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    Cheesy Asparagus And Ham

    Cheesy Asparagus And Ham

    By MizzNezz

    3 Reviews

    Southwestern Couscous

    Southwestern Couscous

    Parslied New Potatoes

    Parslied New Potatoes

    Low-Fat Shrimp Pasta Salad

    Low-Fat Shrimp Pasta Salad

    Most Popular Californian Dinner Party Recipes

    Steven's World Famous To-Die-For Sour Cream Chicken
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    I've modified my grandmother's recipe for the 21st Century. I can't have a dinner party and not asked to make this simple dish. Enjoy!

    Steven's World Famous To-Die-For Sour Cream Chicken

    Recipe #12522

    Steven's World Famous To-Die-For Sour Cream Chicken

    By Steven L. on October 8, 2001

    Recipe #12522

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    "I've modified my grandmother's recipe for the 21st Century. I can't have a dinner party and not asked to make this simple dish. Enjoy!"

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    Ingredients: Chicken In A Biscuit crackers, marjoram...

    201 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

    Buttery Shrimp And Pasta
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    This is a really simple dish to make and it's quite elegant.

    Buttery Shrimp And Pasta

    Recipe #31562

    Buttery Shrimp And Pasta

    By MizzNezz on June 20, 2002

    Recipe #31562

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    "This is a really simple dish to make and it's quite elegant."

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    Ingredients: dried basil, shrimp...

    190 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Basil Cream Chicken
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    This is the easiest and one of the most impressive chicken dishes I make. Serve with grated parmesan at the table.

    Basil Cream Chicken

    Recipe #32735

    Basil Cream Chicken

    By MizzNezz on June 30, 2002

    Recipe #32735

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    "This is the easiest and one of the most impressive chicken dishes I make. Serve with grated parmesan at the table."

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    Ingredients: pepper, fettuccine...

    167 Reviews

    Prep Time:12 mins

    Total Time: 19 mins

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    Half-Moon Bay Poached Plums
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    The "Red Beaut Plum" is a medium sized plum with a bright red skin and a ferm, yellow meat that's mildly sweet. The poaching liquid is made...

    Half-Moon Bay Poached Plums

    Recipe #433493

    Half-Moon Bay Poached Plums

    By Chef #848413 on July 27, 2010

    Recipe #433493

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    "The "Red Beaut Plum" is a medium sized plum with a bright red skin and a ferm, yellow meat that's mildly sweet. The poaching liquid is made from a wonderful "Nebbia Orange Muscat 2006 Wine that I found at the La Nebbia Winery, Half Moon Bay, Ca.. These plums infusied with the wonderful sweetness form the "Orange Muscat Wine and..."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cloves...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

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    Curried Verjus Mussels
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    I'm on a verjus kick! This recipe comes from MacCallum House Restaurant, Mendocino, CA.

    Curried Verjus Mussels

    By Rinshinomori on July 4, 2010

    Recipe #431858

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    "I'm on a verjus kick! This recipe comes from MacCallum House Restaurant, Mendocino, CA."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, cream, curry powder...

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    Prep Time:0 mins

    Total Time: 8 mins

    Steven's Chili 2.0
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    This is my basic chili recipe modified just a bit.

    Steven's Chili 2.0

    Recipe #427860

    Steven's Chili 2.0

    By Steven L. on June 1, 2010

    Recipe #427860

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    "This is my basic chili recipe modified just a bit."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, cumin, onion powder...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

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    White Batter Bread
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    This simple recipe will give you 2 beautiful, delicious loaves of bread. Try it warm with butter and jam, WOW!! Prep time is the rising.

    White Batter Bread

    Recipe #32369

    White Batter Bread

    By MizzNezz on June 26, 2002

    Recipe #32369

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    "This simple recipe will give you 2 beautiful, delicious loaves of bread. Try it warm with butter and jam, WOW!! Prep time is the rising."

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    Ingredients: salt, shortening, sugar...

    49 Reviews

    Prep Time:1 hrs 5 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 50 mins

    Raspberry Sauce
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    This is good over ice-cream, or on pancakes. We find a lot of uses for this!

    Raspberry Sauce

    Recipe #33624

    Raspberry Sauce

    By MizzNezz on July 8, 2002

    Recipe #33624

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    "This is good over ice-cream, or on pancakes. We find a lot of uses for this!"

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    Ingredients: cornstarch, raspberries, sugar...

    47 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 55 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

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    Basil Cream Chicken
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    This is the easiest and one of the most impressive chicken dishes I make. Serve with grated parmesan at the table.

    Basil Cream Chicken

    Recipe #32735

    Basil Cream Chicken

    By MizzNezz on June 30, 2002

    Recipe #32735

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    "This is the easiest and one of the most impressive chicken dishes I make. Serve with grated parmesan at the table."

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    Ingredients: pepper, fettuccine...

    167 Reviews

    Prep Time:12 mins

    Total Time: 19 mins

    White Fish In Herbed Butter
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    Frequently requested, easy to make.

    White Fish In Herbed Butter

    Recipe #26451

    White Fish In Herbed Butter

    By MizzNezz on April 27, 2002

    Recipe #26451

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    "Frequently requested, easy to make."

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    Ingredients: pepper, dill weed...

    92 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Fluffy Lemon Cheesecake Squares
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    I've made this since a friend gave me the recipe at my bridal shower, MANY years ago!! This freezes very well. Take it out of the freezer and put...

    Fluffy Lemon Cheesecake Squares

    Recipe #29569

    Fluffy Lemon Cheesecake Squares

    By MizzNezz on May 29, 2002

    Recipe #29569

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    "I've made this since a friend gave me the recipe at my bridal shower, MANY years ago!! This freezes very well. Take it out of the freezer and put it in the refrigerator 2 hours before serving.)"

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    Ingredients: cream cheese, evaporated milk...

    55 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 30 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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    "I watched Giada on the food network make this cake and decided I would do a "trial run" before serving it at a dinner party. The creme fraiche is hard..." more 

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