Hushpuppies

2 c. finely chopped onion
1 1/2 c. cornmeal
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. cold water
1/3 c. water
1/2 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp salt
 4 T. butter

In medium saucepan cook onions, covered in 1/3 c. water for 2-3 minutes.  Thoroughly stir together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.  Stir in 1 c. cold water.  Gradually stir cornmeal mixture [...]

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Whoopie Pies

1 1/4 c. sugar
2/3 c. shortening
2 eggs, well beaten
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
1 1/4 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. milk

Cream together sugar and shortening.  Add eggs, and blend.
Sift together dry ingredients, and add alternately with milk.  Add vanilla.
Drop by tablespoon on greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 for [...]

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Yaprakia (Stuffed Grape or Cabbage Leaves)

1 lb. ground chuck
1/2 lb. ground lamb or pork
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 T. ground caraway seeds
1 tsp. ground allspice
3/4 c. long grain rice (uncooked)
1/3 c. olive oil
1 clove garlic, very finely chopped
1 large onion
3 T. minced mint leaves
5 T. chopped broadleaf parsley

Place meat in large bowl.  Add all ingredients and mix thoroughly.  Place 1 [...]

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U.P. Pasties

Crust

1/2 lb. Crisco  (if you are awesome you will forget the Crisco and use butter or lard)
1 c. boiling water
4 c. flour
1 T. water

Filling:

8 potatoes peeled and cubed
1  rutabaga, peeled and cubed
1  pound  ground beef  (i use steak, sliced thin or cut in chunks–you can use whatever meat you like, I won’t tell)
3 Vidalia onions [...]

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Macaroni Salad

Hey I am back!  I took a break from spending my life on the internet and went and did this thing called “work” for a month.  While all of you were vacationing and celebrating have a grand ole Christian time, I was working everyday for an entire month.  Jealous?  It’s ok, I am back to [...]

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Kung Pao Chicken

1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
4 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World), divided
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
4 garlic cloves, [...]

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Chicken Cordon Bleu–lightened version

1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
5 teaspoons butter, melted
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 thin slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded part-skim [...]

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Chicken and Noodles

I was obsessed with chicken and noodles for a long time.  It is one of my favorite things that my Mom makes.  I used to call my Mom every month or so and ask her for the recipe, because I lost it every time I made it.  I have my own incarnation of the recipe [...]

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Martha’s Macaroni and Cheese

From Martha Stewart.  This is the best macaroni and cheese in the world.  My friend Kristen makes it all the time, and she won the Grand Prize at the Meatloaf Bake-off this year with it.  Yes, this macaroni is SO good that it wins Meatloaf Bakeoffs.
Amazing stuff.

8 T. Butter (1 stick)  (I use half of [...]

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Hearty Beef Stew

from Reminisce Magazine:

2 lbs beef stew meat
2 or 3 potatoes peeled and cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces
4 medium carrots
1 onion, cut in wedges
2 or 3 celery ribs
1/2 can sliced mushrooms
1/2 of 1/3 c. quick tapioca
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 beef bouillon cube
1/2 tsp sugar
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 c. tomato juice

Layer in 2 qt dutch oven or [...]

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