My daughter and I made a wonderful Chinese Feast today. One of the dishes we made was so delicious I just had to tell you how we made it.
1 Can Apricots
1 Can Pineapple Chunks
2 tbs. chopped fresh ginger
2 cloves finely chopped garlic
1/2 Cup Chopped onion
1 chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced carrot slivers
1/4 […]
October 21st, 2007
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We went to my sister’s house again and we had such a wonderful time eating and hiking and then eating again. When we first arrived she used her infrared cooker to cook these vegetable tempura with special dipping sauces. They were so delicious.
Then we went for a hike and when we got back, […]
October 20th, 2007
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There’s nothing like a good tuna sandwich. I feel that for any sandwich the bread is the most important aspect. I love crusty chewy bread, either French, Italian, or sourdough.
1 small can tuna ( chilled & drained )
1 tbs. mayonnaise
lots of pepper
1 tbs. sweet relish
2 tbs. finely chopped onion
2 tbs. finely chopped celery
1 […]
October 19th, 2007
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This tradition of making spaghetti for Halloween started over 20 years ago. The best Halloween dinner I remember is where I made the spaghetti and a friend brought a delicous green salad sprinkled with Parmesan cheese with a red wine vinegarette dressing. She also brought a plate of fingers! She had cut […]
October 18th, 2007
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popping corn
oil
salt
butter
marshmallows
wax paper
large paper grocery bags
My mom used to make the traditonal hard ball stage corn syrup popcorn balls, but I devised a different and simpler recipe throughout the years. You may use an air popper to pop your corn, but the popcorn has a much better flavor if cooked in a large pot […]
October 18th, 2007
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It is a family tradition to make popcorn balls and caramel apples in late October. I start looking for Popsicle sticks early. They are easier to find now than say 10 years ago.
dozen sticks (try a craft store if your grocery doesn’t carry them)
10 - 12 granny smith apples
2 […]
October 16th, 2007
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Not too healthy for me, but so good! A traditional American Breakfast:
A buttermilk pancake made with oats, butter and boysenberry syrup; just right hash browns with sausage cream gravy; one of each cooked well: sausage, bacon, small ham slice; a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice; a glass of 1% milk (love the taste).
I can’t […]
October 16th, 2007
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This is my Ultimate Healthy Breakfast. I will let you know my Ultimate Traditional Breakfast another time.
1 cup Kefir or yogurt
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 cup fresh blue berries and raspberries
1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds, oats, various nuts and seeds
fresh homemade salsa with cucumber slices
6 Blue corn tortilla chips
October 14th, 2007
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Here are some more great recipe sites you must check out!
Are you getting ready for a party? Check out this site for help:
Great Party Recipes
How could anyone be tired of banana bread? Check out this site for some great recipes:
Tired of Banana Bread
This site is awesome! If you love to cook […]
October 13th, 2007
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I never knew cooking was such a heated subject when it came to chicken breasts:
50 Ways To Feed Your Muscles
I’m not a vegetarian, but this burger looks delicious:
Ultimate Veggie Burger Recipe
This article is a must read for everyone who cooks or eats food:
The Way We Eat Now
Remembrances of Summer and summer food, one […]
October 12th, 2007
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