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  1. Maverick2272

    Thread Subscription

    I turned this off cause it is too cumbersome and easier to find recipes in the forums than sifting thru almost 1000 threads for it. However, I want to keep all the threads I have created on my subscription list to monitor them and any feedback they may get. Can I do this en mass or do I have to...
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    Guy and his shows...

    Is it me or is he in a lot of the time slots on FN lately? Flipping thru the channels tonight his shows seem to be dominating? Or is this just me??
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    How bored must they be??

    Found this news article.. trying to serve an 80 year old warrent for a bounced check... total with fees is $33. http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-odd/20090227/ODD.Old.Warrant/
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    Your favorite cookbooks or manuals..

    I thought we could share some of our favorite cookbooks or manuals we use and can't live without. For manuals could be things like smoking techniques, knife sharpening manuals for the beginner, guides to outdoor cooking, etc. For cookbooks anything from vegetarian to ethnic to regional cuisine...
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    BBQ Chinese Style Spareribs

    Yummy and good even if not authentic! 2lbs pork spareribs Marinade: 2 cloves of garlic, minced 3tbsp soy sauce 1tbsp cooking cherry 3 to 5tbsp Hoisin sauce 1tbsp honey 1tbsp chicken broth 1tbsp vegetable oil For easier eating, cut between each rib half way down. Trim off excess fat. Mix all...
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    Baked Orange French Toast

    This is a two day process as you have to refrigerate it overnight before making it for breakfast the next day. But, well worth it!! 1tbsp butter 12 slices of French bread 8 large eggs 2 cups milk 1/4 cup sugar 1tsp vanilla 1tsp orange extract 1tsp grated orange 1/4tsp salt Spread butter in a...
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    Slow Cooker Baked Apples

    These are very easy and tasty, great with breakfast if you do them overnight in the slow cooker. 6 to 8 medium baking apples, washed, cored, with top 1/3 of apple peeled. Filling: Raisins chopped pecans brown sugar Topping: 1tsp cinnamon 1/2tsp nutmeg 2tbsp butter 1/2 cup water Place apples...
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    Italian Beef n Au Jus

    Being Italian beef I put it here in Ethnic, but since it is not that ethnic I could have gone with beef too... Anyway, if you are in Chicago get the real deal. If not, this is not a bad substitute. Remember, here in Chicago we dip the entire sandwich in the Au Jus and eat it. All those juices...
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    Chicken Parisienne

    Yummy easy dish to make, but I wouldn't call it authentic, LOL. Ingredients: salt to taste pepper to taste paprika to taste 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 can (about 10oz) cream of mushroom soup 1 can (about 4oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 cup dairy sour cream 1/4 cup flower 6 medium chicken breast...
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    Blueberry Sour Cream Pie

    Love blueberry pies, and this is an interesting take on them: Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup all purpose flower 2 eggs 2 cups sour cream 3/4 tbsp vanilla 1 graham cracker pie sell (9inches) unbaked 1 can blueberry pie filling 1 cup whipped cream In a mixing bowl combine the...
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    Vegetarian Chili

    This is a good recipe we have tried several times. Not my favorite cause I love meat, but a good one nonetheless. Ingredients: 3tbsp vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 large green pepper, chopped 3 stalks celery, sliced 1/2 cup chopped...
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    Quick Cresent Taco Pie

    OK, we like cheap to make casseroles that are also fun. This is a good one especially for the kids: Ingredients: 1 1/4lbs lean ground beef 1 package taco seasoning mix 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup chunky salsa 1 can crescent dinner rolls 1 1/2 cup crushed corn chips 1 8oz carton dairy sour cream 6...
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    Cheeseburger Pie

    Another good one we like to make on occasion: Dough: 1 cup packaged baking mix 1/4 cup cold water Filling: 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 2tbsp butter 1/2 cup lean ground beef 1/2tsp salt 1/4tsp pepper 2tbsp packaged baking mix 1tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 eggs 1 cup small...
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    Meat and Potato Pie

    Very simple casserole style dish, very good! Ingredients: 3tbsp vegetable oil 3 cups shredded frozen hashbrowns 1 cup grated cheddar or swish cheese 3/4 cup diced ham, sausage, or chopped chicken 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 cup evaporated or whole milk 2 eggs 1/8tsp salt 1/8tsp pepper Chopped...
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    Alexanders Pancake House - stickney, IL

    The absolute best breakfast around! You can't go wrong with any of it: Waffles, french toast, eggs benedict, pancakes, skillet combos, and fresh squeezed orange juice. Not to mention the great sausage gravy and biscuits that I always get! Great service, too!
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    Herm's Palace - Skokie, IL

    Great Italian beef, chili, polishes, Chicago style hot dogs, half Italian beef half polish, etc. The Italian beef is one of the best we have had, and the chili rocks too! Also a little spendy, but a mom and pop outfit with great service!
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    Buffett City - Burbank, IL

    Huge selection of Chinese dishes, sushi, make your own stir fry, and desserts. Often serve up blue crab, crab legs, prime rib, pick your own steaks, mussels, clams, crawfish, octopus, squid, and a large salad bar. Kinda expensive, but well worth it!
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    Freddies Pizza - Cicero, IL

    The most amazing gellato and ice cream. Large selection of Italian dishes (the real stuff not Americanized), and of course great pizza! Calzone's, rice ball, eggplant Parmesan, and an Italian grocery store attached.
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    Margies Ice Cream - Chicago IL

    The best homemade ice cream and candies! Name a chocolate candy and they have it. You can even see them making it. The ice cream is smooth, creamy, and large portions. Many of them can be split between two people. Careful if you go there on your birthday! You get a big heaping serving of ice...
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    The Swedish Bakery - Andersonville (Chicago Neighborhood)

    The best marzipan around! Everything again made completely from scratch nothing ordered in. Best stuff are the cakes, including fondant cakes, limpa bread, European style cookies, danishes, strudels, etc.
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