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  • 1 cup milk, scalded
  • 1⁄2 cup sugar
  • 1⁄4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
  • 1⁄4 ounce dried yeast
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons rum extract
  • 3 1⁄2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons butter, melted
  • 1⁄4 cup raisins, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 139.8
  • Calories from Fat: 29 g
  • Total Fat: 3.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 11.1 mg
  • Sodium: 132.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 24.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
  • Sugars: 10.1 g
  • Protein: 2.6 g

Rum Buns

I found this recipe in my mom's recipe box. It came from a restaurant in Washington DC, The Flagship, which was…

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  • 1 lb lean boneless pork, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 zucchini
  • 3 1⁄2 cups water
  • 1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 2 cups uncooked quick-cooking rice
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • lime wedge
  • Monterey Jack cheese
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 364.9
  • Calories from Fat: 90 g
  • Total Fat: 10.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 44.6 mg
  • Sodium: 565.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 48.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
  • Sugars: 5.4 g
  • Protein: 22.4 g

Hearty Mexican Stew

Quick and satisfying, this stew is sure to please. Adapted from Southern Living

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 2 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
  • 1 lemon
  • lemon wedge
  • parsley
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 246.9
  • Calories from Fat: 140 g
  • Total Fat: 15.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 88.9 mg
  • Sodium: 78.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 6.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Sugars: 0 g
  • Protein: 23.3 g

Lemon Garlic Salmon

Quick, simple yet elegant. Use real butter to acquire the best flavor. Serve with lemon wedges and a sprig of parsley.…

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  • 2 lbs beef sirloin, cut into 2 inch strips
  • garlic powder (to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1⁄4 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 large green bell peppers, roughly chopped
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 415.6
  • Calories from Fat: 237 g
  • Total Fat: 26.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 113.5 mg
  • Sodium: 1304.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 11.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugars: 5.5 g
  • Protein: 33.1 g

Crock Pot Pepper Steak

This is a easy to prepare, flavorful and very tender pepper steak. Serve over rice or egg noodles. If you like…

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  • 2 bunches asparagus, tough ends trimmed
  • 2 lemons, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons oregano, chopped fresh (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 125
  • Calories from Fat: 67 g
  • Total Fat: 7.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 326.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 16 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.5 g
  • Sugars: 3.1 g
  • Protein: 6.5 g

Lemon Lover’s Asparagus

The Asparagus with the lemon makes a beautiful dish. I hope you will enjoy this recipe from Eating Well Magazine.

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  • 2 crumb doughnuts or 2 glazed doughnuts
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons golden brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon dark rum
  • 2 small ripe bananas, peeled, cut on diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • vanilla ice cream
  • toasted pecans
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 341.6
  • Calories from Fat: 159 g
  • Total Fat: 17.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 45.8 mg
  • Sodium: 159.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 44.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Sugars: 32.6 g
  • Protein: 1.4 g

Warm Doughnuts à la Mode with Bananas…

A new and delicious twist on an old favorite. I found this recipe in Bon Appetite, Jan 2007.

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  • 1⁄2 cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1⁄2 cup Grand Marnier
  • 3 tablespoons vanilla vodka
  • 4 cups ice, shaved (made with the grater blade of a food processor)
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 80.3
  • Calories from Fat: 0 g
  • Total Fat: 0.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 5.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 13.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Sugars: 13.3 g
  • Protein: 0.8 g

Creamsicle Crush

This is a fun frozen dessert for adults. I found it in Epicurious Magazine.

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  • 8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 8 strips)
  • 2 medium onions, chopped fine (about 2 cups)
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1⁄4 cup chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • 2 lbs 85% lean ground beef
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
  • table salt, to taste
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges
  • fresh tomato, diced
  • avocado, diced
  • scallion, sliced
  • red onion, chopped
  • cilantro leaf, chopped
  • sour cream
  • shredded monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 461.8
  • Calories from Fat: 227 g
  • Total Fat: 25.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Cholesterol: 77.2 mg
  • Sodium: 441.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 33 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 10.5 g
  • Sugars: 7.7 g
  • Protein: 28.4 g

Beef Chili with Bacon & Black Beans

I found this recipe in the March, 2003 issue of Cook's Illustrated Magazine. We just love this chili and hope that…

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  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed
  • 1⁄2 cup water
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1⁄2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • salt & pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 67.5
  • Calories from Fat: 22 g
  • Total Fat: 2.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 10.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 10.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
  • Sugars: 3.1 g
  • Protein: 2.7 g

Sautéed Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

Easy enough for everyday, delicious enough for company. I found this in Eating Well Magazine.

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  • 5 lbs red potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (to taste)
  • 3 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1⁄2 cup butter
  • salt and pepper
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 460.8
  • Calories from Fat: 249 g
  • Total Fat: 27.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 77.5 mg
  • Sodium: 625.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 47.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
  • Sugars: 5.9 g
  • Protein: 8.1 g

Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

This is a delicious and simple recipe. The potatoes require 15 minutes pre-cooking on your cook top and only take 2-3…

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  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped
  • 3 cups long-grain rice, uncooked
  • 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans French onion soup, undiluted
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
  • 2 -3 teaspoons creole seasoning
  • 2 -3 teaspoons hot sauce
  • fresh cilantro
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 536.5
  • Calories from Fat: 192 g
  • Total Fat: 21.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 73.4 mg
  • Sodium: 1722.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 51.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Sugars: 2.9 g
  • Protein: 32.1 g

1-2-3 Jambalaya

This simple recipe from Southern Living is as simple as 1-2-3! This is a great recipe for when you really want…

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, sliced
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 lb fresh green beans
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 71.5
  • Calories from Fat: 48 g
  • Total Fat: 5.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 392.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 5.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Sugars: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 1.4 g

Ginger Roasted Green Beans

This simple recipe from Southern Living, August 2001.

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Ingredients
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom & garlic soup
  • 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef broth
  • 1 (1 ounce) envelope onion and mushroom soup mix
  • 3 1⁄2 - 4 lbs eye of round roast, trimmed (I like to use Chuck roast)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 659.4
  • Calories from Fat: 396 g
  • Total Fat: 44.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16 g
  • Cholesterol: 161.4 mg
  • Sodium: 1215.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Sugars: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 55.4 g

Slow-Cooker Roast and Gravy

This recipe is from the January 2007 edition of Southern Living Magazine. Southern Living suggests not lifting the lid while cooking…

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  • 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (15 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
  • 1⁄3 cup buttermilk
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1⁄2 cup butter
  • 3⁄4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • vanilla ice cream (optional)
  • heavy cream (optional)
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 446.3
  • Calories from Fat: 242 g
  • Total Fat: 26.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 99.1 mg
  • Sodium: 387.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 49 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
  • Sugars: 32.1 g
  • Protein: 4.2 g

Baby Sweet Potato Cakes with Pecans and…

This was the 2006 Cook-Off Finalist recipe for Southern Living Magazine.

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  • 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 1⁄2 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1⁄3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño peppers, chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest, freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 8 ounces crabmeat, pasteurized, drained if necessary
  • 4 8-inch whole wheat tortillas
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 107.9
  • Calories from Fat: 43 g
  • Total Fat: 4.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 31.5 mg
  • Sodium: 544 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 3.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Sugars: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 12 g

Crab Quesadillas

This recipe comes from EatingWell Magazine. These quesadillas have a creamy filling. They not only make a great meal, but also…

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