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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!

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    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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    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

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    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...

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    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

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    Fannie Farmer's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

    By - Carla - on August 29, 2005

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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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    Smokey Rainbow Chili
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    A filling, yummy veggie dish.

    Smokey Rainbow Chili

    By ClickandCookRecipes on February 15, 2012

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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

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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

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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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    Delicious meat loaf with good flavor. Cooking the potatoes with the meat loaf helps them really take on the flavor of the dish.
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    Onion-Crusted Meat Loaf With Roasted Potatoes

    By Aunt Sukki on February 8, 2012

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    "Delicious meat loaf with good flavor. Cooking the potatoes with the meat loaf helps them really take on the flavor of the dish. I got this receipe from Better Homes & Gardens."

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    Tortellini Tomato Spinach Soup

    By spatchcock on August 5, 2002

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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...

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    French Dip Roast Beef for the Crock Pot
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    This is one of the best recipes I've come up with for beef roast. The cheapest cuts come out tasting like you slaved over a stove all day long. You...

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    French Dip Roast Beef for the Crock Pot

    By The Big Cheese on November 4, 2004

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    "This is one of the best recipes I've come up with for beef roast. The cheapest cuts come out tasting like you slaved over a stove all day long. You can add potatoes and carrots to the recipe if you like, or shred it and serve it as a French Dip sandwich with the au jus juice from the crock pot on the side. If you are watching your sodium, use the lite..."

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    Now don't go "EEEWWW!!" before you try this!
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    The only way to eat fresh tomatoes! In anticipation of the impending tomato harvest, I share with you a family secret. This is the reason we look forward...

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    Now don't go "EEEWWW!!" before you try this!

    By ThatBobbieGirl on April 18, 2002

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    "The only way to eat fresh tomatoes! In anticipation of the impending tomato harvest, I share with you a family secret. This is the reason we look forward to the end of summer, to the time when our gardens and our friends gardens are bursting with little red-skinned treasures. When I tell anyone about this, besides my brother and sister -- we learned..."

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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...

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

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    Tortellini Tomato Spinach Soup

    By spatchcock on August 5, 2002

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

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    Taco Bell Quesadillas
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    I used to love these when I was younger, I could eat two in one sitting! I haven't had fast food in a year or two, but these taste like I remember...

    Taco Bell Quesadillas

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    Taco Bell Quesadillas

    By 89240 on December 7, 2003

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    "I used to love these when I was younger, I could eat two in one sitting! I haven't had fast food in a year or two, but these taste like I remember Taco Bell's quesadillas tasting. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do."

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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...

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    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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    Easiest Chicken & Rice Casserole Ever!!!
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    Very much a comfort food dish. Easily prepared by ingredients most of us have on hand in our pantry. So easy to make. You can also easily edit the...

    Easiest Chicken & Rice Casserole Ever!!!

    By HeathersArk on February 11, 2008

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    "Very much a comfort food dish. Easily prepared by ingredients most of us have on hand in our pantry. So easy to make. You can also easily edit the recipe choosing soups you prefer, this is my favorite combination."

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