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Low-Fat Ranch Dressing and Dip Mix

Posted by Ametista  

Inexpensive, tasty, and msg-free Ranch dressing mix. I keep the mix ready in the spice cabinet so I am always ready to throw some fresh dressing together. MORE»

Recipe #339903

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Mexican Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing

Posted by Celticevergreen  

This is the stuffing recipe used in my family at Thanksgiving. You can assemble the dressing (up to the baking) up to 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Remove from refrigerator about 3 hours before baking to bring to room temperature. MORE»

Recipe #337050

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Pecan Pear Torte

Posted by Mommy Diva  

A delightful dessert I am posting for safe keeping — I plan to make this for Thanksgiving this year. Found in December 2008 Taste of Home. Definitely the type thing you would find in the PAc NW though!! **Cooling time not included** MORE»

Recipe #336364

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Salmon and Whitefish Cakes (With Horseradish Cucumber Sauce)

Posted by blucoat  

The combination of salmon and whitefish is delicious (and pretty). The recipe is from Diane Rossen Worthington and was published in Bon Appétit Magazine (April 2008) and is a great alternative to traditional gefilte fish. If you are... MORE»

Recipe #336363

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Almond Green Bean Salad

Posted by Mami Janine  

From a California Almonds are In! ad. MORE»

Recipe #335876

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Coconut Brownie Bars With Chocolate Ganache

Posted by Manami  

Pastry Chef Cheryl Burr of San Francisco's Bacar loves candy, as is obvious from her homage to the Almond Joy. Her luxurious take consists of a supremely fudgy brownie topped with a layer of chewy, flaky, exceptionally tender coconut. She dots... MORE»

Recipe #335669

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Fontina Stuffed French Bread

Posted by Jess4Freedom  

I found this recipe online somewhere and don't remember where. The filling is nice and gooey. I love how fontina cheese is so melty and mild. You can use any type of long bread. Sourdough is a good choice. MORE»

Recipe #335209

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Moosewood's Eggplant With Miso Sauce

(1 reviews) Posted by blucoat  

An easy and savoury recipe from the famous cookbook, "Moosewood Cooks at Home". This is also relatively low calorie and will please your vegetarian friends. MORE»

Recipe #334080

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Hazelnut Crunch Cake With Mascarpone and Chocolate

Posted by Manami  

Giada De Laurentis' use of a "box cake" is exquisite! I normally don't like to use a "box cake" for an important evening but . . . . .! It is delicious and we loved it! Creamy and not too sweet. Of course, the combination of... MORE»

Recipe #332850

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Harvey Wallbanger

(1 reviews) Posted by NcMysteryShopper  

Popular drink during the 1970's. The wallbanger is basically a screwdriver with a dash of Galliano, a vanilla based liqueur. MORE»

Recipe #332837

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Crispy Coconut Chicken With Mango Salsa

Posted by Jess4Freedom  

Totally Tropical! I served this for our church at a Girls Night - Tropical Breeze event, which we held at a friend's house. We had the hot tub going and served this plus many other great dishes. Not your typical church lady luncheon! If you want,... MORE»

Recipe #329362

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Chanterelle Mushroom Tartlets

(1 reviews) Posted by Paja  

We picked some wild mushrooms and I wanted to use them in an appetizer. Not finding what I was looking for, I looked at some recipes for other types of mushrooms. This recipe "borrows" heavily from Bergy's recipe 16123. Since... MORE»

Recipe #329312

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Sunbonnet House Dressing

Posted by Celticevergreen  

This excellent dressing recipe comes from the Sunbonnet Restaurant in Castle Rock, CO. MORE»

Recipe #328300

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Mushroom Crostini

(1 reviews) Posted by Brandess  

These are very delicious, indeed! An incredible appetizer to tickle the appetite. From the Panera Bread Cookbook. MORE»

Recipe #321986

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Panera Bread Balsamic Dipping Oil

(2 reviews) Posted by Brandess  

Dipping warm, crusty breads in olive oil and balsamic is big thing in California. Here is a great recipe for a dip to keep on hand. Stored in an airtight container and refrigerated, this mixture should last at least 6 months. I like to add crushed... MORE»

Recipe #321853

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Seasoned Flour for Chicken

Posted by Chef 52Jimh  

This recipe works great for wings, chicken strips, chicken fried chicken or possibly chicken fried steak(I haven't tried the steak one yet). I'll be darned if I know where I got the recipe from but if and when I find out, I'll attribute it to the... MORE»

Recipe #320409

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Seafood Casserole for Christmas Eve from the Farmhouse

Posted by Debber  

Getting the kids ready and out the door in time for the traditional Lutheran church's Christmas Eve Children's Worship Service is made MUCH easier with this recipe on hand. Get things ready ahead of time, make a loaf of garlicky French bread,... MORE»

Recipe #319564

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Yankee Apple Crisp

(1 reviews) Posted by momaphet  

This is a simple, homey, comfort food that everyone seems to love. I adapted this in the late '70s from a recipe I found in a Yankee Magazine Cookbook. If you like lots of topping add half again or double it (double is pretty sweet). This is the... MORE»

Recipe #319325

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Grilled Blue Cheese Butter Burgers

(3 reviews) Posted by Brandess  

For this recipe you will need Point Reyes Original Blue Cheese Compound Butter. I have been struggling with a way to make blue cheese burgers and not have the blue cheese fall out while I was stuffing the hamburger. I finally thought about making a compound butter and it works... MORE»

Recipe #317538

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Carrot Spice Cake

Posted by oilpatchjo  

This is a very old Le Leche League recipe from an old friend Sylvia. Simply the best carrot spice cake I have ever baked or eaten that includes my DH's carrot cake! It is so easy to make this dense rich tasting cake! MORE»

Recipe #316498

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