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    Shepherd Pie

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    By Ruth Tisdale

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    Fresh Tomato and Corn Salad

    Fresh Tomato and Corn Salad

    Death by Chocolate

    Death by Chocolate

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    Vegetarian Lasagna
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    I first had veggie lasagna when I was in hospital, and I just HAD to find a better recipe! Here it is.

    Vegetarian Lasagna

    Recipe #14684

    Vegetarian Lasagna

    By Mille® on November 25, 2001

    Recipe #14684

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    "I first had veggie lasagna when I was in hospital, and I just HAD to find a better recipe! Here it is."

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    Ingredients: eggs, fresh mushrooms, oregano...

    82 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 55 mins

    Baked Vegetarian Chimichangas (Warm or Cold)
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    These are a deliciously healthy, filling meal, and good for both everyday eating and when your vegetarian guests come over for dinner! My non-vegetarian...

    Baked Vegetarian Chimichangas (Warm or Cold)

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    Baked Vegetarian Chimichangas (Warm or Cold)

    By Julesong on December 22, 2002

    Recipe #49461

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    "These are a deliciously healthy, filling meal, and good for both everyday eating and when your vegetarian guests come over for dinner! My non-vegetarian husband doesn't even miss the meat when I fix these. This is a *big* batch, so plan on leftovers. :) Good for picnics & potlucks, too... see note below."

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    Ingredients: powdered cumin, soy cheese...

    33 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Lemonade Muffins
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    I love lemon anything, and I love these wonderful little muffins.

    Lemonade Muffins

    Recipe #35331

    Lemonade Muffins

    By Miss Annie on July 27, 2002

    Recipe #35331

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    "I love lemon anything, and I love these wonderful little muffins."

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    Ingredients: cooking oil, eggs, milk...

    31 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

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    Vegan Grillers With Mushroom Gravy
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    When I first became vegan, I craved meat & potatoes and gravy, this craving is the inspiration for this recipe. The gravy has a rich lemon and thyme...

    Vegan Grillers With Mushroom Gravy

    Recipe #430296

    Vegan Grillers With Mushroom Gravy

    By eatingvegan on June 18, 2010

    Recipe #430296

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    "When I first became vegan, I craved meat & potatoes and gravy, this craving is the inspiration for this recipe. The gravy has a rich lemon and thyme flavor that compliments the vegan griller (burger) patties. I use Morningstar; I find they have a texture similar to meatloaf after simmering. I use cremini mushroom because I enjoy the meaty woodsy..."

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    Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

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    The True High Fat Taco Salad
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    This is the recipe that I know from my childhood, my mother makes it as well as my grandmother.

    The True High Fat Taco Salad

    By Sumisan on June 1, 2010

    Recipe #427850

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    "This is the recipe that I know from my childhood, my mother makes it as well as my grandmother."

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    Ingredients: nacho cheese flavor Doritos, onions...

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    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

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    BBQ Bacon
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    Sounds easy, right?! Well with the proper preparations, you can take your bacon to a whole new level. You can cook it ahead of time and have an awesome...

    BBQ Bacon

    By Moltav on May 28, 2010

    Recipe #427520

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    "Sounds easy, right?! Well with the proper preparations, you can take your bacon to a whole new level. You can cook it ahead of time and have an awesome BLT, or you want some really flavorful bacon bits added to your salad, or to those main dishes that have bacon in them. Well this is a great alternative answer. Also by BBQ the bacon, it drips alot..."

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    Ingredients: dark rum, onions, bacon...

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    Prep Time:6 hrs

    Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins

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    Fresh Tomato and Corn Salad
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    3 of the greatest flavors in nature, together in one dish (Spend a few extra dollars on good olive oil, and you'll see what I mean). Can be served...

    Fresh Tomato and Corn Salad

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    Fresh Tomato and Corn Salad

    By rouxdog on August 8, 2001

    Recipe #10757

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    "3 of the greatest flavors in nature, together in one dish (Spend a few extra dollars on good olive oil, and you'll see what I mean). Can be served cold or room temperature. Great for picnics."

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    Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaves...

    27 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Tomato Basil Bread - by Hand or Bread Machine
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    This breads' chewy crust pairs well with a steaming mug of soup. The pretty color and robust flavor are a great pairing with chicken or turkey cold...

    Tomato Basil Bread - by Hand or Bread Machine

    Recipe #314197

    Tomato Basil Bread - by Hand or Bread Machine

    By Brandess on July 16, 2008

    Recipe #314197

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    "This breads' chewy crust pairs well with a steaming mug of soup. The pretty color and robust flavor are a great pairing with chicken or turkey cold cuts or a summer tomato sandwich. I use this basic recipe in my bread machine using the dough cycle; following my bread machines instructions. I then bake it in the oven. I also omit the red pepper flakes..."

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    Ingredients: fresh basil, warm water...

    11 Reviews

    Prep Time:2 mins

    Total Time: 37 mins

    Vegan Pizza Dough
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    This is an updated version of my adopted recipe. The review it had stated the pizza dough did not cook thru after toppings were added. This recipe and...

    Vegan Pizza Dough

    Recipe #10579

    Vegan Pizza Dough

    By lauralie41 on August 1, 2001

    Recipe #10579

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    "This is an updated version of my adopted recipe. The review it had stated the pizza dough did not cook thru after toppings were added. This recipe and directions will help that problem."

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    Ingredients: fast rising yeast, olive oil...

    10 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

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    Baked Vegetarian Chimichangas (Warm or Cold)
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    These are a deliciously healthy, filling meal, and good for both everyday eating and when your vegetarian guests come over for dinner! My non-vegetarian...

    Baked Vegetarian Chimichangas (Warm or Cold)

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    Baked Vegetarian Chimichangas (Warm or Cold)

    By Julesong on December 22, 2002

    Recipe #49461

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    "These are a deliciously healthy, filling meal, and good for both everyday eating and when your vegetarian guests come over for dinner! My non-vegetarian husband doesn't even miss the meat when I fix these. This is a *big* batch, so plan on leftovers. :) Good for picnics & potlucks, too... see note below."

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    Ingredients: powdered cumin, soy cheese...

    33 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Fresh Tomato and Corn Salad
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    3 of the greatest flavors in nature, together in one dish (Spend a few extra dollars on good olive oil, and you'll see what I mean). Can be served...

    Fresh Tomato and Corn Salad

    Recipe #10757

    Fresh Tomato and Corn Salad

    By rouxdog on August 8, 2001

    Recipe #10757

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    "3 of the greatest flavors in nature, together in one dish (Spend a few extra dollars on good olive oil, and you'll see what I mean). Can be served cold or room temperature. Great for picnics."

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    Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaves...

    27 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Easy Caramelized Garlic Chicken
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    This is the best chicken I have ever made or eaten in my life. It is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and is great for a quick, yet still...

    Easy Caramelized Garlic Chicken

    Recipe #242778

    Easy Caramelized Garlic Chicken

    By MizEmerilLagasse on July 27, 2007

    Recipe #242778

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    "This is the best chicken I have ever made or eaten in my life. It is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and is great for a quick, yet still fancy, meal."

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    Ingredients: heavy cream, oil...

    22 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 22 mins

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    Chewy Chocolate Chip Pizookies
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    A pizookie is basically a giant cookie served slightly undercooked a la mode. One pizookie feeds more or less 4 people. You can also serve this dough as...

    Chewy Chocolate Chip Pizookies

    By Secret Teenage Chef on November 24, 2005

    Recipe #146185

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    "A pizookie is basically a giant cookie served slightly undercooked a la mode. One pizookie feeds more or less 4 people. You can also serve this dough as traditional cookies, but either way, they're chewy, buttery, and sweet. Yum!"

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    Ingredients: egg yolks, eggs, milk...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Baked Vegetarian Chimichangas (Warm or Cold)
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    These are a deliciously healthy, filling meal, and good for both everyday eating and when your vegetarian guests come over for dinner! My non-vegetarian...

    Baked Vegetarian Chimichangas (Warm or Cold)

    Recipe #49461

    Baked Vegetarian Chimichangas (Warm or Cold)

    By Julesong on December 22, 2002

    Recipe #49461

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    "These are a deliciously healthy, filling meal, and good for both everyday eating and when your vegetarian guests come over for dinner! My non-vegetarian husband doesn't even miss the meat when I fix these. This is a *big* batch, so plan on leftovers. :) Good for picnics & potlucks, too... see note below."

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    Ingredients: powdered cumin, soy cheese...

    33 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

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