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Fried Cheese Sticks Curried Spinach Salad
Amaretto Chicken Green Beans Supreme
Key Lime Pie Mushroom Spread
Tomato Soup Turkey Breast With Gravy
Potato-Leek Casserole Grasshopper Pie
Sweet Onion Flower Chicken Caesar Salad
Baked Chilies Rellenos Parmesan Asparagus
Chewy Carrot Bars Shrimp Cocktail With Avocado
Tortilla Soup Chicken Guadalajara Style
Green Rice With Pablano Bananas Flambe With Rum
Spicy Jacket Potatoes Bacon, Bean, & Garlic Soup
Horseradish Cream Chicken Zucchini Tomato Bake
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      Title: Fried Cheese Sticks
 Categories: Appetizers
      Yield: 24 sticks
 
     12 oz Cheddar or Jack Cheese
    1/4 c  All-Purpose Flour
      1    Egg, well beaten
      1 c  Saltine Cracker Crumbs
      8 c  Oil, for frying
 
  Cut cheese into 1/2-inch sticks. Dip each cheese stick in flour, then 
  in egg, then in cracker crumbs, coating all sides. Freeze in a single 
  layer on a baking sheet 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Pour oil into a 5-quart deep 
  fryer or heavy Dutch oven. Fryer should be about half full of oil. 
  Preheat oil to 375F degrees. Fry cheese pieces, 6 at a time, in hot 
  oil 30 to 45 seconds or until lightly  browned. Remove from oil with a 
  slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
 
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      Title: Curried Spinach Salad
 Categories: Salads
      Yield: 4 servings

    2/3 c  Oil
    1/2 c  Maple-flavored syrup
    1/2 c  Cider vinegar
      1 tb Instant minced onion
      1 ts Curry powder
      1 ts Prepared mustard
    1/4 ts Salt 
      2    Chicken breasts; raw, whole,
           -cut into thin strips
      2 tb Oil
      2 tb Soy sauce
      6 c  Spinach; torn
      1 c  Apple; tart, chopped
    1/4 c  Peanuts
    1/4 c  Raisins
 
  Combine first seven ingredients in a blender and blend 15 seconds. 
  Chill 4 hours or overnight.

  Saute chicken in oil after marinating in soy sauce. Drain and chill 4
  hours or overnight.
    
  Combine spinach with 1 cup dressing and toss. Divide onto 4 plates. 
  Divide chicken, apple, peanuts, raisins and place on top of spinach. 
 
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      Title: Amaretto Chicken
 Categories: Poultry, Main dish
      Yield: 8 servings
 
      5    Boned Chicken Breasts
      3 tb Flour
  1 1/2 ts Salt
  1 1/2 ts Ground Pepper
      2 ts Paprika
      1 tb Vegetable Oil
      3 tb Butter
  1 1/2 tb Dijon Mustard
      1 cn Frozen Orange Juice
      1 c  Amaretto
 
  Mix the can of frozen orange juice with a half can of water. Preheat oven
  to 350 degrees. Combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic salt. Coat
  chicken with this mixture. Heat oil and butter in skillet and saute chicken
  until brown. Remove and put in casserole. To skillet, add mustard, orange
  juice and Amaretto. Increase heat and boil, stirring constantly, until
  thick. Pour sauce over chicken and bake, covered, for 45 minutes.
 
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      Title: Green Beans Supreme
 Categories: Side dish, Vegetables
      Yield: 6 servings
 
      1 lb Green beans; fresh, trimmed
      1 c  Water
    1/2 lb Fresh Mushrooms, sliced
      3 tb Butter
    1/2 c  Chopped Ham
      1 ds Nutmeg
    1/4 c  Grated Parmesan Cheese
    1/2 ts Salt
      2 tb Butter
      1 c  Heavy cream
      1    Egg
      1    Lemon; juice of
           Salt; to taste
           Pepper; to taste
 
  Cook green beans in salted water using the 1/2 teaspoon salt in covered pot
  until crisp tender. Drain. In skillet, saute sliced mushrooms in 2
  tablespoons butter.  Add mushrooms to green beans using slotted spoon. Add
  3 tablespoons butter and cream to beans and cook, uncovered, on low heat
  until absorbed.  In a small bowl, beat egg, nutmeg, lemon juice and grated
  parmesan cheese.  Stir ham into green beans and mushrooms and heat through.
  Mix egg mixture in and remove form heat.
 
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      Title: Key Lime Pie
 Categories: Pies, Desserts
      Yield: 8 servings
 
      1 pk (8-serving) Lime Gelatin
      2 c  Boiling water
      2 ts Grated lime peel
    1/4 c  Lime juice
      1 pt Vanilla ice cream, softened
      1    Packaged Graham Cracker
           Crumb Crust
           Cool Whip Topping, thawed
 
  Completely dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add lime peel and juice.
  Spoon in ice-cream, stirring until melted and smooth. Chill until mixture
  will mound from spoon. Spoon gelatin mixture into crust. Chill until firm,
  about 2 hours. Garnish with whipped topping, if desired.
 
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      Title: Mushroom Spread
 Categories: Appetizers
      Yield: 8 Servings
 
      2 tb Olive Oil
      1 c  Coarsely Chopped Leeks
      1 lg Garlic clove, chopped
    3/4 lb Mushrooms; coarsely chopped
    1/2 ts Dried Leaf Oregano
    1/2 ts Salt
           Freshly ground black pepper
      2 tb Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
    1/4 ts Prepared Horseradish
 
  In a large skillet, heat the oil. Saute the leeks and garlic for 2 minutes, 
  stirring frequently.
  
  Add the mushrooms, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat
  slightly and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms
  are cooked and their liquid has evaporated, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  
  Puree in a blender or food processor and stir in lemon juice and horseradish 
  to taste.
 
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      Title: Tomato Soup
 Categories: Soups
      Yield: 8 Servings
 
      2 md Onions, coarsely chopped
      2 tb Olive Oil
  1 1/2 lb Potatoes, diced
      2 ts Oregano
      1 ts Basil

      2 ts Parsley
      1 ts Salt
      2 ts Black Pepper
     28 oz Can Tomatoes
      7 c  Stock
 
  Heat oil in large soup pot. When hot, saute onion for 5 minutes, take care
  not to let it brown. Add potatoes and fry for, covered for 3 minutes. Add
  oregano, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook covered for 2 minutes. Add
  tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the stock, bring to a boil,
  reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  Check seasonings. Let cool, blend until smooth. Reheat before serving, but
  take care not to let it boil.
 
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      Title: Turkey Breast With Gravy
 Categories: Main dish, Poultry,
      Yield: 6 servings
 
      1 lg Oven Cooking Bag
      1 tb Flour
      2 pk Turkey Gravy Mix
    3/4 c  Water
      5 lb Turkey Breast, thawed
           Salt and pepper; to taste
      2 md Onions; quartered
 
  Preheat oven to 350 F. Shake flour in oven bag; place in 13x9x2" 
  baking pan. Add gravy mix and water to bag.  Squeeze bag to 
  blend ingredients. Sprinkle turkey breast with salt and pepper; 
  place in bag. Place onion in bag around turkey. Close bag with nylon 
  tie; cut 6 half-inch slits in top. Insert meat thermometer through slit in bag 
  into thickest part of turkey breast, but not touching bone. Bake until 
  meat thermometer registers 170F degrees, 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours. Let 
  stand in bag 15 minutes before slicing.
   
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      Title: Potato-Leek Casserole
 Categories: Vegetables
      Yield: 4 servings
 
      3 c  Leeks, in 1/2" pieces
    1/2 c  Carrots, shredded
      2 tb Olive Oil
           Salt and pepper to taste
      1 ts Crushed Dry Rosemary
      1 c  Vegetable Broth
      2 lb Unpeeled Red Potatoes,
           - In Thin Slices
    1/4 c  Parsley, finely chopped
 
  Preheat oven to 375F degrees. In a deep skillet, coat leeks and carrots with
  olive oil. Cover and simmer over low heat until soft. Add seasonings. Mix
  well. Layer a well-oiled 3-quart casserole that has a cover with 1/3
  of the potatoes, then 1/2 the seasoned vegetables. Repeat and finish with
  last 1/3 of potatoes. Pour broth evenly into casserole. Cover and bake for
  50 minutes covered at 375 degrees. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes.
  Garnish with parsley.
    
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      Title: Grasshopper Pie
 Categories: Desserts, Pies
      Yield: 6 servings
 
      1 c  Chocolate Wafer Crumbs
      3 tb Melted Butter
      2 tb Milk
      2 tb White Creme De Cacao
      1 pt Vanilla Ice Cream
    1/4 c  Sugar
      1 c  Heavy Cream
  3 1/4 c  Miniature Marshmallows
    1/4 c  Green Creme De Menthe
           Whipped Cream
 
  Combine wafer crumbs, sugar, and butter in a medium bowl. Press mixture
  along sides and bottom of a 9" pie plate; chill. Whip 1 cup heavy cream;
  chill. In top of double boiler, combine milk and marshmallows. Heat over
  boiling water, stirring until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat;
  cool completely, stirring occasionally. Add creme de cacao and creme de
  menthe; fold mixture into whipped cream. Spread slightly softened ice cream
  on pie crust to form an even layer. Pour marshmallow mixture over ice
  cream; freeze for 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with whipped cream.
 
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      Title: Sweet Onion Flower
 Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables
      Yield: 4 servings
 
      2 lg Sweet Onions
    1/2 c  Flour
      1 ts Salt
    1/2 ts Freshly Ground Pepper
    1/2 ts Oregano
    1/4 ts Paprika
    1/2 ts Dry Mustard
           Nonstick Cooking Spray
 
  Preheat oven to 425F degrees. Lightly grease a large baking dish or
  roasting pan. peel the onions, cut the bottom level, but leave the core
  intact. Begin as if you are going to cut the onion in half, from top to 
  bottom, but stop cutting 1/2 inch from the core. Cut the onion this 
  way 5 times to form ten sections or the flower petal design. Carefully
  loosen the petals slightly by rapping the onion lightly on the work
  surface and loosening them.
  
  Place the flour, salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and mustard in a small
  bag. Spray the onions with cooking spray to lightly coat each petal. Put
  one of the onions in the bag and gently shake to coat. Remove the onion
  and pat off the excess flour mixture. Place in a prepared pan and repeat
  with the other onion. Spray the coated onions lightly again with cooking
  spray to aid in browning.
  
  Bake the onions in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until tender.
 
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      Title: Chicken Caesar Salad
 Categories: Salads, Poultry
      Yield: 6 servings
 
      4    Slices French bread
           Vegetable cooking spray
    1/2 ts Garlic Powder
      2 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts
    1/3 c  Lemon Juice
    1/4 c  Red Wine Vinegar
      1 tb Olive Oil
      1 ts Anchovy Paste
    1/4 ts Pepper
      5 cl Garlic
      9 c  Romaine Lettuce
    1/4 c  Grated Parmesan Cheese
 
  Trim bread crusts and discard. Cut bread into 1 inch cubes. Place cubes
  in a single layer on a baking sheet. Coat cubes with cooking spray;
  sprinkle with garlic powder; toss well. Bake at 350F degrees for 15 minutes 
  or until lightly browned and set aside.
  
  Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high
  heat until hot. Add chicken halves; saute 6 minutes on each side or until
  well done. Remove chicken from skillet; let cool. Cut chicken across the
  grain into thin slices; set aside.
  
  Combine lemon juice and next 5 ingredients in container of an electric
  blender. Cover and process until smooth. Add 1/4 cup of the lemon juice
  mixture to the chicken; toss gently to coat.
  
  In a large salad bowl, place the lettuce. Drizzle remaining lemon juice
  mixture over lettuce and toss well. Add the chicken mixture and cheese, and
  toss gently to coat. Serve with croutons.
  
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      Title: Baked Chilies Rellenos
 Categories: Main dish
      Yield: 4 servings
 
      8 lg Anaheim Chiles
  1 1/3 c Ricotta Cheese
  1 1/3 c Whole Kernel Corn
    1/4 c Green Onion, chopped
    1/2 ts Pepper
      2 cl Garlic, minced
      1 c  Onion, finely chopped
      1 ts Ground Cumin
    1/2 ts Oregano
    1/4 ts Salt
      1 cn (28 oz) Tomatoes, chopped
 
  Place chiles on a baking sheet. Broil 3 inches from heat 15 minutes 
  or until blackened and charred, turning once.
  
  Place chiles in ice water, and chill 5 minutes. Drain well; peel and 
  discard skins. Cut a 4 in slit in the side of each chile; discard seeds, 
  and set aside.
  
  Combine ricotta cheese, corn, green onions, pepper, and half of garlic;
  stir well. Put 1/3 cup of mixture into each chile. Arrange chiles in a small
  baking dish. Bake at 350F degrees for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  
  Coat a small saucepan with cooking spray; place over medium heat until
  hot. Add remaining garlic and chopped onion; saute 3 minutes Add cumin 
  and oregano; saute 1 minute. Stir in salt and tomatoes.
  
  Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes more, stirring
  frequently. Pour sauce over chiles and serve.
  
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      Title: Parmesan Asparagus
 Categories: Vegetables, Side dish
      Yield: 8 servings
 
      1 tb Balsamic vinegar
      1 ts Olive oil
      1 ts Dijon mustard
      1 ts Salt
  2 1/2 lb Asparagus spears
      2 tb Grated parmesan cheese
 
  Stir together vinegar, oil and mustard in a large bowl. Set aside while
  cooking asparagus.
  
  Heat 2 in. water and half the salt to boiling in a large, deep skillet.
  Break or slice off the tough lower stems of the asparagus spears. Rinse and
  place half the spears in the boiling water. Cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes,
  or just until tender crisp.  Transfer asparagus with tongs or a slotted
  spatula to the bowl with the vinegar mixture.
  
  In fresh boiling water, cook remaining asparagus with the rest of the salt.
  Transfer to the bowl with the vinegar mixture. Toss gently until spears are
  evenly coated. Place asparagus on a serving plate. Sprinkle with cheese. 
 
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      Title: Chewy Carrot Bars
 Categories: Desserts
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
    1/2 c  Butter
    1/2 c  Sugar
      1 c  Flour
      2    Eggs
      1 c  Carrots, grated
      1 c  Brown sugar, packed
  1 1/2 c  Raisins
    1/2 c  Nuts, chopped
      1 ts Lemon juice
      2 tb Flour
    1/2 ts Baking powder
      1 ds Salt
 
  Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Cream together the butter and sugar. Add
  the 1 cup of flour and mix well. Form into a ball, then press it down into 
  a uniform layer in an ungreased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake until golden 
  brown, about 15 minutes.
  
  Combine eggs, carrots, brown sugar, raisins, nuts, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons 
  flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing well. When bottom layer is done baking,
  pour on top and spread evenly. Bake for 25 more minutes.
  
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      Title: Shrimp Cocktail With Avocado
 Categories: Appetizers
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      1 lb Small Shrimp
      2 c  Fish Stock Or Clam Juice
      1    Bouquet Garni
      2 lg Avocados
    1/2    Onions
      2    Cloves Garlic
      1 c  Thick Cream (Creme Fraiche)
      1    Chile Serrano, seeds and
           - membranes removed
      2 tb Lime Juice
    1/2 c  Olive Oil
 
  In a covered saucepan, poach the shrimp in the stock with bouquet garni.
  When the shrimp are cooked, in 2-3 minutes, drain, remove their shells and
  refrigerate.
  
  While the shrimp cool, prepare the dressing by pureeing the remaining
  ingredients in a blender until a velvety texture is achieved. Arrange
  alternate layers of shrimp and dressing in tall glasses. Refrigerate until
  ready to serve.
  
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      Title: Tortilla Soup
 Categories: Soups
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      3    Cloves Garlic
    1/2    Onion, cut into chunks
      3    Ripe Tomatoes
      6 c  Chicken Stock
      1 tb Oil
      2 sm Sprigs of Epazote (optional)
           Salt & Freshly Ground Pepper
      8    10 Day-Old Corn Tortillas
           Oil, for frying
      2    Chiles Pasillas
      2    Avocados, peeled, pitted and
           - sliced or chopped
      5 oz Queso Fresco, crumbled
    1/2 c  Thick Creme (Creme Fraiche)
      3    Limes, halved
 
  Roast the garlic, onion and tomatoes. Peel and core the tomatoes and puree
  in a blender with the garlic and onion, adding 1/4 cup of the chicken
  stock if necessary.
  
  Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over high heat and saute the
  tomato puree. Boil for 2 minutes, lower the heat and cook, stirring
  constantly, for another 5 minutes or until the puree thickens and changes
  color.
  
  Add the remaining chicken stock and epazote. Return to a boil, add salt
  and pepper to taste and cook, covered, over medium heat for 15 minutes.
  
  Cut the tortillas in half and cut each half into thin strips. Heat 1/2 in
  oil in a small skillet and when hot, add the tortillas pieces a few at a
  time and fry, turning at least once, for about 3 minutes or until golden
  brown. Remove from oil with a slotted spatula and drain on absorbent
  paper. (if using fresh tortillas, dry first in a preheated 250 F oven for
  an hour)
  
  Cut the chiles into 1/2 in rings and remove their seeds. Fry in the hot
  oil for about 1 minute or until crisp. Drain and set aside.
  
  Five Minutes before serving, reheat the soup and add the fried tortilla
  strips. Garnish each bowl with a few chile rings and the avocado. Sprinkle
  with cheese. Pass the Cream, Lime halves and remaining chili rings and
  avocado in separate bowls so each person can add them to taste.
 
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      Title: Chicken Guadalajara Style
 Categories: Main dish
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      1    Roasting Chicken, about 5 lb
    1/2    Onion
      4    Cloves Garlic
      2 tb Salt
    1/4 ts Freshly Ground Pepper
      7 sm Sprigs of Parsley
      3 lb Ripe Tomatoes
      1 c  Finely Chopped Onion
      3 tb Red Wine Vinegar
      2 ts Oil
      1 tb Dried Oregano
 
  Place the chicken in a large pot or Dutch oven and cover with cold water.
  Add the onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon of the salt and the pepper and
  parsley. As soon as the water comes to a boil, lower the heat and cook,
  covered, for 35 minutes or until the chicken is tender. Let cool, then
  drain and cut into serving pieces.
  
  Meanwhile, roast and peel the tomatoes. Puree in a blender and strain into
  a large bowl. Add the chopped onion, vinegar, oil, oregano and remaining
  tablespoon of salt. Correct the seasonings.
  
  Place the chicken in the bowl of tomato sauce, turning to coat well. Cover
  and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Serve cold.
 
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      Title: Green Rice With Pablano
 Categories: Side dish
      Yield: 1 Servings
 
      2 c  Long-Grain White Rice
      5 oz Fresh Spinach
      1 c  Parsley Leaves
      1 tb Chopped Onion
      1    Clove Garlic
    1/2 c  Water
    1/2 c  Oil
      3 c  Hot Water
           Salt
      2 tb Butter
      3 c  Thinly Sliced Onions
      4    Chilies Pablanos, roasted 
            - and cut into strips
      1 c  Grated Monterey Jack
    1/2 c  Thick Cream (Creme Fraiche)
 
  Soak the rice for 5 minutes in warm water, rinse well and drain.
  
  Rinse the spinach well, place it into a saucepan with no added water,
  cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender, add the
  parsley, onion, garlic and 1/2 cup water and puree. Set aside.
  
  Heat oil in a skillet, add the rice and saute for 5 minutes, stirring
  constantly. When the grains begin to separate, remove from the heat and
  drain off the excess oil. Add the spinach-parsley puree to the skillet and
  saute for 2 minutes. Add the hot water and salt to taste. When the mixture
  comes to a boil, lower the heat and cook, covered, for about 20 minutes or
  until the rice is tender.
  
  Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 F. Melt the butter in a large skillet,
  add the onions and chile strips and saute for 5 minutes or until tender.
  Sprinkle with salt.
  
  Grease a ring mold and arrange a third of the onions and chiles in the
  bottom. Cover with half the rice and half of the cheese. Cover with the
  rest of the rice. Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
  
  Turn out the mold onto a platter. Cover with cream and sprinkle with the
  remaining grated cheese. Place the remaining chiles and onions in the
  center of the mold.
 
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      Title: Bananas Flambe With Rum
 Categories: Desserts
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      2 ts Butter, plus more for
           - greasing
      6 tb Brown Sugar
      6    Ripe Bananas, peeled
      2 tb Dark Rum
      1 qt Vanilla Ice Cream
 
  Preheat the oven to 425F. Use the butter to grease a round or
  rectangular dish. Sprinkle with half of the brown sugar.
  
  Cut bananas in half lengthwise and arrange cut sides down in the baking
  dish. Sprinkle with the remaining sugar and dot with butter. Bake for 6-10
  minutes or until the sugar melts and the bananas turn a golden brown.
  
  Remove from the oven, add the rum and ignite to flambe the bananas. Serve
  hot, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
 
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      Title: Spicy Jacket Potatoes
 Categories: Appetizers
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      4    Baking Potatoes
      1 tb Vegetable oil
 15 1/2 oz Can Garbanzo Beans, drained
      1 ts Ground Coriander
      1 ts Ground Cumin
      4 tb Fresh Cilantro
    2/3 c  Low-Fat unsweetened Yogurt
           Salt and Pepper
 
  Preheat the oven to 400F degrees.
  
  Scrub the potatoes and pat them dry with absorbent paper towels. Prick
  the potatoes all over wit a fork, brush with oil and season with salt and 
  pepper.
  
  Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 1 - 1 1/4 hours or
  until cooked through. Cool for 10 minutes.
  
  Meanwhile, place the garbanzo beans in a large mixing bowl and mash with
  a fork or potato masher.
  
  Stir in the ground coriander, cumin, and half the chopped fresh
  cilantro. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside.
  
  Halve the cooked potatoes and scoop the flesh into a bowl, keeping the
  shells intact. Mash the flesh until smooth and gently mix into the
  garbanzo bean mixture with the unsweetened yogurt. Season well with salt
  and pepper to taste.
  
  Place the potato shells on a baking sheet, and fill with the potato and
  garbanzo bean mixture. Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for 10-15
  minutes until heated through.
  
  Serve the potatoes sprinkled with the remaining chopped cilantro.
 
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      Title: Bacon, Bean, & Garlic Soup
 Categories: Soups
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      8 oz Lean Smoked Back Bacon slices
      1    Carrot, sliced thinly
      1    Celery stalk, sliced thinly
      1    Onion, chopped
      1 tb Oil
      3    Garlic cloves, sliced
      3 c  Hot vegetable stock
      7 oz Can chopped tomatoes
      1 tb Chopped fresh thyme
     14 oz Can Cannellini beans, drained
      1 tb Tomato paste
           Salt and Pepper
           Grated Cheddar Cheese
 
  Chop 2 slices of the bacon and place in a bowl. Microwave on HIGH 
  power for 3-4 minutes until fat runs out and the bacon is well cooked. 
  Stir the bacon halfway through cooking to separate the pieces. Transfer 
  to a plate lined with paper towels and leave to cool. When cool, the 
  bacon pieces should be crisp and dry. Place the carrot, celery, onion, 
  and oil in a large bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH power for 4 
  minutes.
  
  Chop the remaining bacon and add to the bowl with garlic. Cover and 
  microwave on HIGH power for 2 minutes.
  
  Add the stock, the contents of the can of tomatoes, the thyme, beans,
  and tomato paste. Cover and microwave on HIGH power for 8 minutes, 
  stirring halfway through. Season to taste. Ladle the soup into warmed 
  bowls and sprinkle with the crisp bacon and grated cheese.
 
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      Title: Horseradish Cream Chicken
 Categories: Main dish
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      2 tb Butter
      2 tb Flour
      1 c  Milk
      3 tb Prepared white horseradish
           Drained
      2 tb Sour cream
      1 ts Sugar
      1 ts Dijon mustard
      1 ts White wine vinegar
           Salt and pepper
      4    Chicken breasts halves with
           Bone
 
  Preheat over 350F degrees. In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter 
  over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute 
  without browning. Whisk in milk, bring to a boil, and cook, stirring, 
  until sauce is thick and smooth, about 3 minutes. Stir in horseradish, 
  sour cream, sugar, mustard, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper 
  to taste.
  
  Arrange chicken breasts, skin side up, in a 13X9X2-inch baking dish.
  Spoon half the horseradish sauce over chicken. Bake 45 minutes, until
  chicken is tender. Reheat remaining sauce and serve over chicken.
 
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      Title: Zucchini Tomato Bake
 Categories: Side dish
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      1 tb Olive oil, plus more for
           - Drizzling
      1 lg Onion
      1    Garlic clove, finely chopped
      1 lb Tomatoes
      1 lb Zucchini
      1 ts Dried Herbs De Provence
      2 tb Grated Parmesan cheese
           Salt and freshly ground
           Pepper
 
  Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over 
  a low heat and cook the onion and garlic for about 20 minutes until soft 
  and golden. Spread over the base of a 12-inch shallow baking dish.
  
  Cut the tomatoes crossways into 1/4 inch thick slices. (if the tomatoes
  are very large, cut the slices in half). Cut the zucchini diagonally into 
  slices about 1/2 in thick.
  
  Arrange alternating rows of zucchini and tomatoes over the onion
  mixture and sprinkle with herbs, cheese and salt and pepper. Drizzle with
  olive oil, then bake for 25 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Serve
  hot or warm.
 
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      Title: Hawaiian Pineapple Crisp
 Categories: Desserts
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
    2/3 c  Granulated sugar
      1 tb Cornstarch
      1 ts Finely shredded Lemon Peel
    3/4 ts Ground Cinnamon
    1/4 ts Ground Nutmeg
      4 md Baking apples, peeled, cored
           - and sliced
     20 cn Pineapple chunks, drained
    3/4 c  Rolled oats
    1/4 c  All-purposed flour
    1/4 c  Packed Brown Sugar
    1/4 c  Butter
    3/4 c  Chopped Macadamia nuts
 
  In an ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole stir together granulated sugar,
  cornstarch, lemon peel, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add apples and pineapple;
  toss to coat.
  
  For topping, in a medium mixing bowl stir together oats, flour, and
  brown sugar. With a pastry blender, cut in butter until thoroughly
  combined (the mixture should be dry). Stir in nuts. Sprinkle nut topping
  over fruit mixture.
  
  Bake in a 375F degree oven for 30 minutes. Cover the casserole loosely 
  with foil to prevent overbrowning. Bake about 15 minutes more or until 
  apples are tender. Serve warm.
 
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