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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

    Recipe #27520

    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...

    392 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    The Blue Mill Tavern Loosemeat Sandwich
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    I've chosen to submit this recipe because the recipes found on this website for loosemeats, and on other websites, are not the original recipe. The...

    The Blue Mill Tavern Loosemeat Sandwich

    Recipe #87075

    The Blue Mill Tavern Loosemeat Sandwich

    By plantfreek on March 20, 2004

    Recipe #87075

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    "I've chosen to submit this recipe because the recipes found on this website for loosemeats, and on other websites, are not the original recipe. The loosemeat was created in 1924 at Ye Old Tavern-now Gus' Family Restaurant on 14th and Jackson St. in Sioux City, Iowa. Nowadays you will find the original sandwich served at Bob's Drive Inn on Hwy 75, LeMars,..."

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    Ingredients: ground sirloin, lard, onions...

    230 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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

    Tortellini Tomato Spinach Soup

    Recipe #35988

    Tortellini Tomato Spinach Soup

    By spatchcock on August 5, 2002

    Recipe #35988

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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...

    222 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Fantastic Taco Casserole
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    I originally found this taco casserole recipe in a Taste of Home magazine. Since then, I have made this recipe at least 50 times. I love it because...

    Fantastic Taco Casserole

    Recipe #155186

    Fantastic Taco Casserole

    By Leilani on February 7, 2006

    Recipe #155186

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    "I originally found this taco casserole recipe in a Taste of Home magazine. Since then, I have made this recipe at least 50 times. I love it because the ingredients list isn't complicated and, based on the layers, I can readily remember all ingredients when I am at the store without my recipe card. I have served this for myself and had wonderful..."

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    Ingredients: corn chips, green onions...

    208 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Hamburger Noodle Bake
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    This is almost like a lasagna. Very good!

    Hamburger Noodle Bake

    Recipe #21363

    Hamburger Noodle Bake

    By MizzNezz on March 4, 2002

    Recipe #21363

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    "This is almost like a lasagna. Very good!"

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    Ingredients: pepper, cream cheese, noodles...

    198 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Crispy Ginger Beef
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    If you like sweet, spicy, crispy Chinese food- this is for you. Adapted from a recipe I saw on "Fixing Dinner" with Sandi Richard.

    Crispy Ginger Beef

    Recipe #107072

    Crispy Ginger Beef

    By Miraklegirl on December 28, 2004

    Recipe #107072

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    "If you like sweet, spicy, crispy Chinese food- this is for you. Adapted from a recipe I saw on "Fixing Dinner" with Sandi Richard."

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    Ingredients: cornstarch, eggs, flank steaks...

    172 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Streamlined Chimichangas
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    This is a great tasting recipe and so easy that even my daughter doesn't complain when I ask her to make it.

    Streamlined Chimichangas

    Recipe #16371

    Streamlined Chimichangas

    By Mysterygirl on December 29, 2001

    Recipe #16371

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    "This is a great tasting recipe and so easy that even my daughter doesn't complain when I ask her to make it."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, dried oregano leaves...

    172 Reviews

    Prep Time:0 mins

    Total Time: 20 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...

    169 Reviews

    Prep Time:12 mins

    Total Time: 19 mins

    Potato Kielbasa Skillet
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    A very hearty, tasty supper. This is very easy to make and a real pleaser.

    Potato Kielbasa Skillet

    Recipe #34688

    Potato Kielbasa Skillet

    By MizzNezz on July 23, 2002

    Recipe #34688

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    "A very hearty, tasty supper. This is very easy to make and a real pleaser."

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    Ingredients: pepper, green peppers...

    162 Reviews

    Prep Time:8 mins

    Total Time: 28 mins

    (Panera Bread) Black Bean Soup
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    This is my own version of Panera Bread's black bean soup. It tastes a lot like it, and I love it! Use vegetable stock to make it vegetarian.

    (Panera Bread) Black Bean Soup

    Recipe #49737

    (Panera Bread) Black Bean Soup

    By najwa on January 3, 2003

    Recipe #49737

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    "This is my own version of Panera Bread's black bean soup. It tastes a lot like it, and I love it! Use vegetable stock to make it vegetarian."

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    Ingredients: cornstarch, cumin, onions...

    149 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Cheat n' Eat Vietnamese Chicken Soup
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    Sometimes you just don't have all day to make Vietnamese soup! You can have this made and in your hands in 15 minutes!

    Cheat n' Eat Vietnamese Chicken Soup

    Recipe #28377

    Cheat n' Eat Vietnamese Chicken Soup

    By Sue Lau on May 13, 2002

    Recipe #28377

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    "Sometimes you just don't have all day to make Vietnamese soup! You can have this made and in your hands in 15 minutes!"

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    Ingredients: cellophane noodles, fresh basil...

    143 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Kittencal's Fluffiest Scrambled Eggs
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    Once you make these eggs you will *never* go back to your old way again, this is the way the higher end restaurants prepare their eggs ----for six eggs...

    Kittencal's Fluffiest Scrambled Eggs

    Recipe #251220

    Kittencal's Fluffiest Scrambled Eggs

    By Kittencalskitchen on September 5, 2007

    Recipe #251220

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    "Once you make these eggs you will *never* go back to your old way again, this is the way the higher end restaurants prepare their eggs ----for six eggs you may increase the milk by 1 tablespoon, do not add in more than 1/4 teaspoon baking powder --- if you are not afraid of some extra calories for 4 eggs use 2 tablespoons whipping cream in place of..."

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    Ingredients: fresh coarse ground black pepper, eggs...

    141 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

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