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Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook
By Zoe Coulson
Hearst Books - 1980
This is a simple dip to make. It's creamy, but not thick. It's buttery, garlicky and has lots of anchovies. Serve with crisp vegetables.
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Good when the peaches are in season.
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Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family
By Ina Garten
Clarkson Potter - 2002
It 's a two part recipe, first you have to make a recipe of roasted winter vegetables, page 110. Then you can make the soup that on page 33. The idea of a roasted vegetable soup is good, but I added a few extra seasonings.
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The Hay Day Country Market Cookbook
By Kim Rizk
Workman Publishing Company - 1998
Everyone loves B.L.T.'s, so what a great idea to put those flavors in a pasta salad. Try varying the pasta shapes. This salad is light and flavorful.
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How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book of Barbecue Techniques
By Steven Raichlen
Workman Publishing Company - 2001
This recipe is more about technique, than ingredients. I used a lemon-lime soda can instead of the beer. The chicken was delicious, very moist and tender.
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The filling is easy to make, but preparing the pepperoncini and pipping the mixture into each one is tedious. They are worth the trouble, but only if you have the time and patience.
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The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
By Ina Garten, Martha Stewart
Clarkson Potter - 1999
A gourmet version of "pigs in a blanket". You can use any kind of thin fresh sausage and store bought puff pastry and it would be delicious.
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Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home
By Ina Garten
Clarkson Potter - 2004
Very easy and delicious. Don't be afraid of the quantity of garlic, ii becomes very sweet after cooking it.
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Ciao Italia
By Mary Ann Esposito
William Morrow Cookbooks - 1991
These sweet little bread bears are delicious. They take a little bit of time because they need to rise,but they are worth it.
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The Bread Bible
By Rose Levy Beranbaum
W.W. Norton & Co. - 2003
Mix up the batter and put in the pan. Delicious! One problem is that you need a special pan but they are not that expensive and another is you need fresh cooked corn. I used cooked frozen corn and it was fine.
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Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook
By Zoe Coulson
Hearst Books - 1980
Good for a party or to bring to a potluck dinner. Easy to prepare and can made the day before. The pie can be served warm or at room temperature. It is delicious too.
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The Pie and Pastry Bible
By Rose Levy Beranbaum
Scribner - 1998
Great recipe to make when the peaches are sweet and juicy in the farmers market. A little more work to collect and reduce the juices but worth it. Delicious
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Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun
By Ina Garten
Clarkson Potter - 2001
I love to make poached pears in the fall for dessert, so this recipe with the dried fruit caught my eye. It was very good but because Bosc pears can be hard, make sure they are ripe or cook them a little longer.
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The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
By Ina Garten, Martha Stewart
Clarkson Potter - 1999
I made this recipe with asian salmon, a very nice dinner combination. It seems like alot of ingredients but it goes together quickly in the food processor. Add the sauce at the last minute because it makes the pasta turn mushy. the flavors are really good.
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Very easy and very tasty. One drawback, it takes 1 1/2 hours to cook in the oven, but it makes alot and lasts for weeks.
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Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook
By Zoe Coulson
Hearst Books - 1980
I have been making these appetizers for years, they are great. They take a little bit of work but you can make them ahead and freeze them. First you have to make the cream cheese pastry and then chill 1 hour. Next the filling. Roll out the pastry,cut out rounds, fill and seal. If you bake them frozen, add to baking time, till they are golden brown.
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Rose's Heavenly Cakes
By Rose Levy Beranbaum
Wiley - 2009
Very easy and quick to make. Moist and very chocolaty. I needed a cake to bring to a friend's house, I had all of the ingredients and the instruction were short. Everyone loved thecake.
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Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family
By Ina Garten
Clarkson Potter - 2002
This salad is quick and easy. I had a little trouble finding the wheatberries but it is worth seeking them out. They make a tasty salad. If you are looking for something a little different, give this one a try.
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Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home
By Ina Garten
Clarkson Potter - 2004
I searched many cookbooks for string bean recipes, so when I found this recipe, I had to try it. Very simple to prepare with good a balance of flavors. Roasted red onion, yellow and red peppers added to blanched green beans make a delicious and colorful dish. Serve it warm or a room temperature.
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The Silver Palate Cookbook
By Julee Rosso, Sheila Lukins, Michael McLaughlin
Workman Publishing Company - 1982
If you like artichokes, than you will love this sauce. It has a spicy kick with the unique flavor of the artichoke. It is simple and easy to prepare.
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Martha Stewart's Pies & Tarts
By Martha Stewart
Clarkson Potter - 1992
If you have fresh raspberries from the farmers market and want to make a simple dessert,this is it. A tart shell, whipped cream and fresh raspberries. Heaven.
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This tart is very simple to make and it is wonderful on the Thanksgiving or Christmas table.
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The Silver Palate Cookbook
By Julee Rosso, Sheila Lukins, Michael McLaughlin
Workman Publishing Company - 1982
Got Shrimp? Well I have something different you can do with them. It's simple, spicy and delicious.
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This is a real yummy soup. Moderately easy to prepare and good on a cold winters night. Definitely not low calorie.
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This sauce is very good in the summer when there are fresh herbs from the garden. Very simple to make and delicious.
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When you need a different salad for the buffet table , try this recipe. It is simple to make and delicious.
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Very simple to make and delicious. Two ingredients, store-bought puff pastry and parmesan cheese.
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This is a quick and easy pasta dish. It's strong flavors are not for everyone, but if you like a combination of olives,garlic,capers anchovies, this dish is for you.
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My family doesn't like mayonnaise based potato salads, so this is a great recipe for me. It's lighter and the flavor of the potato shines. It's delicious with or without the bacon.
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Very simple and easy to make. Nice combination of beans or substitute the beans you like. Garlic dressing is ver flavorful.
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This dressing is good with the technicolor bean salad on the same page or use it on your own salad.
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Very simple to make. Good on the shrimp and artichoke salad on page 225. Also good on a sandwich,or as a dip for a vegetable platter.
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Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook
By Zoe Coulson
Hearst Books - 1980
There's not rabbit in this recipe, just melted cheese over bread with a kick. YUM!
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Very simple chicken dish. Mix up a sauce, pour over chicken and bake. Add artichokes, bake a little longer and serve.
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This cake is one of the most famous Viennese culinary specialties. It's a chocolate genoise cake with apricot jam. Top with a chocolate glaze and its done.
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This is a very rich cake. It is a white cake that has four layers filled with nuts and fruit, and a cooked meringue frosting. the cake a bit of time to make but it's sweet and delicious.
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The Way to Cook
By Julia Child
Knopf - 1993
When I make rack of lamb I like to use this recipe for herb and mustard coating. It easy to prepare, the mustard gives extra flavor and the crumb topping gives the rack of lamb an attractive presentation.
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The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook
By Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Clarkson Potter - 2000
Easy to make. Use for lemon meringue pie, filling for cake or spread on toast.
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Rose's Christmas Cookies
By Rose Levy Beranbaum
William Morrow Cookbooks - 1998
This cookie melts in your mouth. It is a mixture of ground pecans, powdered sugar, butter, and flour. Its simple to make and delicious.
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Rose's signature cake and mine is the lemon poppyseed cake from the Cake Bible. This is Rose's cookie version.
They are crunchy but capture the flavor the cake. They disappear quickly.
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Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients
By Ina Garten
Clarkson Potter - 2008
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. With so few ingredients they must be fresh and the technique must be followed. Very tasty.
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The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
By Ina Garten, Martha Stewart
Clarkson Potter - 1999
Very simple recipe, only three ingredients, sugar snap peas, dark sesame oil, and black sesame seeds. Combine them together and serve at room temperature.
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Another good recipe if you love artichokes. Moderately easy to make. It's layers of artichoke pesto and cream cheese formed into a tort. Serve with bread or crackers.
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Very simple recipe, what makes it special is the freshly grated ginger. I gives it some spice and some heat.
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I reduced the cheddar from 8 ounces to 6 ounces and it's still a very rich soup. I also substituted baked potatoes for the mashed potatoes. All in all a very good soup.
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A quick, simple and delicious way to prepare bok choy.
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This is a great pasta for a hot summer's night. Only the pasta is cooked, everything else is fresh and light.
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Website: Ciao Italia with Maryann Esposito
Very simple preparation for green beans. Add the sesame seeds and the lime juice for a twist.
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Website: Martha Stewart
A light main course with the flavors of Asia. There are a number of ingredients but they go together quickly.Delicious over rice.
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Website: Martha Stewart
When I made this recipe, I roasted the chicken instead of poaching it. The sauce is made with the flavors of Mexico, chiles,cilantro,pumpkin seeds, etc. Pour sauce over chicken and serve.
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