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Marinated Asparagus

Marinated Asparagus

This versatile recipe made with fresh asparagus can be made year around. Serve it cold or warm as side with any meal. My favorite way to serve…

Robyn Savoie
Feb 2014
Advanced
5 votes
13443 views
Good Stuff Dessert (a chocolate pudding trifle)

Good Stuff Dessert (a chocolate pudding trifle)

Years ago a friend gave me this recipe saying it is as the name says, truly “Good Stuff.” Layers start with a…

Salad Foodie
Jun 2012
Professional
5 votes
19721 views
Mesclun Mix with Goat Cheese, Apricots, Prosciutto and Vino Cotto (Vincotto)

Mesclun Mix with Goat Cheese, Apricots, Prosciutto and Vino Cotto (Vincotto)

This delicious salad is easy to prepare and makes a great presentation…

Deena Montillo
Dec 2010
Intermediate
5 votes
3895 views
THE BEST SALTINE CRACKERS RECIPE EVER

THE BEST SALTINE CRACKERS RECIPE EVER

WE LEARNED THIS RECIPE AND WE MAKE A LOT OF SNACKS WITH THEM, YOU CAN'T BEAT THEM.

GARY ESTESS
Jan 2011
Professional
5 votes
24229 views
Ciambellone Classico (Classic Pound Cake-Italian Style) copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati

Ciambellone Classico (Classic Pound Cake-Italian Style) copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati

This is the classic Italian pound…

maria liberati
Jan 2010
Professional
5 votes
15107 views
Pan-Seared Sea Bass in a Marsala Sauce

Pan-Seared Sea Bass in a Marsala Sauce

Buttery tender fish served in a marsala sauce full of mushrooms.

Baking Barrister
Jul 2010
Intermediate
4 votes
10820 views
Shrimp Barbeque

Shrimp Barbeque

Watch out! There is alot of butter in this dish - but life is an adventure and we have to occasionally take some risks! You will want a good French…

Amos Miller
Feb 2011
Professional
4 votes
5083 views
Fabulous 3 Cherry Pie

Fabulous 3 Cherry Pie

Most folks don't have the luxury of owning a personal cherry orchard, so I modified this recipe using ingredients available at most stores.…

Amos Miller
May 2011
Professional
4 votes
7112 views
Tomato and Avocado Salad

Tomato and Avocado Salad

This is a wonderful salad. Steeping the avocado in the lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper for an hour before serving is a real key to the flavor.…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2011
Advanced
4 votes
5430 views
Pork w/ Apple, Onion & Hard Cider Sauce

Pork w/ Apple, Onion & Hard Cider Sauce

Leaves turning, cooler breezes blowing - time for a comforting pork roast with onions, apples and hard cider.…

Amos Miller
Sep 2011
Professional
4 votes
14979 views
Garbage Salad (not really)

Garbage Salad (not really)

This salad will make the meal, or be the meal. Broccoli, oranges, almonds, raisins, mushrooms, onion & bacon - and a fabulous classic sweet & tangy…

Amos Miller
Dec 2011
Professional
4 votes
13923 views
Teriyaki Glazed Grilled Salmon

Teriyaki Glazed Grilled Salmon

This is an excellent basic grilled salmon dish that i adapted from the Cook's Illustrated cookbook. Their recipe calls for maple syrup...which I…

John Spottiswood
Jun 2012
Advanced
4 votes
7721 views
Fish Batter

Fish Batter

This homemade batter is light and fluffy and perfect to coat your favourite fish fillets. Tastes like the crispy fish usually found in good fish…

Micheline
Dec 2013
Intermediate
4 votes
31386 views
Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Everyone will thank you for this one make double if you have big eaters this has never failed me .... This is a very heavy, creamy filling side…

dp
Dec 2009
Professional
4 votes
24153 views
Cucumber & Tomato Condiment

Cucumber & Tomato Condiment

This is a very finely-minced salad-condiment commonly found in the northern mountains of Morocco. It is eaten with roast meats and substantial meat…

Amos Miller
Feb 2011
Professional
4 votes
4631 views