You can make this salad using frozen corn or grilled corn. Sweet corn and bacon- what's not to like?...
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Salad with Tomatoes and Onions
Beef Burger with Mozzarella and Basil Oil
Less is sometimes more with burgers and to keep it simple this burger is topped with delicious toppings like mozzarella, tomatoes, and lettuce. The basil oil adds great flavor as well. A great tip we learned with my husband for burgers is if you make a small indentation in the middle of each burger patty. the patties won't shrink...
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Salmon and Cucumber Appetizer
In this recipe, you can use salted or smoked salmon. I also use whipped cream cheese. A great easy appetizer for the holidays and parties!...
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Wild Duck with Bacon and Vegetables
I usually fry the vegetables and duck breasts in lard or melted goose (or chicken) fat but you can use vegetable or olive oil. For the herbs I use a couple of sage leaves, a little thyme, Thai basil, tarragon and oregano. The finished duck was juicy, tender and had a light smoke flavor from the bacon.
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Marinated Oyster Mushrooms with Onions
I love oyster mushrooms and even bought two different kits of mushroom to grow oyster and shiitake. Almost once a week I cut fresh mushrooms. There aren't a lot but you can marinate them or fry them with garlic, herbs or potatoes for dinner, add to risotto or soup,...
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Empanadas
Empanadas need no introduction - popular especially in Latin America and Europe, as well as southwest United States and southeast Asia. Empanadas like pirozhki are little pies with different fillings such as cheese, potatoes, carrots and other vegetables, minced or chopped pork, beef or chicken, shrimp, zucchini blossom, fruits, etc., the fillings are endless but generally...
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Mushrooms with Bell Pepper
Mushroom and pepper appetizer, can be served both hot or cold. You can use champignons or baby bella mushrooms like I used here. If you cook this appetizer in a large quantity, you can store it for 2-3 days in jars in the refrigerator....
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Chorizo Cheese Dip
Lots of gooey, melted cheese with spicy chorizo mixed in. Use any hot pepper to your taste, I had poblano pepper so I used those, but you can use also serrano, jalapeno, etc. Serve with crunchy tortilla chips. And add a ice cold beer to complete the meal. What could be better for a Super Bowl party?...
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Toast with Egg and Tomato
Great idea for a hearty breakfast. Try to add a few slices of avocado, it will be very tasty. Easy, quick to prepare and so delicious!...
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