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Herb and Labne Stuffed Eggs

Ed Maxwell — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:44:34 +0000

Herb and labne stuffed eggs make a beautiful addition to an Easter breakfast or springtime buffet. They also offer an opportunity to take advantage of edible spring buds and blossoms. Rosemary blossoms are ideal, but pansy and viola buds, violets, and nasturtiums are all colorful and edible.

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Easy Smoked Salmon Spread

Khela Brewer — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:00:35 +0000

I love smoked salmon. It’s tasty, works well for low fat and low carb diets, and it’s so versatile in salads, on Eggs Benedict for brunch, thrown in some scrambled eggs, or in any of a myriad of appetizer applications. One of my absolute favorite appetizers is also one of the easiest. Another benefit of this smoked salmon spread is that I can keep it low carb for myself by using veggie dippers and appease the non veggie lovers with assorted crackers.

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Sesame Fried Feta with Honey and Pistachios

Ed Maxwell — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:14:16 +0000

Fried feta with honey is a popular Greek dish that can be served as an appetizer or a side dish. The dish typically involves frying a block of feta cheese until it’s crispy and golden brown, then drizzling it with honey and serving it with bread or crackers.

This dish is perfect for serving at parties or gatherings, as it’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It’s also a great option for a quick and satisfying snack or light meal.

Overall, fried feta with honey is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served on many occasions, from casual get-togethers to more formal events.

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Apple Pie Cookie Cups

Paula Roy — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:47:30 +0000

Ever since I made (and devoured) salted caramel tarts made with shortbread cookie cups, I’ve been brainstorming on other fun ways to make little pie-like treats that are both cute and delicious. The enduring popularity of apple crumble pie is the inspiration for this recipe, which features an oatmeal cookie crust. You can use whatever apples you prefer for the filling; I like Cortland and Royal Gala; many people are fond of Granny Smiths for pies. Note that both the filling and the cookie cups + crumble can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.

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Tex Mex Chicken with Veggies and Spicy Slaw

Khela Brewer — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:28:44 +0000

This Tex Mex chicken with veggies and spicy slaw was a weeknight dinner that came together quickly after work because I split cooking duties with my husband. He manned the grill while I did the veggies and whipped up the slaw. I also made some ingredients play double duty by using them in multiple applications. The jalapeno simple syrup was a fantastic find at a local food event, but it’s easy to make your own. I find it works wonders in dressing and marinades. I added some of my favorite cotija cheese as a garnish, along with a dollop of my quick and easy guacamole. Feel free to finish yours with the same or other tried-and-true Tex Mex favorites like salsas, sour cream, or an extra sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

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Ed Maxwell Cooks for Family & Friends

Ed Maxwell — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:00:06 +0000

Ed Maxwell is a frequent contributor to thecookscook.com and The Cook’s Cook Community Forum on Facebook. His plating and photography of his mouth-watering dishes are always an inspiration. We asked Ed to write about his personal culinary journey, and were surprised to learn that cooking is Ed’s passion, not his vocation. The self-taught home chef told us about his joy of cooking.

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Bean and Vegetable Salad with Toasted Rice

Wilma Kleger — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:23:06 +0000

This a delicious salad with many colorful ingredients that include different colored beans and yellow peppers. A very special “bite” comes from the roasted rice. It gives the salad a crunchy touch and makes use of leftover rice. This salad is especially suitable for parties or unexpected visitors, because it is very quickly conjured up from supplies on hand.

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Meatballs in Tomato Wine Sauce with Fresh Ricotta

Khela Brewer — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:30:53 +0000

I love meatballs in any form, and my family especially loves these beef-and-pork meatballs in tomato wine sauce with fresh ricotta. For me, the tomato sauce and fresh ricotta cheese are a perfect marriage. Ten years ago I found out just how easy ricotta is to make and I’ve not looked back since. I’ll never purchase store-bought again. I keep on a low carb diet for the most part, and I love meals like this where I can make the main components the same and sub out a low carb option for the starch. This type of dinner is pure love and comfort food.

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Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Virginia Hernandez — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:38:00 +0000

Make these for your Valentine

These strawberries are easy to make and impressive-looking. They make nice gifts or additions to a table of sweets.

To make these, you will need a chocolate melting pot and paint brushes along with your ingredients.* The most important thing to remember when working with chocolate is to make sure everything is dry. If a spoon is wet, the chocolate will curdle and you will not be able to use it or this purpose (although adding a great amount of water will make it a nice chocolate drip for cake).

When your strawberries are dipped and decorated, to transport them put a dab of melted chocolate on the tray where you will be placing the strawberry. Set the strawberry on top, let it dry on the tray, and this will stabilize it.

When I was a teenager my mother took me with her to a class on working with chocolate. I really enjoyed it and started baking and making chocolate pieces because of her. She is gone now and making these reminds me of her.

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Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls

Christy Seidle — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 02:06:39 +0000

This recipe is from my friend’s Vietnamese grandma. They are mouth-watering delicious! If desired, serve spring rolls with sweet-and-spicy nuoc cham.

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Murgh Aloo Do Pyaza (Chicken & Potato in Onion Gravy)

Neil Nijjer — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:00:34 +0000

‘Do Pyaza,’ meaning double onions, is a term used for this north Indian curry. For the best results, marinate the chicken the day before cooking.

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Chunky Tomato Soup

Nora Selan — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:00:17 +0000

This Chunky Tomato Soup uses all natural ingredients with no preservatives. All ingredients are readily available in your pantry. Adding chili powder is optional and blending is not required. You can also serve Chunky Tomato Soup as a first course. In case you opt for a light meal, the soup can stand alone with the addition of a few breadsticks or slices of toasted sourdough bread . For a decorative touch, use a small cookie or biscuit cutter to cut shapes from slices of bread. After garnishing Chunky Tomato Soup with cilantro, float the bread on top just before serving.

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