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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

    "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...

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 9 hrs 5 mins

    " 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

    "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...

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

    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

    "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...

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Japanese Mum's Chicken
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    We have a Japanese girl, Tomoko, living with us, and tonight she and I cooked a Japanese dinner for us and her friends. She phoned her mum,Toshiko, in...

    Japanese Mum's Chicken

    Recipe #68955

    Japanese Mum's Chicken

    By JustJanS on August 13, 2003

    Recipe #68955

    "We have a Japanese girl, Tomoko, living with us, and tonight she and I cooked a Japanese dinner for us and her friends. She phoned her mum,Toshiko, in Japan for this, as it's her favourite recipe, and I wanted to share it here. It's simple and so good, and Tomoko, who is only 16, did such a good job of cooking this, then translating the recipe to English..."

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    Ingredients: garlic cloves, soy sauce...

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Oven-Fried Chicken Chimichangas
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    A fast and healthier way to serve Chimichangas than the traditional deep fried. These are very good, and you may dress them up to you own preference. I...

    Oven-Fried Chicken Chimichangas

    Recipe #28148

    Oven-Fried Chicken Chimichangas

    By Miss Annie on May 13, 2002

    Recipe #28148

    "A fast and healthier way to serve Chimichangas than the traditional deep fried. These are very good, and you may dress them up to you own preference. I like to serve with green chile sauce sometimes instead of the picante sauce."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, dried oregano leaves...

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Beer Bread
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    There are a few recipes for beer bread out there, but none as simple (and tasty!) as this one. You can even mix it in the baking pan for easy cleanup....

    Beer Bread

    Recipe #73440

    Beer Bread

    By Gerald Norman on October 15, 2003

    Recipe #73440

    "There are a few recipes for beer bread out there, but none as simple (and tasty!) as this one. You can even mix it in the baking pan for easy cleanup. This is sensational when served with soups or just as a snack, but don't expect it to be around very long when your family gets a taste of it! Be sure to use a sheet pan on the shelf below the pan to..."

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    Ingredients: salt, sugar, flour...

    Prep Time:3 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 3 mins

    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

    Recipe #77397

    Kittencal's 5-Minute Cinnamon Flop Brunch Cake

    By Kittencalskitchen on November 27, 2003

    Recipe #77397

    "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...

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    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)

    Recipe #32614

    Fudge Crinkles (A Great 4 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookie)

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

    Recipe #32614

    "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...

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Pork Chops Yum-Yum
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    I copied this from The Orlando Sentinel months ago and just now found it. We eat pork chops at least once a week and this is our favorite.

    Pork Chops Yum-Yum

    Recipe #95222

    Pork Chops Yum-Yum

    By Brad Beckwith on July 7, 2004

    Recipe #95222

    "I copied this from The Orlando Sentinel months ago and just now found it. We eat pork chops at least once a week and this is our favorite."

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    Ingredients: garlic salt, ginger, honey...

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

    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

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

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, nuts...

    Prep Time:12 mins

    Total Time: 32 mins

    Mexican Rice
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    Are you craving that great Mexican rice from your favorite taco stand? Here it is. This is just like a good Mexican restaurant rice. Many recipes taste...

    Mexican Rice

    Recipe #117892

    Mexican Rice

    By Pot Scrubber on April 18, 2005

    Recipe #117892

    "Are you craving that great Mexican rice from your favorite taco stand? Here it is. This is just like a good Mexican restaurant rice. Many recipes taste good... but the texture just isn't right. You know how it is... you have prepared scores of Mexican rice recipes but always have been disappointed. It may be delicious but kinda "gloopy and wet."..."

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    Ingredients: fresh cilantro, jalapenos...

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 55 mins

    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

    "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...

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

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