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Brie In Puff Pastry
2006-12-12 03:22:01
Ingredients:2 pound wheel of Brie Cheese1 package frozen puff pastry1 egg, seperatedBrown sugarChopped nutsDirections:Cut wheel of Brie in half horizontally.Srinkle brown sugar and chopped nuts. Replace top of the Brie and place on one sheet of the pastry.Beat egg white with a fork and brush over top the cheese and pastry.Place the other sheet of pastry on top of the cheese, cutting off extra pastry.Wrap bottom pastry to meet the top and crimp edges to enclose cheese completely.Beat egg yolk with a fork and brush over top and sides of pastry.Place on baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with apple slices, crackers, grapes etc...
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Organic Baby
2006-12-09 03:20:05
I make almost all of my baby's food myself because it's cheaper and I also like knowing that there are no additives in my baby's food. This is one reason why many parents choose organic for their baby. Gerber and beechnut now offer organic baby food. However organic doesn't just apply to food. The organic baby village has many organic baby gifts to choose from. Including bath products and clothing. There is an interesting article over at the organic baby village about "green baby showers", which promotes the idea of asking for organic baby gifts. Some gift ideas include cloth diapers and clothing made with organically grown cotton. The article also stresses that gifts do not need to be purchased but can be homemade and such gifts as baby-sitting and homecooked meals following the arrival from the hospital. I really enjoyed the meals I recieved after coming home from the hospital and another great idea is housework! New mothers and fathers often don't have the time and energy t...
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Fruit Tofu Smoothie
2006-12-06 03:19:01
Ingredients:1 bananaHandful frozen strawberries1 cup orange juice4 oz firm tofuSpoonful of honeyDirections:Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.Serves: 1-2Source: The Starving Students Vegetarian Cook Book by Dede Hall
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Vegetarian
2006-12-06 03:19:01
A.M Frozen Fruit Pops Apricot Carrot Salad With Tarragon-Lemon Salad Dressing Baked French Toast Black Bean and Tofu Tostado Carrot and Lentil Veggie Burgers Curried Veggies with Rice Deviled Eggs Fat Free Spinach Dip Fruit SalsaFruit Tofu SmoothieHarvest Stirfry Maple Baked Sweet Potatoes Pasta Primavera Salad with Creamy Garlic-Basil Dressing Portobello Mushroom Gourmet Burger Quick and Easy Chunky Tomato Soup Spinach Pie Split Pea Soup with Carrots Steamed Veggies and White Sauce Stirfry
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Drinks
2006-12-06 03:19:01
Apple Pie ShakeApple Shake Fruit Tofu SmoothieKool-Aid Slushee Lassi Lime Mint Slush Pina Colada Sip Pineapple Zinger
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Sugar Cookies
2006-12-06 03:19:01
Ingredients:2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extractDirections:Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.Or on a lightly floured surface roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into shapes using floured cutters. Add colored sugar for decoration.Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.Recipe and Picture Submitted by: Jennifer O'Leary
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November National Food Holidays
2006-12-02 15:16:02
January l Februaryl March l April l May l June l July l August l September l October l November l DecemberNovember 1: Nation al Vinegar DayNovember 2: National Deviled Egg DayNovember 3: National Sandwich DayNovember 4: National Candy DayNovember 5: National Doughnut DayNovember 6: National Nachos DayNovember 7: National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds DayNovember 8: Celebrate National Raisin Bread MonthNovember 9: Celebrate National Vegan MonthNovember 10: National Vanilla Cupcake DayNovember 11: National Sundae DayNovember 12: National Chicken Soup for the Soul DayNovember 13: National Indian Pudding DayNovember 14: National Pickle DayNovember 15: National Raisin Bran Cereal DayNovember 16: Celebrate National Peanut Butter Lover's MonthNovember 17: National Homemade Bread DayNovember 18: Celebrate National Georgia Pecan MonthNovember 19: Celebrate National Pepper MonthNovember 20: National Peanut Butter Fudge DayNovember 21: National Gingerbread DayNovember 22: National Cashew ...
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Digital Camera Reviews
2006-12-02 15:16:02
I love my digital camera, My husband got me one earlier this year as a gift for delivering our baby girl. It was something I really wanted so I could take pictures of our baby as she grows and e-mail to friends and family where the majority live pretty far from us (in Idaho) - mine in Canada and Scotland and my husband's in the south. I also use my digital camera a lot to take pictures of food to add to this site. Right now we are having a contest for recipe and photo submissions.Before I picked the camera I wanted I researched various types of digital cameras and read reviews online. After choosing a camera that had a lot of good reviews I looked around at different sites to find the best price.Here is a great site to get Canon, Sony, Kodak Digital Camera Review s . I like how the author gives honest and helpful reviews but it's limited to the authors experiences. It is a fairly new site so maybe with time more camera models will be added with more peoples experiences.
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Desserts
2006-12-02 15:16:02
4th of July Jell-O Dessert Apple - Orangesicles Canada Flag Cake Chocolate Brownie Pudding Chocolate Pudding Chocolately Granola BarsCinnamon and Sugar Chips Cookie Dough Cheesecake Cream Puffs Foolproof Rhubarb Crumble Guava Cake Haupia Haupia Cake Mom's Apple Crisp Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin PuddingSmores Granola Bars Strawberry Apple Jell-O Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls
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Food Art
2006-12-02 15:16:02
Since Ancient times food has been popular subject to paint. Many people hang such paintings in their kitchens.Perhaps one of the most famous "food paintings" is Andy Warhol's "Campbell's Soup Can""In July 1962 Andy Warhol exposed his Soup Can's for the very first time. Intotal he painted 32 Campbell's Soup Cans in the manner that they weredisplayedin grocery shops: next to eachother and at equal distances. Thispiece of artwas a provocation against the artistic society as he broughtsupermarkets andart galleries to the same level." Source: Art in the Picture.comTo find a variety of art styles, artists and movements visit Art in the Picture.com. It is a great site for those interested in art history and have an appreciation for artistic talent.
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Apple Pie Shake
2006-12-02 02:02:05
Ingredients:1 cup apple juice6 scoops vanilla ice cream, or frozen yogurt1 teaspoon ground cinnamonDirections:In Blender, add apple juice and ice cream.Blend on high until well mixed.Stir in cinnamon.Serves: 2Source: Starving Students Vegetarian Cookbook by Dede Hall.
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Win An Extra Contest Entry!
2006-12-02 02:02:05
The next 5 people to submit a recipe or picture will win an extra constest entry for our current Submit a recipe and win scrapbook stuff contest!To find out more about the contest go here.
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Move To A Webhosting Company?
2006-12-02 02:02:05
Right now Recipe Connection is on a free blogging site and I am thinking of moving it to a hosting company and getting my own domain name.I believe that a lot of research should go into choosing the right hosting company. This is also Lunarpages reviews motto. I like to read reviews from real people, both positive and negative to get a good idea of the hosting company.Here are some Lunarpages Coupons to get discounts off their already low prices.
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December National Food Holidays
2006-12-02 02:02:05
January l Februaryl March l April l May l June l July l August l September l October l November l DecemberDecember 1: Nation al Eat a Red Apple DayDecember 2: National Fritters DayDecember 3: National Apple Pie DayDecember 4: National Cookie DayDecember 5: National Sachertorte DayDecember 6: National Microwave Oven DayDecember 7: National Cotton Candy DayDecember 8: National Chocolate Brownie DayDecember 9: National Pastry DayDecember 10: Celebrate National Fruit Cake MonthDecember 11: National Noodle Ring DayDecember 12: National Cocoa DayDecember 13: National Ice Cream and Violins DayDecember 14: National Bouillabaisse DayDecember 15: National Cupcake DayDecember 16: National Chocolate Covered Anything DayDecember 17: National Maple Syrup DayDecember 18: National Roast Pig DayDecember 19: National Hard Candy DayDecember 20: National Fried Shrimp DayDecember 21: National Kiwi Fruit DayDecember 22: National Date Nut Bread DayDecember 23: National Pfeffernuesse DayDecember 24: Nationa...
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Pumpkin Pudding
2006-12-02 02:02:05
Ingredients:1 3oz package instant lemon or vanilla pudding2 cups cold milk1/2 cup pumpkin pureeHandful Shredded Coconut4 graham crackers, crushedWhipped cream dessert toppingDirections:In mixing bowl, prepare pudding according to package directions. Using the 2 cups of cold milk.Add pumpkin and coconut, stir until smooth.Pour pudding into dish or cups until halffull, sprinkle with crushed graham crackers.Pour on remaining pudding.Top with whipped topping.
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Chicken Salsa Pockets
2006-12-02 02:02:05
Ingredients:2 boneless/skinless chicken breastsSalsa to cover chicken2 tablespoons MexicornDesired Shredded Cheddar CheeseDirections:Clean Boneless/Skinless Chick en breasts. Place on a sheet of Aluminum Foil. Spoon on Salsa to cover. Add 2 tablespoons of Mexicorn (or Substitute Whole Kernal Corn). Wrap in the foil. Bake in oven at 375 degrees (if thick 400) for 20 minutes. Shred Cheddar Cheese over the top to your liking. Serve with Spanish Rice.Submitted by: Tiffany Dare
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Quick Recipes
2006-12-02 02:02:05
Chex MixChicken Salsa PocketsChocolate Brownie Pudding Orange - Banana Freeze Parmesan CrispsPortobello Mushroom Gourmet Burger Strawberry - Spinach Salad Sweet and Sour Dressing Tomato Ramen Soup
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Meat
2006-12-02 02:02:05
Beef Bulgogi Chicken Chicken Cacciatore SubsChicken Salsa Pockets Lau Lau Whole Wheat Penne Rigate With Chicken & AsparagusFishLomi Lomi SalmonPork Kalua Pig and Cabbage
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Main Dishes
2006-12-02 02:02:05
Chicken Salsa PocketsSpinach Mushroom Lasagna Spinach Pie Stirfry Whole Wheat Penne Rigate With Chicken & Asparagus
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Healthy Recipes
2006-12-02 02:02:05
Apple - Orangesicles A.M Frozen Fruit Pops Baked French Toast Blueberry-Orange Soup Chicken Salsa PocketsCranberry Applesauce Lime Mint Slush Pasta Sauce Pina Colada Sip Pineapple Zinger Spinach Pie Steamed Vegetables With Garlic-Lemon Sauce Strawberry - Spinach Salad
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Contest
2006-12-02 02:02:05
Recipe Connection is having a contest! From Novemeber 17th - January 17th submit a recipe and/or picture and you can Win Scrapbooking Stuff! *There are no limit on submissions!*Submit a recipe and get one entrySubmit a picture for your recipe and get two extra entriesSubmit a picture for a recipe that is already on Recipe Connection but does not have a picture and get three entries!Use this form or e-mail jj.melissa.lee@gmail.com Please let me know what other prizes you would like to have for future contests.
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Chex Mix
2006-11-21 20:16:00
Ingredients:1 cup karo syrup1 1/2 cubes butter1 cup sugar1 large box of rice chex cereal1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 cups shredded coconut2 cups sliced almondsDirections:Pour cereal into a large bowl.Cook karo syrup, butter and sugar over medium heat. Stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add baking soda and vanilla. Stir.Pour over cereal.Stir in coconut and almonds.
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Cinnamon and Sugar Chips
2006-11-21 18:47:00
Ingredients:1 package flour tortillasCinnamon and sugar mixed togetherDirections:Sprinkle tortillas with water and lots of cinnamon and sugar.Cut tortillas into eights.Bake in oven at 450 degrees F for 7-8 minutes or until crisp.
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Fruit Salsa
2006-11-20 22:25:00
Ingredients:3 Granny Smith Apples - peeled cored and cut up1 Kiwi - peeled and cut up in chunks1 cup strawberries or raspberriesJuice from one orangeDirections:Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix together.
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Fruit Dip
2006-11-18 19:48:00
Ingredients:8 ounce package of cream cheese, room temperature7 ounce jar marshmallow cream1/2 teaspoon grated orange peelPinch of gingerDirections:Whip together all ingredients.Serve with fruits such as strawberries, pineapple and cantaloupe.Makes: 2 cups
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Crunchy Granola
2006-11-17 05:08:00
Ingredients:8 cups oats1/2 cup wheat germ1 cup sunflower seeds1 cup coconut1 cup nuts1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 cup honey1 cup butter1 cup water1/2 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanillaDirections:Heat honey, butter, water, and oil in a saucepan until dissolved. Add vanilla and cool.Pour over the remaining ingredients and spread on a cookie sheet and bake at 300 degrees F for 30 - 40 minutes.Add chopped dried fruits if desired.Serve with milk, yogurt, fresh fruit or over ice cream!
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Parmesan Artichoke Dip
2006-11-16 21:46:00
Ingredients:1 cup mayonnaise1 cup shredded parmesan1 cup artichoke hearts in water (14 oz can)2 teaspoons garlic1-8 ounce package cream cheeseDirections:Soften cream cheese, slice into cubes and blend with mayonnaise.Add artichoke hearts and garlic, blend together.Add half of the parmesan cheese and blend.Spread evenly in a small casserole dish and sprinkle the other of parmesan cheese on top.Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden on top.
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Cream Puffs
2006-11-15 19:09:00
Ingredients:Puff s:1/2 cup shortening 1 cup boiling water1 cup sifted all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt4 eggs, unbeatenCream :1/2 cup sugar 5 tablespoons flourdash salt2 cups milk2 egg yolks, slightly beaten1 teaspoon vanillaDirections:Puffs:Bring shortening and water to a boil in saucepan. Sift the flour and salt together; add to boiling mixture all at once and beat vigorously until mixture is thick and smooth and comes away from sides of pan easily. Remove from heat. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, until mixture is smooth and well blended. Drop mixture from a tablespoon about 2 inches apart onto a greased baking sheet. The mixture should hold its shape and should not spread. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 400° and bake for 20 to 25 minutes longer, until pastry is golden brown. Cool completely.Filling:In top of a double boiler combine the sugar, flour, and salt together. Add milk and mix well. Add egg yolks and blend. Place mixture over hot wa...

Deviled Eggs
2006-11-15 01:13:00
Ingredients:6 hard boiled eggs1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1/2 teaspoon salt3 Tablespoons salad dressing1/4 teaspoon pepperDirections:Cut hard boiled eggs in halves.Slip out yolks and mash with fork.Mix in rest of ingredients, refill whites with egg yolk mixture.
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Foolproof Rhubarb Crumble
2006-11-13 20:17:00
Ingredients:4 stalks rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces1 apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1 inch pieces1 cup sliced fresh or frozen strawberries1/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons butter or margarine2/3 cup brown sugar2/3 cup quick-cooking oatsDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degreesIn a baking dish, combine rhubarb, apple, and strawberries.Stir together sugar and cinnamon in small cup. Sprinkle over fruit.In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add butter, mixing with a fork until crumbly. Stir in brown sugar and oats. Sprinkle over cinnamon sugared fruit.Bake for 45 minutes or until lightly browned.Serves: 2-4