This recipe came from three different places. The first time I saw this made was on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Everything went into the pot, including the lettuce! I’m surprised she didn’t throw in a sesame seed bun! I liked the idea of it, everyone loves a cheeseburger, especially with bacon. The second inspiration of…
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As a member of The Daily Meal Culinary Content Network, each week the SWAT team gets an ingredient to cook. Usually it’s something simple like bacon or chicken breast. This week was Refrigerated Biscuit Dough. How many things can you make with biscuits? Here are a few more ideas! 6 things you Didn’t know you…
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Porcupine Meatballs is one of those “oldie but goodie” recipes that are rarely found in any cookbooks today. This recipe was popular in the 50’s, and it’s listed in my Mom’s old cookbook from that time period. Mom used tomato soup quite a bit back in the day for her delicious Tomato Soup Meatloaf and Polish…
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Creamed spinach is standard steak-house fare – and usually pretty mediocre. This version brings new life to this side dish. 1/2 c. diced onion 1 Tb. unsalted butter 2 Tb. all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 pkg. (5.2 oz.) Boursin cheese 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed…
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If you want honest-to-goodness dill pickles, you have to do it the old-fashioned way. If the fermentation thing is not for you, don’t give up on making a great pickle. Dill pickles are a lot like sauerkraut in that in that bacteria rather than yeast are responsible for the fermentation. They will break apart the…
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Grilled lemony, garlicy chicken with a refreshing Tzatziki sauce and a simple salad, makes a cool summer supper. Tzatziki Sauce 2 cup good quality plain yogurt 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated Salt and Pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill Put the yogurt in a strainer lined with cheesecloth, coffee filter…
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Soft-boiled eggs are an old-fashioned breakfast. When we were growing up, dad used to fix this for us when we had a cold or just needed something light to settle our stomachs. He always called this “Eggs on the Rocks”. To soft-cook eggs, bring a deep saucepan filled halfway with water to a rolling boil.…
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I am not a Football fan. This year for Superbowl – all I know is the Giants are playing. Could never follow the game. Hard to get enthusiastic about something you don’t understand. But ask me to make the party spread and I’m there!!! I’ve just put together a few “foodball” recipes that can be…
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Packaged trail mix can be very expensive. Make it yourself at less than half the cost! Customize your trail mix! Choose from nuts, dried fruits, sweets and seeds. We all love snacking on this sweet and salty combination. There are endless possibilities! Add your favorite cereal, cheddar cheese crackers, cashews, almonds – whatever your heart…
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The inspiration for these cookies came from a cookbook I received from The Daily Meal call “Cook yourself Sexy” by Candice Kumai. The recipes make smart swaps to cut calories without sacrificing flavor. One of her recipes was Cornflake Chocolate Chip Cookies. The cereral in our house lately has been Honey Bunches of Oats –…
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Most of a classic club sandwich ingredients are here; bacon, turkey or chicken, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Instead of three layers of toast there are three crispy tortillas, and guacamole in place of mayonnaise. 3 slices of bacon 3 flour tortillas (8-inch) 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce 4 oz. sliced roast turkey or chicken 3…
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“In the childhood memories of every cook, there’s a large kitchen, a warm stove, an apple pie and a mom.” With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking and planning meals for the upcoming get-togethers with family and friends. It seems that everyone is so busy these days, that sometimes holidays are…
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My assignment this month in the Secret Recipe Club was a bit surprising this time! The chosen blog for me was Chocolates and Dreams. A dessert blog you say? Nooooooo…. an interesting array of sweet and savory Indian delights! A few hard-to-find ingredients, although they were tempting my tastebuds, led me to try Chocolates and…
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Before you go on your next food shopping trip, take a look and see what you have left in the fridge. Eggs almost past their freshness date? Make a quiche! 1 refrigerated pie crust 2 stalks fresh broccoli 5 slices provolone cheese 6 eggs 1-1/2 cups half and half 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano 1/2…
