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    Baked Beans

    3 lbs dry beans- 1 lb each, pintos, red beans (not kidney beans) And black beans 2 lb bacon 1 qt. Tomato juice 2 cups ketchup 2 cups brown sugar, packed 2 cups dark corn syrup (kayro) 2 large onions, chopped 4 tsp prepared mustard 1 1\2 tsp white pepper 1 1\2 tsp ginger 3...
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    Steak Marinade Substitutions?

    Ok, This is my favorite steak marinade recipe:1 1/2 cups steak sauce1 tablespoon soy sauce1/3 cup Italian-style salad dressing1/3 cup honey1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 tablespoon teriyaki sauceBut I ran out of A-1 steak sauce (first ingredient) So... If I were to substitute barbeque sauce for...
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    Baking Substitutions...?

    I'm in a bit of a fix...I'm making cookies and have every single ingredient I need, except baking soda. I already mixed everything together (including eggs and the other liquid ingredients), I just don't have any baking soda. Turns out my dad used it last night to explode in the microwave with...
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    No-Fry Doughnuts

    Ingredients 2 packages (4 1/2 tsp) active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (105° to 115°) 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk, scalded and cooled (105° to 115°) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground mace 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 2 eggs 1/3 cup shortening, softened 4 1/2 to 5...
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    Chipotle-Mango Salsa

    1 over ripe mango, peeled and chopped, save the juice! 1 under ripe mango, peeled and chopped, for the crunch 1 bunch green onions, sliced, green tops, too 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce or to taste, chopped Mix all together, chill in fridge for a couple of hours...
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    Orange Soup

    4 sweet potatoes, peeled cut into chunks 6 - 8 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks large chunk of pumpkin (fresh) peeled and cut into chunks [substitute fresh squash where pumpkin is not in season] 1 c. uncooked red lentils white wine (optional) Put all the vegetables and lentils into a soup...
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    Chocolate Chip Pecan Balls

    Yield: About 4 dozen cookies 3/4 cup pecans 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, cut up, softened (no substitutions) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup semisweet-chocolate mini-chips Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In food...
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    Peanut Butter Swirls

    1/2 cup (1 stick) sweet butter, softened (do not substitute) 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 large egg 2 tablespoons milk 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cream butter and...
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    White Chili with Salsa Verde

    For the Salsa Verde: 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh tomatillos or 2 (11 oz) cans tomatillos, chopped, well drained 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 1 pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves...
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    Creamy Lime Sauce

    3/4 cup sour cream (not low-fat) 1/3 cup whipping cream (not whipped) 1/3 cup mayo (no substitutions) 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 garlic clove/pressed 1/2 teasoon salt or less Whisk all ingredients together. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Serve on chicken or flank steaks with torillas. (This...
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    Cauliflower Onion Soup

    2 Cups Chicken Broth 4 Cups Cauliflower Florets 1 Small Yellow Onion... cut into wedges 2 Cups Milk 1/4 Ground Cumin Salt and Pepper to Taste Put chicken broth, cauliflower and onion in medium pot and bring to a boil. Cook until the cauliflower softens; about 20 min. Then puree in blender or...
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    Hawaiian Sweet and Sour Meatballs

    1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 2 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons grated onion 1/4 teaspoon ground 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1 soy sauce 3 tablespoons rice vinegar...
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    Blood Orange - Craisin Muffins

    Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg, beaten zest from 1 medium blood orange juice from 1 medium blood orange (1/4 cup) 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup craisins (dried cranberries) Directions: Preheat oven to 400...
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    Creole Bacon & Egg Salad

    6 large, Hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped. 2 slices bacon, fried crisp, crumbled. 1 Tbl. red onion, finely chopped. 1/2 cup mayonnaise. 1/2 Tbl. Creole Mustard. salt, pepper, and hot sauce, to taste. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Serve or refrigerate until needed. (If you...
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    Saffron Rice

    Ingredients: * SERVES 4 * 2 cups white Thai jasmine-scented rice, OR substitute white basmati rice (Note: brown rice is not successful with this recipe) * 3 1/2 cups good-tasting chicken or vegetable stock * 1.5 to 2 Tbsp. fish sauce, OR 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt if vegetarian/vegan (to taste) * 1/2...
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    Fire Water

    "Once you've developed a taste for using Fire Water, take the next big step: make it in larger quantities and substitute it in recipes calling for everyday water." 4 or 5 long red or green chili peppers 1 sprig fresh oregano 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp. cumin seed 2 large cloves garlic, peeled and...
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    Banana "Cream" Pie

    This can be varied by adding other things (coconut, etc.) 1/2 cup sugar 6 tbls. cornstarch (or substitute other thickner) 1/4 tsp. salt 4 cups nut milk OR coconut milk, thinned with water a bit 2 well-beaten eggs or egg substitute in equivalent amount** 1 tsp. vanilla 3 very ripe bananas...
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    Country Mushroom Quiche

    3/4 cup sliced mushrooms 1 tbsp. margarine or butter 1-1/2 cup (6 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese One 8-oz. carton plain yogurt 1/2 cup Wheat Germ 1/2 cup milk 4 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup sliced green onion 1/4 tsp. dry mustard One 9-inch frozen deep dish pie crust* Heat oven to 325F. Saute mushrooms in...
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    Arizona Cheese Crisp

    YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings The sloping sides of a wok allow you to easily curl the edges of the tortilla as it deep-fries. If you wish, you may deep-fry the tortilla flat in a large skillet. INGREDIENTS: Vegetable oil for deep-frying 2 (10- or 12-inch) flour tortillas 1 to 1-1/2 cups (4 to...
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    Banana Butterscotch Bundt Cake

    1 package yellow cake mix 1 cup egg substitute 2 medium mashed ripe bananas 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 4 Tbsp. butterscotch morsels Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 10-cup Bundt or round tube pan with non-stick cooking spray. Combine cake mix, egg...
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