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Turkey, Leek and Potato Pot Pie

September 15, 2010

This is a great recipe for those on a budget Olive oil 1 turkey breast steak, chopped ½ brown onion, finely chopped 1 desiree potato, peeled, finely chopped 2 baby leeks, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed ½ tsp dried oregano ½ cup vegetable stock ½ sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 1.  Preheat oven to [...]

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Zucchini Bread

August 16, 2010

I found this recipe off one of my favorite food blogs – 101 Cookbooks and had to share it. This is so delicious! 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts, plus a few to sprinkle on top 1/3 cup poppy seeds (optional) zest of two lemons (optional) 1/2 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped (optional)1/2 cup unsalted butter [...]

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The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl

July 21, 2010

Despite its little girl feel, I love this cookbook. The Pioneer Woman Cooks is a fantastic cook for the intimidated yet aspiring chef. The step by step pictures makes even the most challenging dishes attainable and is a perfect gift for someone who likes eating but is scared of the kitchen. I think its the [...]

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Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book

June 14, 2010

Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Dessert Book If you are a fan of Ben & Jerry’s, then this Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book is the book for you. It offers their fans more than 90 recipes that are easy to make with even an unsophisticated ice-cream maker. It is also a fantastic [...]

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Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes and Home Made Candy Recipes (Paperback)

June 1, 2010

The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge

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