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Have Yourself a Victorian Christmas!
It may seem very complicated and appear to be a lot of hard work, but planning a Victorian Christmas is not only a memorable experience, it is lots of fun too. The key to the whole plan is to start the activities early! In prior years, when I was teaching cooking classes on this very theme, I would have to schedule the classes during the last...
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Carrot and Walnut Crunch Ingredients: 1 11-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained 1-1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks 2-1/2 cups...
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Honey Soda Bread Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2...
Ingredients: 2 cups rotini pasta, cooked 4 ounces chicken breast, cooked and diced 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped green onion 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise 1/3 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons chili seasoning 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon garlic powder Directions: In a large bowl, combine...
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Ingredients: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar dressing 1 16- or 20-ounce jar mild salsa 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 15-ounce can corn, drained 1-1/2 cups chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Directions: Mix the dressing and salsa. In a separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Pour dressing...
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Ingredients: 3 slices bacon cooked and chopped 1/2 cup onion chopped 1 package chicken bouillon 2 cups milk 1 tin pork and beans 1 cup grated cheese (sharp cheddar) 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Directions: Add all above ingredients together and simmer for 10 minutes. When cooled either blend in blend in blender or mash by hand....
No Comments » Ingredients: 4 medium-sized potatoes, unpeeled, cut into quarters 2 green onion (scallions) sliced very thin, including the green tops 1 cup (250ml) sour cream 3 tbsp (45ml) butter salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, then crumbled 1/4 cup (60ml) grated cheese (Swiss or cheddar are good. Almost...
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Ingredients: 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 tbsp. chilli sauce ½ cup soy sauce 1 tsp. garlic powder 1tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. coarse black pepper 2 lbs. (1 kg) chicken wings, tips removed and cut in half joint Directions: Preheat oven to 375F. Combine all ingredients except chicken, mixing well. Place cut-up wing pieces...
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Fruit snacks Frozen strawberries, seedless grapes and peeled banana make great frozen snacks. Freeze on trays and place in plastic bags for quick treats. Fresh melon, pineapple, apples, pears or peaches are great barbecued. For a different twist, stir in 1/4 cup of apricot, peaches or pineapple preserves before serving cooked vegetables...
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My mother, upon watching me mix up a batch of home made Orange Rolls, made the comment that I was the last of a dying breed. In a way- she was right! It seems that in our society of simple to prepare foods, we have lost the art of bread baking. My generation, commonly called "Generation-X" has never been called upon to bake bread for necessity, we...
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