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Spiced Lime Chicken Salad
Cooking — FOR THE CHICKEN: Heat the oil in a frying pan. Sprinkle the chicken with cumin, add to the pan and cook until the chicken is well browned and tender. Remove from the pan and cut into thick slices. FOR THE SALAD: Peel the carrots lengthways into ...More…
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Warm Orzo with Corn, Olives and Tomatoes
Cooking — In a medium skillet, heat the oil on medium heat and add the corn. Saute for a minute or until crisp tender. Add the tomatoes, olives and basil and cook another minute or until heated through. Reserve. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. ...More…
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Chicken Noodle Soup with Parsnips and Dill
Cooking — Lots of carrots and parsnips give old-favorite chicken noodle soup a sweet savor. To balance this effect, use the optional parsley, which is just slightly bitter. In a large pot, combine the broth, onion, carrots, parsnips, salt, and pepper and ...More…
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Radish Greens Soup
Cooking — Be sure to pick bunches of radishes with very fresh-looking leaves for this earthy, slightly bitter soup. Three 1/2 -inch-thick slices of firm-textured white bread, crusts trimmed Cut the bread crosswise into 3/4 -inch strips. Melt the butter in ...More…
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Candied Yams
Cooking — The dark, orange-fleshed variety of sweet potato commonly known as the yam has been a Southern staple since colonial times, and candied yams have enjoyed wide popularity since the late 19th century -- especially at Thanksgiving. Try them ...More…
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Bourbon-Spiked Sweet Potato Puree
Cooking — Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Pierce the sweet potatoes a few times and roast them in a large nonstick roasting pan for about 1 hour, or until soft and browned on the bottom. Let cool for 15 minutes. Remove the skin, leaving as much ...More…
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Rosemary Roasted Pork Loin
Cooking — Pork has a natural affinity for rosemary and sage, as any Italian knows. To combat the tendency of pork loin to dry out, I like to wrap it in pancetta (Italian bacon) before roasting. Pair with braised white beans and roasted potatoes for a true ...More…
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Pumpkin Banana Cranberry Bread
Cooking — Mix dry ingredients. Blend together eggs, vanilla, butter, and sugars. Combine all in a big bowl and add banana, pumpkin, and buttermilk. Fold in cranberries. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. This is ...More…
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Green Beans with Portobello Mushrooms and Bacon
Cooking — Make Ahead: The green beans can be blanched up to 1 day ahead; the mushrooms can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead. Green beans and bacon go together like, well, turkey and gravy. Portobello mushrooms, full of meaty flavor, are a fine addition to ...More…
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Old-fashioned Meat Loaf
Cooking — For the most tender, moist meat loaf, use meat with 20 percent fat. A meat loaf pan, a wonderful recent invention consisting of one pan with drainage holes set inside a second pan, allows excess fat to drain out during cooking. Serve with a ...More…
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Chicken Marsala with Basil & Mushroom
Cooking — Basil and Italy's most famous wine give this chicken dish a rich flavor. This dish makes an easy entrée that is tasty enough for entertaining. Place chicken between two sheets of wax paper and pound to approximately 1/4-inch thick. In a large ...More…
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Ghastly Goblin's Toes
Cooking — Try not to think about the toeless goblins hobbling around the globe when you enjoy these pretzel-like baked treats. At least they can't run very fast! Fun idea for Halloween to serve with a warm cozy soup! I guess the instructions could be a bit ...More…