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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...

    1,353 Reviews

    Prep Time:3 mins

    Total Time: 4 hrs 3 mins

    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...

    819 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    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...

    764 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Fannie Farmer's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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    To me this is the only "real" Macaroni & Cheese recipe. It's from my 1946 edition of "Fannie Farmer's Boston Cooking School...

    Fannie Farmer's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

    Recipe #135350

    Fannie Farmer's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

    By - Carla - on August 29, 2005

    Recipe #135350

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    "To me this is the only "real" Macaroni & Cheese recipe. It's from my 1946 edition of "Fannie Farmer's Boston Cooking School Cookbook". With time on it's side - this recipe is hands down the best for traditional, homemade baked macaroni & cheese - comfort food. Please Note: If you use CHEAP CHEESE you will end up with a..."

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    Ingredients: cream, fresh ground black pepper...

    522 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    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)

    Recipe #131018

    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...

    433 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 18 hrs 30 mins

    Simply Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
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    Easy to assemble, deliciously creamy and a great choice for once-a-month cooking. And there is NO canned cream soup in my enchiladas -- Hope you give...

    Simply Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

    Recipe #129926

    Simply Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

    By Deb's Recipes on July 15, 2005

    Recipe #129926

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    "Easy to assemble, deliciously creamy and a great choice for once-a-month cooking. And there is NO canned cream soup in my enchiladas -- Hope you give them a try!"

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    Ingredients: flour tortillas, green chilies...

    430 Reviews

    Prep Time:25 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Kittencal's Easy and Delicious Ranch-Parmesan Chicken
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    There are plenty versions of this recipe, this is mine and can be on your table in less that an hour, my family loves this chicken! --- the ranch dressing...

    Kittencal's Easy and Delicious Ranch-Parmesan Chicken

    Recipe #200296

    Kittencal's Easy and Delicious Ranch-Parmesan Chicken

    By Kittencalskitchen on December 12, 2006

    Recipe #200296

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    "There are plenty versions of this recipe, this is mine and can be on your table in less that an hour, my family loves this chicken! --- the ranch dressing is the secret it holds in all the flavor and moistness while the chicken is baking and also adds flavor, I find that Hidden Valley Ranch dressing works the best but Kraft or any other brand will..."

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    Ingredients: dry breadcrumbs, garlic powder...

    406 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    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

    Recipe #27520

    Poverty Meal

    By Malriah on May 7, 2002

    Recipe #27520

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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...

    392 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Crock Pot Lasagna
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    Easy and good!!

    Crock Pot Lasagna

    Recipe #21706

    Crock Pot Lasagna

    By Derf on March 6, 2002

    Recipe #21706

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    "Easy and good!!"

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    Ingredients: cottage cheese, dried oregano...

    347 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins

    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

    Recipe #15865

    P. F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

    By Lali on December 16, 2001

    Recipe #15865

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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...

    327 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    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

    Recipe #95569

    Easy and Tasty Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches in the Crock Pot

    By Kree on July 13, 2004

    Recipe #95569

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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...

    304 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins

    Oven Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)
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    This recipe appeared in "Cooking Light" magazine. This is a non-traditional way to prepare eggplant, but it really cuts the calories.

    Oven Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)

    Recipe #49387

    Oven Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)

    By James Craig on December 19, 2002

    Recipe #49387

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    "This recipe appeared in "Cooking Light" magazine. This is a non-traditional way to prepare eggplant, but it really cuts the calories."

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    Ingredients: dried Italian seasoning, eggplants...

    252 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

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