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COUNTDOWN TO 24...BUT NOT UNTIL JANUARY 2009
2008-02-16 09:42:00
AP NEW YORK -- Fans of the Fox drama 24 will have to wait until next January to see Kiefer Sutherland's Jack Bauer again, this television season's most prominent casualty of the Hollywood writers strike. The network has committed to air a full season on consecutive weeks and had been planning to start last month. But if it had started airing new episodes soon, the season finale would not have taken place until the summer, when TV networks rarely show their high-profile programs. Even though eight episodes for this season had already been filmed before the beginning of the writers strike, producers would have had to ramp up production soon to complete the season. A January 2009 start seemed the best way to comply with viewers' wishes that a season's episodes run without interruption to conclusion, Fox said yesterday.
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Beagle Finally wins at Westminster After 100 Years..What a Beautiful Dog!!
2008-02-14 13:50:00
Beagles are known for their loud baying cry, their curiosity, their love of people and their messiness. They love digging, getting into garbage and howling. None of these traits seem to match those of the prim and proper dogs seen running around the arena at dog shows, but Tuesday that all changed. Doggie history was made when Uno, a nearly 3-year-old beagle, was awarded best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. By Wednesday afternoon, Uno the beagle already had been on the "Today Show," taped the Martha Stewart Show and was preparing to tape the Letterman show for Wednesday night. Uno also was the featured guest at a dinner for dog enthusiasts at the famous New York restaurant Sardi's, where he dined on steak. He is scheduled to ring the bell that opens the stock market Friday morning on Wall Street.
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Sole Po?Boy
2008-02-11 12:59:00
Serves: 1010 Lemon Pepper Sole fillets3 lemons cut in wedges10 6? soft sub rolls5 sliced tomatoes3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce10 Sweet PotatoesCajun Remoulade sauce:2 cups mayonnaise1/4 cup Dijon mustard1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup chopped red onion1/4 cup pickle relish1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 chopped capers1/4 cup grated horseradish1/4 cup chopped parsley1 tsp. salt1 tsp. white pepper, ground1 tsp. Tabasco® sauce Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Cut the sweet potatoes into 1/4? sticks and deep-fry five minutes. Split and griddle the 6? soft sub rolls to golden brown. Deep fry the Pan-Sear Sole fillets from thawed state for 2 minutes. Coat both sides of the rolls with Remoulade sauce. Place the sole fillets, lettuce and tomato on the rolls and tooth pick.

Philadelphia® Sparkling Strawberry Mold recipe From Kraft Foods
2008-02-11 12:40:00
Makes: 8 servings, about 1/2 cup each1 1/2 cups boiling water2 packages (4-serving size each) JELL-O Brand Strawberry Flavor Gelatin3/4 cup ginger ale1 package (8 ounces) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened1 package (10 ounces) frozen strawberries, thawed1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping8 fresh strawberries, slicedStir boiling water into dry gelatin in medium bowl 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in ginger ale. Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add gelatin mixture in very small amounts, mixing on medium speed after each addition until well blended. Stir in thawed frozen strawberries. Pour into 1 1/2-quart mold sprayed with cooking spray; cover. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold onto serving plate. Top with whipped topping and the fresh strawberries just before serving.
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Amy Winehouse wins four Grammy Awards..A Troubled Star that is Excellent
2008-02-11 12:30:00
Amy Winehouse , the singer who is receiving treatment for her drug problems, has won four Grammy Awards . The 24-year-old jazz star won the prestigious Song of the Year award at the 50th annual awards ceremony in Los Angeles for her hit Rehab, while also picking up statuettes for best new artist, best female pop vocalist and best pop vocal album.
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Is This the Dumbass You Want as Next President? McCain Warns: "There Will
2008-01-28 07:35:00
Sam SteinThe Huffington PostThe presidential candidate who sang "Bomb bomb Iran" is already looking towards the war after the war in Iraq.Sen. John McCain told a crowd of supporters on Sunday, "It's a tough war we're in. It's not going to be over right away. There's going to be other wars." Offering more of his increasingly bleak "straight talk," he repeated the claim: "I'm sorry to tell you, there's going to be other wars. We will never surrender but there will be other wars."McCain did not elaborate who the United States would be fighting. But he did warn the crowd to be ready for the ramifications of current and future battles."And right now - we're gonna have a lot of PTSD [post traumatic stress disorder] to treat, my friends," he said. "We're gonna have a lot of combat wounds that have to do with these terrible explosive IEDs that inflict such severe wounds. And my friends, it's gonna be tough, we're gonna have a lot to do."The remarks underscore a growing effort on M...
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Turkey Chili
2008-01-23 07:57:00
8-10 servings2 medium onions, chopped (1 cup)1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic2 pounds ground turkey2 tablespoons ground cumin1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves1 tablespoon chili powder1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained2 jalapeño chilies, seeded and chopped1 can (14 1/2 ounces) whole roma (plum) tomatoesAbout 4 cups water1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, drainedSaltPepperCook onions in oil in large Dutch oven or saucepan over medium heat about 10 minutes or until onions are tender. Add green and red bell peppers and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add turkey; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink. Add cumin, oregano, chili powder, green chilies, jalapeño chilies, tomatoes and water; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes. Add beans; simmer 15 to 20 minutes longer. (If necessary, thin chili wit...
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Homemade Ricotta Cheese
2008-01-23 07:26:00
2 quarts whole milk1 cup heavy cream1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons fresh lemon juiceLine a large sieve with a layer of heavy-duty (fine-mesh) cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl. Slowly bring milk, cream, and salt to a rolling boil in a 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Add lemon juice, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture curdles, about 2 minutes. Pour the mixture into the lined sieve and let it drain 1 hour. After discarding the liquid, chill the ricotta, covered; it will keep in the refrigerator 2 days.
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Crab Burgers
2008-01-23 07:25:00
serves 41 pound lump crabmeat, picked over1/4 cup mayonnaise3 scallions, thinly sliced1 large egg, lightly beaten1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce3/4 teaspoon dry mustard1/2 teaspoon cayenne1 3/4 cups fine dry bread crumbs, divided3/4 cup vegetable oil4 kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, split and toasted
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Thai Hot Pot
2008-01-23 07:24:00
serves 44 oz dried rice stick noodles1 tbsp vegetable oil2 shallots, thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, smashed1/2 cup chopped onion2 1/2 cups chicken stock1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice1 cup light coconut milk3 tbsp rice vinegar2 tbsp fish sauceZest of 2 limes (about 1 tbsp)1?2 Thai red chiles, thinly sliced1 tbsp sugar1 stalk lemongrass, minced6 sprigs cilantro, plus more for garnish2 sprigs basil, plus more for garnish1/2 cup canned straw mushrooms12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined4 large sea scallops, cut in half1 cup frozen calamari rings, thawedJuice of 1 limeBring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Stir in noodles; remove from heat. Let stand until noodles soften, 7 to 10 minutes; drain. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook shallots, garlic and onion until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add stock, juice from tomatoes, coconut milk, vinegar, fish sauce, lime zest, chiles, sugar and lemongrass. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cilantro and basil; reduce hea...

Steak Au Poivre
2008-01-23 07:23:00
serves 44 (3/4- to 1-inch-thick) ribeye steaks (8 to 10 oz each)1 tablespoon kosher salt2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/3 cup finely chopped shallots1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces1/2 cup Cognac or other brandy3/4 cup heavy creamPreheat oven to 200°F.Pat steaks dry and season both sides with kosher salt. Coarsely crush peppercorns in a sealed plastic bag with a meat pounder or bottom of a heavy skillet, then press pepper evenly onto both sides of steaks. Heat a 12-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over moderately high heat until hot, about 3 minutes, then add oil, swirling skillet, and sauté steaks in 2 batches, turning over once, about 6 minutes per batch for medium-rare. Transfer steaks as cooked to a heatproof platter and keep warm in oven while making sauce. Pour off fat from skillet, then add shallots and half of butter (2 tablespoons) to skillet and cook over moderately low heat, stirring and scraping up brown bit...
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Curried Chicken Salad
2008-01-09 09:42:00
Serves 62 cups mayonnaise1 Tbs. Creole Mustard1 Tbs. caraway vinegar1 Tbs. Worcestershire1 Tbs. Tabasco1 Tbs. curry powder2 tsp. salt2 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper1 medium yellow onion. chopped4 ribs celery. chopped1/2 bunch green onion tops. chopped2 Lbs. chicken. deboned and skinned. coarsely chopped1 cup red seedless grapesPut ingredients into a big bowl in the order listed. and stir in well. The salad improves in flavor if it is made six to eight hours before you're ready to eat and refrigerated. Serve on croissants.
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Hot Spiced Cider
2008-01-09 09:42:00
Makes 2 quarts1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon whole allspice1 teaspoon whole cloves1 cinnamon stick1/4 teaspoon salt1 pinch ground nutmeg1 large orange. quartered with peel2 quarts apple ciderPlace filter in coffee basket. and fill with brown sugar. allspice. cloves. cinnamon stick. salt. nutmeg. and orange wedges. Pour apple cider into coffee pot where the water usually goes. Brew. and serve hot.

Pralines and Cream Ice Cream Drink
2008-01-09 09:20:00
For each drink: 2 scoops vanilla ice cream1 1/4 ounces vanilla-flavored vodka1/4 ounce walnut liqueur1/4 ounce hazelnut liqueur1/4 ounce amaretto1 tablespoon chopped pecans, for garnish Combine all the ingredients except the pecans in a blender and blend until thick and smooth. Pour into a stemmed glass and garnish with pecan pieces. Serve immediately with a straw or spoon.
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Chupe de Camarones
2008-01-09 09:04:00
Serves 62 pounds peeled large shrimp2 garlic cloves, chopped1 small onion, diced1/2 cup shucked corn kernels2 tablespoons butter1 small sweet potato, cooked and diced1 cup shrimp stock1 tomato, diced1 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leavesSalt and pepper, to tasteHot sauce, to tasteSauté the shrimp, garlic, onion and corn in the butter until theshrimp are lightly cooked (translucent). Add the sweet potato,shrimp stock and the tomato and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook,stirring gently, for 2 to 3 minutes. Cover the mixture with the cream and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the cilantro and season to taste with salt, pepper and hot sauce. Spoon the mixture into a bowl to serve.
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Pascal's Manale Barbecue Shrimp Finally
2008-01-09 08:41:00
Chef Mark DeFelicePascal's ManaleNew Orleans, LAMakes 2 servings1 pound (21-25 count) shrimp, heads removed5 teaspoons Manale Spice (recipe follows)1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup white wine1 tablespoon unsalted butterFrench bread for servingWash shrimp and pat dry. Put shrimp in a large skillet over high heat and add Manale Spice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce, stirring constantly. Pour olive oil over shrimp, then add white wine. Stir to blend all ingredients thoroughly.Continue cooking over high heat for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add butter, and cook an additional 2 minutes until butter is thoroughly melted and blended in. Be careful not to overcook shrimp or they will become tough. Serve with French bread for dipping in sauce.Manale Spice:4 tablespoons black pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon thyme1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspo...
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Shrimp Etouffee
2008-01-09 08:30:00
2 Tbsp Creole Seasoning4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter1/2 Cup Onion, Finely Chopped1/4 Cup Celery, Finely Chopped1/4 Cup Bell Pepper, Finely Chopped1/4 Cup Flour3/4 Cup fresh Tomatoes, diced1 1/2 Cups Shrimp Stock2 Tbsp Minced GarlicI bundle of Fresh Thyme2 tsp Homemade Worcestershire Sauce1 tsp Hot Sauce (I like Crystal or Louisiana Gold)1/2 Cup Green Onions, thinly sliced3 Tbsp minced Italian Parsley2 lb Good Quality Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined, Save shells for the stock3 Tbsp Unsalted ButterSalt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper to tasteCooked RiceSeason the shrimp with 1 Tbsp of the Creole Seasoning. Melt the butter in a large cast iron skillet, add the onions, bell pepper, and celery, saute until translucent. Whisk in the flour to make a blonde roux, stirring constantly, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the remaining Creole Seasoning. Add a small amount of the shrimp stock, stir well to form a paste, add the remaining stock gradually, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer....

Peanut Sauce
2008-01-09 08:22:00
2 tablespoons melted butter or peanut oil3 jalapeno serrano or Thai1 peppers seeded and minced2 cloves garlic minced1/2 cup coconut milk2 tablespoons unsalted smooth peanut butte2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon lime juice2 teaspoons sesame oil1 teaspoon honey1 teaspoon habanero sauce or1 favorite red hot pepper sauceIn a saucepan, add the melted butter, chili peppers and garlic, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, honey and habanero sauce, and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving bowl.Serve with grilled chicken, fish or lamb, or serve as a vegetable dip.
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The Garbage Dump of America
2008-01-09 08:14:00
SHOULD HAVE TAZED THIS SOB!
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FILTHY WAR MONGERS!!!!
2007-12-18 19:14:00
LIEBERMAN WORKS FOR ISRAEL NOT THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES! MORE WAR IS WHAT THESE TWO WANT. WE HAVE LOST ENOUGH MEN AND WOMEN BECAUSE OF LIES. WE SPEND HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR WAR, YET WE CANNOT TAKE CARE OF OUR CHILDREN, OUR WOUNDED SOLDIERS, AND OUR ELDERLY ARE GETTING SCREWED WITH OVERPRICED PRESCRIPTIONS AND INSURANCE. THE DRUG AND INSURANCE COMPANIES ARE RAPING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. SOLDIERS ARE BEING PULLED OUT OF WAR ZONES SO THEY WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS. THIS IS OUR GOVERNMENT THE LAST 8 YEARS. AND FOR YOU BUSH LOVERS OUT THERE, WHAT WAS THE PRICE OF FUEL, FOOD, AND UTILITIES 4 YEARS AGO? IS YOUR PAYCHECK TODAY, COVERING THE INCREASE IN ALL THESE COSTS? THIS IS DISGRACEFUL!

Holiday Party Balls
2007-11-27 09:14:00
2 pounds hot Italian bulk sausage2 pounds extra lean ground beef4 whole onions chopped fine1 head garlic minced12 whole jalapeno peppers seeded and chopped3 cups favorite buffalo wing dipping sauceForm into 1" diameter balls, place on a baking sheet and bake at 400F until well done. Stick a toothpick in each, put on a serving plate and set a bowl of dipping sauce nearby. Makes about 24.
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Emeril Leaves Food Network
2007-11-27 09:08:00
Emeril Lagasse is out at the Food Network . Contract negotiations between Emeril and parent corporation Scripps have broken down. Lagasse is leaving the Food Network as a result and the last day of production for Emeril Live will be on December 11. Reruns of both Emeril Live will continue to appear on the channel and Lagasse will "continue to be a part of the Food Network family", according to Carrie Welch of the Food Network. Lagasse's defection follows Mario Batali's exit back in September. Has anyone other than me noticed how much of a dumbass Alton Brown has become? Every time his shows come on I immediately turn to another channel. The best place for his format would be Saturday mornings hosting a childrens cooking show. He should not be in prime time IMHO.
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Rarebit Burger
2007-11-27 08:37:00
Serves 44 1/2 lb hamburger patties sirloin-chuck4 slices hard crust bread2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 cup porter beer3/4 cup heavy cream6 ounces (approximately 1 1/2 cups) shredded Cheddar2 drops hot sauceIn a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Cook, whisking constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to brown the flour. Whisk in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add beer and whisk to combine. Pour in cream and whisk until well combined and smooth. Gradually add cheese, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and sauce is smooth; this will take 4 to 5 minutes. Add hot sauce. Pour over hamburgers on bread and serve.
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Chicken Enchiladas For a Party
2007-11-27 08:36:00
3 lbs. Chicken 1 lb. Shredded cheddar1 c. sliced olives1 c. green chili1 lb. Sour cream1 gal. Enchilada sauce30 corn tortillaLine or grease a full 4? insert pan. Spread thin layer of sauce. Dip 10 tortillas in sauce and layer bottom of pan. Spread 1/3 of chicken, cheese, olives, chili and sour cream. Dip 10 tortillas in sauce and lay over mixture. Repeat again to make 3 layers. Bake in 350-degree oven until internal temperature is 160 degrees. Serves about 35 people.
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Blue Cheese Thyme Dip
2007-11-27 08:35:00
6 ounces cream cheese -- softened1 tablespoon (packed) fresh thyme leaves3 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon mayonnaise or salad dressing1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup crumbled blue cheeseBlend all ingredients.
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Bread & Butter Pickles
2007-11-27 08:33:00
3 1-pint canning jars2 quarts cucumbers -- sliced1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup cider vinegar2 tablespoons salt1 tablespoon mustard seed1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes* About 16 four to five-inch cucumbers are needed to yield 2 quarts sliced cucumbers. Wash and drain the cucumbers; cut into 1/4-inch slices. Use a large heavy kettle or sauce pan. Combine the sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, celery seed and red pepper flakes. Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Add the cucumbers and simmer for 5 minutes.Immediately pack the pickles into sterilized and drained jars; seal tightly.Yield: about 3 pints
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Parmesan Cheese Sauce
2007-11-27 08:32:00
1/4 cup butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups half and half1 1/2 cups water2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1/2 cup parmesan cheese -- freshly gratedMelt butter in a saucepan. Stir flour into hot butter and blend well.Gradually stir in half-and-half 1 1/2 c. water and bouillon. Stir constantly until thickened. Stir in cheese and heat until melted. Serve over baked or poached fish or pasta.
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Burgundy Meat Loaf
2007-11-27 08:30:00
2 lb Ground beef; or mixture of beef/pork/veal1 sm Onion; chopped2 Eggs1 c Soft white bread crumbs1/2 c Parsley; chopped1/2 c Dry red Burgundy 1 tb Basil; fresh1 1/2 ts Salt1/4 ts Pepper5 sl Bacon1 Bay leaf8 oz Tomato sauce with mushrooms, heatedCombine ground meat, onion, eggs, bread crumbs, parsley, wine, basil, salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix. Crisscross 3 bacon slices on a 12-inch square of aluminum foil; shape meatloaf mixture into a 6-inch round on top of bacon. Top with remaining bacon slices, halved, and bay leaf. Lift foil with loaf into slow cooker; cover. Cook on high 1 hour; turn heat control to low; cook 4 hours longer, or until meatloaf is well-done. Remove loaf from slow cooker by lifting the foil, tilting fat back into the slow cooker. Discard bacon and bay leaf. Serve on heated platter and spoon part of the heated tomato sauce over.
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Garlic Basil Mayonnaise
2007-11-27 08:28:00
1/3 c Vegetable oil1 Egg4 To 7 garlic cloves; to taste1/2 c basil - tightly packed1/4 ts Dry mustard or1 ts Dijon-style mustard1 tb Lemon juice or cider vinegar1 ds SugarSalt and pepper; to taste2/3 c Olive oilPut all ingredients except the olive oil in a blender or food processor fitted with a steel blade. Puree for 1 minute, then slowly add the olive oil with the machine still running. Stop as soon as all the olive oil has been added and the oil has emulsified. Do not overblend. A tablespoon of hot water blended into the finished mayonnaise will stabilize it.
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Pickled Garlic
2007-11-27 08:27:00
1 cup peeled fresh garlic cloves1/2 cup rice or white wine vinegar (or distilled white vinegar)1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon pickling saltPut garlic into sterile, half-pint jar. Stir together vinegar, sugar and salt; pour liquid over garlic. Cover jar tightly with a nonreactive cap.Store in refrigerator at least one month before using garlic. It will keep well for one year in the refrigerator. This recipe yields 1 cup.
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