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a bit different breakfast pizza

this recipe calls for the crust to be prebaked a bit before adding ingredients. feel free to change sausage to ham or bacon. this warms well in the microwave for those late risers.

deep fried dessert thingys

my mother used to make this for us as a special treat. i don't know where she got this recipe or what it is called (hence the title). my husband loves this and encouraged me to submit it. this recipe is full of sugar and oil and is as unhealthy as a deser

easiest ever hollandaise sauce

the secret to this easy hollandaise sauce is in separating the egg yolks. remove all the egg whites, as they can thin the sauce. also, it is best prepared in a double boiler to prevent overheating. serve over cooked asparagus, broccoli, or broiled tomatoe

grilled venison burgers

delicious venison burgers with that

i can t believe it s low fat creamy potato salad

the name says it all. you have to try it to believe it!

i can t believe it s spinach

these were so go, it surprised even me.

i stole the idea from mirj sesame noodles

i love mirj's funky chicken with sesame noodles. i decided to use the noodles as my inspiration for this recipe. it's really similar but totally different. we liked it and i hope others will too! cook time is the time it takes to make the pasta. *update*

italian sandwich pasta salad

this is a fun salad that uses the same ingredients you would in an italian sandwich. water chestnuts give it a nice crunch!!

love is in the air beef fondue sauces

i think a fondue is a very romantic casual dinner or wonderful for after the theatre snack served with a robust red wine. for dinner serve with rice & a small salad. almond rice pilaf is a great accompaniment (recipe posted separately ) to cook the meat y

make it your way shortcakes

top with freshly sliced strawberries and whipped cream to create a classic summertime dessert. again, you can play around with different toppings a verytime you bake these cakes. wonderful !

make that chicken dance salsa pasta

i made this up the other night after i started to make mirjam's penne arrabiatta (#22941) but discovered i was missing a few ingredients. like the italian dish i meant to make, this one is also spicy and loaded with garlic. i'm sure it would be even more

mexican pasta

made this as a side dish for mexican meatballs (#58471)because my oldest won't do rice. even she liked it!

my muffuletta sandwich

watched a documentary about the

open sesame noodles

this is a very versatile and widely enjoyed pasta dish with chicken. it has an asian influence with a very nice sesame flavor. i whipped it up one evening with a limited pantry and my little one named it. joint collaboration on this one, folks! oh yea, an

pick me up party chicken kabobs

serve as an appetizer or party pick-up food.

pizza stuffed potato

pour over anything mushroom gravy

the name says it all...absolute must for all the mushroom lovers out there...smooth as silk gravy!!

truth serum margaritas

you'll know why i call it truth serum after you've finished one of these ! be careful, they are strong. i avoid margarita mixes, because they seem to taste so artificial--there is no substitute for fresh lime juice. when limes are on sale, i buy lots and

turtle squares

for lovers of pecans and chocolate...

1 asian noodle salad

i am addicted to this! and it's so easy to make and good for taking to bbq's, potlucks etc. found the recipe in my local grocery store's weekly advertisement.

1 000 artichoke hearts

by chef anthony fielding at poncho's wreck restaurant in wilmington, vermont.

250 00 chocolate chip cookies

these are great! the perfect name for them!

300 icing

don't know where this recipe originated, just that it's been around my family for a long time. a very different method of making an icing, however, if you don't like the traditional powdered sugar ones, this is very light & doesn't taste as sweet. it is

5 tacos

costs about $5.00 to make.

better than a baked potato soup

this is my own concoction. i got my mom's regular potato soup recipe and completely changed it to make this wonderful dish. right now it's the middle of july and about 100 degrees out, and my husband requested this for lunch - i guess it's a soup for all

cream of pumpkin or squash soup vegan

the creaminess comes from cashew butter (and banana, too!) from flutternutbutters.com.-slightly altered. so wonderful on a blustery autumn day!

don t bother with the canned stuff sloppy joes

simple weeknight meal that my family really likes. i used to make the canned stuff (and was happy with it for a no fuss dinner), but now that i've come up with this recipe that i put together from reading all different ones i'll never go back to that agai

drunken pork chops

a simple stove-top dish from bon appetit.

egg cellent noodles

made for dining on a dollar contest.

even i like these bran muffins

i got this recipe from my mom in law. i am not a big fan of bran muffins, but these are something different. crunchy, moist, and yummy!

exotic fruits barbecue marinade

this marinade gives your barbecue a juicy exotic touch!

geebee special sandwiches

my mom used to work at a department store that served these at their snack bar. although that was years ago, my family still loves these sandwiches...great for lunch or a quick dinner with a bowl of soup.

go bears party ryes

i used to call these hanky pankies (why is beyond me!). after i made them at my super bowl party the first time the bears won many years ago, it's been a tradition every super bowl since. (7/5/07...note: these are supposed to be served hot and kept warm

healthy fried rice

i made this once, hoping to have something light for lunch. not only was it easy, but it tasted great, and the bulk of the rice kept me full for hours!

jeera on cubes barbecue marinade

if you love jeera (cumin) you will love this one. a really distinct marinade!

kelly s creamy cheddar pea salad

i'm not a big fan of peas, but like them in things. this salad is one of my favorites. happy to share!

loaded deviled eggs

my icelandic hubby loves deviled eggs ... especially this version. leftovers are required as he likes the bacon/egg flavors with his breakfast cereal & coffee. i went through a lot of devilled egg recipes posted here to be sure it wasn't a duplicate & got

lupo s chicken spiedies

i had the privilege to be introduced to the legendary upstate new york gastronomic delight- the spiedie - while visiting binghamton, ny. i've long ago used the last of the terrific lupo's marinade i brought back to australia with me. i searched for years

man rice krispies treats

the man of the house loves rice crispie treats, but he always complains that i don't make thick enough or enough of them. so i have increased the original recipe to an amount that actually lasts more than 1 day !!these are soft & chewy and will stay that

meal in a bowl guacamole salad

this is a great alternative to the traditional taco salad. it truly is a whole meal salad; just add hot, crusty rolls and maybe some white wine and a light desssert for a great luncheon or supper. it goes together quickly, just be sure to have the ingre

near east rice pilaf low fat

i love those boxed rice pilaf, but the price is killer. why buy when making this at home is so much easier and so inexpensive? this recipe will use only a little oil, and more seasonings to make this very tasty. a quick and beautiful dish that's sure to i

no name beef recipe loco moco

i saw this dish on a tv travel channel. it was served at an up scale diner on one of the hawian isles. i recall the name of the diner as being "mike's", but i don't remember the name of this dish!

pizza steak

this was a favorite of my children when they were growing up- i started out using a basic swiss steak recipe, but due to their tastes, it morphed into "pizza steak". now my grandchildren love it, too!

quick and healthy picker uppers apple treats

for a very quick pick me up that is healthy and sweet. this can be transported easy for lunches, breakfast, and even used as a dessert for dinner with a side of ice cream. this recipe took no time at all and was ready for the table taste testing within 30

quick biscuit bread

this is a wonderful quick bread to make as an acompaniment to most any dish. it is very versatile and delicious 1 :-)

roast pork and apple dinner

this heart harvest dinner has all the flavor of a slow-cooked roast, without the fuss. recipe from kraft.

slightly spicy black bean burgers

this is a twist on recipe #111177. very good and cheap.

south beach stuffed bell peppers

this is a recipe i made up when i was in phase 1 of the south beach diet. my kids have begun to request it for supper!

stove top stuffing

my version of the box stuff, but so delicious!

tastes like v 8 juice

one of the first questions i asked on this site was for homemade v-8 juice. have been constantly looking until the other day at the dentist office when the assistant gave me her mother's recipe. wow!, so simple and so good.07/19/08: update! i made a larg