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Raspberry No-Bake Cheese-Cake Pie

Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 6 tablespoons melted butter Cheesecake layer: 8 oz. cream cheese (softened) 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice Topping: 3 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen) 1 cup granulated sugar Pulse the graham crackers […]

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Cajun Inspired Maque Choux. (quick and easy)

12 oz smoked or andouille sausage, cut into ¼ inch wheels.   1 large onion, slivered Several peppers, any type and color, chopped 1 jalapeno 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped ½ pound  fresh beans, cleaned and cut in bite-sized pieces 3-4 ears sweet corn, raw sliced off the cob.   […]

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Queso Dip

Serves 6-8 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped1 green pepper, seeded and finely chopped1 red or yellow pepper, seeded and finely chopped1-2 hot peppers of your choice, seeded and finely chopped1 teaspoon Kosher salt1-1/2 cups milk, divided1 8-ounce block cream cheese, cut into cubes3 cups […]

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Fresh Beans and Tomato Salad

1 pound green beans, ends trimmed and cut in half if largelettuce, your choice1/2 Walla Walla onion, halved and thinly 2-3 large tomatoes, diced or a big handful of cherry or sliced a big handful of cherries and small tomatoes small tomatoes cut in half1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 cup […]

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Italian Fried Peppers

Italian Fried Peppers is a fast, easy and tasty side dish. This pan-fried dish is the perfect compliment to any meat dish.  Or, serve on a crostini as an appetizer.   Servings: 4 servings 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1-2 cloves garlic (minced) 3 large peppers (red, green or yellow or choice) sliced 1 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) […]

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Sweet Corn Pizza

Serves 3-4Takes 45 minutes 1/2 cup basil leaves, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt1/4 cup olive oil3 ears sweet corn1/2 Walla Walla or any sweet onion, finely chopped or thinly sliced1/2 batch of your favorite pizza dough (or 1 store-bought pizza crusts)1-1/2 cups […]

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Fermented Jalapeno Sauerkraut

1 head of cabbage shredded 1 tablespoon of sea salt 4 jalapeños, seeds removed for a medium spice or leave the seeds to make it spicier. 2 cloves of garlic ½ cup of cilantro ½ onion INSTRUCTIONS Pull 3 outer leaves off the head of cabbage and […]

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Zucchini Tomato Casserole

3 medium zucchini, sliced (about 6-1/2 cups) 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, sliced 1 garlic clove, minced Several peeled ripe tomatoes or 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano […]

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Rhubarb Crisp

3/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3 cups sliced fresh rhubarb or frozen rhubarb, thawed 2 cups sliced peeled apples or sliced strawberries 1 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Vanilla […]

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SWEDISH SPRING RADISH SALAD

2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons canola, corn or olive oil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or cilantro 1 teaspoon caraway seed 1 garlic clove or fresh garlic, minced 1 pinch sugar 1 pinch salt  1 pinch pepper 15-20 radishes, shaved or sliced thin. Soak in cold water […]

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