I had a coworker bring a bunch of grocery bags of recipe cards that her mother had passed along down to her, and this is only one of the over 300 cards that I picked out.
This is a special for more elegant dining, yet so easy to prepare and to cook. A very impressive dish with a unique taste and still fairly inexpensive.
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This is a pretty simple breakfast burrito recipe. When I make it; I like to use some grated zuchinni, hash browns, and onions. But mixing things up is always a good thing. These freeze well, for midweek breakfast on the go.
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Whenever we decide to have shrimp; I usually drag this recipe out; as I am not personally a fan of store bought alfredo sauce; it tastes funny D=
This is really fattening; so as you can guess; it doesn’t come out very often.
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Falafel is very popular in the Middle East as a fast food. Vendors sell it on the street corners in Cairo. As a main dish, it is served as a sandwich, stuffed in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, and tahini. As an appetizer, it is served on a salad, or with hummus and tahini. Falafel is a favorite among vegetarians.
In Egypt, McDonald’s has their version of a falafel sandwich. Can you guess the name? McFalafel, of course.
A picnic wouldn’t be a picnic without crispy fried chicken. This rendition will knock your socks off. The chicken is soaked in a hot sauce and buttermilk mixture overnight before it’s fried. Don’t be uneasy about the amount of hot sauce. I promise a lot of the heat is cooked off during frying and the flavor is great.
Not the healthiest thing to eat, but definitely a hard hitter even with those that don’t like ‘french fries’
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I get tired of the ole Lemon pepper /lemon juice flavored fish, so this is similar enough to be familiar but different enough to wake up my taste buds. Still pretty simple to make.
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Not exactly the healthiest cream sauce; it tastes heavenly and is so easy to mix up and impress your audience.
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So, Mickey-D’s had this burger on the menu for a short time, prolly about 10 years, ago, but it is still my fave burger, even if my hubby doesn’t like it. It’s pretty simple to make, but so very much worth it. Read more
This wonderful make ahead of time mashed potatoes can be made up to a week in advance. Serve this dish at your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Saves the last minutes hassle of mashing potatoes.
15 medium (5 pounds) potatoes, peeled and quartered (Russet potatoes make the best mashed potatoes.)
NOTE: These mashed potatoes can be made up to a week ahead.
Makes 12 to 25 servings.
I love wings; by themselves; with Pizza; and I will even deal with the Superbowl craziness just to get at them!
Shawarma is like the ultimate on the go meal. Thinly sliced meat, wrapped in a pita bread with veggies and sauce is a delicious quick meal. Before attempting a shawarma recipe, please read “Shawarma 101: Tips for Making Authentic Shawarma”. You won’t be disappointed!
The famous egg drop soup. I adore going to the Chinese restaurant; and ordering this [to me] classic and important part of the meal. I love it when it has tofu and plenty of vegetables along with some egg noodles. It whets my appetite for the remaining meal.
All spices should be stored in small airtight jars in a cool, dark place, as heat, moisture and sunlight reduce their flavor.
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Pantry: A room or cupboard for storing food, usually dry goods. Most foods to be stored will be dried, packaged, bottled, canned, foods that do not require refrigeration.
This is one of our favorite meals; I will make a whole batch of it; and we will eat it all by ourselves within two or three days maximum. I will sometimes vary some of the ingredients for different themes; such as cornbread topping with green chili’s and salsa and corn; or spinach, onions, garlic, greenbeans, and very cheesy topping.
It’s usually better the next day. {or after the middle of the night tax deadline….}
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I was raised in the SouthWest, so have always enjoyed the local cuisine, and since I have moved away the only way to enjoy it is to make it myself.
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This recipe calls for a beef rump roast, a cut that comes from the hind leg. Because the leg has been toughened by exercise, a rump roast is less tender than some cuts and is typically slow-cooked in stock or wine along with vegetables and herbs. Here, the roast is prepared in a pressure cooker, which speeds the process but still produces juicy, flavorful results.
