MANWICH CLONE RECIPE

Someone recently told me that a variety of convenience foods (that we all take for granted) are not readily available to cooks living outside of the USA; simple things like good old hot dogs, graham crackers, ranch mix, canned pumpkin, Crisco and  Manwich ( plus MANY others).I don't buy many convenience foods, but every once in a while, I  find something like Manwich...

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MANGO CAKE

This cake brings rave reviews and is a nice change from the predictable pineapple upside-down cake. The cake is sweet, very light and tender and the fruit keeps it deliciously moist. We ate it warm, with ice cream after dinner tonight. Preheat your oven to 350F and spray a round 9" x 2" cake pan with vegetable spray. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and then spray it again. BOILED...

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Irresistible Mango Payasam / Kheer

The english word mango has originated from the tamil word mangai and was imported initially by the europeans and later to america where it was known as mangoes. It holds great in indian religion as lord ganesha holds it in his hand as a symbol of attainment. This easy and delicious payasam with it rich flavor of mango can make any celebration more special and win many hearts....

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COOKIE BOWLS

Looking for a fun and inexpensive way to jazz up your next family gathering? Try these cookie bowls. Not only are they easy to do, but you can fill them with anything from pudding, to ice cream, to cheesecake. You can make the cookie bowls ahead of time and freeze them (unfilled); there are tons of possibilities.The instructions for these cookie bowls called for forming them over an inverted cupcake...

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Kitchen Storage Solutions: Uratex Freezer Ready Containers

   With work keeping me busy all week, and my brothers' school year starting soon, I barely have the time to organize our freezer. Sometimes it's easier to just stash the fresh produce in their original packaging, as well as the marinating meat on a covered bowl, but one look and I find myself sighing. Thankfully, Ready-Wrap's Freezer Ready containers make everything so organized and fun with...

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MARINATED PORK LOIN

After grilling the same country style pork ribs  for the past umpteen years, I wanted a change.  I wanted to find some cut of pork that didn't need pre-cooking (in order to get it nice and tender). So recently, we started grilling pork loin (not tenderloin). The whole loin is very tender, flavorful and unlike the country style pork ribs that have lots of ... what picky-picky...

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LEMON MERINGUE PIE FOR TWO

Whether you are empty nesters, like us, or you only have a couple of people to cook for; "recipes for two" are great!! Not only do they eliminate the temptation for 2nd third helpings, but they are excellent for those times when you don't feel like eating the same full size dessert all week!! This recipe makes two perfect (single serving size) lemon meringue pies, one of picky-picky...

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Delightful Vermicelli Masala Upma

This is a classic breakfast you can have on any day,very colorful and can be made in a jiffy.A perfect one pot meal when u have unexpected guests.Kids love it too as it resembles noodles and healthier too with the veggies we can add to it. There are two types of vermicelli plain and roasted, the plain version tastes better and we can roast it ourselves. This dish is prepared...

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MACARONI SALAD and DRY RUB BLEND

Everyone seems to have their own tried and true family macaroni or potato salad recipe. Some have lots of vinegar, some have lots of mustard, some have no eggs (yee gads!!) I even had some that had small cubes of sharp Cheddar cheese which was surprisingly tasty.I remember when I was little, my folks took us back to visit our VERY German relatives in the Dakota's and one of...

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INDIVIDUAL YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS

On VERY special occasions, my British mother used to make roast beef with Yorkshire pudding. She baked the pudding in a 9" x 9" pan and I can still picture the huge golden "puff" coming out of the oven. Of course, it always collapsed by the time she brought it to the table, but we all thought it was SUPPOSED to look like that and we eagerly dunked chunks of the tasty treat into mom's...

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Flavorful Potato Fries

This a simple potato fry with the flavor of garlic and kasuri methi. Kasuri Methi is a great taste enhancer. It adds flavour and texture to any dish and its pleasant odor which makes it so popular.Kasturi Methi is the dried leaves of the fenugreek plant.This simple dish with kasuri methi will amaze your taste buds.So enjoyIngredients2 big size potatos.1/2 tsp cumin seeds1...

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BAJA SAUCE (Taco Bell Clone)

Everyone is posting spicy and delicious recipes for Cinco de Mayo, so I thought I would post one of my favorite "go withs".  This cold, creamy and spicy condiment can be used on anything that you would use sour cream on; it is delicious on beef tacos, enchiladas, fish tacos, veggies and much more. Just make sure you let it sit in the fridge overnight before serving it. We call it Baja Sauce...

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