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    Ham Salad for Sandwiches
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    Great summer sandwich spread. This will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.

    Ham Salad for Sandwiches

    Recipe #25528

    Ham Salad for Sandwiches

    By MizzNezz on April 18, 2002

    Recipe #25528

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    "Great summer sandwich spread. This will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days."

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    Ingredients: pepper, cooked ham, mayonnaise...

    67 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Linda's Tuna and Olive Sandwich (Sandwiches) or Finger Rolls
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    This is one of my all time FAVORITE sandwiches. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Onions and olives go together well with the mayo in this recipe......

    Linda's Tuna and Olive Sandwich (Sandwiches) or Finger Rolls

    Recipe #52284

    Linda's Tuna and Olive Sandwich (Sandwiches) or Finger Rolls

    By Linda's Busy Kitchen on January 27, 2003

    Recipe #52284

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    "This is one of my all time FAVORITE sandwiches. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Onions and olives go together well with the mayo in this recipe... YUMMO! The Finger Roll recipe is GREAT around the holidays and for baby and bridal showers, graduations, weddings, parties, and family get togethers. Just omit the lettuce if making the Finger Rolls...."

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    Ingredients: rolls, green olives, lettuce...

    52 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Hummus
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    Rich, Smooth,Healthy! Serve with toasted pitas. Quick and Easy! Use as a spread for sandwiches. Spread on toasted rye topped with ripe tomatoes. Also...

    Hummus

    Recipe #51535

    Hummus

    By Rita~ on January 16, 2003

    Recipe #51535

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    "Rich, Smooth,Healthy! Serve with toasted pitas. Quick and Easy! Use as a spread for sandwiches. Spread on toasted rye topped with ripe tomatoes. Also add diced red peppers or hot peppers. I try to keep this low in fat if you do as well check out French Tarts Review."

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    Ingredients: fresh parsley, garbanzo beans...

    40 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

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    Pork (Or Chicken) Hoisin Roll-Ups
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    From Woman's Day Specail Interest Publication "Eating Light" (1998) in a section called "No Cooking Required". A very easy and...

    Pork (Or Chicken) Hoisin Roll-Ups

    By PatMe on February 6, 2012

    Recipe #473620

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    "From Woman's Day Specail Interest Publication "Eating Light" (1998) in a section called "No Cooking Required". A very easy and quick weeknight dinner. Served witha salad. Dinner can be on the table in 15 minutes. Their recipe calls for pork, but I substitute chicken with excellent results."

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    Ingredients: flour tortillas, mung bean sprouts...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 17 mins

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    Beef-Less Burrito
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    I recommend you make your own humus and salsa or purchase at the store. I prefer to know exactly what is in my food! P.S. The hubby was impressed that...

    Beef-Less Burrito

    By chefcanuck on January 30, 2012

    Recipe #473255

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    "I recommend you make your own humus and salsa or purchase at the store. I prefer to know exactly what is in my food! P.S. The hubby was impressed that it made him full without any meat. We are severe carnivores and this is a nice change."

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    Ingredients: mesclun, cucumbers...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

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    Walnut Taco Meat
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    You don't need a frying pan for this taco meat! A food processor works just fine! Its rich, full of flavor, and super fast to whip up.

    Walnut Taco Meat

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    Walnut Taco Meat

    By planthappymamma on August 22, 2011

    Recipe #462752

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    "You don't need a frying pan for this taco meat! A food processor works just fine! Its rich, full of flavor, and super fast to whip up."

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    Ingredients: cumin, garlic powder, paprika...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

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    Simple Peruvian Ceviche
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    The best and easiest Ceviche recipe I've ever tasted (and I've tried them all over South America). It's quick, easy and disappears quickly....

    Simple Peruvian Ceviche

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    Simple Peruvian Ceviche

    By Susan #2 on February 15, 2005

    Recipe #111154

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    "The best and easiest Ceviche recipe I've ever tasted (and I've tried them all over South America). It's quick, easy and disappears quickly. The habanero peppers make it spicy without giving it the distinctive flavor of jalapenos and it's great without hot peppers too. You can adjust any of the seasonings to suit your taste. I am not a cilantro fan,..."

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    Ingredients: tilapia fillets, fresh cilantro...

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    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Moosewood White Bean and Tomato Salad
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    This is one of my favorite Moosewood recipes, and it is so easy! My toddler even loves this recipe. This cold salad is perfect during the hot summer...

    Moosewood White Bean and Tomato Salad

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    Moosewood White Bean and Tomato Salad

    By death_by_parsnip on July 17, 2006

    Recipe #177902

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    "This is one of my favorite Moosewood recipes, and it is so easy! My toddler even loves this recipe. This cold salad is perfect during the hot summer months, and goes great with meals that are cooked on the grill. I find that adding 1 T red wine vinegar makes it absolutely perfect. Moosewood categorizes this recipe as a "Main dish salad"..."

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    Ingredients: dried basil, diced tomatoes...

    14 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Kumquat's Panzanella (Bread and Tomato Salad)
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    My version. There are others posted. I find this salad incredibly tasty. If you'd like to try it there is one VERY important caveat - do not stint...

    Kumquat's Panzanella (Bread and Tomato Salad)

    Recipe #130631

    Kumquat's Panzanella (Bread and Tomato Salad)

    By Kumquat the Cat's friend on July 20, 2005

    Recipe #130631

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    "My version. There are others posted. I find this salad incredibly tasty. If you'd like to try it there is one VERY important caveat - do not stint on the quality of your ingredients. (Garbage in garbage out.) Some of the ingredients are available year round, but only prepare this if you know you can get tomatoes at their very best. Most panzanella..."

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    Ingredients: pepper, extra virgin olive oil...

    12 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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    Recipe #25528

    Ham Salad for Sandwiches

    By MizzNezz on April 18, 2002

    Recipe #25528

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    "Great summer sandwich spread. This will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days."

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    Ingredients: pepper, cooked ham, mayonnaise...

    67 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Linda's Tuna and Olive Sandwich (Sandwiches) or Finger Rolls
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    This is one of my all time FAVORITE sandwiches. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Onions and olives go together well with the mayo in this recipe......

    Linda's Tuna and Olive Sandwich (Sandwiches) or Finger Rolls

    Recipe #52284

    Linda's Tuna and Olive Sandwich (Sandwiches) or Finger Rolls

    By Linda's Busy Kitchen on January 27, 2003

    Recipe #52284

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    "This is one of my all time FAVORITE sandwiches. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Onions and olives go together well with the mayo in this recipe... YUMMO! The Finger Roll recipe is GREAT around the holidays and for baby and bridal showers, graduations, weddings, parties, and family get togethers. Just omit the lettuce if making the Finger Rolls...."

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    Ingredients: rolls, green olives, lettuce...

    52 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Recipe #101391

    Turkey Brine
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    For a JUICIER and TASTIER turkey, brine before cooking! If your turkey or chicken is kosher do not brine since it has already been salted. Brining isn't...

    Turkey Brine

    By ameatlanta on October 6, 2004

    Recipe #101391

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    "For a JUICIER and TASTIER turkey, brine before cooking! If your turkey or chicken is kosher do not brine since it has already been salted. Brining isn't just for poultry but also lean cuts of meat and even fish and shrimp. But you must adjust time to their size. Example; a whole trout takes only 20 minutes and the same with shrimp, a whole chicken..."

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    Ingredients: kosher salt, sea salt, sugar...

    39 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

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    Turkey Brine
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    I saw this recipe when I was watching Tyler Florence on the tv network. I tried it last weekend and it was perfect. Will make any thanksgiving turkey...

    Turkey Brine

    By Tiny_Toodles on November 15, 2007

    Recipe #265825

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    "I saw this recipe when I was watching Tyler Florence on the tv network. I tried it last weekend and it was perfect. Will make any thanksgiving turkey moist and flavorful! Cooking time is for marinating time."

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    Ingredients: fresh rosemary, fresh thyme...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 12 hrs 15 mins

    Southwest Salad
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    Something I just threw together one night but ended up being the best salad I've ever made--corn, cheese, tomatoes and tortilla chips complimented...

    Southwest Salad

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    Southwest Salad

    By GreenEyedLS on May 2, 2007

    Recipe #225889

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    "Something I just threw together one night but ended up being the best salad I've ever made--corn, cheese, tomatoes and tortilla chips complimented by ranch dressing with a kick."

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    Ingredients: corn, cumin, lettuce...

    15 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

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