Well known in the Central and Southern Italy regions Cannellini beans are a favorite in Tuscany. These make a great bean to use in this dip for their creamy texture and a popular substitute for vegetarians replacing chicken, beef or another type of meat as well as seafood. They sometimes are called white kidney bean [...]

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1 lb Breakfast Sausage
2 TBS Oil
2 TBS flour
3 cups milk
salt and pepper, to taste
Cook sausage in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring and breaking up with a wooden spoon.
With a slotted spoon transfer cooked sausage to a plate with paper towels.
Add oil, to the drippings in the skillet if needed. (You want 2 TBS [...]

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Rice and beans is a popular comfort food and staple dish in Latin America the Caribbean and various other countries.
The norm and correct way to enjoy this meal is to eat the rice and beans in the same bite.
In New Orleans their dish is known as red beans and rice and as I made with [...]

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Great for rushed morning or on the go!
1/2 pound breakfast bulk sausage
4 large pita bread rounds
1/2 Green Pepper sliced thin
1/2 Onion, sliced thin
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1 TBS Milk
1 TBS Butter
1 TBS Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
In a skillet, brown sausage until fully cooked. Set sausage aside and drain fat. Add Olive oil, peppers, onions [...]

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1-2 lbs. boneless chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 - 4 Red Potatoes cut up bite size
1 Onion cut up bite size
1 Large or Two Small Turnips
2 Large Carrots cut up bite size
2 Stalks Celery cut up bite size
1/2 c. flour
1/4 c.  olive oil (or oil of your choice)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, [...]

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5 Large Potatoes peeled and diced
4 Medium Carrots cut up
1 Large or 2 small Stalks Celery cut up
1 Bay Leaf
Water to cover veggies for cooking
1 TBS Chicken Bouillon or 2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
1 TBS Fresh Rosemary Chopped
1 can Evaporated Milk
4 cups Fresh Milk
6 oz of Ham - cooked - from home [...]

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5 Large Cans Black Beans
½ lb Bacon
1 Medium Onion chopped
2 stalks Celery chopped
1 lb Smoked Sausage
1 Tbs Garlic
1 Bay Leaf
2 Tbs Cilantro
1 tsp Cumin
¼ tsp Pepper
¼ tsp Salt
1 Tbs Olive Oil
2 Cups Water or Chicken Broth
½ cup Beer
Chop Sausage into bite size pieces. In the soup pot cook bacon until crispy, remove, chop into bits [...]

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1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon minced (or dried) fresh basil or thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Line a sieve with 100 percent cotton cheesecloth, coffee filter, or a white paper towel and place over a bowl. Spoon in the yogurt.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until [...]

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24 Oysters — Shucked
1/3 cup Mayonnaise
3 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
2 Egg Yolks
Salt
1/2 cup Green Pepper — Chopped
12 ounces Crab meat — Chopped
1 Clove Garlic — Chopped
3 tablespoons Cracker Crumbs
1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
Reserve one shell from each oyster.
Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Cut the oysters into several pieces.
Place in the half shells on a baking sheet.
Combine [...]

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1 lb Round steak; cubed
2 tb Oil
1 c Water
1 Bay leaf
1 ts Salt
¼ ts Red pepper flakes; to taste
16 oz Kidney beans; canned, drained
1 c Rice; raw
2 md Green pepper; chopped
1 md Onion; chopped
1 ½ ts Salt
1 ts Curry powder
¼ ts Pepper
Preheat oven to 350° Brown beef in oil in skillet. Add water, bay [...]

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Crisp, holiday treat!
Ingredients:
5 large potatoes, peeled
1 large onion
3 eggs
1/3 cup flour
1 tsp. Salt
¼ tsp. pepper
¾ cup oil for frying
Use: 10-inch skillet
Yields: 4 to 6 servings
Grate potatoes and onion on the fine side of a grater, or in a food processor; or put in a blender with a little water.
Strain grated potatoes and onion through a [...]

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1 cup honey
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 tablespoons minced fresh mint
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 pounds boneless leg of lamb (2 whole legs)
Combine honey, wine and mint; mix well.
Season cut side of boned lamb with salt and pepper, then spread with honey mixture; roll and tie lamb. Brush outer surface with honey mixture.
Roast on rack [...]

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Fish Balls:
1 lb. fresh or frozen (thawed) haddock, co or similar firm white fillets
1 medium onion
1 carrot
1 large egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. matzo meal
Broth:
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3 vegetable bouillon cubes
For the fish balls, coarsely cut fish, onion and carrot into chunks. Put [...]

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24 Large 26-30 Count Shrimp peeled and de-veined
1 Green Pepper cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 Red or Yellow Pepper cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 Medium Onion cut into 1/2 inch pieces
Cherry Tomatoes
1 Can Pineapple Tidbits or Fresh Pineapple
1 Bottle Teriyaki Sauce
1 knob Fresh Ginger
Olive Oil
Pepper
6 Skewers
In a large container with tight fitting lid or gallon [...]

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6 Cups Chicken Stock
1 Large Onion Chopped
1 Red Pepper Chopped
2 Stalks Celery Chopped
½ Pound Okra (if fresh is not available froze will do)
1 Can of Corn or ½ bag frozen
½ pound Pinto Beans (preferable dried and soaked over night)
1 Chicken cut up
1-Pound Smoked Sausage chopped
Oil
1-Tablespoon Butter
3-Tablespoons Oil
5 Tablespoons Flour (A little more may be needed [...]

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