Korean Bulgogi

Korean food is my latest obsession.  I take about four pounds of steak and marinate it in this for 24 hours and then freeze it to use whenever I am attacked with the need for Bibimbap, which is pretty much every single day.   The original recipe calls for one pound of meat, so you don’t [...]

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Chocolate Pudding Pie

1 1/2 c. cold milk
1 pkg (4 serving size) Jello Chocolate InstantPuddin’
1 Oreo Pie Crust
2 cups thawed Cool Whip, divided

Pour milk into large bowl.   Add dry pudding mix.  Beat with wire whisk 2 min. or until well blended.  Spoon half of the pudding into crust.
Gently stir 1 cup Cool Whip topping into remaining pudding; spoon [...]

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Icebox Chocolate Wafer Cake

My super boring Vanilla Cake with Plain Chocolate Boring Buttercream order is waiting to be frosted, so here is the recipe for a cake that I would rather make…it is my favorite ever.
3 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 (9-ounce) packages Nabisco Famous Chocolate wafers (I have also made this with just [...]

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Buffalo Meat Loaf

1 cup chopped onion
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
3 teaspoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 large egg
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire [...]

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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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Country Sausage Patties

Sausage patties require some fat to stay moist, which is why Boston butt is a good cut of pork for this recipe. The sausage is best when the mixture is made a day ahead and refrigerated, allowing the spices to permeate the meat overnight. You can, however, cook the patties right away. Refrigerate [...]

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Curried Chicken Turnovers

2 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup currants
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 3/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, chopped
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
35 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed and divided
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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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Spaghetti Squash Gratins with Chunky Tomato Sauce

1 (2-pound) spaghetti squash
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
3 oregano sprigs
3 thyme sprigs
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon chopped [...]

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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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