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    Caramelized Sweet Potatoes and Pineapple

    In 8" square foil pan, alternate 1 can (17 oz) vacuum-pack sweet potatoes and 1 can (8 1/2 oz) sliced pineapple, drained and halved (reserve 2 tbsp syrup). Mix reserved syrup, 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed), 2 tbsp. soft butter and 1/8 tsp salt; sprinkle on potatoes and pineapple. Place pan on...
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    Cereal Toffee

    In large skillet, heat 1 cup sugar and 1 cup butter to boiling, stirring constantly. cook and stir over medium heat about 10 minutes, until mixture caramelizes (becomes light brown and thickened). Remove from heat; fold in 2 1/2 cups Kix cereal until evenly coated. Spread mixture 1/4" thick on...
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    Panera Bread's Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich

    3 tablespoons olive oil or butter, plus extra for the bell pepper 1 large onion, sliced into 1/8-inch thick rings 1 pinch salt 1 pinch freshly cracked ground black pepper 1 pinch sugar 1 red bell pepper 3 tablespoons garlic-flavored hummus 2 slices sunflower seed bread (such as Panera Bread...
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    Request simple meatloaf recipe.?

    My mother used to make meatloaf all the time and the store has freshly ground ready mix that you can buy cheaply. wtf do I do?
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    Warm Mango Salsa

    Ingredients * 3 tablespoons olive oil * 1 small onion, chopped * 3-4 fresh medium-hot chili peppers * 1 medium bulb of garlic, minced * 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander * 1 mango - peeled and diced * 1/2 of a small fresh pineapple, diced * 1/4 cup lemon juice...
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    Applebee's Apple Walnut Chicken Salad

    Chicken Marinade: 3 cups water 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon liquid hickory smoke 2 chicken breasts, pounded flat (1/2-inch thick) oil ground black pepper Balsamic Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons honey 1...
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    Italian Style Roasted Pork (Porchetta)

    3-4 lb slab of pork belly 2 lb pork tenderloin, cut to same length of the pork belly spice rub 2 tbs Morton kosher salt 1 tbs 5 spice powder 1 tbs sugar 1/2 tbs garlic powder 1/2 tbs pepper 1/4 tbs ginger powder optional brine solution 1/4 cup Morton kosher salt 1/4 cup sugar 4 cloves garlic...
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    Estofado De Catalan

    meats 2 3/4 pounds short ribs of beef (2 -1/2" wide; 3 bones between bones to equal 3 pieces per 1 medium yellow onion; chunked 1/2 carrot; chunked 1/2 rib celery; chunked 1 clove garlic; mashed 1 cup red wine 1/4 cup tomato paste 1/2 sm can plum tomatoes; chunked 1 1/2 quarts beef stock...
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    Smoky BBQ Baby Back Ribs

    Ingredients Serves: Update 4 racks of trimmed baby back ribs 3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup smoked paprika 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder 1...
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    Glossary Of General Cooking Terms

    Many times when your baking or trying a new recipe you come across a term your not to sure of following are just a few, hope they help some. BAKE To cook by dry heat, usually in an oven. when applied to meat, it's called roast. BASTE To moisten food while baking by pouring liquid over it...
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    Pine Nut Lamb Meatballs with Pasta

    Meatballs: 1 1/2 cup ciabatta -- crusts removed and shredded 1/2 cup milk 1 1/4 pounds ground lamb 1/2 cup pine nuts -- toasted 1/3 cup dried currants 2 shallots -- minced 1 clove garlic -- minced 1 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 egg 1...
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    Cherry Blues Steak Pizza

    1 (12-inch) pre-baked pizza crust 1/2 cup dried tart cherries Butter 1 1/2 cups onion, sliced thin 2 1/2 cups baby Portobello mushrooms, sliced thin 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups beef (any tender cut), cooked medium-rare and sliced thin 1 1/2 cups blue cheese, crumbled 1. Sauté...
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    Slow Roasted Corn with Blue Cheese Compound Butter

    20 ears fresh corn, silks removed but husks intact Point Reyes Original Blue Cheese Compound Butter, recipe follows Heat a grill for indirect cooking. Soak corn in water for 5 minutes. This will prevent husks from burning, and will allow for slow roasting of grilled corn. Place corn near...
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    Pumpkin Pecan Pie

    FILLING: 3 cups cooked pumpkin 18 drops EZ-Sweetz (or sweetener equivalent to 1 cup sugar) 1½ t. ground cinnamon 1 t. salt 1 t. ground cloves 1 t. ground allspice 1 t. vanilla extract 1/2 t. ground ginger 4 jumbo eggs, beaten heavy cream to make 4 cups pie filling (makes one 10" pie) pie shell...
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    Roasted Apples

    This Roasted Apples, Brie & Pecan Panini recipe makes 4 servings. Roasted Apples, Brie & Pecan Panini Ingredients: 2 apples (I used Gala), cored and sliced into ~1/4″ wedges 8 slices cinnamon raisin bread (a relatively dense, fresh-baked loaf is best) 4 oz. Brie, sliced thinly 4 tablespoons...
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    Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Barbecue Ribs

    Rib Rub: 2 cups packed light brown sugar 1 cup kosher salt 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup garlic seasoning 1/4 cup chili powder 1/4 cup lemon pepper 1/4 teaspoon onion salt 1/4 cup celery salt 2 tablespoons coarse ground black pepper 2 tablespoons whole celery seeds 1 teaspoon crushed cloves 1 tablespoon...
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    Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup

    1 29 oz can of plain pumpkin 1 14 oz can of coconut milk 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 smallish apple (100 gms), peeled, cored, and diced 1 medium sweet red pepper, trimmed and diced 1 large onion, diced 2 inch chunk of fresh ginger, peeled and minced 2Tbs canola oil 2Tbs Thai red curry...
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    Caramelized-Onion Pot Roast

    1 beef boneless chuck roast, 4 pounds 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 6 medium onions, sliced 1 1/2 cups beef broth 3/4 cup regular or nonalcoholic beer 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons cider vinegar Trim excess...
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    Low Carb Lasagna

    Yes it exists. It isn't carb free, just lower than if you used pasta. Ingredients 1lb of lean ground beef(I used 93% lean) 2 large zucchini 1 can of stewed tomatoes(seasoned, italian, it doesn't matter) I large carrot 1/2 green bell pepper 1/2 onion 2 cloves garlic 2tb capers basil(dried is...
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    TNT Banana yummy

    This is a favorite of all the kids. It's so tasty it makes your tongue water for more. Take 8-10 slices of bacon cut in half, blanche in boiling water for 10 min. Drain and dry well. Cut bananas into 1-1/2 in chunks and then wrap in the bacon, securing closed with a toothpick. Combine 1/2 cup...
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