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Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Great gift ideas for a house-warming party

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My belief is that when choosing a gift for a house-warming party, you should fist look back to when you moved into your first home. What kinds of things did you need or want? What gifts did you receive? Which gifts did you like and which gifts did you not like? If you haven't moved into your fist home you can ask yourself si... More..

Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Sex on the Beach

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OK everyone get ready because this article is written by a professional bartender with a degree in mixology! I have barteded for about 6 years in neighborhood bars and also in private clubs. Now enough about me, let's get on with the recipes!SEX ON THE BEACH (ORIGINAL) 1oz Vodka 1/2oz Peach Schnapps 1 3/4oz Orange Juice 1 3/4... More..

Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Great pancake recipes

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APPLE AND CINNAMON PANCAKES1 1/2 cups apple juice2 eggs, beaten1 cup flour1/2 cup quick oats2 tablespoons wheat germ1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder1 tablespoons grated orange peel1/2 teaspoon cinnamon2 tablespoons powdered sugar1 banana, slicedBeat together apple juice and eggs in a medium bowl. Add the flour, oats, wheat ger... More..

Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Quick and easy red, white and blue trifle

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Red White and Blue Trifle Dessert Recipe1 Angel Food cake mix2 packets vanilla custard or pudding mix2 pounds mix of fresh Strawberries (sliced), Raspberries & Blueberries1/3 cup sugar1 1/2 cup whipped cream toppingadditional fresh fruit for garnish1/3 cup sherry or other liquorPrepare cake according to directions on package ... More..

Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Corn, bean and tomato salad

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The is the easiest and most delicious recipe I have found and my family loves it! I got this recipe from my great grandma who owned her own restaurant for years and this was on the best sellers list!BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD2 cups Dried black beans or 30 ounces Canned black beans(rinsed and drained)1/3 cup Freshly squeezed li... More..

Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Russian potato salad

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This is the recipe that my mom uses and she got it from an old russian lady she lived next to when I was a baby.RUSSIAN POTATO SALAD 2 (16 oz.) cans whole cooked potatoes, drained2 c. frozen peas and carrots1 (16 oz.) can beets, drained and diced1/2 c. salad dressing or mayonnaise1/2 c. sour cream1/3 c. chopped onion1 tbsp. d... More..

Food & Drink > Cooking Meats How to make restaurant quality, picture perfect chicken

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Chicken Picardy With Dill Sauce 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 spinach leaves 4 leeks 4 shallots,finely chopped 8 md fresh mushrooms,finely chopped 1 pn salt,to taste 1 pn white pepper,to taste 1 1/2 c chicken stock,in baking pan 4 fluid ounces white wine 1 c leeks (green part only)-slicedNOTE: This recipe calls for Ma... More..

Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Peanut butter pie

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This is the recipe that I persoally use. My entire family loves it. When we go to family gatherings, I am always asked to bring this pie.PEANUT BUTTER CUSTARD PIE1 baked pie crust1/4 c. unsalted nuts3 lg. egg yolks3 c. milk1/2 c. sugar1/3 c. cornstarch1/4 tsp. salt2 tbsp. butter3/4 c. creamy peanut butter1 1/4 tsp. vanilla1/2... More..

Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Coffeecake

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APPLE YOGURT COFFEE CAKE2/3 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, plus 1 tablespoon, melted2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1 1/4 cups oatmeal1 cup flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder8 oz. plain yogurt2 cups chopped apples1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup chopped nutsMix sugar with 1/2 cup butter until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat w... More..

Food & Drink > Cooking Meats Grilling the perfect steak

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Grilled Flank Steak With Chimichurri SauceYield: 6 Servings2 lb flank steakSAUCE ========================== 4 jalapeno peppers,remove stems and seeds, chop fine 1/2 c onion -Chopped4 cloves garlic -minced1/4 c fresh parsley -Chopped1 t oregano1 t black pepper -Fresh Ground1/2 c olive oil1/4 c red wine vinegar2 T lemon juice1/... More..

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