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Recipes

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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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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Grilled Quesadillas W/ Avocado

Posted by cali_love  

Serve this at your next Superbowl party, or as an appetizer for any occasion! Roasted poblanos, a rich blend of cheeses, and avocados create unforgettable quesadillas! Serve with sour cream and salsa. (Cooking time is roasting time.) MORE»

Recipe #352363

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Kalamata Olive Bread

(1 reviews) Posted by Humble Bee  

Eat this flavorful bread while it's fresh from the oven and imagine you're sitting under the warm Grecian sun. From the Panera Bread Cookbook. MORE»

Recipe #321988

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Green Chili-Cheese Compound Butter

Posted by Humble Bee  

This is a fabulous compound butter for fish, corn bread or muffins, corn on the cob or just to slather across a slice of bread. This butter freezes well as long as it is protected from the beastly odors that live in your freezer. Make sure to wrap... MORE»

Recipe #320703

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Eclectic Potato Salad

Posted by Celticevergreen  

Recipe dates from before 1900 AD and is a cross between French and American versions of the Potato Salad. Very tasty and easy to prepare. MORE»

Recipe #290611

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Mexican Christmas-Wedding Cookies

Posted by lynnski / LA  

These addictive little cookies are a Christmas version of the popular Mexican wedding cookies. MORE»

Recipe #272479

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Nepenthe's Famous Ambrosia Burger

(4 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

I lived in Big Sur during the 70' and 80's. I went to Nepenthe practically everyday! My friends lived and worked there. This is one of the favorite dishes served there made by Chef Willie Nelson. And now some history: In 1947, Lolly and Bill... MORE»

Recipe #239674

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Grilled Artichokes

(9 reviews) Posted by NIN4NIN  

I found this recipe on artichoke.org and have made it 3 times in the last 2 weeks. These are incredible and so easy to make. What's better than an artichoke? A grilled artichoke! MORE»

Recipe #157208

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Sausage Crouton Stuffing

Posted by AnnieBee #2  

I got this from a coworker about 8 or 9 years ago, and my family will not let me make anything else now! We all love it. It makes a huge amount - I freeze part of it so we can enjoy it a couple weeks later. MORE»

Recipe #104739

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Worth Staying Home For Steak

(8 reviews) Posted by KitchenManiac  

Dad has forsaken many a meal outside, just so that he wouldn't miss out in this meal at home. Try it, and you will see the wonderful effect it has. MORE»

Recipe #50409

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Stuffing & Summer Squash Casserole

(2 reviews) Posted by Rhonda O  

Makes a perfect side dish for your holiday turkey or pork main courses. The availability of summer squash makes this side dish a great choice any time of year. MORE»

Recipe #49362

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Almond Granola

(1 reviews) Posted by Sue L  

Nice and crunchy with oats and plenty of goodies. MORE»

Recipe #35576

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Saucy Cauliflower, low fat

(4 reviews) Posted by wildheart  

Low-fat but not necessarily low-cal, this is excellent if you love cauliflower with cheese but don't want the fat. MORE»

Recipe #34800

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Avocado Mango Salad

(6 reviews) Posted by Shannon in VA  

I bruise easily, and Vitamin A is the key. I try to find interesting ways to serve Avocado because it is so rich in Vitamin A. (I don't worry about the fat in Avocado). This goes well as a side dish for Enchiladas, Quesadillas or any Mexican style... MORE»

Recipe #30239

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Grilled Shrimp With Polenta

(1 reviews) Posted by Mille® ™  

Polenta, an Italian specialty now found on menus from coast to coast, is either served soft or cooled, then sliced and fried or baked. Chef Randy Windham's recipe for soft polenta topped with pesto-marinated grilled shrimp is comfort food elevated... MORE»

Recipe #28985

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Best Healthy Banana Bread

(3 reviews) Posted by dahlia  

This was originally a reader recipe from Cooking Light magazine. I have tried many, many banana breads over the years (from healthy to unhealthy versions) and this remains my favorite. It's very easy to make and also freezes very well. MORE»

Recipe #23507

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