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Yes, evidently someone else had that theory too and ruined a whole batch. Guess it goes to show that you need to keep your four basic food groups (sweet, salty, greasy, and alcoholic) separate. x:-)
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This is actually candy rather than cookies, but it qualifies as awesome. They're extremely simple, but everyone raves about them: 1 lg. bag toll house chocolate chips 1 lg. bag butterscotch chips 1 lg. bag Reese' peanut butter chips (I think this b…
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You cook like I do -- make it once according to the recipe and then modify it thereafter. I especially agree with the substitution of real whipped cream for cool whip, not being a fan of artificial "whipped topping." Few things on earth are as good …
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Yum...think I'll make this for Christmas. I don't own a punch bowl but I've been looking for a reason to buy a trifle bowl.
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Thanks -- I'd like to check out the pumpkin trifle; sounds interesting. But it's an annual ritual for me to make my grandmother's cranberry recipe. I've tried alternatives but always come back to Mamma Mae's Cranberry Salad (she might haunt me other…
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I'm not cooking the Thanksgiving dinner this year (responsible for several bottles of wine and a cranberry dish only), but I will definitely use this recipe for a Saturday night dinner soon. I love game hens and I subscribe to the theory that the ca…
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Anne, Is it the inner or outer bottom and sides that are gunked up? If the inner surfaces are smooth and the outer surfaces are crusty, don't sweat it. You have skillets just like my mother's, and they haven't killed anybody (yet). My mother used t…
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I have to admit, it takes all my culinary courage when I make this not to mix everything to achieve even distribution of all ingredients. I'm bad (or good, depending on the results) at taking major liberties with recipes, but in this case I stuck to…
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Sounds great, but what size cake pan?
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I know what you mean about making gravy but, no, this isn't like that because you're not adding flour or any other starch. It's foolproof, dee-lish, and low carb to boot.
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Now I do!!!
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I must confess I chickened out on the kabobs and deposited the hefty bag into my outdoor garbage can. Unfortunately, my garbage collection day isn't until Friday. It's now day day three of possum post mortem, and it's been very hot -- not a very nei…
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Good thing I've got this recipe, since my dog killed a possum in my backyard at about 11 pm last night. This was not a first. After an apparent possum-o-cide, I usually wait an hour to see if the possum is really dead. About half the time, they "com…
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Maybe "fur" is the wrong word; don't know what to call it but it's definitely textured or nappy in some way that's itchy -- the leaves more so than the actual pods. Walking through the plants and reaching through the leaves in bare arms and legs is …
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I like all kinds of fried okra, but my favorite is with a little less breading than is usually served in restaurants, so here's how I make it at home. Wash and slice the okra, discarding the stem ends but not the tips. Leave a bit of moisture on the…
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Yes, Don, I got the point -- my "take" on the point was intended to be facetious, as in x:D x;-) The packaging was, indeed, shamefully deceptive. Another good alternative would be "Objects in this little cellaphane window are smaller than they appe…
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Yes, in getting off the topic, we have lost sight of the point made in the initial post, which is that by removing 25% of the volume of the food, you will lose 25% of the fat. Equally shocking, you will lose (at least) 25% of the calories. This noti…
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The plot thickens. There is obviously some sort of connection between pork products, Minnesota, Austin, and guys named Larry. My guess is the dog is the linchpin of this deal.
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Interesting that the Spam museum is in Minnesota, but that Austin, TX is the site of Spam-o-rama, an annual homage to the most famous potted meat product. Spam-o-rama defies description; let's just say there are cooking and sculpting activities invo…
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Dutch, your momma might have said it first, but here's the musical version (words and music by Guy Clark): There ain't nothin' in the world that I like better than bacon 'n lettuce 'n home grown tomatoes Up in the mornin', out in the garden; get …
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I know I've had Coca Cola cake (chocolate but not with rice krispies) but I don't personally have the recipe. I searched Yahoo for "coca cola cake" and found a ton of recipes. If all else fails, try the one of those that seems the closest and add th…
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I made this again a couple of weeks ago. Froze all the leftovers in individual portions and having been enjoying quick and easy meals ever since; most recently, last night when it got down to the mid-20's. Finally, all my summer begonias and impatie…
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This is a very forgiving recipe, so all variations are welcome. I agree with Don that you might have to tone down the spice for the kiddos. I forgot that Rotel tomatoes are not universal; I should've remembered that I used to have to send cans of…
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I must admit I thought the recipe as originally stated was a little short on vegetables to be called vegetable soup .... but was secretly glad to see that someone other than me thinks of Rotel tomatoes and spaghetti sauce as major members of the veg…
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I almost forgot I promised to give a progress report on my attempts to lower my cholesterol by eating flax seed and taking red yeast rice capsules. The results are in (finally, after putting off my lab work several times) and I lowered it 41 points,…
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The product I use (FiProFlax) considers a "serving" to be two tablespoons, and the label recommends two servings per day.
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I, too, am trying to lower my cholesterol. Let me add one item to your list and elaborate on another one: 1. Red yeast. My otherwise maintstream doctor recommended this and really believes in it. I went to a GNC store and asked for stuff -- turns o…
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Since you're a Buffett fan, you'll appreciate this reminiscence: Probably about twenty+ years ago, I saw him perform at a small club here in Austin. His showpiece of the night was a little tune called "Let's go get drunk and scr**w." Perhaps you've …
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HRGirl, these sound great. I intend to work my way through them, one recipe per weekend for the rest of the summer.
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These were stuffed -- down the garbage disposal!