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    Rich (But Low-Cal) Vegan Hot Chocolate

    Rich (But Low-Cal) Vegan Hot Chocolate

    By White Rose Child

    2 Reviews

    Spicy Crock Pot Chicken Chile Verde (Low Fat)

    Spicy Crock Pot Chicken Chile Verde (Low Fat)

    Honey Baked Chicken

    Honey Baked Chicken

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    To Die for Crock Pot Roast
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    Amazing flavor, and so simple! No salt needed here. In fact, you may wish to use half the ranch dressing mix to cut back on the saltiness. Found this...

    To Die for Crock Pot Roast

    Recipe #27208

    To Die for Crock Pot Roast

    By yooper on May 3, 2002

    Recipe #27208

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    "Amazing flavor, and so simple! No salt needed here. In fact, you may wish to use half the ranch dressing mix to cut back on the saltiness. Found this Crock-Pot pot roast recipe on of a website called www.recipegoldmine.com. It's all the rage there, so I thought I'd try it."

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    Ingredients: brown gravy mix, ranch dressing mix...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

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    " Whatever Floats Your Boat" Brownies!
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    These are absolutely the chewiest, moistest, fudgiest brownies ever! I have tried adding so many different things to the batter, and they ALWAYS comes...

    " Whatever Floats Your Boat" Brownies!

    Recipe #32204

    " Whatever Floats Your Boat" Brownies!

    By Karen=^..^= on June 25, 2002

    Recipe #32204

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    "These are absolutely the chewiest, moistest, fudgiest brownies ever! I have tried adding so many different things to the batter, and they ALWAYS comes out great. They are also great without ANY add-ins! BUT by varying the add-ins, you can make different brownies every week (or day!!) SUPER EASY PREP! So, add "whatever floats your boat" and..."

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    Ingredients: chocolate chips, eggs...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

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    Pancakes
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    This is really a great recipe! It is fast, simple and you usually have the ingredients on hand. I never use a mix! I got this from my sister years ago,...

    Pancakes

    Recipe #25690

    Pancakes

    By Ellen Brody on April 18, 2002

    Recipe #25690

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    "This is really a great recipe! It is fast, simple and you usually have the ingredients on hand. I never use a mix! I got this from my sister years ago, and I have shared it many times."

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    Ingredients: eggs, margarine, milk...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

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    Recipe #473947

    Fried Onion Straws With Creole Mustard Dipping Sauce
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    This is such a great alternative to french fries. goes well with steaks too.
    I actually like the dipping sauce with raw vegetables as well
    this...

    Fried Onion Straws With Creole Mustard Dipping Sauce

    By Shawn C on February 10, 2012

    Recipe #473947

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    "This is such a great alternative to french fries. goes well with steaks too. I actually like the dipping sauce with raw vegetables as well this would probably go well with fried okra as well too"

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    Ingredients: cornmeal, evaporated milk...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

    'glop' Aka Quick Beef Stroganoff
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    I've been making variations of this recipe for years. My family loves it! One of my favourite comfort foods. This is a quick and easy version, and...

    'glop' Aka Quick Beef Stroganoff

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    'glop' Aka Quick Beef Stroganoff

    By Hag chef on February 10, 2012

    Recipe #473946

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    "I've been making variations of this recipe for years. My family loves it! One of my favourite comfort foods. This is a quick and easy version, and cooks in one pot. Less mess to clean up."

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    Ingredients: egg noodles, green peppers...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Saffron White Wine Pasta Dough
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    Saffron gives the pasta a Golden color and exotic fragrance. Matching it nice with seafood.Adapted from making artisan pasta by Aliza Green. A very good...

    Saffron White Wine Pasta Dough

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    Saffron White Wine Pasta Dough

    By Rita~ on February 10, 2012

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    "Saffron gives the pasta a Golden color and exotic fragrance. Matching it nice with seafood.Adapted from making artisan pasta by Aliza Green. A very good book! I made Capellini and it came out perfect."

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    Ingredients: egg yolks, durum flour, salt...

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    Prep Time:45 mins

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    Kittencal's 5-Minute Cinnamon Flop Brunch Cake
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    Except for the the milk and small amount in the egg, the cake itself has very little fat and using low-fat milk will keep the fat to a minimum, I have...

    Kittencal's 5-Minute Cinnamon Flop Brunch Cake

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    Kittencal's 5-Minute Cinnamon Flop Brunch Cake

    By Kittencalskitchen on November 27, 2003

    Recipe #77397

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    "Except for the the milk and small amount in the egg, the cake itself has very little fat and using low-fat milk will keep the fat to a minimum, I have stated the egg as optional, I strongly suggest to add it in for a more cake-like texture -- If you are looking for a fancy cake to serve then this is not it however for the ease of this cake it is darn..."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, milk...

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    Crumb Topped Banana Muffins
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    These are so good. We love the topping.

    Crumb Topped Banana Muffins

    Recipe #43509

    Crumb Topped Banana Muffins

    By MizzNezz on October 18, 2002

    Recipe #43509

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    "These are so good. We love the topping."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, nuts...

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    Prep Time:12 mins

    Total Time: 32 mins

    Chicken Noodle Soup
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    This chicken noodle soup is great on a cool day.

    Chicken Noodle Soup

    Recipe #20755

    Chicken Noodle Soup

    By MizzNezz on February 26, 2002

    Recipe #20755

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    "This chicken noodle soup is great on a cool day."

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    Ingredients: egg noodles, cooked chicken...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

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    Pancakes
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    This is really a great recipe! It is fast, simple and you usually have the ingredients on hand. I never use a mix! I got this from my sister years ago,...

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    Recipe #25690

    Pancakes

    By Ellen Brody on April 18, 2002

    Recipe #25690

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    "This is really a great recipe! It is fast, simple and you usually have the ingredients on hand. I never use a mix! I got this from my sister years ago, and I have shared it many times."

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    Fudge Crinkles (A Great 4 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookie)
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    These are chewy, fudgy, SUPER EASY cookies that you can probably make right now! I have watched these disappear time and again and everyone is always...

    Fudge Crinkles (A Great 4 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookie)

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    Fudge Crinkles (A Great 4 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookie)

    By Karen=^..^= on June 30, 2002

    Recipe #32614

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    "These are chewy, fudgy, SUPER EASY cookies that you can probably make right now! I have watched these disappear time and again and everyone is always asking for the recipe. It is almost embarrassing to give it out, it is that easy :) Enjoy! (12/14/06: I wanted to add that Betty Crocker has updated this recipe by adding 1 tsp. vanilla extract, but I..."

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    Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, devil's food cake mix...

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    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

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    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...

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    Shish Kabob Meat Marinade
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    Easy tasty marinade good for beef, pork and chicken shish kabobs. This works well with nice size chunks and about a pound of meat. If you want to use...

    Shish Kabob Meat Marinade

    By LAURIE on April 10, 2005

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    "Easy tasty marinade good for beef, pork and chicken shish kabobs. This works well with nice size chunks and about a pound of meat. If you want to use the leftover mariande to baste the meat and vegetables while you are grilling them. Note cooking time is marinading time."

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    Ingredients: dijon-style mustard, dried thyme leaves...

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    Landry's Pontchartrain Sauce
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    An exciting explosion of flavors to accent almost any meat, but especially delicious over fish, chicken or pork.

    Landry's Pontchartrain Sauce

    By Molly53 on October 13, 2006

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    "An exciting explosion of flavors to accent almost any meat, but especially delicious over fish, chicken or pork."

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    Ingredients: Chardonnay wine, fish stock...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

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