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Grilled Peanut Butter

 and Banana Sandwich

8 slices of white bread

4 bananas, sliced

2 cups of peanut butter

margarine

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Butter the bread.  Layer ingredients and 

cook in skillet on both sides.  

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Elvis Pork Chops

6 pork chops

1 1/2 cups of flour

1/2 teaspoon of parsley flakes

1 teaspoon of pepper

1 teaspoon of salt

1/2 teaspoon of paprika

oil 

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Dredge chops in flour mixture and fry in oil until done.

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Sweet Beets

5 large beets, sliced

1 quart of water

1 cup of vinegar

1/2 cup of sugar

1 teaspoon of celery seed

1 Tablespoon of ground allspice

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Cook beets whole in one quart water until

tender.  Remove from heat.  Run cold water

over beets to cool enough to skin and slice.

Let vinegar, sugar, and spices cook together.

Pour beets into hot spice; cook for 3 

more minutes.  Remove from heat and cool. 

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Ambrosia Cake

2 boxes of Duncan Hines cake mix

2 teaspoons of baking powder

pinch of salt

2 1/2 cups of milk

1/2 cup of butter

4 eggs

 1 teaspoon of nutmeg

1 teaspoon of vanilla

1 cup of white raisins

1/2 cup of chopped nuts

1 cup of coconut, grated

1 cup of grated orange rind 

Glaze:

5 Tablespoons of orange juice

3 Tablespoons of butter

 3 cups of confectioners sugar

pinch of salt

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Pour cake mixes into a large bowl.  Add

baking powder, pinch of salt, milk, eggs,

and butter.  Add nutmeg, vanilla and stir

raisins, chopped nuts, coconut and orange rind

in with rest of ingredients.  Pour into

greased and floured cake pans.  Bake at

350 degrees for thirty minutes to 1 hour. 

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August 2, 2008

Roasted Vegetables with Eye

of Round Roast

3 pound eye of round roast

3 Tablespoons of olive oil

1 Tablespoon each of minced herbs- rosemary/thyme/oregano

2 bay leaves

2 cups of beef broth

6 potatoes

6 carrots

3 onions

1/2 head of red cabbage

salt and pepper to taste

bouquet of fresh herbs

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Mix 3 Tablespoons of olive oil and herbs together. 

Rub the roast with mixture.  In the roasting pan, put

six potato halves, carrots, onion halves, and cabbage cut

into 2 inch slices.  Salt and pepper.  Add herb bouquet.

Pour two cups of beef broth over vegetables.

Place roast on top.  Cook at 400 degrees for 20

minutes.  Reduce oven to 350 and continue to 

cook for 45 minutes.  

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Broiled Tomatoes

6 tomatoes

herbs of provence

salt and pepper

goat cheese

fresh basil, chopped

Balsamic Vinaigrette:

1 cup of olive oil

1/3 cup of balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon of herbs of provence

1 clove of garlic, minced

2 Tablespoons of minced onions

salt and pepper to taste 

1 teaspoon of sugar

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Cut tomatoes in half.  Salt and pepper.

Sprinkle with herbs of provence.  Top with

crumbled goat cheese.  Add basil on top. 

Broil for 15 minutes.  Put ingredients 

for vinaigrette together and shake. Drizzle balsamic

vinaigrette on top.  

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Corn Pudding

4 cans corn, well-drained

1/2 cup of milk

4 eggs

4 - 6 Tablespoons of melted butter

1/2 cup of flour

2 Tablespoons of corn meal

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1/3 cup of sugar

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Blend one can of corn with the rest of the

ingredients.  Pour in a 9 x 13 greased Pyrex dish.

Pour remaining cans of corn over mixture.

Bake at 350 for 45 minutes to one hour.

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Green Tomato Cake

1 cup of butter, softened

2 1/2 cups of sugar

3 large eggs

3 cups all purpose flour

1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon of salt

1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

2 1/2 cups of diced green tomatoes

1 cup of golden raisins

1 cup of chopped walnuts

Glaze:

1 cup of confectioner's sugar

3 Tablespoons of milk

1 Tablespoon of maple syrup

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Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until creamy.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each 

addition.  In a medium bowl, combine flour,

cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.  

Gradually add to butter mixture, beating well. 

(batter will be stiff).  Stir in tomatoes, raisins, and 

walnuts.  Spoon batter into prepared pan.  Bake 

one hour and 10 to 15 minutes, or until a tester

inserted in center comes out clean. .  Mix together

glaze and pour over cake.  Enjoy!

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July 26, 2008

Tomato Basil Burger

1 pound of ground chuck

1/4 pound ground beef

1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped onions

1 teaspoon of tomato basil seasoning

1/2 teaspoon of Mrs. Dash

1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt

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Mix all ingredients together and grill.

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Chipotle Burgers

1 pound of ground chuck

1/4 pound of ground beef

1 Tablespoon of Chipotle seasoning

1/2 cup of chopped onions

1 teaspoon of red seasoned salt

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Mix ingredients together and grill. Use 

any of your favorite trimmings for your burger.

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Mediterranean Potato Salad

10 red potatoes

1 medium onion, chopped

3 eggs, cooked and chopped

4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/2 log goat cheese

1 large tomato, chopped

1/4 cup fresh basil

1/2 cup of black olives

1/4 cup chopped green pepper

1/4 cup chopped red pepper

salt and pepper to taste

Dressing:

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup Canola oil

1 1/2 Tablespoon of sugar

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 teaspoon of fresh basil

2 Tablespoons of minced onion

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Mix together all ingredients.  Mix together

dressing.  Toss together and serve.  

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Rocky Road Ice Cream

1 1/2 cup sugar

1 1/2 cup of milk

1 teaspoon of salt

2 cups of half and half

1 Tablespoon of vanilla

3 cups of heavy cream

1 cup of mini marshmallows

3/4 cup of chopped pecans

1 cup of mini chocolate chips

6 ounces of chocolate syrup

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Mix all ingredients except last three.  Put in electric ice 

cream maker for 10 minutes.  Before the ice cream

is done add last three ingredients.  Finish 

churning.  Enjoy.  

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July 5, 2008

Bubba's Stuffed Chicken Breast

6 ounce chicken breast

1 slice of Virginia ham

1/4 cup mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup of panko

2 slices of roasted red peppers

salt and pepper to taste

Sprinkle of paprika

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Pound out chicken breast and sprinkle with 

salt and pepper.  Layer ham, cheese, panko,

and roasted peppers on top of chicken breast.

Roll chicken breast up tucking in the ends as you

roll.  Sprinkle with paprika and brush with 

melted butter.  Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. 

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Vegetable Salad Stuffed Avocados

1 medium zucchini

1 medium yellow squash

1 small red bell pepper

3 Tablespoons of olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

juice of a lemon

juice of a lime

2 ripe avocados

1 ear of corn, cut off

1 tomato, chopped

fresh parsley

fresh chives

fresh basil

mixed greens

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In a skillet, saute zucchini, squash, and bell peppers.

Salt and pepper.  Add juice of 1/2 lemon.  

In a separate bowl, cut corn off of ear.  Add

chopped tomato , juice of a lime, and herbs.  Toss.

Cut avocado in half.  Take out seeds and scoop

out meat.  Add meat of avocado to corn.  Then add

cooked vegetables.  Add other half of juice of lemon.

Salt and pepper to taste.  Toss greens with olive

oil and place on dish.  Place avocado shell on top. 

Fill with mixture, garnish with a fresh herb.  Add 

a little lime juice on top and serve.  

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Stuffed Baked Bananas

4 bananas

4 Tablespoons of peanut butter

4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips

3 Tablespoons of brown sugar

1/2 cup of pecans, chopped

vanilla ice cream

garnish with mint

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Cut banana lengthwise down to peel.  Mix 

together peanut butter, chocolate chips, and 

and brown sugar.  Fill the banana. Wrap banana

in aluminum foil and bake at 450 for 20

minutes.  Take out of foil and place on dish.  Top

with vanilla ice cream and chopped pecans.  

Garnish with mint.

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June 28, 2008

Strip Steak with Rosemary

 Red Wine Sauce

4 boneless strip steaks

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1 Tablespoon of cracked black pepper

3 Tablespoons of olive oil

1/4 cup chopped onion

2 Tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves

2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

1 1/2 cups dry red wine

1 cup canned condensed beef broth

1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar

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Heat oil in large skillet on high.  Put steaks in skillet and reduce

heat to medium.  Cook turning one time 

about 6 minutes per side.  Remove steaks. 

 Add onion to skillet and cook until brown.  Add half

the rosemary, half the garlic and cook 

stirring constantly for about1/2 a minute.  

Add wine.  Increase heat and boil for 2 minutes.

Add broth, sugar, and meat juice.  Boil 10 minutes more or until

liquid is reduced by half.  Add the rest of the rosemary and garlic. 

Pour over steaks and enjoy!

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Asian Cole Slaw

Ginger Soy Dressing:

4 Tablespoons of fresh ginger, grated

1 clove of garlic, minced

3 Tablespoons of soy sauce

4 Tablespoons of seasoned rice vinegar

4 Tablespoons of sesame oil

Balsamic Vinegar

Fresh Ingredients:

1 small green cabbage, julienne

1 small red cabbage, julienne

1 small Savoy cabbage, julienne

1 small Bok Choy, chopped

1 small Napa cabbage, chopped

1/2 large red onion, sliced

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Marinate sliced red onions in balsamic vinegar while

preparing cabbages.  For the dressing, place ginger,

garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a food processor

and mix in the sesame oil.  Drain onions and combine with

cabbage.  Toss in the dressing.

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Pan Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

1 pound of fingerling potatoes

salt and pepper

3 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 small onion, chopped

1 teaspoon of garlic, minced

1/2 cup of fresh herbs (thyme, oregano)

2 Tablespoons of fresh chives

1/2 stick of butter

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Boil potatoes with fresh oregano and thyme.  Cook 

until tender and drain.  Fry bacon.  In bacon

drippings,  add  1/2 stick of butter, chopped onion,

and garlic.  Saute.  Add potatoes into skillet.

Add bacon and fresh chives.  Cook potato 

mixture until roasted. Salt and pepper to taste.  

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Coconut Cream Bread Pudding

1 - 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened

1 1/2 cups sugar

4 large eggs

2 cups of milk

1 can of cream of coconut, divided

5 Tablespoons of butter, melted and divided

13 small croissants, torn

cooking spray

1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Vanilla Sauce:

1/2 stick of butter

1/4 cup of brown sugar

4 Tablespoons of cream of coconut

1 vanilla bean, cut up

1/2 cup of half and half

pinch of salt

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Beat cream cheese

until creamy and smooth.  Add sugar and eggs.  Continue

to beat for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.  

Stir in 2 cups of milk,

1 cup of cream of coconut, 

and 3 Tablespoons of  butter.  Stir in torn croissants.

.  Let stand for five minutes.  Coat a 13 x 9 

casserole with cooking spray.

Pour bread mixture into dish.  

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes

or until set.  Stir together flaked coconut, pecans, and 3 

Tablespoons of butter.  Sprinkle coconut mixture over

baked pudding and bake 5 to 8 more minutes or until 

browned.  Melt one half stick of butter and 1/4 cup 

of brown sugar in a saucepan.  Give a good stir.  Add

remaining vanilla sauce ingredients.  Let cook until

bubbly.  Drizzle over bread pudding. 

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Taste of the Valley

Dirty Corn Dip 

1 can Rotel, drained

1 cup of medium salsa

2 Tablespoons of chipotle pepper, chopped

¾ cup mayo

2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese

3 cans white niblet corn, drained

2 packages 8 ounces cream cheese  

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Cream the cream cheese.  Fold in the remaining ingredients. 

Serve with corn chips.

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June 7, 2008

Grecian Chopped Salad

1/4 cup goat cheese

1/4 cup dried cherries

1/4 cup toasted almonds

1/4 cup sliced Calamata olives

1/4 cup sliced red onion

2 tomatoes, chopped

2 cups fresh spinach

2 cups red leaf lettuce, shredded

1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette

salt and pepper to taste

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing:

4 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons of chopped shallots

1 cup olive oil

pinch of sugar

pinch of salt

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Toss all salad ingredients together.  Whisk together

salad dressing ingredients.  Pour over salad and 

salt and pepper to taste. 

Chicken and Spinach Pasta 

1/3 cup of olive oil

4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

1 package thin pasta

1 can of tomato sauce

1 bell pepper, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

2 fresh tomatoes, chopped

1 can of kernel corn, drained

1 bag of fresh spinach

1 large package grated Parmesan cheese

2 Tablespoons of garlic, chopped

fresh basil

fresh parsley

fresh goat cheese

grated cheddar cheese

salt and pepper

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Prepare the pasta according to directions.  In a 

large skillet, saute onion, bell pepper, garlic and tomato

sauce, basil, parsley.  Stir in fresh spinach and one package of

Parmesan cheese.  Add chicken - then fold in pasta.  Top

with cheeses and some fresh basil and parsley.

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Goat Cheese and Asparagus Pizza

pizza crust

1 jar of sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil

1 bundle fresh asparagus

1 package of goat cheese

fresh thyme

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Rub olive oil from jar all over pizza crust.  

Place tomatoes all over crust.  Cut asparagus spears

into bite size pieces.  Place all over crust.  Crumble 

goat cheese over entire pizza.  Sprinkle with fresh thyme.

Bake in a 350 degree oven rack until done.

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