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Classic Smores

A summer time favorite, and a must have for camping bonfires, this simple recipe is always popular. Makes 1 S’more.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Desserts & Puddings
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Ingredients
1 Marshmallow, 2 cinnamon sugar crackers (such as Graham Crackers), 1 square milk chocolate,

Directions
  Over an open flame, toast marshmallow until slightly charred. Remove from flame before it begins to melt. Place chocolate square on one cracker, then sandwi...

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Simple Whipped Cream Topping

A summer time favorite, add this sweet, easy, creamy topping to all your favorite desserts. Serves 10.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Desserts & Puddings
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Ingredients
1 cups heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon powdered or icing sugar,

Directions
Whip the cream with an electric mixer until semi-stiff peaks form. Mix in the vanilla extract and sugar until solid peaks form. Use as garnish on any pie or dessert. ...

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Baked Beans Recipe

A BBQ favorite, this baked beans recipe is always a welcome addition. Using a can of beans as a base and then adding a few ingredients take the canned beans from o.k. to yummy. The distinctive sharp taste of the mustard, ranging from sweet to spicy, contrasts nicely with the sweetness of the brown sugar. Brown sugar is sucrose sugar that contains molasses, the dark having a higher content than the light, adding to its flavor. Add America's favorite condiment (is it ketchup or catsup?) and the enticingly aromatic bacon and you've got a great side dish. If you are watching your middle, take a look at our healthy baked beans version.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Side Dishes
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  • Cooking time:  1h
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Ingredients
1 large can pork and beans, 1 tablespoon or more mustard, 0.5 cups brown sugar, 0.5 cups catsup, 0.5 pound bacon,

Directions
  1. Grease large baking pan. 2. Mix all ingredients except bacon, pour into baking pan. 3. Place strips of bacon on top. 4. Cook for 45 minutes or 1 hour a...

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Saffron Chicken with Rice

This saffron chicken recipe is a great dish to make for a special occasion. Although saffron can be expensive, it is so worth it. Serves 8

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Chicken recipes
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  • Cooking time:  20 min
  • Waiting time:  40 min

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Ingredients
8 chicken breast fillets, diced, 0.25 teaspoon saffron powder, 2 tablespoon hot water, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon ground sweet paprika, 0.5 tablespoon ground pepper, 1 garlic clove,crushed, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 14 ounce canned tomatoes, diced, 1.25 cups arborio rice,

Directions
  Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Dice chicken breasts into cubes, then place in a shallow bowl. Dissolve the saffron in the hot water and combine with the...

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Potato Salad Recipe

Potato salad is a food that is served everywhere. It can be found on the restaurant menu, in the deli, purchased in containers at the supermarket and even homemade. We all have our favorite recipe...mom's potato salad. This potato salad recipe is best when made the night before, allowing the flavors have time to mix and marinate. If this isn't the recipe you need for your picnic or barbecue, we have 50 more salad recipes for you to choose from. Everything from different versions of potato salad, to fruit salads to coleslaw and salads you may have never heard of but will wow the crowd with. Go to the Salad Recipes section to get those delicious recipes! Potato Salad

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Desserts & Puddings
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  • Cooking time:  0 min
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Ingredients
8 medium potatoes, cooked and diced , 1.5 cups mayonnaise , 2 tablespoon cider vinegar , 2 tablespoon sugar , 1 tablespoon yellow mustard , 1 teaspoon salt , 1 teaspoon garlic powder , 0.5 teaspoon pepper, 2 celery ribs, sliced , 0.5 cups finely chopped onion , 5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped ,

Directions
  . Place diced cooked potatoes in a large bowl. 2. Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, garlic and pepper in another bowl. 3. Add this mixture to the...

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Millionaire Pie Recipe

This is an old fashioned millionaire pie recipe, passed around through many a southern family. It is very easy to make and is a rich, creamy treat for dessert.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Desserts & Puddings
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Ingredients
6 can mandarin oranges - drained , 0.25 cups lemon juice , 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 1 nuts to taste, 1 container cool whip, 1 cups graham cracker crust,

Directions
  1. Mix condensed milk, oranges, and lemon juice. 2. Carefully fold in the Cool Whip. 3. Pour into graham cracker crust. Chill 4-6 hours before serving. ...

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Brazilian Chicken Recipe

The exotic flavors of this chicken recipe will turn an ordinary meal into something to remember. The tang of orange mixed with the heat of hot pepper salsa are blends for the bold hiding in even the most timid diners.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Chicken recipes
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  • Ready in:  1h 40 min
  • Cooking time:  30 min
  • Waiting time:  20 min

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Ingredients
1 lemon , 1 lime, 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, 1.5 cloves garlic, minced , 1 teaspoon ried Italian seasoning , 1 teaspoon hot pepper salsa , 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, 0.75 cups chunky salsa,

Directions
  1. Grate the zest of the lemon and lime into a resealable bag. 2. Squeeze the juice from both fruits into the bag and throw out the pulp and the seeds. 3. Mix...

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Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry

This is a quick and easy tofu and vegetable stir fry recipe, that will be sure to convert even meat only eaters. Serves 4-6.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Side Dishes
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  • Cooking time:  20 min
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Ingredients
0.5 cups of cornstarch, 4 tablespoon of corn oil, 1 pound of firm tofu, cut into 1 inch cubes, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 1 cups of snow peas, sliced, 0.5 cups of mushrooms, sliced, 2 carrots, peeled and sliced, 12 shrimp, rinsed and deveine, 1 small red pepper, sliced, 0.25 cups of sweet and sour sauce,

Directions
Cut the tofu into 1 inch cubes. Add the cornstarch into a pan and coat the tofu on all sides so its evenly coated. Heat half of the corn oil in saucepan over medium-high hea...

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Macaroni Salad Recipe

A great macaroni salad recipe to serve at any potluck, BBQ, or picnic; this is a classic. With hard-boiled eggs and a whole pound of elbow macaroni it makes enough to satisfy a crowd. The chopped pepper and celery contribute that nice crunch. The combination of the mayonnaise and yellow mustard give this incredibly tasty macaroni salad the right amount of creaminess without it being too heavy. If this isn't the recipe you need for your picnic or barbecue, we have 50 more salad recipes for you to choose from. Everything from different versions of potato salad, to fruit salads to coleslaw and salads you may have never heard of but will wow the crowd with. Go to the Salad Recipes section to get those delicious recipes!

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Pasta dishes
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  • Ready in:  30 min
  • Cooking time:  10 min
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Ingredients
1 pound cups uncooked elbow macaroni , 6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped, 3 stalks celery, chopped , 1 green or red bell pepper, chopped , 4 real mayonnaise , 3 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard, 0.5 teaspoon salt , 0.25 teaspoon pepper, 0.5 teaspoon onion powder,

Directions
  1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender. Drain, and set aside to cool. 2. In a large bowl, stir...

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Lasagna Recipe

This is the perfect lasagna recipe that pleases even the pickiest eaters time after time. There are so many different types of lasagna recipes as well as many diverse variations of the beloved Italian favorite. The dish did originate in Italy, not the rumored British Isles. The word is derived from the Greek word lasana or lasonon, which refer to the cooking pot rather than the pasta dish we’re all so fond of. The reason why it’s so popular has to do with the use of cheese, ricotta and mozzarella in this case. The classic trio of garlic, oregano and basil found throughout Italian cuisine and in this lasagna recipe, plays a major role as well. Enjoy

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Pasta dishes
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  • Ready in:  30 min
  • Cooking time:  1h 20 min
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Ingredients
16 pieces (about 16 oz.) lasagna noodles, uncooked, 1 pound ground beef, 1 jar (about 28 oz.) spaghetti sauce, 0.5 cups water, 16 ounce ricotta cheese, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided, 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoon chopped oregano, 2 teaspoon chopped basil, 1 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper,

Directions
  1. In large skillet, brown meat; drain. 2. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water; simmer 10 minutes. 3. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Lay fla...

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Better Than A Chinese Restaurant Bourbon Chicken

No one really knows why this is called bourbon chicken - there's no bourbon in the chicken. Almost everyone has stopped by Panda Express and had a good fill of Chinese chicken. This recipe is simple, just spicy enough, and quick enough, that you'll be happy you're cooking rather than ordering takeout. Once you have the chicken breasts thawed, you're only 20 minutes from serving a future family favorite on the dining room table.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Chicken recipes
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  • Cooking time:  30 min
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Ingredients
2 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces , 1 garlic clove, crushed , 0.25 teaspoon ginger, 0.75 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes , 0.25 cups apple juice , 0.13 cups light brown sugar , 2 tablespoon ketchup , 1 tablespoon cider vinegar , 0.5 cups water , 0.13 cups soy sauce,

Directions
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet. 2. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned. Remove chicken. 3. Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium heat u...

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Easy Filet Mignon

A classic and romantic Valentine’s Day dinner staple, this recipe is quick and easy. Serves 2.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Beef recipes
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Ingredients
2 beef tenderloin steaks (8 oz and 1″ thickness each), 2 teaspoon olive oil, 0.25 teaspoon onion powder, 1 pinches Salt and Pepper for seasoning, 2 tablespoon onions (minced), 2 slices lean bacon,

Directions
Heat oven to “Broil” setting, and place rack at the top of the oven. Using olive oil, rub down the beef and season with spices. Wrap steaks with bacon, one each. Broil o...

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Butter Chicken Recipe - American Style

Most of the time when you look for butter chicken, it's an Indian recipe with lots and lots of curry. This is the completely un-curried Americanized version with Ritz(or any round buttery type) crackers. And lots of butter. Mmmmm...chicken and lots of butter, it's a marriage made in heaven. It's easy to make, beats any chicken tender recipe hands down, and it's a family favorite. Skip the curry, the endless list of ingredients, the degree in Indian cooking and try this recipe instead of traditional Indian Butter Chicken. We're sure you'll be a fan.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Chicken recipes
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  • Cooking time:  40 min
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Ingredients
1 cups crushed buttery round cracker crumbs, 2 eggs, beaten , 1 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste, 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt, 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 0.5 cups butter, cut into pieces,

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 2. Place eggs and cracker crumbs in two separate shallow bowls. Mix cracker crumbs with garlic salt and pepper. ...

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Potato Salad Recipe

Potato salad is a food that is served everywhere. It can be found on the restaurant menu, in the deli, purchased in containers at the supermarket and even homemade. We all have our favorite recipe...mom's potato salad. This potato salad recipe is best when made the night before, allowing the flavors have time to mix and marinate. If this isn't the recipe you need for your picnic or barbecue, we have 50 more salad recipes for you to choose from. Everything from different versions of potato salad, to fruit salads to coleslaw and salads you may have never heard of but will wow the crowd with. Go to the Salad Recipes section to get those delicious recipes!

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Side Dishes
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  • Ready in:  30 min
  • Cooking time:  0 min
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Ingredients
8 medium potatoes, cooked and diced , 1.5 cups mayonnaise , 2 tablespoon cider vinegar , 2 tablespoon sugar , 1 tablespoon yellow mustard , 1 teaspoon salt , 1 teaspoon garlic powder , 0.5 teaspoon pepper , 2 celery ribs, sliced , 0.5 cups finely chopped onion , 5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped , 1 paprika,

Directions
1. Place diced cooked potatoes in a large bowl. 2. Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, garlic and pepper in another bowl. 3. Add this mixture to the potatoes....

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Cobb Salad Recipe

This Cobb salad recipe is true to its historic roots. Cobb salad was named after its creator Bob Cobb who owned the famous restaurant, The Brown Derby, in Hollywood California. Legend has it that one night he was looking for a midnight snack, pulled whatever he had in the fridge out, various greens, tomatoes, chicken, hard-boiled eggs, avocados, and cheese. He started chopping, topped it with bacon. Some say it could have gone unnoticed if it wasn't for Sid Grauman, the man behind the intricate Chinese Theatre, who started to request the Cobb salad. The salad and its name went down in history.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  French Recipes
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Ingredients
0.5 head iceberg lettuce, 0.5 bunch watercress, 1 small bunch curly endive, 0.5 head romaine lettuce, 2 tablespoon chives, minced, 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, diced, 1 whole boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and diced, 6 bacon slices, cooked and diced, 1 avocado, peeled and diced, 3 hard-boiled eggs, diced, 0.5 cups Roquefort cheese, crumbled, 0.25 cups water, 0.25 cups red wine vinegar, 0.25 teaspoon sugar, 1.5 teaspoon lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 0.75 teaspoon dry mustard, 0.5 teaspoon garlic clove, minced, 0.25 cups olive oil, 0.75 cups vegetable oil,

Directions
  1. Chop lettuce, watercress, endive and romaine in very fine pieces. Mix in 1 large wide bowl or 6 individual wide shallow bowls. Add chives. 2. Arrange tomatoes,...

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Antipasto Salad Recipe

The word Antipasto literally translates to appetizer. We know this to mean a cold appetizer. Anti means before, and pasto, means meal. The word salad in history meant salt. Now we know it as a cold dish of various chopped ingredients usually containing a leafy green vegetable, though not always the case such as this. This antipasto salad recipe with the addition of the cheese tortellini is a hearty, robust food that is much more than just an appetizer or accompaniment. Serve with Brushetta, a great way to satisfy those salt cravings.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Italian Recipes
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  • Waiting time:  2h 20 min

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Ingredients
2 packages (9 ounces each) of refrigerated cheese tortellini (cooked, drained and rinsed), 1 package Mozzarella cheese, cubed , 1 large green pepper, chopped , 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved , 1 can (2.25 oz.) sliced pitted ripe olives, drained, 1 cups cubed pepperoni, 1 cups Italian dressing,

Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients except Italian dressing in large bowl. 2. Add dressing; toss to coat. 3. Cover and refrigerat...

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Key Lime Pie Recipe

This Key Lime Pie Recipe is the real deal. Using key lime juice, a tasty graham cracker crust, and a tart creamy filling; this is the best Key Lime Pie you'll ever taste. It is absolutely delicious and is the perfect complement to summer barbecues and family get togethers. If this isn't exactly what you need, try our key lime cheese cake or other pie recipes.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Desserts & Puddings
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  • Cooking time:  30 min
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Ingredients
1.25 cups graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoon granulated white sugar, 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk, 3 large egg yolks, 2 teaspoon grated lime zest , 0.5 cups key lime juice, 2 tablespoon granulated white sugar granulated white sugar , 1 cups heavy whipping cream,

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F , placing the rack in the center of the oven. 2. To make the graham cracker crust, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter a...

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Southern Pecan Pie Recipe

This is a thick, rich decadent southern pecan pie recipe. This wonderful tradional southern pie is an elegant and rich dessert that creates the perfect ending to a special meal.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Desserts & Puddings
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  • Ready in:  30 min
  • Cooking time:  50 min
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Ingredients
3 eggs, 1 cups white sugar , 2 tablespoon butter, melted , 0.25 teaspoon salt , 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1.5 cups pecan halves , 1 9 inch single crust pie shell,

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Beat eggs in medium bowl. Beat in sugar, and then blend in butter, corn syrup, salt, vanilla and pecans. 3. Pour filling ...

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Chicken Adobo Recipe

Chicken Adobo is a Filipino recipe that you can make any where in the world as long as you have a crock pot that you can plug into the wall. Adobo is a spanish word for marinate...so if you have some members of your household who are not very adventurous, then you can truthfully say that you're making marinated chicken for dinner. With a sweet and tangy sauce, this taste of the exotic is perfect for nights chicken seems unappealing. You'll be transported to the lush island paradise minus the volcanoes.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Filipino Foods
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  • Ready in:  20 min
  • Cooking time:  5h
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Ingredients
1 3-lb) frying chicken, skinned and cut into serving pieces, 5 cloves garlic, crushed, 2 bay leaves, 0.75 cups soy sauce, 0.25 cups apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh peeled ginger, 0.25 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 0.25 cups chicken stock, 5 tablespoon Green onions, sliced, for garnish,

Directions
  1. Place the chicken pieces in the crock pot. Add the garlic, bay leaves, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, ginger, peppercorns and brown sugar. Toss to coat. 2. In...

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Baked Rigatoni with Sausage

This baked rigatoni recipe makes a hearty pasta dish when combined with the sausage and cheese. This is a great pasta recipe if the intended recipient has a large appetite.

by Rose Maringal

  • Category:  Pasta dishes
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  • Ready in:  30 min
  • Cooking time:  40 min
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Ingredients
1 pound Italian sausage; crumbled, 1 cups milk, 1 tablespoon all purpose flour, 1 jar (28 ounce) Italian style spaghetti sauce, 1 pound Rigatoni pasta, cooked and drained , 2.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded , 0.25 cups grated Parmesan or Romano cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon pepper, 3 tablespoon dry bread crumbs,

Directions
1. In large skillet, brown sausage 5 minutes; drain fat. Add milk and flour; mix well. Add spaghetti sauce, whisk until well blended.  2. Bring to a boil over med...

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