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Bratislava Poppy Seed Croissants (Bratislavske Makove Rozteky)

Posted by Metalkika  

This recipe comes originally from the capital city of Slovakia, Bratislava, formerly known as Pressburg. The main ingredient is poppy seed, however, a walnut version is very common, too. It is an excellent dessert served all over Slovakia and... MORE»

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Eggnog

Posted by internetnut  

I have not tried this recipe. I got this recipe from Bariatriceating. MORE»

Recipe #340834

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Mustard Plaster Turkey With Mashed Potato Stuffing

Posted by BothFex  

Yup, that's right mustard plaster! It's not just for clearing up congestion anymore. Now you can make a lovely, moist turkey with it! MORE»

Recipe #340818

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Sourdough Stuffing With Apples and Bacon

Posted by Spencer #2  

This dressing recipe tastes like traditional stuffing but with some added flavors that will leave the guests asking "What is this that tastes so good?" You must use Granny Smith apples or the flavors will not mingle properly. MORE»

Recipe #340791

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Cornbread Pudding

Posted by paigeteaches  

I don't remember where I got this recipe, but it is included at every holiday meal. I'm not sure why it's called pudding. Very good and super easy! MORE»

Recipe #340771

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Christmas Turkey Stuffed With Mushroom-Flavored Forcemeat

Posted by Belgophile  

From Ruth Van Waerebeek’s “Everybody Eats Well in Belgium Cookbook.” This has become my standard Thanksgiving turkey recipe. I follow it precisely, alternately basting with drippings and butter every 15 minutes. The result is a spectacular... MORE»

Recipe #340758

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Our Daily Bread in a Crock - Weekly Make and Bake Rustic Bread

Posted by French Tart  

Make up a large batch of rustic artisinal bread dough, store it and then bake a loaf each day you need fresh bread, amazing but true! This is a hodge podge of old fashioned English and French rustic bread recipes; the bread dough is made up ahead... MORE»

Recipe #340621

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Stew With Herbs and Barley

Posted by DrGaellon  

Posted to the SCA_recipes LiveJournal community. Can be made with rabbit, hare, veal or chicken, depending on preference and availability. Documented to 7th century England. MORE»

Recipe #340566

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Simple White Tafâ Yâ , Called Isfî Dhbâ

Posted by DrGaellon  

Posted to the SCA_recipes LiveJournal community. Soy sauce is a simple substitute for murri naqi. "Take the meat of a young, plump lamb. Cut it in little pieces and put it in a clean pot with salt, pepper, coriander, a little juice of pounded... MORE»

Recipe #340557

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Fabulous Dairy and Soy Free Green Bean Casserole!

Posted by Chef #1049909  

I have been really allergic to both milk and soy for years, as well as lactose intolerant, so I've been missing out on this holiday favorite for quite some time. Inspired by the recipe "I can't believe there's no lactose in this green bean... MORE»

Recipe #340534

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Mushroom-Flavored Forcemeat Stuffing

Posted by Belgophile  

From Ruth Van Waerebeek’s “Everybody Eats Well in Belgian Cookbook.” She uses it as the stuffing in her Christmas Turkey recipe, which I use on Thanksgiving. The stuffing takes a fair amount of prep (and those porcini mushrooms can be hard to find... MORE»

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Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie

Posted by Chef #1049412  

My great grandmother from England always made the best pumpkin pie, and the recipe has been passed along in the family for generations. When I became lactose intolerant, I was depressed by the notion that I would no longer be able to enjoy the... MORE»

Recipe #340474

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Aunt's Famous Pastry/Pie Crust

Posted by Chef Coffeeboop  

Easy, flakey and tasty pie crust. MORE»

Recipe #340388

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Pumpkin Roll

Posted by Chef #393563  

This is a tradition with my family and I look forward to the holidays and baking it for my family. MORE»

Recipe #340386

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Clootie Dumpling (Spiced Fruit Dumpling)

Posted by DrGaellon  

Posted to the SCA_recipes LiveJournal community. MORE»

Recipe #340301

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French Breakfast Muffins (Sugar Top Muffins)

Posted by Chef #1051101  

I love these muffins. I've been hooked on them ever since my dad started making them for breakfast. Note that you won't use all of the sugary topping and the 2 flours isn't a typo, it's just the only way zaar will let me write it out. MORE»

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Stewed Beef

Posted by DrGaellon  

Posted to the SCA_recipes LiveJournal community. Redacted from the Harleian manuscript MS4016 by Siobhan Medhbh O'Rourke. MORE»

Recipe #340292

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Moorish Chicken (15th Century Portugal)

Posted by DrGaellon  

Posted to the SCA_recipes LiveJournal community. This is a Portuguese reinvention of a Moorish dish; a real Muslim dish would not have bacon. "Cut up a fat hen and cook on a mild flame, with 2 spoons of fat, some bacon slices, lots of... MORE»

Recipe #340287

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Almond Fricatellae

Posted by DrGaellon  

Posted to the SCA_recipes LiveJournal community. "Pass almonds that have been well cleaned and ground through a strainer with milk and rosewater. And to these add the breast of a chicken, boiled and ground separately, and blend in well some... MORE»

Recipe #340281

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Faire Garbage

Posted by DrGaellon  

Posted to the SCA_recipes LiveJournal community. Garbage, in this sense, refers to the chicken organ meats. Adapted from a recipe in "Two Fifteenth-Century Cookery Books." "Take faire Garbage, chikenes hedes, ffete, lyvers, And... MORE»

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TOPIC: Shipping Rum Balls...

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From: Judikins

On Tuesday, December 02, 2008

quote Our grandson is serving in the military overseas. We are so proud of him and want to send some homemade goodies for him and his buddies. I have made some rum balls (a real special treat, I thought), but am now concerned about powdering them with sugar. They are so moist and I'm afraid the... quote

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Review From: Peacefulone  

On Dec 2, 2008

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RECIPE: Cheese Ball With Everything

Wow! Really good. It does make enough to feed an army though, I will cut the recipe in half next time. The only change I made was to use garlic sesame seeds instead of poppy seeds because that is what I had on hand and I think it added a nice...

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Review From: FeMboT  

On Dec 2, 2008

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RECIPE: Basic Bread Stuffing

GREAT basic stuffing! I love it, I'm going to use this one every time! Thanks for posting!

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Review From: SReiff  

On Dec 2, 2008

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RECIPE: That Pumpkin Stuff--Pumpkin Dessert

Very yummy! Because many of reviewers stated that this dessert is very rich, I cut the sugar to 1/2 c. and only used 1/2 c. of butter. Still delicious! Next time I may even cut the sugar back more - maybe to 1/4 - 1/3 c. Although I liked the...

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