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Thursday, July 10th, 2008
The island of Jamaica is well known for its interesting cuisine. Popular Jamaican dishes include curried goat, rice and peas (which is actually rice cooked with legumes such as kidney beans), and of course the national dish of saltfish (salted cod) and ackee (a type of fruit). However, for non-Jamaicans, ...
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Thursday, May 1st, 2008
Barbecue is a slow process of cooking in a low temperature that is about 300-400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 8 to 18 hours. The low temperature creates smoke and it gives barbecue the characteristic flavor. Normally the food to be cooked is kept in a separate chamber not in contact ...
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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
I love to bake! I came on the internet looking for new ideas and recipes that I could share in the fun with my children. My boys love to crack the eggs, use the mixer and fight over the beaters! We have all been there. As a ...
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Monday, April 21st, 2008
Imagine this—you are seated at an upscale restaurant with one of your best clients and then handed a wine list thicker than a college textbook. You want to pick out the “perfect” wine to impress your client but everything looks like it is written in a foreign language. ...
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Saturday, April 19th, 2008
German chocolate Cheesecake is a new twist on the old favorite, German chocolate cake. This cheesecake has a rich chocolate crust and a smooth chocolate filling. The top has a traditional coconut mixture with the added crunch of pecans.
For those chocoholics in the family, this German chocolate cheesecake is only ...
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Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
What goes with port?
Port is traditionally an aperitif or dessert wine often taken with cheddar cheese or chocolate, but there is another side of port that is being discovered. Port is a rich and complex in structure and can be a good supporter of different foods, when taken in small ...
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
For the working family these recipes work a wonder. Come home, relax, and enjoy a meal you only slaved 10 to 20 min prep in the morning.
Recipe #1:
To Die For Pot Roast
3 1/2 to 4 LB Rump Roast
1 Bag Of Baby Cut Carrots
3 Large Onions
5 Potatoes
1 Can Of Cream ...
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Monday, March 31st, 2008
Deer Sausage with Honey Sauce
Serves 8
2 pounds deer meat, ground
1/2 pound beef chuck, ground
1/2 pound pork, ground
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
1 bay leaf, finely crumbled
6 juniper berries, crushed
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed
pinch ground cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup honey
3/4 cup red wine
Combine meats ...
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Saturday, March 29th, 2008
Nothing says “me time” better than a cup of coffee or tea? A hot, piping cup or mug of the favorite hot beverage alone or with a special friend can seem like an oasis of sanity in the midst of a hectic day. Hot or cold, with some favorite fruit ...
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Saturday, March 29th, 2008
My mother's parents were English and many of the meals she fixed for us reflected this heritage. Christmas dinner was always roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. Dessert was always plum pudding with warm sauce. There are many recipes for plum pudding and all are labor intensive. ...
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