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Marinated Cauliflower Salad

1 Large head of Cauliflower (about 2 pounds) cut into small florets ¼ Cup White Wine Vinegar1 ¼ Cup finely chopped Red Onion 1 Tsp Dijon Mustard ½ Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Coarse Salt & Freshly Ground Pepper 2 Tbsp brine-packed capers, drained & rinsed 2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley Bring a medium pot of…

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Pork and Noodle Soup with Shiitake and Snow Cabbage

Cutting the pork is easiest using a cleaver or large chef’s knife: Slice thick crosswise pieces, stack them, and then cut matchstick-size pieces. Makes 6 servings. 1 1/2 ounces medium-size dried shiitake mushrooms (dried forest mushrooms) 1 cup cold water 6 cups low-salt chicken broth 2 (1-inch-diameter 1/8-inch-thick slices) peeled fresh ginger 1 pound fresh…

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POTATO CHEESE CHOWDER

Sauté until limp: 2 ½ cups chopped celery 1 lg. onion, chopped ½ cube butter Add, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are cooked but NOT mushy: 8-9 medium potatoes, diced 1 can Swanson’s chicken broth Add and heat to a slow simmer stirring often: 1 ½ tsp. thyme 1 tsp. marjoram…

Darlene‘s Prime Rib Recipe

Pre-heat oven to 500 degrees Have Prime Rib at room temperature Rub with flour, salt and pepper Cook uncovered: 4-5 lb roast: cook 25-30 minutes 5-9 lb roast: cook 35 minutes After the above time, turn the oven off. Leave roast at least 2 hours, but no more than 4 hours. Don’t open oven!!!!! Should…

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Irene’s Caramels

2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cup dark Karo syrup 1 cup butter 2 cups cream Nuts 1 tsp. vanilla Combine sugar, syrup, butter and 1 cup cream; bring to boil, stirring constantly. Add remaining cream and cook slowly to hard ball stage (260 degrees—candy thermometer) After adding the last cream, you don’t have to keep…

Marilyn’s Sweet & Sour Chicken

6-8 Chicken Breasts, Skinless, Boneless Garlic & Seasoning Salt Cornstarch 2 Beaten Eggs Sprinkle chicken with seasonings Sweet & Sour Sauce 1 ½ Cups Sugar ½ Cup Vinegar ½ Cup Chicken Broth 2 TBSP Ketchup 2 TBSP Soy Sauce Roll chicken in egg & dip in cornstarch.  Brown on med-high heat till golden on both…

Rigatoni

9 X 13 Pan ½ Lbs Cooked Rigatoni Olive Oil 1 Chopped Onion 3 to 4 Cloves Garlic (minced) 1 Can Italian style tomatoes 1 Can Chunky tomato sauce 1 small shredded carrot 1 & ½ Tsp Sugar 3 TBSP Fresh Basil (or 1 tsp dried basil) ½ Tsp Fennel (crushed to release flavor) ½…

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Ultimate Double Chocolate Cookies

12 ounce(s) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 11 1/2 ounce(s) 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips 6 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter 3 eggs 1 cup(s) sugar 1/3 cup(s) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder 1 cup(s) chopped walnuts – NOT OPTIONAL Directions *In double boiler over hot water, melt bittersweet chocolate chips and butter.* In large bowl with electric…