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#47591 - 11/13/04 03:40 AM
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Ask and you shall receive Dotsie.... Choclate Cherry Cups1/3 cup all purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar or (SF sugar twin) 1/4 cup ground baking chocolate 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 6 ounces non-fat vanilla yogurt 3 egg whites 1/2 tsp. almond extract non-stick cooking spray 36 thawed, drained pitted sour cherries, frozen without sugar. 1.) Place flour, sugar, ground chocolate, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk until combined. Preheat oven to 350*F. 2.) In bowl a with an electric mixer, beat egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. Add yogurt to dry mixture. Stir well, scraping sides of the bowl. Fold in beaten egg white with almond extract. 3.) Line a 12 count muffin pan with oil cups, and fill each cup 2/3 full. Place 3 cherries into each cup, pressing lightly into batter. 4.) Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until tops are puffy and edges are set. Centers will be moist.... Cal., 63., Fat 2g., carbs 12g.
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#47593 - 11/13/04 09:29 PM
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Registered: 10/21/04
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Loc: Dublin, Ireland
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Hiya
I absolutely LOVE bananas but I am bored with smoothies and banoffi. If you could come up with something nice, I would be grateful!
Clairey x
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#47595 - 11/14/04 12:55 AM
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Claire I also love bananas and here are a few favorites you might like: BANANA GINGER MUFFINSMakes 1 dozen 2 cups all purpose flour (use some wheat if desired) 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1 egg 1 egg white 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce 2 tbsp. canola oil 2 tbsp. brown sugar 2 bananas mashed (well) 2 tsp. finely grates fresh ginger (or 1 tsp. ground)..... 1.) Preheat oven to 350*F. Combine the flour, baking powder and cinnamon in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. 2.) Slowly add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture. Mix well but gently. Do not overbeat. 3.) Pour the batter into 12 sprayed non-stick muffin cups. Bake he muffins for 20-25 minutes until center insertion (use fork)comes out clean and the muffins are lightly brown. Remove the muffins from the oven and cool 10 minutes in the pan. Remove from the pan and cool them completely. BANANA UPSIDE DOWN CAKE 3 Medium bananas 2 cups granulated sugar 4 tbps (1/2 stick) butter 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup clarified butter 2 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla extract... 1.) Preheat oven 325*F. Halve banabas lengthwise, then crosswise. 2.) In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar with 2 tbsp. water. Melt over high heat, swirling pan until sugar carmalizes. When caramel is amber, add 4 tbsp. butter and stir. Pour mixture immediately into 8x8 inch square nonstick baking pan. Arrange bananas in thecaramel, cut side down. 3.) Sift the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In electric mixer fitted with whisk, combine 1 cup sugar and clarified butter. Set speed to LOW and add the eggs, one at a time, stopping mixer and scrtaping sides to blend evenly. Add buttermilk and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture tobatter, in thirds. Scrape sides of bowl, and pour batter over bananas in cake pan.Bake until cake pulls away from the sides of pan, about 50 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes before inverting onto cake plate. Serve warm or at room temp..... Heres an easier one and is sooo good too!!! LIGHT BANANA CREAM PIE 1 pkg. (1.9 ounces sugar free vanilla instant pudding/pie filling. See what I mean by easy...2 3/4 cups low fat milk 4 ripe, medium Bananas, sliced thin. 1 (9 inch) ready made graham cracker pie crust. 1 firm banana Light frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed. 1.)Prepare pudding as directed, using 23/4 cups low fat milk. Stir in the 4sliced ripe bananas. 2.)Spoon banana mixture into pie crust. Place plastic wrap over pie, lightly pressing plastic to completely cover filling. Chill 1 hour hour or until filling is set. Remove plastic wrap. 3.)Cut firm banana into 1/2 inch slices. Garnish pie with whipped topping and banana slices.... Makes 4 servings.
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#47596 - 11/14/04 01:20 AM
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Dianne, Figs huh! Challenge but think I have one for you.... WALNUTTY FIG MUFFINS1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cups oat bran 1 cup dried figs 1/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup walnuts pieces 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 large egg 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 tsp. vanilla extract or almond extract (optional) 1.)Preheat oven to 375*F. Lightly spray a 12 cup muffin tin with vegetable spray or use paper muffin cups. 2.) Stir together the flour, oat bran, figs, sugar, baking powder and nuts in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. 3.) Whisk together the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Pour into the in the flour mixture, stirring just enough to moisten the flour. Do not over mix the batter should be lumpy. Fill the muffin cups about half full. 4.) Bake for 14 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffin comes out clean. Remove the muffins from the pan and let cool on a rack..... NOTE: You can also uses bits of fig instead of raisins in raisin cookies...
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#47597 - 11/14/04 01:40 AM
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Registered: 11/01/03
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My mouth is watering reading all these recipes! Yum!! I might even have to cook and bake a little very soon. And you know these must be good to get ME in the mood to cook! lol!! Keep 'me coming!
Hmm...so what would I like to see a recipe for? How about...Broccoli?
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#47598 - 11/14/04 02:49 AM
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Loc: Nevada
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Donna J, Hi, I too love Broccoli and make this dish regularily.... GARLICKY BROCCOLI with POASTED PEPPERS and OLIVES1/4 cup sliced garlic cloves 1/4 cup ex virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt pinch of pepper 1 1/4 pounds broccoli florets, blanched and drained. 1 cup diced roasted red bell peppers 3/4 cup California Ripe Olives, whole, pitted. 3 tsps. grated Parmesan cheese... 1.)In a medium skillet, cook garlic in oil over low heat for 8 to 10 minures, until soft and slightly caramelized. Remove from heat, season with s&p and set aside to cool. 2.)Remove cooked garlic from oil with slotted spoon and set aside. Place skillet over high heat. Add broccoli to oil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender. Stir in peppers, olives and garlic and cook until heated through. 3.)Transfer to serving plate and top each portion (makes 6 servings) with 1/2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese.... NOTE: I normally have an omelette in the mornings and one of the ingredients are tiny pieces of (frozen) broccoli..
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#47599 - 11/14/04 03:33 AM
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Registered: 02/24/04
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TVC15, I didn't forget about you dear and never knew you wanted the Cheesy Grape recipe...Here it is and believe me its easy to get addicted to, just ask our Smilinize.... CHEESY PECAN GRAPES1 Package (8 oz.) reduced fat-creeam cheese, softened. 1 package (4 oz.) crumbled Blue cheese. 36 seedless green grapes, washed and patted dry. 1 1/2 cup of well chopped Pecans. 1.) In a small bowl combine cream cheese, blue cheese and mix well. Add grapes and mix gently to coat each one. 2.) Place chopped Pecans in a shallow dish and roll the cheese coated grapes in the pecans until completely coated. 3.) Place the grapes on a platter. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving...YUM!
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#47600 - 11/14/04 03:58 PM
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Registered: 10/21/04
Posts: 98
Loc: Dublin, Ireland
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Chatty Lady, Thanks for the recipes! I definitely will try them. Clairey
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#47605 - 11/15/04 07:18 AM
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Registered: 09/24/04
Posts: 17
Loc: Pasadena, Texas
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Ok Chatty, How about a chocolatey treat with no flour!( I have celiac sprue, no wheat, oats, barley or rye)
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#47606 - 11/15/04 11:23 AM
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The Divine Ms M
Registered: 07/07/03
Posts: 4894
Loc: Orange County, California
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You were warned. KALE Must be vegetarian.
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#47610 - 11/16/04 01:17 AM
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Wolfbane, okee dokee, try this on on for size.. CHUNKY CHOCOLATE PUDDING2 cups skim or non-fat milk 1 envelope(four 1/2 cup servings)of instant chocolate pudding mix. 1 1/4 ounces of mini chocolate chips 1 ounce shelled walnuts, toasted and chopped 1/4 cup thawed frozen dairy whipped topping 1 tsp. chocolate syrup...... 1.)Using milk, prepare pudding according to package directions. Cover and refrigerate until soft set, about 30 minutes. 2.)Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts. Ino each of four 6-ounce dessert dishes spoon 1/4 of the pudding; top each with 1/4 tbls. whipped topping and then drizzle 1/4 tsp. chocolate syrup over whipped topping. Refrigerate until very cold and serve..... NOTE: Cool whip comes in chocolate flavor too so I use it and the entire dessert is soooo chocolaty and scrumptous...
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#47613 - 11/16/04 02:03 AM
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Registered: 11/08/03
Posts: 3512
Loc: outer space
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Hey Chatty, When I read that part about the "little Ditty" I thought it was going to be a song so I made it one. quote: Originally posted by chatty lady: Dianne heres another little ditty you can use for your figs....
FIGS and MELON
A quarter cup of orange juice. freshly squeezed Put it in a cup with the lime juice two table spoons squeezed and squeezed add a tablespoon of chopped mint shake it up, shake it up til it's your friend
then add a cup of melon to the mix and a teaspoon of honey. all your cares will fix
Then as the love in your heart grows grows great big add a little, add a little add a great big FIG
Add a fig, Add a fig, give a fig too it's just what you need, what you need to do give a fig, give a fig Give some love too Give a fig, give a fig and all - your - dreams - will - come - truuuuue.
Okay so I've cracked. It happens. Send the guys in the white coats. It's just one of those days. smile [ November 15, 2004, 06:37 PM: Message edited by: smilinize ]
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#47616 - 11/16/04 03:41 AM
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Registered: 02/24/04
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Loc: Nevada
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Heardfrom my friend meredith about what he eats and doesn;t, she is what I call a liberal vegan and does eats dairy and fish and even some poultry now and again....
Parmesan Pasta and KALE
2 tsp. olive oil 1/2 cup each diced red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers and onion, 1 small garlic clove, minced. 4 cups thoroughly washed and trimmed Kale, chopped. 1 1/2 cups cooked elbow or small shell macaroni (hot). 2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese. Dash pepper & salt to taste.......
1.) In 10-inch non-stick skillet heat oil; add bell peppers, onion an garlic and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender crisp, about 2 minutes.
2.) Add kale and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
3.) Add mcaroni and stir to combine. Sprinkle with cheese, S&P.....
KALE and Cheddar Rice
2 tbls chopped scallions. 3 ounces uncooked regular long grain rice. 2 tsp each margarine and all purose flour. 1/2 cup milk. 3/4 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, shredded. 1/4 cup thawed frozen chopped kale (or fresh)
1.) In 1 quart saucepan combine 1 1/4 cups water and scallions, cover and cook over high heat until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in rice.
2.) Reduce heat to low, re-cover and let simmer until rice s tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
3.) While rice is cooking prepare sauce. In a small non-stick saucepan melt margarine over high heat. Sprinkle flour over margarine and stir quickly to combine, cook stirring constantly about 1 minute.
4.) Stir in milk. Reduce heat to mrdium and cook sirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and cook until cheese melts.
5.) Add kale to rice and stir to combine. Pour cheese mixture over kale-rice mixture and stir to combine....
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#47618 - 11/16/04 04:44 AM
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Registered: 03/18/03
Posts: 332
Loc: Australia
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Chatty, sounds like a lovely desert if you were using a melon or similar...but our aussie passionfruit have a tough outer skin, and runny pulp inside (this is what we eat) and they are IMPOSSIBLE to slice....want to try again? Just keeping you on your toes!
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#47623 - 11/16/04 07:17 AM
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Registered: 03/18/03
Posts: 332
Loc: Australia
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We cut in them in half and scoop the pulp out of the shell with a spoon and eat it - or put it in fruit salad, or on top of a pavlova - passionfruit icing on cake, passionfruit icecream, etc etc (here's a link with a pic)http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/fruit%20pages/passionfruit.htm
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#47639 - 11/18/04 12:06 AM
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Registered: 09/03/04
Posts: 2538
Loc: North Carolina
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#47640 - 11/18/04 01:57 AM
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Registered: 02/24/04
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Loc: Nevada
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TVC15.....My mother said, "don't be goofy girl, (me) buy the shells, I do. There a real pain to make." She did give me her own very special filling recipe however so here it is: OLD WORLD MANICOTTI 12 large Manicotti shells. 4 cups shredded, fresh Mozzarella cheese, divided. 2 cups Ricotta cheese. 6 tbls. chopped fresh basil or 2 tbls dried basil. 1 (26 ounce)jar prepared spaghetti sauce, divided. (Or your own homemede sauce) 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan or Romano cheese. 1.) Preheat oven to 350*F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. 2.) Cook pasta according to package directions, careful not to overcook. Drain, rinse with cool water. let pasta dry on rack or paper towel. 3.) For filling, in medium bowl, stir together 3 cups Mozzarella with the Ricotta and fresh basil. Using a teaspoon carefully stuff pasta shells with prepared cheese mixture. 4.) Spoon 2 cups spaghetti sauce into prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed pasta over sauce. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over top of pasta. Sprinkle with remaining Mozarella. 5.) Bake manicotti for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan; bake for 10 minutes more. Serve immediately.... NOTE: I put my cheese filling into a plastic bag and cut off an end, corner and squeeze the cheese into the shells, works for me....
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#47643 - 11/18/04 02:30 AM
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Registered: 02/24/04
Posts: 20267
Loc: Nevada
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Wolfbane, I don't know if you can eat Angel food cake or not but this is sooo good I had to post it: CHOCOLATE DELIGHT1 (12-ounce) package of chocolate chips. 4 egg yolks. 3 1/2 cups whipping cream, divided. 3 tbls. granulated sugar 1 cup chopped pecans 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup minature marshmallows 1/2 tsp salt 1 (10-ounce) angel food cake (store bought) Chocolate curls, optional to garnish. 1.) Heat chocolate chips in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. 2.) Whisk egg yolks with 1.2 cup whipping cream in a medium bowl until blended. Add the egg yolk mixture gradually to chocolate, whsking continually, until blended, about 1 to 2 minutes. Let stand until cool. 3.) Pour remaining whipping cream into a large bowl with marshmallows. Beat at high speed adding granulated sugar until soft peaks form. 4.) Stir pecans, vanilla extract and salt into chocolate mixture, fold in whipped cream. 5.) Tear cake into bitesize pieces. Layer half the cake and half the chocolate mixture in a tall glass bowl. Top with remaining cake and spread with remaining chocolate mixture. Chill, covered for 2 to 3 hours. Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired.....
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#47645 - 11/18/04 02:48 AM
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Registered: 02/24/04
Posts: 20267
Loc: Nevada
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Now this is the easiest and tastiest recipe you can imagine and I make it alot. No oven needed because no cake!! ICE BOX CAKE1 big box of vanilla wafers 1 tub cool whip 1 large box of chocolate pudding, instant o.k. 1 large box of vanilla pudding, instant o.k. 4 large bananas 1.)In a 13x9 baking dish layer the bottom and sides with the vanilla wafers. 2.)Slice the bananas thin and top the wafers with 1/2 the banana slices. 3.) Mix chocolate pudding according to directions on box, then pour over the bananas and wafers. 4.) Layer top of the pudding with additional wafers and rest of banana slices. 5.) Mix the vanilla pudding according to box directions and pour over the top of entire mixture. 6.) Apply cool whip to cover the bowl and refrigerate for one hour. God it's good... NOTE: If your family likes coconut, add some to each of the puddings and/or crushed nuts...
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#47649 - 11/19/04 05:43 AM
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Registered: 02/24/04
Posts: 20267
Loc: Nevada
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This is the last Cheesecake recipe I made.... CHOCOLATE CHEESE CAKE 1 (7 ounce pkg.) caramels. 1/4 cup evaporated milk. 3/4 cup chopped pecans divided. 1 (9-inch)chocolate crumb pie crust. (see note) 2 (3 ounce) pkg. cream cheese softened. 1/2 cup sour cream. 1 1/4 cup milk. 1 (3.9 ounce) pkg. chocolate instant pudding mix. 1/2 cup fudge topping. Note: Create a homemade crust with chocolate sandwich cookies. Mix 1 1/2 cup cookie crumbs with 3 tbls. melted butter. Press into 9 inch pie plate. Bake at 350*F for 6 to 8 minutes... 1.) Place caramels and evaporated milk in heavy saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring continually, until smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 chopped pecans. Pour into piecrust... 2.) Combine cream cheese, sour cream and milk in a blender. Process until smooth. Add pudding mix, process for about 30 seconds more... 3.) Pour pudding mixture over caramel layer, covering evenly. Chill loosely covered, until set, about 15 minutes... 4.) Drizzle fudge topping back and forth in a decorative pattern over pudding layer. Sprinkle top of cake with remaining pecans. Chill. loosely covered, until serving time.... This lucious cheesecaske may be made 1 day ahead through step 3. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Add topping and decorate with pecans before serving...
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#47652 - 11/22/04 02:41 AM
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Loc: Nevada
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#47653 - 11/23/04 09:31 AM
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Registered: 09/27/04
Posts: 22
Loc: My Mountain
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Crow? and I have no doubt you'll come up with a legit recipe. How about crow on an olive branch?
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#47657 - 11/24/04 06:02 PM
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Registered: 11/01/03
Posts: 1076
Loc: Ohio, USA
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Thank you for the broccoli recipe. And yes! Lots of garlic!!!
Donna
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#47658 - 02/14/05 09:04 AM
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Registered: 01/17/05
Posts: 152
Loc: Kansas City Kansas
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J J try them with bits of bacon broken up ,that is also yummy
Deb
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#47660 - 02/20/05 07:10 AM
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Registered: 10/08/04
Posts: 1274
Loc: MD
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Come on , Come on to my house going to give you candy . My husband has made fudge tonight .. You can go off you diets tonight. Come Chatty and everone . It is good . I am not eating much still have to get into a size12 Ha!
Enjoy!
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