they decided to marry in 1952; and they continued to come in for the Tuesday night special for decades later, even when they lived in the White House. Their favorite dish was the... MORE»

Recipe #299328

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Super Veggie Salad With Creamy Almond Dressing

(1 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

I just bought a 3 pound bag of almonds from Sam's club and this dressing is a wonderful way to use them! I hope you enjoy! This dressing thickens up after sitting for a few minutes, so you could actually use less oil(3/4 cup) and the rest water or... MORE»

Recipe #298896

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Chasen's Shirley Temple Cocktail

(2 reviews) Posted by lynnski / LA  

In it's 59 years as a Hollywood celebrity hangout, Chasen's had ample time to develop recipes for special clients. However, Shirly Temple was one of only two people who had a recipe from Chasen's named for her. The story behind the drink is... MORE»

Recipe #291135

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Chasen's Coupe Snowball Dessert

Posted by lynnski / LA  

This very simple dessert had been served at the famous Chasen's Restaurant which closed in 1995. The recipe is from the Los Angeles Public Library, Archive of Old Menus. MORE»

Recipe #290321

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Crab and Brie Fondue

Posted by San Jose Chef  

A creamy and luscious fondue. MORE»

Recipe #280323

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Big Hit Easy Make Mashed Potatoes

Posted by Rob in Malibu, CA, United States  

Everyone can make mashed potatoes but too often the flavor is missing something. This one is missing nothing. MORE»

Recipe #273985

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Pumpkin Marble Cheesecake W/ Chocolate Mousse

Posted by Bopp  

I got this recipe somewhere, off a can, or label or something, years ago. I've made many modifications since then and though I would share. Note: I've written this recipe to make 1 cake, but I usually make 2 cakes whenever I make this, because... MORE»

Recipe #272440

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Grilled Mediterranean Artichokes

Posted by Oxford  

Excellent flavor, with a slight char and a slightly tangy Mediterranean flavor to it. MORE»

Recipe #268567

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Avocado Bisque Soup

Posted by Sandi (From CA)  

Time estimates include standing for 1 hour (not *you*.... the soup!) and chilling for 2. Recipe courtesy of the California Avocado Commission. MORE»

Recipe #257802

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Breadless Portabella Mushroom Pizza's Stovetop

(1 reviews) Posted by LuvMeImCute  

These rich decadent individual sized pizzas are to die for, but your waistline wont pay for the pleasure, and they couldn't be easier. Make them right on the stovetop in one skillet. Great appetizer if you use small portabellas. Also wonderful for... MORE»

Recipe #256999

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Lynnski's Millionaire Pie

Posted by lynnski / LA  

Another nostalgia recipe, so old that nobody seems to have heard of it anymore. It was a standby of past generations and is now getting re-discovered. It uses a pre-made pie crust (store bought or your own) and no cooking is required. It's an... MORE»

Recipe #255487

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California Consomme

(2 reviews) Posted by Engrossed  

Simple and elegant. I found this on one of my Mother's recipe cards. I'm not sure if she made it up or found it in a cookbook. MORE»

Recipe #251974

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Herb Cheese Sauce for Fish

(2 reviews) Posted by Engrossed  

Here's a tasty recipe my Mother made up a few years back. I remember it being really good. She wrote her guess at the measurements down on a recipe card afterwards. Her note says it's great over pan fried sole fillets. It makes enough to top 4... MORE»

Recipe #251802

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Two - Potato Casserole

Posted by Cookbook Debi  

This recipe has been revised from a recipe from a Better Homes & Gardens grilling cookbook - to be cooked on the grill but I turned it into a casserole instead. MORE»

Recipe #250033

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Banana Black Bean Salad

(2 reviews) Posted by Food Snob in Israel  

A fresh/zippy salad that can be made well in advance and served with a dollop of sour cream and chives/parsley/cilantro as a garnish or alongside fish, rice or something else fun. Mango may be used in addition to or in place of the banana. I... MORE»

Recipe #248758

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Tostones (Potatoes)

(2 reviews) Posted by cookiedog  

In eighteenth-century Mexico and California, a toston was a silver doubloon worth fifty cents. These are round slices of potato in chile sauce named after these silver coins. Although the recipe calls for baking the potatoes, I precooked my... MORE»

Recipe #246873

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Avocado Butter

(4 reviews) Posted by Engrossed  

This is great on fish--specially swordfish and salmon. It would probably be good with chicken too. It's smooth, creamy and lemony. I have this posted with my Lemon Soy Swordfish With Avocado Butter. but some people might want to use it with another fish or chicken recipe... MORE»

Recipe #241948

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