1-16-ounce packages of lasagna noodles
1 onions, chopped
1 green peppers, chopped
2 cups broccoli, chopped
2 cups cauliflower, chopped
1-16-ounce carton cottage cheese or Ricotta cheese
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
2 jars Spaghetti sauce
Olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
basil, oregano, rosemary or Italian spice mix
Parmesan cheese
Cook Lasagna Noodles according to directions on box.
Blanch broccoli and cauliflower on boiling water for 2 [...]

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1 box Ziti
1/2 pound Italian sausage, sliced
1 lb Mushrooms
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 Lg Jar Spagetti Sauce
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup Mozzerella
A few leaves of fresh Basil
Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Cook ziti according to directions rinse and set aside
In a pot, brown sausage and drain grease and [...]

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1 lb package Penne pasta
2 Tbs butter
2 Tbs Olive oil
1 small onion
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast cut into thin strips
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup pesto
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Parsley
Cook pasta according to box directions for al dente ( just cooked and has a bit of bite) and drain.
Heat butter and [...]

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1 lb package linguini pasta
2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup Olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon parsley
1/4 tablespoon dried basil
ground black pepper to taste
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Add butter and olive oil to pan, when heated add clams with juice, and rest of ingredients.
Bring to boil and turn off [...]

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4 Bacon slices; chopped thick
4 Green onions chopped
½ cup Whipping cream
1/2 cup Parmesan
1/2 cup Romano
1/3 cup Basil chopped fresh
½ lb Fettuccine
2 Tbs Olive Oil
ground pepper to taste
Parsley
Cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
In a skillet over medium heat cook bacon until beginning [...]

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1 Lb Linguine
16 Jumbo shrimps
4 Bacon strips cut into 2″ pieces
1/2 lb Fresh asparagus cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup White wine
1 cup Heavy cream
2 Tbs Fresh chives
4 Tbs [...]

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1/2 lb box Sea Shell Pasta
3 Eggs
2 Stems Scallion (Green Onion) chopped
3-4 green olives with Pimentos chopped
2 stalks Celery chopped small
2 TBS Celery Leaves
2 TBS Fresh Parsley
2 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Basil
1 Bay Leaf
½ tsp Pepper
1 Cup Mayonnaise
Paprika
In a cooking pot fill boil pasta according to directions for al dente. Add the eggs and Bay leaf [...]

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1 lb box twist macaroni (multicolored makes a great presentation)
1 lb Salad Shrimp cooked
1 stalk Celery chopped small
1 Jar Artichoke hearts in water chopped bite size
1 ½ cups Mayonnaise
3 TBS Lemon Juice
1 TBS Parsley
1 tsp Pepper
Salt to taste
Toasted Almonds
Boil the pasta according to box. Drain well.
Add to the pasta, shrimp, parsley, pepper and artichoke hearts.
Mix [...]

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*The avocado is very popular in vegetarian cuisine, making an excellent substitute for meats in sandwiches and salads because of its high fat content. The fruit is not sweet, but fatty, distinctly yet subtly flavored, and of smooth, almost creamy texture. It is used as the base for the Mexican dip known as guacamole, as [...]

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1 16 oz Sour Cream
½ cup Mayonnaise
3 tsp Dill Weed
2 Tbs Minced Onion
2 tsp Lemon Juice
¼ tsp Pepper
1/8 tsp Salt
I round loaf pumpernickel bread.
Pull the center of the bread out [...]

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1 Can Lemonade concentrate frozen
2 Eggs
4 tsp Cornstarch
1-Cup Cool Whip
2-3 drops yellow food coloring
Fresh fruit cut into bit size pieces and berries
Combine lemonade concentrate, eggs, cornstarch and sugar in the top of a double boiler.
Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Add food coloring and let cool.
When cool fold in your cool whip.
Serve in individual [...]

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2 (8 ounce) packages Cream Cheese
1 pound imitation crabmeat
6 ounces cooked tiny shrimp
1 onion, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped small
2 TBS Mayonnaise
1/3 cup Sour Cream
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Celery Salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pinch of sugar
Soften Cream Cheese with mixer. Add sour cream, mayonaise, celery salt, pepper, lemon juice and sugar and mix well..Break up [...]

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1 small package (3 ounces) cream cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
Half and Half
Salt
Pepper
1tsp fresh Dill Weed
thinly sliced cucumber with peel
Combine cream cheese, onion, dill weed, and finely chopped cucumber.
Add half-and-half until mixture is dipping consistency.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with cucumber slices.
Put in fridge for at least one hour before [...]

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1 cup Danish blue cheese, crumbled, (set aside a little for garnish)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 Tbs lemon zest
1 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
In a food processor add cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic and mix until well-incorporated.
Put in bowl and add the [...]

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Pumpkin is not just for pies, try this dip at your next fall, Thanksgiving or Holiday party.
1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
1 LB can pumpkin puree
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon orange zest
Cream the cream cheese and pumpkin together in a large bowl mix in the remaining ingredients.
Add more [...]

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