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I Can't Be Left Alone With It, Artichoke Pie

(1 person found this helpful) Posted by Kiwiwife  

This was so easy to throw together for dinner tonight and absolutely delicious, to boot! In lieu of the garlic salt, I sauteed a little fresh minced garlic along with the artichokes (canned), and beat about 1/4 cup cream in with the eggs. I... — FolkDiva Sep 2, 2009

Recipe #180849

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The Realtor's Pesto

Posted by Realtor by day, Chef by night  

This is a nice pesto. I liked the subtle flavor that the parsley added. I found it to be, overall, quite mildly flavored. I will use this recipe again and try toasting the pine nuts beforehand in order to add a little more nutty flavor. I will... — FolkDiva Aug 30, 2009

Recipe #367149

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Cilantro -- Proper Storage

(1 person found this helpful) Posted by Galley Wench  

So very glad I happened upon this cilantro storage method! I keep cilantro on hand at all times, and even using it as often as I do, over 1/2 the bunch typically ends up being thrown out due to wilting/yellowing. I've had my jar going for about a... — FolkDiva Aug 25, 2009

Recipe #372406

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Tropical Smoothies

Posted by LifeIsGood  

Wow!! This was my first attempt ever at making a smoothie.....and boy, was I impressed with my efforts! Made for me and my BF for breakfast this morning. Fast, easy, creamy, smooth, and wonderfully tropical! I cut the recipe in half, used... — FolkDiva Aug 25, 2009

Recipe #373687

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Fajita Chilaquiles Casserole

Posted by Shelby Jo  

Wow....amazing flavor! Both BF and I loved this chicken with the peppers, onion and cilantro. The only reason I refrain from all 5 stars is that next time (and there WILL be a next time!) I will nix the whole 'casserole' thing and simply wrap... — FolkDiva Aug 24, 2009

Recipe #371740

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Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp With Chunky Tomatillo Salsa and Tomato Vina

Posted by LifeIsGood  

I enjoyed these shrimp for dinner tonight. I made as directed but added the step of blanching and peeling the tomato prior to de-seeding. I found the salsa to be very tangy and different (mine was also extremely spicy due to leaving the seeds in... — FolkDiva Aug 16, 2009

Recipe #371078

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Chez Panisse Zucchini Fritters

Posted by MarraMamba  

I really liked the flavor of the zucchini with chives, garlic and lemon zest.....very light and summery. But the fritters just did not work out very well for me. They were quite soggy and didn't want to hold together. I'm fear perhaps I did not... — FolkDiva Aug 16, 2009

Recipe #259298

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Rattlesteaks With Venom Sauce

Posted by 2Bleu (Bird&Buddha)  

We liked these spicy little fried steaks....but the sauce was the real star! I do not typically keep steak sauce on hand but had some A-1 left over from another recipe, so used it in place of the Heinz 57. Both the BF and I have been doing a low... — FolkDiva Aug 6, 2009

Recipe #368664

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Brown Sugar, Homemade

Posted by Annacia  

This is great! I always try to keep brown sugar on hand, but really do not use it very often, so about once a year I end up throwing out a good deal of dry, hardened brown sugar. It's nice to be able to make up a small, fresh batch when needed.... — FolkDiva Aug 2, 2009

Recipe #361604

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Southwest Flat Iron Steak

Posted by BakinBaby  

Love the spicy sweetness of this rub! My flat iron steak was not as tender as other reviewers....so I will probably go with another cut of meat for future use (or perhaps 'pound' the flat iron steak before grilling). My BF thought the brown... — FolkDiva Aug 2, 2009

Recipe #307627

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Sugared Jalapenos

Posted by breezermom  

Oh yeah! I'm lovin' these peppers. Made a small, 'test' batch. They were at 5 days on Friday, so I've spent the weekend making random trips to the fridge to nibble on them all by themselves. Last night I served them as a topping for grilled... — FolkDiva Aug 2, 2009

Recipe #364662

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French Onion Soup

Posted by Deantini  

WOW! I love French Onion Soup and this one rivals the version made by my favorite French restaurant! I was amazed at the simplicity of this recipe....the red wine, congnac and stock produced just the right, deep, rich flavor. I used sweet... — FolkDiva Jul 28, 2009

Recipe #373070

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Hard-Boiled Eggs

Posted by shortstuff  

Thanks for this post! I needed hard boiled eggs for another recipe and realized I'd never made them and no clue regarding technique and timing. I followed these directions precisely for large eggs and they were perfect! — FolkDiva Jul 26, 2009

Recipe #24799

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Southwestern Caviar (Mock Caviar)

(1 person found this helpful) Posted by **Tinkerbell**  

Took this to a party last night and it was enjoyed by all! The presentation really is lovely....but frankly, I could eat these marinated beans right out of a bowl...Delishious! I did make a couple of minor changes. I used red onion simply... — FolkDiva Jul 26, 2009

Recipe #292643

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Asparagus Prosciutto Bundles W/Tomato Dressing

Posted by Deantini  

I halved the recipe and served with tenderized, marinated, grilled flank steak. My prosciutto was sliced extremely thin, so I made 6 bundles with 3 asparagus shoots each. Broiled 6 minutes, turning 1/3 turn every 2 minutes. Perfect and... — FolkDiva Jul 21, 2009

Recipe #314844

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Country Chuck Roast with Onion Gravy

Posted by Mercy  

Very nice, simple roast....made precisely as directed. The gravy was rich and flavorful and the roast was falling apart! Thank you for sharing this family treasure!! — FolkDiva Jul 19, 2009

Recipe #87698

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Warm Chickpea Salad With Ginger

(3 people found this helpful) Posted by Nasseh  

GOOD GARBANZOS!! I really liked this salad. The flavors of lemon, red onion, garlic and ginger were delicate and delightful. Very easy to prepare and a nice new way to enjoy chickpeas. Thank you for sharing this lovely Moroccan salad. — FolkDiva Jul 19, 2009

Recipe #320875

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Shower Head Cleaner

Posted by breezermom  

Nice trick!!! I love finding ways to keep chemicals out of my home and this 'recipe' is priceless. My shower head's been a little sluggish for the past 6 months or so and after a 24 hour soak, the pressure is back to fantastic. Thank you for... — FolkDiva Jul 19, 2009

Recipe #364664

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Spanish Olive and Molasses Spread

Posted by ~Jen~  

I made as a spread and served with crispy garlic rounds. The texture and color makes for a very pretty presentation and the flavor of the molasses was not at all overpowering as I had suspected it might be. Mine was very salty (I suppose due to... — FolkDiva Jul 19, 2009

Recipe #309523

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Grilled Halloumi Appetizer Salad

Posted by Chef Kate  

Oh my! I had never heard of Halloumi cheese and, to my chagrin, it took quite a bit of searching (5 different grocery stores) to find it. But I'm so very glad I did (thank you, Fresh Market!!). Sort of like a perfect hybrid of mozzarella and... — FolkDiva Jul 15, 2009

Recipe #169810

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