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    Midwestern U.S. Recipes

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    Sauteed Apples

    Sauteed Apples

    By Wilmom

    3 Reviews

    Spicy Chicken Rigatoni

    Spicy Chicken Rigatoni

    Rhubarb Sauce With Zest

    Rhubarb Sauce With Zest

    Shamelessly Easy Veggie Pizza

    Shamelessly Easy Veggie Pizza

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    Amazing White Trash Puff Balls
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    These are wonderful! My cousin brought them as an appetizer for Thanksgiving dinner one year, and I got the recipe. I make them for work parties, and...

    Amazing White Trash Puff Balls

    Recipe #53878

    Amazing White Trash Puff Balls

    By Ashley Elles on February 12, 2003

    Recipe #53878

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    "These are wonderful! My cousin brought them as an appetizer for Thanksgiving dinner one year, and I got the recipe. I make them for work parties, and even quick snacks at home. You can always make more or less by using more or less cream cheese and crescent rolls! Trust me, these are excellent!"

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    Ingredients: cream cheese, pepperoni...

    288 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 31 mins

    Beth's Melt in Your Mouth Barbecue Ribs (Oven)
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    I almost didn't want to share this ribs recipe because this is one of the dishes that I make that keep my sons coming back home! These can be done...

    Beth's Melt in Your Mouth Barbecue Ribs (Oven)

    Recipe #107786

    Beth's Melt in Your Mouth Barbecue Ribs (Oven)

    By Not-2-Sweet on January 6, 2005

    Recipe #107786

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    "I almost didn't want to share this ribs recipe because this is one of the dishes that I make that keep my sons coming back home! These can be done with baby back or regular pork ribs. I have also made split chickens this way. The ribs are tender, moist and just slide off of the bone. I know that your family will love them just as much as my family..."

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    Ingredients: hickory smoke salt, pork ribs...

    234 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 3 hrs 15 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...

    224 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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    Spam & Rice *not Fried Rice*
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    This meal is a hometown favorite. When people hear the title, they immediately get grossed out. But when they try it, they love it. It's not the...

    Spam & Rice *not Fried Rice*

    By PixieFairy1981 on February 14, 2012

    Recipe #474054

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    "This meal is a hometown favorite. When people hear the title, they immediately get grossed out. But when they try it, they love it. It's not the healthiest meal in the world!"

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    Ingredients: cornstarch, cooked white rice...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #473861

    Whiskey in the Jar Cake
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    A cute,flour-free cake made in pint jars. Perfect for sharing!

    Whiskey in the Jar Cake

    By Cooking4six on February 8, 2012

    Recipe #473861

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    "A cute,flour-free cake made in pint jars. Perfect for sharing!"

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    Ingredients: chocolate chips, eggs, milk...

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    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

    Recipe #473823

    Paleo Sweet Potato Panckaes With Cinnamon Apples
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    This is a really good recipe to make for breakfast (or whenever). This is not my original recipe, but you can find it here:

    http://paleobetty.com/2011/09/12/paleo-sweet-potato-pancakes-with-cinnamon-apples/...

    Paleo Sweet Potato Panckaes With Cinnamon Apples

    By SweetRevenge091 on February 8, 2012

    Recipe #473823

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    "This is a really good recipe to make for breakfast (or whenever). This is not my original recipe, but you can find it here: http://paleobetty.com/2011/09/12/paleo-sweet-potato-pancakes-with-cinnamon-apples/"

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, coconut oil, eggs...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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    Chili's Salsa
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    You can make this sauce easily at home. From Copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com)

    Chili's Salsa

    Recipe #59635

    Chili's Salsa

    By JustaQT on April 14, 2003

    Recipe #59635

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    "You can make this sauce easily at home. From Copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com)"

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    Ingredients: cumin, tomatoes and green chilies...

    176 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Granny's Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
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    This is a rich, satisfying meal that freezes well. Great on a cold winter day. Serve it with tortillas, cornbread, French breadand/or rice! Enjoy!

    Granny's Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

    Recipe #51140

    Granny's Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

    By Sharon123 on January 14, 2003

    Recipe #51140

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    "This is a rich, satisfying meal that freezes well. Great on a cold winter day. Serve it with tortillas, cornbread, French breadand/or rice! Enjoy!"

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    Ingredients: cilantro, black bean soup...

    135 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins

    The Original Rice Krispies Treats Squares
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    This is the recipe for the original rice krispies treats squares...It never fails! Plus, it is a great way to use up a box of cereal! For best results,...

    The Original Rice Krispies Treats Squares

    Recipe #96111

    The Original Rice Krispies Treats Squares

    By Bec on July 21, 2004

    Recipe #96111

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    "This is the recipe for the original rice krispies treats squares...It never fails! Plus, it is a great way to use up a box of cereal! For best results, use fresh marshmallows. I have replaced the butter once with Mott's Healthy Baking butter or oil substitute (it was basically an unsweetened apple sauce) and they still turned out great!"

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    Ingredients: margarine, marshmallows...

    93 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

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    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...

    224 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Chili's Salsa
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    You can make this sauce easily at home. From Copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com)

    Chili's Salsa

    Recipe #59635

    Chili's Salsa

    By JustaQT on April 14, 2003

    Recipe #59635

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    "You can make this sauce easily at home. From Copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com)"

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    Ingredients: cumin, tomatoes and green chilies...

    176 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Chinese Buffet Style Donuts
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    We have all enjoyed these simple to make donuts. Now you can make them at home. From Copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com)

    Chinese Buffet Style Donuts

    Recipe #59636

    Chinese Buffet Style Donuts

    By JustaQT on April 14, 2003

    Recipe #59636

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    "We have all enjoyed these simple to make donuts. Now you can make them at home. From Copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com)"

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    Ingredients: oil, refrigerated biscuits...

    116 Reviews

    Prep Time:1 mins

    Total Time: 6 mins

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    Blue Ribbon Zucchini Nut Bread
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    This is the best Zucchini Nut Bread I have ever had and the only one I will make. It's from "Country Fair Cookbook" All recipes in this...

    Blue Ribbon Zucchini Nut Bread

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    Blue Ribbon Zucchini Nut Bread

    By mariahswind on March 25, 2007

    Recipe #218682

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    "This is the best Zucchini Nut Bread I have ever had and the only one I will make. It's from "Country Fair Cookbook" All recipes in this book are Blue Ribbon winners from fairs around America prior to it's publication in 1975. Wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavor to mellow. I have also made this as muffins. Just lower the temperature...."

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    Ingredients: cooking oil, eggs, plain flour...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins

    Breakfast Casserole
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    So easy to prepare the night before and just bake the next morning.

    Breakfast Casserole

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    Breakfast Casserole

    By Diane in Nebraska on December 15, 2004

    Recipe #106227

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    "So easy to prepare the night before and just bake the next morning."

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    Ingredients: eggs, ham, milk...

    24 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

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