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Recipe for a perennial Lenten favorite - 2/28/2007
Here it is for Lent 2007. Fastnacht Keuchles 3 to 4 cups flour 1 envelope yeast 1/ 2 teaspoon salt 1/ 4 cup sugar 1 egg 1/ 2 cup shortening 1 3/ 4 cups milk Mix about 1 1/ 2 cups flour, yeast, salt and sugar. |
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This pasta sauce is a classic - 8/9/2006
Here's a favorite, once those garden tomatoes ripen. Fresh Spaghetti Sauce 8 ounces hot Italian sausage links 8 medium tomatoes, peeled and cored 1 medium onion 2 teaspoons oregano Salt and pepper |
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A cool 'fool' - 7/26/2006
A "fool" can be made from any fruit, sweetened as you wish, and then folded into whipped cream. Raspberry Fool 2 to 3 cups raspberries Half-cup confectioners' sugar 1 cup heavy cream Puree half the raspberries with half the sugar. |
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Exquisite salmon - 7/19/2006
The tender salmon and creamy, rich mascarpone cheese have a natural affinity, and the capers and sun-dried tomatoes add a tangy punch. Salmon, Mascarpone, Caper, Sun-Dried Tomato Crumble |
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Potato salad with zip - 7/5/2006
This potato salad recipe offers a fresh spin on a deep-rooted classic. Colorful Potato Salad 2 pounds unpeeled boiling potatoes 3/ 4 cup peanut oil 1/ 4 cup finely chopped red onion 4 ears fresh corn |
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It's the roast of the town - 6/28/2006
This recipe is easy, unusual and good. Roasted Fennel With Parmesan 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the baking dish 4 fennel bulbs, cut vertically into 1/ 3-inch slices, fronds reserved 1/ 2 teaspoon salt Dash salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/ 3 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese Heat the oven to 375 degrees. |
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The French connection - 6/21/2006
Use snapper or any light white fish for this quick version of a traditional French dish. Snapper Veronique 2 snapper fillets ( 1/ 2 inch thick) 1/ 4 cup flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper Olive oi |
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Short take on fresh pie - 6/14/2006
An oldie and a goodie: Fresh Strawberry Pie 1 quart strawberries 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/ 2 cup water Sprinkle of salt 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice Baked pie shell Sort berries into two piles, perfect and less perfect. |
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Straight to the point - 4/19/2006
Asparagus is a true harbinger of spring. And it's so delicious! Here's the easiest way to cook it. Broiled Asparagus 1 pound asparagus, tough ends snapped 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons sesame oil Salt and pepper Toss the asparagus with the olive oil and sesame oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. |
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A Passover specialty - 4/12/2006
Here's a popular dish during the Passover holiday that begins this week. Tzimmes 2 cups carrots, cut in thin slices 2 medium yams, grated or sliced thin 1/ 2 cup unsalted butter or margarine 1/ 2 teaspoon nutme |
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Straight from the box - 3/29/2006
You can't beat the oatmeal cookie recipe printed on the lid of the Quaker Oats box. Leave out the cinnamon to enjoy the buttery flavor of the plainer cookie. |
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A helping of carrot cake - 3/15/2006
Rich, dense carrot cake makes a welcome appearance in these easy, single-serve treats. Carrot Cupcakes 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon each: baking soda, cinnamon 2 eggs 3/ 4 cup sugar 2/ 3 cup canola or vegetab |
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A plan for sweet success - 3/8/2006
This old recipe produces a slightly sweet, but very tasty main dish. Apricot Chicken Louise 1 chicken, cut in pieces Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste 1/ 2 jar apricot jam 1 to 2 teaspoons soy sauce Dash of worcestershire sauce Season chicken well and place in baking pan. |
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Lentil soup for winter - 3/1/2006
Just the thing for cold weather. Winter Lentil Soup 4 leeks, white and light green parts only 1 bunch kale 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 can (28-ounce) whole tomatoes, drained 6 cups water 2 swe |
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Quick Turtles - 2/8/2006
Make these for your Valentine: Fast and Easy Turtles 4 ounces pecan halves 36 caramel candies, unwrapped 36 miniature chocolate bars, unwrapped Arrange five pecan halves together on a lined cookie sheet to resemble feet and head of a turtle. |
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This savory squash side dish livens up holiday meals - 11/9/2005
Getting ready for the holidays: Sherried Squash 2 acorn squash Butter Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon grated orange zest 4 tablespoons sherry Slice squash in half; remove the seeds and fiber and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. |
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Toasting pumpkin seeds - 10/26/2005
According to our calendar, you need to know how to deal with these: Cut the top off the pumpkin. Scrape out the seeds and fiber and wash under running water to wash the fiber away. Spread the seeds on a paper towel to dry. |
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Making the tomatoes into a savory sauce - 9/28/2005
Here's a favorite to use up that bounty of fresh tomatoes. Fresh Spaghetti Sauce 8 ounces hot Italian sausage links 8 medium tomatoes, peeled and cored 1 medium onion 2 teaspoons oregano Salt and pepper |
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One steak, three sauces - 9/14/2005
Yes, you can too get creative with steak. Here's how: Grilled Steak With Three Sauces 1 thick porterhouse steak, about 3 pounds 2 teaspoons each: salt, freshly ground pepper Sauces below Prepare a grill for direct high heat. |
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Seasonal soup - 9/7/2005
A variation of a popular late summer soup: Gazpacho with Pesto and Shrimp 1/ 2 pound cooked medium shrimp, sliced lengthwise 1 1/ 2 teaspoons lemon juice 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 Roma tomatoes, h |
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