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Orange Poppy Seed Cake
Orange poppy seed cake is a wonderful dessert that combines the zesty flavor of oranges with the nutty crunch of poppy seeds. Make Ahead Tip: Prepare, bake, and glaze cake; cool completely. Place the cake on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Once firm, place cake in a 2-gallon freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month.…
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Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata goes very well with Fettuccine Alfredo or Capellini aglio e olio or some rice pilaf (or risotto) and sautéed rapini (broccoli rabe). This will be “del’arte di mangiare” bene (the art of eating well). This may look like a lot of work and too much oil, butter or spices but trust me, if you skimp, it will…
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Fresh Strawberry Scones
Fresh Strawberry Scones…a warm and buttery crust surrounds delicately baked strawberries in these scones that are lightly sweetened with fruit juice.
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Ranch Dressing and Dip Mix
This versatile Ranch dressing and dip mix can be used to make a dressing for salads, a dip for fresh veggies, or a topping for baked potatoes.
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Linda’s Corn Pudding
Linda’s Corn Pudding is about as southern as you can get. It’s a marvelous accompaniment to any meal with chicken, turkey or goose.
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Cherry Clafoutis
Cherry Clafoutis is a French dessert which is basically a custard with unpitted black cherries. The cherries were left unpitted so as to impart an almond flavor to the dessert. This recipe uses pitted cherries with almond extract instead of vanilla extract. If desired, you can replace the almond extract with vanilla extract or use half of each. Clafoutis may…
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Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Mexican Street Corn is grilled sweet corn on the cob, basted with mayonnaise, then sprinkled with spices and cotija cheese. It is a very popular street food in Mexico, usually served on a wooden stick.
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From the Bayou Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo
Gumbo is made in as many different ways as there are parishes in Louisiana. From the Bayou Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo is dark and sultry. The andouille or smoked sausage is the most important ingredient in this dish.
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Bubble and Squeak
Bubble and Squeak is a traditional English dish made with the leftover vegetables from a dinner. Carrots, peas, Brussels sprouts, or any other leftover vegetables may be added. It bubbles and squeaks as it is cooking! It is served as a breakfast dish. Howard Hillman classes this as one of the “great peasant dishes of the world.” In place…
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Shrimp, Macaroni and Feta Cheese
Shrimp, macaroni and Feta Cheese is mac and cheese as you’ve never had it before! Shrimp, Gruyere cheese and dill added to pasta results in a tasty dish for family and friends alike.
