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Recipes

Lentil Croquettes

Posted by Rhiannon&Matt.gauci  

These would be great for vegetarians to enjoy, with a green salad, at your next BBQ,. Red lentils are used for speed & convenience. Other lentils can be used but they will require soaking & precooking before use. This recipe comes from... MORE»

Recipe #330046

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Peach Schnapps and Vodka Plugged Watermelon

Posted by Chef Regina V. Smith  

This recipe is from the September 1989 issue of Gourmet Magazine. This picnic treat for grown-ups can be made 2 days in advance. MORE»

Recipe #327727

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Rhubarb Cake

Posted by emsawyer  

This is my mother-in-law's old family recipe. Similar to every rhubarb cake, except the topping is different. My husband loves this cake. MORE»

Recipe #327204

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Turkey Macaroni Salad

Posted by ~Rita~  

Made this for my son using canned turkey in place of Tuna because he won't eat seafood. This includes cherry tomatoes giving a nice sweet juicy bite. A good make ahead recipe. MORE»

Recipe #319918

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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

(2 reviews) Posted by  

Working at a pizza shop in high school, I loved a recipe similar to this. After years of trying to duplicate it, I think I've come about as close as I'm going to get, and I love it. There are many variations on ingredients that will make it... MORE»

Recipe #319212

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Paula Deen's Spiked Cranberry Lemonade

Posted by TheDancingCook  

My best friend made this recipe for a summer picnic and it went down too smoothly! A great alcoholic punch for any warm weathered gathering. This recipe is courtesy of Paula Deen's magazine, issue May/June 2008. MORE»

Recipe #318759

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Tailgating Beer-Tini

(1 reviews) Posted by Cadillacgirl  

We were going to a football game and mixed up something we thought sounded good... and it was... delightfully delicious... MORE»

Recipe #318378

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Zesty Corn Salad

Posted by WI Cheesehead  

If you don't have fresh, you could use frozen corn, cooked for a shorter period. Prep time includes chilling time. MORE»

Recipe #316427

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Yummy Turmeric Glazed Beer Bratwursts

(1 reviews) Posted by WI Cheesehead  

My husband came up with this recipe one day and we all loved it! I hope you do too. MORE»

Recipe #313601

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Mango Garlic Rib Rub

Posted by Green Cuisine  

I made this up with a few ingredients that I had in the house and it turned out great. I used country style ribs and grilled it on low. I usually like to slow cook ribs on the grill by placing the meat on one side with the burner off and heating... MORE»

Recipe #312624

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Grilled Portabella Mushrooms

(1 reviews) Posted by Dave Dallas  

Wonderful meaty portabella caps marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and thyme; then grilled and served on fresh baked buns with your favorite toppings! MORE»

Recipe #312421

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The Towering Inferno! Chilli, Coconut and Coriander Pork Burger

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This is one of my own burger recipes; I made this up one evening when we both fancied a burger, but we also wanted one with a bit of a kick, plus I needed to use up some pork sausage meat! It is such an easy recipe and yet it delivers on taste -... MORE»

Recipe #312417

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Deep Dish Blueberry Pie!

Posted by ~Rita~  

With hints of lavender, vanilla, cardamon and cinnamon. Try with all or any of the spices. Serve with ice cream if desired. This is tasty chilled or warm. MORE»

Recipe #311784

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Red, White & Blue Jello Creme

(1 reviews) Posted by JackieOhNo!  

I have been making this dessert for years, and it never fails to draw praise. While some people look down their noses at Jello desserts as being too kitsch, I believe taste comes first. This is light, refreshing, and it makes a beautiful,... MORE»

Recipe #311414

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Jicama Cilantro Red Cabbage Slaw

(5 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

This is a festive salad with crunch and vibrant flavor. (hee-cah-mah) a member of the morning glory family that comes from Mexico and South America. A cousin of the sweet potato MORE»

Recipe #309502

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Low-Sugar Apricot Barbecue Sauce

Posted by Sue L  

I love the flavor the apricot adds to the sauce. MORE»

Recipe #309273

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Quick Tequila Marinade for Steak

Posted by WI Cheesehead  

Don't remember how I acquired this, but it is great! MORE»

Recipe #308351

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Watermelon-Cucumber Margaritas

Posted by hipQuest  

Very refreshing summer drink. Also yummy as a Mojito (sub Rum for the tequila) or non-alcoholic (sub club soda for alcohol). I'm not sure where I found this recipe, maybe Gourmet or Bon Appetit. MORE»

Recipe #307488

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Serbian Potato Salad

(6 reviews) Posted by Sarah_Jayne  

A potato salad Serbian style. It is an oil and vinegar based salad rather than the creamy style more common in North America. Cooking time doesn't include the chilling time because it is up to you how long you want to chill it. MORE»

Recipe #307245

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Quick and Tangy Chinese Barbecue Sauce

Posted by Sue L  

I made this up on the fly when I discovered I needed some Chinese barbecue sauce to go with some Chinese ribs I was making for ZWT4. MORE»

Recipe #307234

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