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    Venison ( or Ground Beef) & Potato Casserole

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    Crock Pot Chicken W/ Black Beans and Cream Cheese...yum!
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    I love this Crock-Pot chicken recipe for two reasons: one, my family loves it and two, it is so easy to make! I got this recipe from my sister. She has...

    Crock Pot Chicken W/ Black Beans and Cream Cheese...yum!

    Recipe #89204

    Crock Pot Chicken W/ Black Beans and Cream Cheese...yum!

    By Jen Santiago on April 16, 2004

    Recipe #89204

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    "I love this Crock-Pot chicken recipe for two reasons: one, my family loves it and two, it is so easy to make! I got this recipe from my sister. She has two children of her own, and they love it too! It's also the best leftovers in the world -- if there are any!"

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    Ingredients: corn, cream cheese, salsa...

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    Prep Time:3 mins

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    Japanese Mum's Chicken
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    We have a Japanese girl, Tomoko, living with us, and tonight she and I cooked a Japanese dinner for us and her friends. She phoned her mum,Toshiko, in...

    Japanese Mum's Chicken

    Recipe #68955

    Japanese Mum's Chicken

    By JustJanS on August 13, 2003

    Recipe #68955

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    "We have a Japanese girl, Tomoko, living with us, and tonight she and I cooked a Japanese dinner for us and her friends. She phoned her mum,Toshiko, in Japan for this, as it's her favourite recipe, and I wanted to share it here. It's simple and so good, and Tomoko, who is only 16, did such a good job of cooking this, then translating the recipe to English..."

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    Ingredients: garlic cloves, soy sauce...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

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    Oven-Fried Chicken Chimichangas
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    A fast and healthier way to serve Chimichangas than the traditional deep fried. These are very good, and you may dress them up to you own preference. I...

    Oven-Fried Chicken Chimichangas

    Recipe #28148

    Oven-Fried Chicken Chimichangas

    By Miss Annie on May 13, 2002

    Recipe #28148

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    "A fast and healthier way to serve Chimichangas than the traditional deep fried. These are very good, and you may dress them up to you own preference. I like to serve with green chile sauce sometimes instead of the picante sauce."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, dried oregano leaves...

    758 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

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    Smokey Rainbow Chili
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    A filling, yummy veggie dish.

    Smokey Rainbow Chili

    By ClickandCookRecipes on February 15, 2012

    Recipe #474276

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    "A filling, yummy veggie dish."

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    Ingredients: dried oregano, orange bell peppers...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

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    Cheesy Tuna With Rice
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    Very quick and easy, all made on the stovetop in one pot.

    I, personally, prefer it a little cheesier, so I would double the amount of cheese....

    Cheesy Tuna With Rice

    By Ravedeb on February 15, 2012

    Recipe #474234

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    "Very quick and easy, all made on the stovetop in one pot. I, personally, prefer it a little cheesier, so I would double the amount of cheese. Also, I made it with skim milk and forgot to thaw the peas and it came out fine. You might want to add some salt & pepper, but that can be added later for individual preferences."

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    Ingredients: albacore tuna in water, MINUTE White Rice...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

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    Vegetarian Japanese Curry
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    Curry was introduced to Japan by the first Japanese sent overseas to learn the Western ways. Of course, they have taken it and made it their own.

    Vegetarian Japanese Curry

    By Celticevergreen on February 15, 2012

    Recipe #474224

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    "Curry was introduced to Japan by the first Japanese sent overseas to learn the Western ways. Of course, they have taken it and made it their own."

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    Ingredients: curry powder, low sodium vegetable broth...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

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    Pulled Pork (Crock Pot)
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    I found this pulled pork recipe years ago, and it's a favorite at potlucks. Freezes well for easy quick meals.

    Pulled Pork (Crock Pot)

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    Pulled Pork (Crock Pot)

    By duonyte on July 25, 2005

    Recipe #131018

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    "I found this pulled pork recipe years ago, and it's a favorite at potlucks. Freezes well for easy quick meals."

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    Ingredients: ginger ale, onions, pork roast...

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    Easy and Tasty Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches in the Crock Pot
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    This is almost too easy to be called a recipe, but I had to share it anyway. I came up with it one night when I wanted a nice meal but wasn't feeling...

    Easy and Tasty Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches in the Crock Pot

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    Easy and Tasty Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches in the Crock Pot

    By Kree on July 13, 2004

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    "This is almost too easy to be called a recipe, but I had to share it anyway. I came up with it one night when I wanted a nice meal but wasn't feeling too motivated. I love Crock-Pot cooking!"

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    Ingredients: sweet onions, hamburger buns...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins

    Tortellini Tomato Spinach Soup
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    Really healthy soup, good to use when there's no time to spend in the kitchen!

    Tortellini Tomato Spinach Soup

    Recipe #35988

    Tortellini Tomato Spinach Soup

    By spatchcock on August 5, 2002

    Recipe #35988

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    "Really healthy soup, good to use when there's no time to spend in the kitchen!"

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    Ingredients: cracked black pepper, fresh spinach...

    218 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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    Poverty Meal
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    When I was a child, my family used to eat this at least once a week due to the fact that it is inexpensive and a little goes a long way. We also added...

    Poverty Meal

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    Poverty Meal

    By Malriah on May 7, 2002

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    "When I was a child, my family used to eat this at least once a week due to the fact that it is inexpensive and a little goes a long way. We also added fresh herbs or sometimes whole kernel corn. Its even better the next day and it freezes well."

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    Ingredients: pepper, elbow macaroni...

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    P. F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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    This recipe is from Todd Wilbur and Top Secret Recipes

    P. F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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    P. F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    By Lali on December 16, 2001

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    "This recipe is from Todd Wilbur and Top Secret Recipes"

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    Ingredients: garlic, garlic and red chile paste...

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    The Blue Mill Tavern Loosemeat Sandwich
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    I've chosen to submit this recipe because the recipes found on this website for loosemeats, and on other websites, are not the original recipe. The...

    The Blue Mill Tavern Loosemeat Sandwich

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    The Blue Mill Tavern Loosemeat Sandwich

    By plantfreek on March 20, 2004

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    "I've chosen to submit this recipe because the recipes found on this website for loosemeats, and on other websites, are not the original recipe. The loosemeat was created in 1924 at Ye Old Tavern-now Gus' Family Restaurant on 14th and Jackson St. in Sioux City, Iowa. Nowadays you will find the original sandwich served at Bob's Drive Inn on Hwy 75, LeMars,..."

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    Healthy Low Fat Lasagna
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    I altered the ingredients to make a lasagna for the more health-conscious. My boyfriend is not a health freak but LOVED this dish. Very easy to freeze...

    Healthy Low Fat Lasagna

    By Mimosas for Mr & Mrs on December 4, 2008

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    "I altered the ingredients to make a lasagna for the more health-conscious. My boyfriend is not a health freak but LOVED this dish. Very easy to freeze leftovers and just pop back in the oven for 1.5 hours when you want to have it again for dinner. Let me know what you think! --_^"

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    Ingredients: lean ground turkey, pasta sauce...

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    Oven Baked Cod with Roasted Vegetables
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    This healthy meal is too easy to make -- just chop the veggies and throw it in the oven and 25 minutes later you have a colourful dish that's tasty...

    Oven Baked Cod with Roasted Vegetables

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    Oven Baked Cod with Roasted Vegetables

    By Sackville on February 10, 2003

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    "This healthy meal is too easy to make -- just chop the veggies and throw it in the oven and 25 minutes later you have a colourful dish that's tasty too."

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    Ingredients: courgettes, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

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