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By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, About.com Guide to Home Cooking since 1997

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Friday June 30, 2006
Served as an appetizer or entree, these crab stuffed portobello mushrooms are rich and elegant. Other large mushroom caps will also work, but reduce cooking time accordingly. The crab mixture ... Read More

Cherry Garcia Cookies Recipe

Friday June 23, 2006
Inspired by the famous ice cream, these buttery cookies are loaded with cherries, chocolate, and optional macadamia nuts. To kick these up a notch for adults, try soaking the dried ... Read More

Green Beans with Sweet Red Peppers (Haricot Vert) Recipe

Monday June 19, 2006
The French green beans (haricot vert) are best in this recipe. Bacon, onions, sweet red peppers, balsamic vinegar, and wine give a sweet and sour, smoky flavor to the beans. ... Read More

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cake Recipe

Saturday June 17, 2006
One whiff and it is obvious this delicious dessert is a peanut butter lover's delight. The chocolate chips are an added bonus. To kick it up another notch, add chocolate ... Read More

Best Coleslaw Recipe

Monday June 12, 2006
There is no better use for raw cabbage than in a crunchy coleslaw. Make this at least a day ahead so it can marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Better yet, ... Read More

Sesame Seeds Recipes

Saturday June 10, 2006
Sesame seeds are believed to be one of the first condiments as well as one of the first plants to be used for edible oil. Learn how to store sesame ... Read More

Apple Baked Beans Recipe

Friday June 9, 2006
Save time by using canned beans in this recipe. Most of the apples and onions melt right into the sauce. Once you try baked beans this way, you'll toss out ... Read More

Cooking with Honey - Honey Recipes

Thursday June 8, 2006
Honey is an organic, natural sugar alternative with no additives. It is easy on the stomach, adapts to all cooking processes, and has an indefinite shelf-life. What's not to love? ... Read More

Dump Cake Recipe

Wednesday June 7, 2006
This recipe is designed for kids to bake, a perfect project to keep the kids busy when school is out. It's incredibly easy with no mixing involved. Canned fruits are ... Read More

Table manners were once considered odd

Monday June 5, 2006
For most people in the new world, eating utensils are a part of the everyday meal routine. However it wasn't that long ago, in the relative history of man, that ... Read More

Barley Recipes

Thursday June 1, 2006
Barley is a tasty and filling grain that makes a hearty addition to soups, stews, casseroles, cereals, stuffings, salads, and more. Barley flour has little gluten, so find out how ... Read More

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