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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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Taste of summer - 8/24/2005
Perfect at this time of year: Summer Squash Medley 3 1/ 2 pounds zucchini or yellow squash 1/ 4 cup butter 1 small onion, chopped 2 or 3 medium tomatoes Slice squash and cook in a skillet with boiling water until just tender. |
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Tasty salsa kicks chicken up a notch - 8/3/2005
While the chicken breasts are broiling, put together a salsa from readily available ingredients. Chicken Pineapple Tango 1 cup quick-cooking brown or white rice 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 teaspoon |
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A sweet use for corn off the cob - 7/27/2005
Here's a way to use up leftover corn on the cob. Corn Fritters 1 egg, beaten 1/ 4 cup milk 1 cup pancake mix 1 1/ 2 cups leftover cooked corn kernels Combine ingredients. |
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Crunchy bean dish fries up in a jiffy - 7/20/2005
Here's a quick vegetable dish for summer. Green Beans & Water Chestnuts 1 pound green beans 2 tablespoons oil Salt and pepper 8 water chestnuts, sliced 1/ 4 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon cold water Rinse beans, pat dry and snip off ends. |
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Pack a peck of sweet pickles - 7/13/2005
In response to numerous requests. Freezer Bread & Butter Pickles 7 cups sliced cucumbers 1 cup sliced onion 2 scant tablespoons salt 2 cups sugar 1 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon celery seed 1 tablespoon mustard seed Place cukes, onion and salt in a kettle or deep crock. |
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Cool cookies - 7/6/2005
You can make these cookies without heating up the house and they taste good, too. Trifles 2 packages (6 ounces each) semisweet chocolate pieces 1 cup Spanish peanuts 1 to 2 cups chow mein noodles Melt chocolate pieces in the top of a double boiler over hot water or in a heavy pan. |
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Pie is one of the berry best - 6/22/2005
This recipe's an old favorite and still the best pie around. Jane's Blueberry Pie 1 quart blueberries 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon butter Dash salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/ 2 cup granulate |
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A chicken dish to crow about - 6/8/2005
This recipe won $100,000 in the recent National Chicken Contest. The winner was Camilla Saulsbury of Bloomington, Ind. Mahogany Broiled Chicken with Smoky Lime Sweet Potatoes |
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Mix up these tasty cookies - 6/1/2005
This cookie is easy to make and tastes wonderful. Chocolate Chip Bars 1/ 2 box 2-layer regular yellow cake mix (no pudding) 2 eggs 1 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons honey 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup chopped nuts Combine all ingredients in a bowl. |
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Nutrition in a glass - 5/25/2005
Smoothies whip up in minutes and can be healthy enough to pass severe scrutiny. This one is a blend of fruit, milk and honey and delivers sound nutrition, vitamins and calcium. |
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Gelatin is the secret to retro rhubarb - 5/4/2005
Here's a retro recipe that still tastes good: Rhubarb Strawberry Mold 3 cups diced fresh rhubarb 1/ 2 cup sugar Dash salt 2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon gelatin 2 cups cold water 1 pint strawberries, hulled and halved Combine rhubarb, sugar, salt in saucepan and cook over low heat until rhubarb is tender. |
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A five-minute meal from the Far East - 4/27/2005
In Japan, sukiyaki is a one-dish meal made right at the table. It's a great dinner for when you're in a hurry, because the cooking can be done in five minutes. Here's an adaptation of that recipe. |
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Simple, delicious asparagus - 3/16/2005
Recipes don't come any easier than this. And not many yield such great results either. Simple Roasted Asparagus 1 pound fresh asparagus 3 ablespoons olive oil Dash salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste Snip off tough ends of asparagus. |
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Penne from heaven - 3/2/2005
This simple pasta sauce gains substantial depth from the addition of wine and sausage. Penne With Sausage, Mushrooms and Red Wine 12 ounces Italian sausage 1 pound dried penne, cooked About 4 tablespoons olive oil |
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