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    Easy Fresh Bean, Garlic and Onion Saute

    Easy Fresh Bean, Garlic and Onion Saute

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    Roasted Green Beans
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    A great alternative to fast-food French fries, my family and friends love these as a snack or hors d'oeuvre. No matter how many I make, it's never...

    Roasted Green Beans

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    Roasted Green Beans

    By Seamouse on August 17, 2005

    Recipe #133821

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    "A great alternative to fast-food French fries, my family and friends love these as a snack or hors d'oeuvre. No matter how many I make, it's never enough!"

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    Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, green beans...

    349 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

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    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...

    251 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

    Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob
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    I was surprised not to see this one on Zaar! Tyler Florence said, "Once you try this, you'll never have corn on the cob any other way." We...

    Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob

    Recipe #177558

    Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob

    By Chef PotPie on July 13, 2006

    Recipe #177558

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    "I was surprised not to see this one on Zaar! Tyler Florence said, "Once you try this, you'll never have corn on the cob any other way." We agree wholeheartedly! The corn steams and cooks in it's own husk without any pre-soaking or anything. The corn's flavor is intensified right in the husk! After removal from the oven, just pull back the..."

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    Ingredients: corn on the cob, water...

    184 Reviews

    Prep Time:0 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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    Tonight's Couscous
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    So named because this is how I made it tonight. I served it with recipe#471436.

    Tonight's Couscous

    By Elmotoo on February 16, 2012

    Recipe #474364

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    "So named because this is how I made it tonight. I served it with recipe#471436."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, pepper...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 17 mins

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    Bok Choy Singapore Style
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    Tai Seng Yee, executive director of Zenxin Organic from Singapore, shared this simple and pure bok choy (paksoi) recipe with us, when he was visiting...

    Bok Choy Singapore Style

    By natureandmore on February 15, 2012

    Recipe #474263

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    "Tai Seng Yee, executive director of Zenxin Organic from Singapore, shared this simple and pure bok choy (paksoi) recipe with us, when he was visiting our bok choy grower Rob van Paassen in the Netherlands."

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    Ingredients: garlic cloves, salt...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

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    Hawaiian Pineapple Stuffing
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    This is my take on pineapple stuffing (or pineapple filling). I had another recipe and I've tweaked it to my liking so it's not as sweet but still...

    Hawaiian Pineapple Stuffing

    By PSU Lioness on February 15, 2012

    Recipe #474251

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    "This is my take on pineapple stuffing (or pineapple filling). I had another recipe and I've tweaked it to my liking so it's not as sweet but still just as delicious! I started making this just for Easter but now it is requested ths I bring it to all holiday meals because it's like getting to eat a dessert with dinner! It's a very dense dish and definitely..."

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    Ingredients: crushed pineapple, eggs...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 55 mins

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    Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob
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    I was surprised not to see this one on Zaar! Tyler Florence said, "Once you try this, you'll never have corn on the cob any other way." We...

    Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob

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    Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob

    By Chef PotPie on July 13, 2006

    Recipe #177558

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    "I was surprised not to see this one on Zaar! Tyler Florence said, "Once you try this, you'll never have corn on the cob any other way." We agree wholeheartedly! The corn steams and cooks in it's own husk without any pre-soaking or anything. The corn's flavor is intensified right in the husk! After removal from the oven, just pull back the..."

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    Ingredients: corn on the cob, water...

    184 Reviews

    Prep Time:0 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Crock Pot Stuffing
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    Here's a Crock-Pot stuffing recipe I found in the Calgary Herald and thought I'd share it. I'm going to use it for Christmas with the vegetable...

    Crock Pot Stuffing

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    Crock Pot Stuffing

    By Dib's on December 22, 2002

    Recipe #49609

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    "Here's a Crock-Pot stuffing recipe I found in the Calgary Herald and thought I'd share it. I'm going to use it for Christmas with the vegetable stock for my vegetarian so I will add my comments after Christmas."

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    Ingredients: pepper, ground sage...

    117 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins

    Green Beans from a Can That Don't Taste Like It!
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    As fast as you can heat a can of veggies you can have this special side ready to serve! I hate canned green beans yet this is one veggie my dd will eat...

    Green Beans from a Can That Don't Taste Like It!

    Recipe #162873

    Green Beans from a Can That Don't Taste Like It!

    By Mama's Kitchen (Hope) on April 4, 2006

    Recipe #162873

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    "As fast as you can heat a can of veggies you can have this special side ready to serve! I hate canned green beans yet this is one veggie my dd will eat without complaint. This forced me to find a way to make us both happy. Hope you enjoy this one!"

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    Ingredients: green beans, margarine...

    81 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

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    Roasted Green Beans
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    A great alternative to fast-food French fries, my family and friends love these as a snack or hors d'oeuvre. No matter how many I make, it's never...

    Roasted Green Beans

    Recipe #133821

    Roasted Green Beans

    By Seamouse on August 17, 2005

    Recipe #133821

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    "A great alternative to fast-food French fries, my family and friends love these as a snack or hors d'oeuvre. No matter how many I make, it's never enough!"

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    Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, green beans...

    349 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob
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    I was surprised not to see this one on Zaar! Tyler Florence said, "Once you try this, you'll never have corn on the cob any other way." We...

    Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob

    Recipe #177558

    Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob

    By Chef PotPie on July 13, 2006

    Recipe #177558

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    "I was surprised not to see this one on Zaar! Tyler Florence said, "Once you try this, you'll never have corn on the cob any other way." We agree wholeheartedly! The corn steams and cooks in it's own husk without any pre-soaking or anything. The corn's flavor is intensified right in the husk! After removal from the oven, just pull back the..."

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    Ingredients: corn on the cob, water...

    184 Reviews

    Prep Time:0 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    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

    Recipe #78194

    Taco Bell Quesadillas

    By 89240 on December 7, 2003

    Recipe #78194

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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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    Ingredients: process American cheese, cumin...

    181 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

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    Red Lobster Salt Crusted Baked Potatoes
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    This has long been a specialty of mine. These potatoes are versatile. They can be wrapped in foil or left exposed. They can be baked using convection...

    Red Lobster Salt Crusted Baked Potatoes

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    Red Lobster Salt Crusted Baked Potatoes

    By Burned Toast on September 11, 2007

    Recipe #252307

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    "This has long been a specialty of mine. These potatoes are versatile. They can be wrapped in foil or left exposed. They can be baked using convection or a regular oven. You might even try the microwave. I added those directions at the end. These potatoes will come out very tender, full of flavor and oh so yummy. You might choose to eat them..."

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    Ingredients: fresh chives, margarine...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

    Fresh Fettuccine With Pulled Rotisserie Chicken, Pesto, and Roas
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    What better to cook than something so fast and packed with flavor? I got this recipe from Sara Moulton's show. Instead of pulled rotisserie I just...

    Fresh Fettuccine With Pulled Rotisserie Chicken, Pesto, and Roas

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    Fresh Fettuccine With Pulled Rotisserie Chicken, Pesto, and Roas

    By Chef Christine on May 15, 2003

    Recipe #62334

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    "What better to cook than something so fast and packed with flavor? I got this recipe from Sara Moulton's show. Instead of pulled rotisserie I just fried chicken breast with adobo. I also omitted the olives since they're not my taste. I almost went into a panic when I thought I lost the recipe. That's how much I love it!"

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    Ingredients: olive oil, parmesan cheese...

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    Prep Time:8 mins

    Total Time: 18 mins

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