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2 Tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
One half cup green beans, finely sliced
One half cup carrots, finely chopped
One half cup celery, finely chopped
1 cup bean sprouts
Pepper to taste
Soy sauce to taste
1 tsp. sesame oil
Mini ...Read more

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
3 cups all purpose flour, sifted
One quarter tsp. salt
One half tsp. baking powder
One quarter tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 tsp. almond extract
2 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter and ...Read more

6 to 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
One half cup butter
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup bread crumbs
Two thirds cup parmesan cheese
One third cup fresh chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Melt butter with garlic in a saucepan. Mix together bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Dip...Read more

One half pound cheddar cheese (cut into small cubes)
1 Tbsp. butter
One half tsp. dry mustard
Dash or two or cayenne pepper
1 egg beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
One half cup of beer
Wheat toast

Melt cheese and butter slowly over low heat. Stir constantly until mixture is liquefied. Add dry mustard ...Read more

2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup dried cherries, chopped
1 cup dried pineapple, chopped
3 egg whites
Two-thirds cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
One quarter tsp. ground ginger
One quarter cup Macadamia nuts, chopped

Combine sugar, cinnamon and ginger. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Slowly add sugar mixture...Read more

2 large onions, diced
One quarter cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic
2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
4 cups brown rice, uncooked
6 cups chicken broth
1 phial saffron filaments
2 cups water
1 cup fresh green beans cut into one half inch pieces
1 12-oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained...Read more

1 large bag of tortilla chips
1 pound lean ground beef
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 15-oz. can refried beans
1 15-oz. can black olives, sliced
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 15-oz. can black beans
1 8-oz. jar pickled jalapeno pepper slices
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1 angel food cake (store bought will work just fine)
1 jar raspberry preserves
3 cups prepared custard
One third cup cream sherry
One quarter cup sliced almonds
Whipped cream for topping

Cut angel food cake into 3 equal parts. Spread raspberry preserves on the top of the bottom layer. Drizzle half of the sherry on ...Read more

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
4 boneless chicken breasts cut into one half inch pieces
1 white onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 stalks celery, chopped
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
1 16-oz. can navy beans
1 10-oz. package white shoepeg corn
1 15-oz. can chicken broth
1 tsp. ground ...Read more

2 7-oz. cans solid white tuna
6 Tbsp. mango chutney, chopped
4 Tbsp. chives, chopped
4 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Serve on crackers or toast points.

The Skinny: Use tuna packed in water