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This is a large recipe - you can cut in half if not feeding a horde - it is my own recipe. Sassy Apple Slaw Salad mix: *2 standard bags of prepared coleslaw mix (green cabbage with a little red and some shredded carrots) *4 normal sized Gala or Fuji apples, washed, cored and sliced into...

I tried this recipe over the weekend and it came out well. I have a new microwave and was eager to try a Microwave brownie recipe. Some of you might want to add a different hot sauce or add more of it. Just make sure you don't overcook the borwnies or they'll wind upo like bricks. They'll...

This isn't a recipe but more of a sugesstion. When I was in grad School, I worked assisting a well-known caterer in Albany NY who had a unique banana Pudding. He took a very rich cooked Vanilla Bean rice pudding (the kind with eggs and heavy cream) and added banana puree to it plus sliced...

I made this this weekend to go with some BBQ Wahoo (Deep sea white meat fish). I usually serve a vinegar based slaw, but this was a nice change of pace. To round out the meal, I made some sauteed Spelt with bell peppers. The Spelt gets made just like a risotto and is better for ya. Spinach...

No Sugar added Dreamsicle Smoothie For the folks who want an icy cold frosty beverage but are trying to limit sugar intake or just not drink a lot of calories. It really does invoke that classic Dreamsicle taste we loved as kids. These can be spiked with Vodka if you feel the need but then you...

These are very similar in nature to Cheese-straws and if you cook them the same way, you will get similar results. You can also just cut them into rounds and bake. Either way they are great. I made them first as shortbread rounds and then tried them over again as Pastry Straws. Either way works...

I use this Salsa recipe for serving atop steamed fish. it's a nice change from regular salsa. Pineapple Salsa 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple 2 medium yellow tomatoes (easily found in grocery stores) 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves, finely chopped 1 jalapeño pepper...

this is a variation on a family recipe of mine - pork & apple stew is a common Irish dish. I'm copying and pasting this from an article I wrote for an irish-American Website - pardon it's wordiness - it's directed at younger women of Irish-heritage who may not have much cooking experience...

This is a nice, easy dessert to bring to a BBQ - you can jazz it up with some chocolate chips if you want but I like it just the way it is. Buckeye Cookie Bars Ingredients 1 package chocolate cake mix (whatever is your fave) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1 cup chopped peanuts 1 (14-ounce) can...

When you take the time to do this up right - it makes a really spectacular presentation and kids love it. If serving for kids - you might want a different filling for the center. Crown Roast of Hot Dogs Quite the display - hot dogs strung together and arranged into a crown with a sauerkraut...

Peruvian Chicken with Plums (Aji De Gallina) Ingredients : 3 1/2 lb skinned chicken, cut up 3 tbl vegetable oil 1 cup onions, chopped 1 cup diced green bell peppers 2 tsp garlic cloves, minced 1 x tomato, chopped 1 x seeded, diced fresh jalapeno pepper 1/4 tsp powdered saffron, Optional 3 1/2...

Tomato-Chili Cheese Bannock Bannock is a hearty Scottish Oatcake often made in a skillet or cast iron pan over a fire. I make many varieties of Bannock both sweet and savory. A hot Bannock fresh out of the oven is an irresistible breakfast when paired with fresh butter or cream cheese. Usually...

From the California Raisins Website: WWW.CalRaisins.Org Embutido (Filipino Meat Loaf) Many recipes are influenced by other cultures. This classic meatloaf has been recreated with chicken and pork combined with raisins and vegetables to give it a sweeter flavor more suited to Filipino tastes...

African Peanut & Tomato Soup Ingredients: 1 - 32 ounce box of Chicken or Vegetable stock 1 Large Onion chopped 3 Celery stalks diced 1 Tablespoon chopped Fresh Ginger or Pickled Ginger (1 tsp. of powdered if no fresh available) 2 large Garlic cloves put through a press or chopped fine 1 small...

I use this Salsa recipe for serving atop fish. It's a nice change from regular salsa. Pineapple Salsa 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple 1 to 2 medium yellow tomatoes (easily found in grocery stores) 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves, finely chopped 1 jalapeño pepper...

Chicken Tortilla Casserole Ingredients 2 to 3 cups of shredded cooked chicken (maybe 2 to 3 breasts) A bag of Small Corn Tortillas Chicken broth or stock 1 - 28 ounce can of Rotel Diced tomatoes & chilis (or two small cans) 1 - 3.8 Ounce of sliced black olives, drained (about one full cup) 1 -...

This is a recipe made up by a woman who lived up the street from us when I was a child. We call it either "Chicken Inez" or "Chicken Italiano." This is an easy one and yet, it has tremendous flavor. Chicken Inez Ingredients 4 Chicken Breasts, Bone-in (this works better with the skin on) 4...

This is a recipe given to me by my Mother-in-law, who got it from HER Mother-in-law! It's very popular in my husband's family because it brings back memories. I've passed it along to other gals and the result is always the same - their families love it. Frosty Strawberry Squares 1 Cup All...

Papaya Salsa - nice change of pace from tomato salsa - 2 Ripe Papayas, seeded and cubed 2 Seeded and chopped jalepenos 1 Cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 cup chopped Red Onion or Walla Walla (something sweet) 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley (you can omit...

Cinnamon French Toast Casserole with Raspberries * Ingredients: 1 loaf, any brand, of Cinnamon Swirl bread (I prefer the kind w/out raisins) 1 8 ounce package of Cream Cheese, softened 1 15 ounce package of ricotta cheese, at room temperature 1 egg 2/3 Cup sugar (or 1/2 cup Honey or rice...

This basic recipe was adapted from one for Pork Chops. I have used this recipe to coat Chicken, Pork medallions and fish. I made this with Chicken tneders last week and they came out great. FYI - Wahoo is a deep sea fish with a firm white flesh. What works for wahoo will work with any white...

New & Improved Succotash Normally, Succotash is made with lima beans, but who likes lima beans? Not me! Here's my reconfigured recipe for a modern palette. I got the idea after seeing a lima bean version in the new issue of Organic Style Magazine. Succotash was served at the First...

Spicy Coconut Encrusted Wahoo (you can also use this for chicken if you omit the wasabi) Ingredients 6 to 8 one to two inch Wahoo filets (or any white meat fish) Coating 2 Cups of Bob's Red Mill Unsweetened Shredded Coconut, lightly toasted 2 Cups of Puffed Rice, pulsed in food processor or...

This is a nice change of pace for Chili-lovers. it's pretty to look at and quite tasty. The idea is to play up the white and green ingredients. I add in some yellow too for contrast. You may notice that I omit Cilantro from this recipe. I happen to believe it is an overpowering flavor...

For those of you who liver in areas blessed by the bounty of a Trader Joes store, I'm sure you know it's a wonderous place full of many suprisingly good but simple products. I recently dsicovered a new condiment there which is now essential to my everyday life! It's called: Red Pepper Spread...