SPEEDY SZECHWAN SHRIMP

SPEEDY SZECHWAN SHRIMP Food Recipes, Szechwan shrimp is supposed to be pretty spicy, but we are "heavy-spice" cowards, so I adjusted the heat WAY down on this recipe and it was still very tasty. It is nice, light and healthy and made a great Sunday meal served over my garden rice. Peel and devein a pound of large shrimp and set aside. In...

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DARK CHERRY STREUSEL BARS

DARK CHERRY STREUSEL BARS Food Recipes, In mid-June, Tried and True Yummy Recipes posted a great recipe for Apple Streusel Bars. I tried it with a bag of frozen dark sweet cherries and it was a big hit! It really is a delicious recipe, but you will need a napkin and a big glass of milk!! Pastry:2 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup white sugar1...

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FRESH PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

FRESH PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE Food Recipes, This is the first time that I have used fresh pineapple in an upside-down cake and I must tell you, it makes a huge difference. I had some super sweet pineapple (left over from Fathers Day) and it produced a deliciously sweet cake; a completely different taste than canned pineapple.Preheat your...

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NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE Food Recipes, I made this for Father's Day. It is one of those recipes that is super quick to put together, looks and serves beautifully and everyone raves about it. It is super creamy, chocolate-y, ultra-smooth to the tongue and it has a chocolate chip cookie crust, what more can a person ask for? This recipe...

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SOURDOUGH WAFFLES

SOURDOUGH WAFFLES Food Recipes, This is the lightest waffle you will ever eat, I guarantee. I found this recipe in an old cook book about 40 years ago and I've used it, without a single change, ever since. It involves making a basic starter, then letting it sit, covered at room temperature for at least 24 hours and up to 48 hours. The longer...

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PEANUT BUTTER CAKE

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE Food Recipes, I love recipes that are perfect the first time you try them; this peanut butter cake is one of those recipes. It is delicious warm or cold, it is more moist on day two AND it has an intense peanut butter taste and a peanut butter-honey frosting topped with mini-chocolate chips. It is sure to please kids and...

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CANDIED APPLES

CANDIED APPLES Food Recipes, What says summer fun, more than candied apples? They are very easy to make (if you follow a few tips at the end of this post) and would be a nice addition to any summer birthday party, barbeque or even for a 4th of July picnic! The ingredients are very basic:10 small (snack size) apples10 popsicle sticks2 cups...

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THUMBPRINT COOKIES

THUMBPRINT COOKIES Food Recipes, My hubby is a cookie-aholic...he has to have cookies around! This classic cookie is his second favorite (right behind peanut butter). When the kids were little, I only made these around the holidays, however, since I find myself making a lot of jam in the summer, I've been making these more often. This batch...

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CHICKEN POT PIE

CHICKEN POT PIE Food Recipes, In my dictionary, Chicken Pot Pie is (should) be listed in the definition of comfort food. This recipe makes a 9x9 pie, packed with chicken, onions, celery, mushrooms, broccoli, red bell pepper, fresh green beans, white sauce and it is all baked together in a seasoned double crust.2 cups of cooked chicken (bite...

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BERRY RIPPLE TEA CAKE (KNOWN IN MY HOUSE AS THE BEST COFFEE CAKE IN 10 YEARS!) (Seriously!)

BERRY RIPPLE TEA CAKE (KNOWN IN MY HOUSE AS THE BEST COFFEE CAKE IN 10 YEARS!) (Seriously!) Food Recipes, Usually, when I hear the word "coffee cake" I think of a sweet treat that is at it's best right out of the oven and it usually needs either a cup of coffee, tea or glass of milk to wash it down. Well, dear friends, this coffee cake IS...

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MOCHA CUSTARDS

MOCHA CUSTARDS Food Recipes, We really enjoy these simple little mocha custards. Made with every day ingredients and baked for 30 minutes, they are a sweet ending to a week day meal. 2 & 1/4 CUPS MILK1/3 CUP SUGAR3 TABLESPOONS UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER1 TABLESPOON INSTANT COFFEE CRYSTALS3 EGGS, LIGHTLY BEATEN1 & 1/2 TEASPOONS VANILLAWHIPPED...

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SPINACH and ORANGE SALAD

SPINACH and ORANGE SALAD Food Recipes, I am addicted to a great super-simple salad. It is basically baby spinach, orange segments, avocado and sliced almonds. The orange segments make the salad so juicy, that I don't even need a dressing, although there is an orange vinaigrette for those who would like one. It is refreshing and quick to...

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(FAUX) ENTENMANN'S APPLE COFFEE CAKE which is my 100th post!!

(FAUX) ENTENMANN'S APPLE COFFEE CAKE which is my 100th post!! Food Recipes, Today is my 100th post, so I thought I would share a very special recipe with you. If you like Entenmann's coffee cakes, you will adore this recipe. It is similar, but OH! so much tastier. It is basically a sweet (yeast)dough that is easily mixed in your stand mixer...

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Budget Minded FAUX CRAB CAKES

Budget Minded FAUX CRAB CAKES Food Recipes, I don't know about you, but I can not afford fresh crab unless it is a very special occasion (certainly not for the every day crab cake). Even though crab is harvested right here in Alaska, it is not on MY table very often because of the price.Are you familiar with crab flavored surimi? I use it...

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