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Recipe: bowl of red

Recipe: bowl of red Bowl of Red 12 dried ancho chiles 3 pounds lean beef chuck, cut into thumb-size pieces 2 ounces beef suet 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon cayenne 1 tablespoon Tabasco® sauce 2 or more garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons Masa Harina® (optional) Break off […]

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Come Home To Comfort Food

Come Home To Comfort Food (NC)—As the weather begins to get cooler, familiar and inviting comfort foods can lift our spirits and bring warmth to our beings. Soothing, soul-satisfying comfort foods can bring back special memories and meaningful connections. Steaming chowders, mashed potatoes, hot soup, hearty stews, warm chocolate chip cookies and fresh baked pies

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Dessert Tips

Dessert Tips (NC)—There may not be a better dessert than a mouth-watering slice of pie fresh from the oven. But serving your pie with a dollop of whipped cream, or “a la mode” with a cool scoop of vanilla ice cream can dress up this treat. Add a dash more creativity and a humble pie

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Recipe: everyday gumbo

Recipe: everyday gumbo Everyday Gumbo 1 1/2 cups crab meat 2 pounds shrimp, in shells 3 quarts water 2 bay leaves 2 slices lemon 2 slices onion Salt Red and black pepper Parsley 2 pounds okra, sliced 6 tablespoons bacon grease, divided 4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped 2 onions, finely chopped 2 green bell peppers,

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Recipe: apple baklava

Recipe: apple baklava Apple Baklava Apples give a distinctive twist to this traditional Greek dessert. Sauteing them first to let the water evaporate ensures a crisp crust. 6 Golden Delicious apples 6 Granny Smith apples 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Nut Mixture 2 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup

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