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    " Whatever Floats Your Boat" Brownies!
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    These are absolutely the chewiest, moistest, fudgiest brownies ever! I have tried adding so many different things to the batter, and they ALWAYS comes out great. They are also great without ANY add-ins! BUT by varying the add-ins, you can make different brownies every week (or day!!) SUPER EASY PREP! So, add "whatever floats your boat" and you will not believe how yummy they come out :) Oh, and the recipe doubles just fine--use a 9 x 13 inch pan instead and add a few more minutes of baking!

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    Bev's Macaroni and Cheese
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    230 Reviews |  By Bev

    This is the recipe I have been using for Macaroni and Cheese since the beginning of time! Truly a classic and a staple on our family table. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. A great side dish to be served with my Meatloaf Barbecue Style!

    Recipe #30366

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    Lower Fat Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (Ww)
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    I needed to make some cookies that wouldn't interfere with my trying to cut back on my fat intake. A friend passed on this recipe which she said was from Weight Watchers. If you make 40 cookies, it is 1 point each (I'm not sure what the Points Plus Value is). And yes, they are small cookies, but very fudgy and delicious!

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    Perfect Pasta Salad:
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    This is an absolutely INCREDIBLE recipe. Every time I've made it I've had to double it and it is still gone in nothing flat. People will beg you for the recipe

    Recipe #27221

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    Caramel Popcorn (not too sweet or sticky)
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    89 Reviews |  By ciao

    I think this is a great caramel popcorn recipe, and I have tried quite a few! They were either too sticky or too sweet. This one is neither. The caramel dries well and doesn't stick to your fingers, and the sweetness is just right. I use spanish peanuts in this, but you could use other kinds of nuts, too. Here I was searching for the perfect caramel corn recipe, when all the while it was right in my recipe box! This is done in the microwave, and is very simple to make.

    Recipe #57591

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    1 Pan Fudge Cake
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    This is my favorite chocolate cake. No fuss, no mess and very moist. Back in the early days when it was paycheck to paycheck, this simple dessert made it into his lunchbox many a day because it was cheap and simple. No eggs, no milk.

    Recipe #29935

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    Hot Dogs Waco Style
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    This is our favorite way to eat hot dogs. Everybody has their favorite, and there are certainly many ways we enjoy dawgs...but this is DH and my favorite on a given evening! Rudy's BBQ sauce from Texas is our fav, we have it shipped by the case. MMMMM! Amounts are approximate - add to suit your tastes. These are rich and filling, if you eat two you may not need a side dish! :) The jalepeno or serrano is optional for the days we feel like a little spice!

    Recipe #329436

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    Healthy No Bake Cookies
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    I played around with my family's No Bake Cookie recipe and produced a single portion of this cookie that I feel is healthy enough to eat as a meal. They’re still very good but are much healthier. I keep getting asked for the recipe, so I finally decided to measure out the exact portions and post the recipe. THIS RECIPE IS VERY FLEXIBLE! When I make them I NEVER measure out anything and I often add more or less of ingredients and they still taste great. I sometimes leave out the wheat germ and flax seeds and just add more oatmeal. I have made these replacing the sugar with about 3 tablespoons of honey. I have changed the recipe from 1 tsp. to 1 Tbsp. of cocoa powder.

    Recipe #137725

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    Fudge Crinkles (A Great 4 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookie)
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    These are chewy, fudgy, SUPER EASY cookies that you can probably make right now! I have watched these disappear time and again and everyone is always asking for the recipe. It is almost embarrassing to give it out, it is that easy :) Enjoy! (12/14/06: I wanted to add that Betty Crocker has updated this recipe by adding 1 tsp. vanilla extract, but I don't want to change the original recipe.) *12/22/07: Please see my tips at the end of the recipe! **12/23/08: Betty Crocker has now added a version of the same exact recipe in which the cookie dough balls are rolled in granulated sugar instead of powdered sugar. I've tried this and they're also very good.

    Recipe #32614

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    Best Grape Salad
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    I got this recipe from a coworker at the salon I work at. I didn't think it would be so wonderful and addictive! It's very creamy and sweet, and a great mix of flavors. It will be the best thing you ever use grapes for (except maybe wine!).

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    Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast
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    I found this on the all recipes site. This is a very easy recipe for a delicious pot roast. It makes its own gravy. It's designed especially for the working person who does not have time to cook all day, but it tastes like you did. You'll want the cut to be between 5 and 6 pounds.

    Recipe #57130

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    Easy Peezy Pizza Dough (Bread Machine Pizza Dough)
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    This is a really easy way to make a good "yeasty" pizza dough! As well as using this recipe for when I'm making pizza, I also use it for when I'm making a focaccia or a calzone. (The preparation time I have given includes the time it takes to make the dough in the machine and the time it takes for the pizza dough to proof - after removing it from the bread machine, 30 minutes.)

    Recipe #35805

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    Healthy Bean Soup With Kale
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    We've all heard how anti-oxidants fight cancer, save eyesight, and prevent clogged arteries. Turns out lutein, a delicious 7 mg dose of which is supplied with each serving of this recipe, is even more beneficial than beta carotene. It delays lung aging and combats arthritis to boot! Who knew improving your health could be so quick and easy, and taste so good? Try it -- you'll see! P.S. Since I felt this lacked enough elements to chew on, I've been adding canned, sliced carrots (fast, easy & healthy!) for quite a while, and thought I'd update the recipe. Also, sometimes I add another can of beans, for the same reason. Glad so many of you have been enjoying this. There's a container in my frig right now - yum!

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    Traditional Artisan Style Baguette - Rustic French Bread
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    12 Reviews |  By BecR

    A traditional country-style French bread, made the old-fashioned way (although you can use the bread-machine if you wish). The result is a lovely full-flavored loaf with a wonderful crust. Best eaten the same day. Makes 2 baguettes.

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    Vegan Blueberry Muffins
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    From Vegetarian Times (June 2005)

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    Crowd Pleasing Light Oat Bread (Bread Machine)
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    This is a light oat bread that seems to even please picky kids!!!

    Recipe #64264

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    So Yummy Baked Potato Salad
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    89 Reviews |  By Lois

    My deli carries a yummy baked potato salad. I asked them what was in it and they told me. I had some leftover baked potatoes that I needed to use so I tried making it and it was a BIG hit at my house. It disappeared before I got it to the dinner table...lol !

    Recipe #21304

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    World's Best Tabbouli / Tabouli / Tabbouleh / Tabouleh Salad
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    6 Reviews |  By blucoat

    This was one of the most popular dishes at Nancy Mehagian's vegetarian restaurant on the island of Ibiza and she shared it in her book "Siren’s Feast: An Edible Odyssey". There are two secret (and essential) ingredients in this recipe - fine bulgur (which has the added benefit of cooking quickly) and tamari soy sauce. This really is the best tabbouleh you will ever make! Dish should be chilled before serving.

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    Wholesome Homemade Honey Whole Wheat Bread
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    This is the most awesome wheat bread I have ever eaten. It is worth the extra effort and because this recipe makes 4 loaves, you can freeze them and have enough for awhile :) Rising time included in prep.

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    Oven Fried Southern Style Cinnamon Honey Chicken
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    While watching FoodTV, I saw a piece about Amy Ruth's restaurant in New York where the owner made fried chicken dipped in a honey cinnamon mixture. It looked so good I began searching on the web for a recipe which approximated it... and after much browsing of webpages I put together a recipe that I thought might taste something like it. I don't fry my chicken, so here's a baked version, tweaked to my own tastes.

    Recipe #65266

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    Impossible Peanut Butter Cookies
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    These are the quickest, simplest cookies that you will ever make and taste great!

    Recipe #15411

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    Spinach Pinwheel Appetizers
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    92 Reviews |  By keen5

    These are pretty to look at, but even better to eat! Enjoy!! I can't remember how many pinwheels you get, but I know it makes a lot.

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    Awesome Blueberry Muffins
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    132 Reviews |  By DebM

    This is a awesome Blueberry muffin recipe. Double it to make large muffins. I sometimes add cinnamon to the batter.

    Recipe #51997

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    Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pie
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    I found this on the web, and since they're the absolute favorite of my grandson, I made them for him. We couldn't tell the difference! The only thing is-these are a lot fresher!

    Recipe #23841

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    Baked Chicken
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    This chicken recipe is so easy, I hesitated in posting it. But I couldn't find it posted here, and it's so good, I thought I'd share it. It's my favorite way to bake chicken because it's moist and tender every time and the flavor is delicious!

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    Should Be Illegal Oven BBQ Ribs
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    After not being able to find restaurant ribs that satified my hot sweet appetite, I carefully attempted various combinations of flavors until I found one that I and my family thought was perfect. Hope you enjoy them too.

    Recipe #8701

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    Funky Chicken With Sesame Noodles
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    440 Reviews |  By Mirj

    This has to be one of the most amazing chicken dishes I have ever made or eaten. It's really scary to watch people just attack this dish and practically inhale it in one breath. Brush up on your Heimlich Maneuver, people do get a little over-enthusiastic over this. Prep time includes marinating time.

    Recipe #76930

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    Black Bean and Couscous Salad
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    This is great for a buffet! A marriage of couscous and fresh veggies held together by a Southwestern flavored dressing!

    Recipe #21843

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    Peanut Butter Cookies
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    I've been baking these since I was a little girl. Nothing better than a glass of milk and a couple of warm peanut butter cookies!

    Recipe #10269

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    Classic Potato Salad
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    I make this a lot for pot lucks and picnics. Everyone likes this one.

    Recipe #22747

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    Adam's Ribs
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    152 Reviews |  By JoAnn

    Different, unusual way to prepare ribs. The soda pop tenderizes the meat. Untried recipe but they sound so good I just had to post them!

    Recipe #19724

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    Frito Pie
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    Living in the south you find these at football games, Sonic Drive Inn, and just about any fair that you attend. Very tasty and even better with a squirt of mustard.

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    Chinese Buffet Style Donuts
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    We have all enjoyed these simple to make donuts. Now you can make them at home. From Copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com)

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    Crock Pot Cola Barbecue Pork Roast
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    84 Reviews |  By Tish

    Makes great barbecue sandwiches! You can use your favorite cola and sauce to vary the tastes. Good to freeze in smaller portions and pull out as needed.

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    Weight Watchers Apple and Carrot Salad
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    Core or only 1 point. Use purchased matchstick carrots to save time. The cooking time is the chilling time

    Recipe #283833

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    Crispy Tilapia
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    111 Reviews |  By Rita~

    Crispy! Serve with tartar sauce. You can cut into small pieces before breading so the kids can eat like nuggets. You can also deep fry! Stays crispy for packing in a lunch or picnic! A major importance in artisanal fishing in Africa and the Levant, and are of increasing importance in aquaculture around the world.

    Recipe #47391

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    Five Flavor Pound Cake
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    I just tried this cake for the first time at funeral in Chicago. After the first bite, I went in search of the cook and talked her out of the recipe. All those different extracts may sound strange, but trust me it is wonderful! At the bottom I have included Six Flavor Pound Cake and Seven Flavor Pound Cake variations. Also, you can make a 5 flavor cake with a 6 flavor glaze or any other combination.

    Recipe #24612

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    Died & Went to Pimento Cheese Heaven (Pimiento)
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    A true Southern delicacy! I didn't know I even liked Pimento Cheese! This stuff is addictive... so addictive I am having a lock installed on my refrigerator (not to keep me out - but in case the neighbors find out!). I have picked at Pimento Cheese spreads at parties and potlucks but never have the desire to make my own... and then I was asked if I would make a batch for a friend...This is a cross between her mom's recipe and my creativity. Great on Celery Sticks, Crackers, Bread... even straight out of the bowl! Even picky four year olds liked it!

    Recipe #167613

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    Cheesecake Cups
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    47 Reviews |  By yooper

    Very easy and kid friendly! You can top these cupcakes with the ingredients mentioned, or be creative and come up with your own!

    Recipe #30082

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    Yummy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
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    A friend brought these to a picnic. After one taste of the warm-from-the-oven cookie, I knew I had to have the recipe. These are now the most requested cookie by my family. The recipe makes a HUGE batch of big cookies, but they do freeze very well. The 5 dozen amount is a guess, I've never counted! We love these and hope you will too!

    Recipe #241166

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