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	<title>Dessert :: Pumpkin Pecan Pie</title>
	<link>http://tastebuddelights.com/minerva/viewtopic.php?p=155#155</link>
	<description>Author: pn_226545&lt;br /&gt;
Subject: Pumpkin Pecan PiePosted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 7:42 am (GMT 0)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span class="postbody"&gt;INGREDIENTS:



    * 3 eggs, divided

    * 1 cup canned solid pack pumpkin

    * 1 cup sugar, divided

    * 1/2 ts ground cinnamon

    * 1/4 ts ground ginger

    * 1/8 ts ground cloves

    * 2/3 cup karo light or dark syrup

    * 2 tb butter, melted

    * 1 ts vanilla

    * 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

    * 1 prepared deep dish pie crust*



PREPARATION:



Preheat oven to 350.



*If using a frozen pie crust, do not thaw; preheat a baking sheet in the oven and place the pie on the cookie sheet to bake.



In small bowl, combine one egg, pumpkin, 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. 



Spread in pie crust.



In medium bowl, beat remaining two eggs, slightly. Stir in corn syrup and remaining 2/3 cup sugar, the butter and vanilla; stir until well blended. Stir in pecans. Carefully spoon over pumpkin mixture.



Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until filling is set around edge. Cool pie completely on wire rack._________________Your International Tastebud Treat

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	<title>Dessert :: Pumpkin Cheesecake</title>
	<link>http://tastebuddelights.com/minerva/viewtopic.php?p=154#154</link>
	<description>Author: pn_226545&lt;br /&gt;
Subject: Pumpkin CheesecakePosted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 7:36 am (GMT 0)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span class="postbody"&gt;INGREDIENTS:



    * Crust

    * 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

    * 3 tablespoons sugar

    * 3 tablespoons melted butter

    * 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

    * .

    * Filling:

    * 2 (8 ounces each) packages cream cheese, softened

    * 1 cup half-and-half or whipping cream

    * 1 cup canned pumpkin

    * 3/4 cup granulated sugar

    * 4 eggs, separated

    * 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

    * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    * 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

    * 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

    * 1/4 teaspoon salt

    * .

    * Topping:

    * 1 cup sour cream

    * 2 tablespoons sugar

    * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract



PREPARATION:



Combine crust ingredients; press into bottoms and about 2 inches up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325° for 5 minutes.



In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese with cream, pumpkin, sugar, egg yolks, flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla, spices, and salt. 



Beat until smooth. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into the pumpkin mixture. Spoon batter into crust. BAke at 325° for 1 hour.



Combine topping ingredients; spread over cheesecake and bake 5 minutes longer. Chill thoroughly before serving, and store leftovers in the refrigerator._________________Your International Tastebud Treat

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	<title>Tea Time :: Chocolate Chunk Cookies</title>
	<link>http://tastebuddelights.com/minerva/viewtopic.php?p=153#153</link>
	<description>Author: pn_226545&lt;br /&gt;
Subject: Chocolate Chunk CookiesPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:07 am (GMT 0)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span class="postbody"&gt;Ingredients



100  g   margarine

75    g soft light brown sugar

2      tablespoons golden syrup

175  g self raising flour

100  g semisweet chocolate chunks (Chocolate chopped into squares)

2      tablespoons milk



Instructions







   1. Heat oven to 180 degrees celsius (350 F)and grease 2 baking trays.

   2. Beat the margarine until soft then add the sugar and cream together until light and fluffy.

   3. Stir in the syrup, flour, chocolate chips and milk and mix well.

   4. Place spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking trays and bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the tray immediately and place on a wire rack to cool._________________Your International Tastebud Treat

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	<title>Dinner / Main Course :: Fettuccine With Bacon and  Clam Sauce</title>
	<link>http://tastebuddelights.com/minerva/viewtopic.php?p=152#152</link>
	<description>Author: pn_226545&lt;br /&gt;
Subject: Fettuccine With Bacon and  Clam SaucePosted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:04 am (GMT 0)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span class="postbody"&gt;Ingredients





8     ounces uncooked   fettuccine

2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams

2    tablespoons butter

2    garlic cloves, minced

2    tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1    teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1    cup heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

4    slices bacon, cooked and crumbled





Instructions: 







   1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions.

   2. Drain clams, reserving 1/2 cup juice.

   3. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, garlic, parsley, oregano, pepper, clams and reserved juice. Bring to a boil.

   4. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

   5. Stir in the cream and Parmesan cheese; simmer 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through.

   6. Add bacon.

   7. Drain fettuccine; stir into sauce._________________Your International Tastebud Treat

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	<title>Dinner / Main Course :: Shrimp & bacon</title>
	<link>http://tastebuddelights.com/minerva/viewtopic.php?p=151#151</link>
	<description>Author: pn_226545&lt;br /&gt;
Subject: Shrimp & baconPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:56 am (GMT 0)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span class="postbody"&gt;Ingredients:



14  	 unpeeled fresh   jumbo shrimp (1 Pound)

2 	 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut into 14 (1 1/2 inch strips)

7 	 slices bacon, slices cut in half lengthwise

1/4 	cup butter, melted

1 	 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

1 	 garlic clove, pressed

1 	 teaspoon lemon juice



Instructions:







   1. Peel shrimp leaving tails on; de-vein if desired and butterfly the shrimp by making a deep slit down the back from the large end to the tail.

   2. Place a cheese strip inside each slit and wrap sides of shrimp around cheese. then wrap in a bacon slice around each shrimp. secure with 2 wooden tooth picks.

   3. Stir together butter, parmesan cheese and garlic; brush on shrimp, and place on a baking sheet.

   4. Broil 5 inches from the heat (with electric oven door partially open) 4 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp._________________Your International Tastebud Treat

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	<title>Tea Time :: Cheese and Bacon Quiche</title>
	<link>http://tastebuddelights.com/minerva/viewtopic.php?p=150#150</link>
	<description>Author: pn_226545&lt;br /&gt;
Subject: Cheese and Bacon QuichePosted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:38 am (GMT 0)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span class="postbody"&gt;Ingredients:



3/4  	cup   plain flour

40 	g butter, softened

4 	 eggs

2 	 cups milk

1 	 onion, diced

3 	 slices bacon, diced

1/2 	cup natural bran

1/2 	cup grated cheese

1 	 teaspoon mixed herbs





Instructions



# Mix flour, butter, eggs and milk.

# Add the rest of the ingredients.

# Pour into a quiche flan dish that has been greased and bake for about 1 hour at 175 degrees celsius.

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	<title>Starters :: Pita Bread</title>
	<link>http://tastebuddelights.com/minerva/viewtopic.php?p=149#149</link>
	<description>Author: pn_226545&lt;br /&gt;
Subject: Pita BreadPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:28 am (GMT 0)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span class="postbody"&gt;INGREDIENTS:



    * 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

    * 1 tablespoon sugar

    * 1 1/4 cups warm water (about 110 to 115°)

    * 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

    * 1/2 teaspoon salt

    * oil



INSTRUCTIONS:



Put yeast in 1/4 cup of the water; add sugar and let stand for 10 minutes. Sift 2 1/2 cups of flour and the salt into a warm bowl. Form a well in the center; pour in yeast mixture and remaining warm water. Begin to mix with hand, wooden spoon, or dough hook, adding remaining flour as needed. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 to 15 minutes, until smooth and no longer sticky.



Oil a large bowl; place dough in bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and put in a warm place free of drafts for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Dough should be doubled in bulk. Knead for a few minutes then divide into balls about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Roll balls into circles on a lightly floured surface with floured rolling pin, or flatten into circles with hand. The circles should be about 1/4-inch thick and about 7 inches in diameter. Sandwich the circles between floured cloths and let rise for about 20 minutes in a warm place. Preheat oven to 475°. Sprinkle cookie sheets with flour or oil. Place loaves on baking sheets and bake 5 to 10 minutes. If baking sheets are oiled, turn pita loaves to brown both sides. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Makes about 10 to 12 pita breads._________________Your International Tastebud Treat

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	<title>Starters :: Bread Recipe</title>
	<link>http://tastebuddelights.com/minerva/viewtopic.php?p=148#148</link>
	<description>Author: pn_226545&lt;br /&gt;
Subject: Bread RecipePosted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:20 am (GMT 0)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span class="postbody"&gt;Ingredients   



2 2/3 cup SELF RISING flour in bowl.

Stir in any brand 12 oz. beer 





Instructions





    Stir in half, mix well, stir in rest of beer, all of it, no sipping. It will be a very wet dough. Divide into two 9x5 greased with margerine loaf pans, place in oven at 350 degrees for 50 min. remove from oven and turn onto wire rack to cool.



This recipe is great due to it's simplicity. To modify it, simply add ingredients of choice. 

Some suggestions are: - bacon bits, cheese sprinkled on top, seeds either mixed in the dough or sprinkled on top. 



Let your imagination go wild._________________Your International Tastebud Treat

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	<title>Starters :: Pumpkin Soup</title>
	<link>http://tastebuddelights.com/minerva/viewtopic.php?p=147#147</link>
	<description>Author: pn_226545&lt;br /&gt;
Subject: Pumpkin SoupPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:00 am (GMT 0)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span class="postbody"&gt;Before I give you the recipe, here's a novel way of serving the soup.



Cut off the top of the pumpkin to create a lid. 

Hollow out the pumpkin.

Put the shell on one side. Once you have made the soup and you would like to serve it, place it into the shell of the pumpkin and then replace the lid. Your pumpkin now has the role of both ornament and container on your table. 



Recipe



1/2 cup onion

3 tbsp. butter

2 cups mashed cooked pumpkin

1 tsp. salt

1 tbsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1/4 tsp. ground pepper

3 cups chicken broth

1/2 cup half and half or fat free half and half.



Chop the onions and gently brown with butter in a pan. Put mashed pumpkin

with onions in pan. Add the salt, sugar, nutmeg and pepper. Slowly add chicken

broth and heat thoroughly, but do not boil. To serve, pour into a tureen and

add the cream. Makes 4 to 6 small servings._________________Your International Tastebud Treat

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	<title>Dinner / Main Course :: Coconut Butterflied Shrimp</title>
	<link>http://tastebuddelights.com/minerva/viewtopic.php?p=146#146</link>
	<description>Author: pn_226545&lt;br /&gt;
Subject: Coconut Butterflied ShrimpPosted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 1:26 pm (GMT 0)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span class="postbody"&gt;Ingredients



1 lb. lg. shrimp, shelled with tails intact

1 extra lg. egg

6 tbsp. milk

1 tbsp. brown sugar

1/2 c. all purpose flour

1/2 tsp. salt

4 oz. (1 1/3 c.) unsweetened shredded coconut

Vegetable oil for frying



Directions: - 



Butterfly shrimp by cutting along curved back almost through other side. Open each shrimp like a book and remove intestinal vein. Rinse gently under cold running water. Whisk the egg, milk and sugar in mixing bowl until smooth. Gradually whisk in flour and salt, then continue whisking constantly until batter is perfectly smooth. Let stand 30 minutes. Spread coconut in a thin layer on baking sheet. Hold one shrimp by tail and dip in batter, making sure batter coats all surfaces. Wipe shrimp against rim of bowl to remove excess batter and place on coconut. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Turn each shrimp in coconut to lightly coat and place on wire rack to allow coating to set. Pour enough oil into large deep skillet to measure 1 inch. Heat over medium high heat until end of shrimp dipped in oil sizzles at once. Add half the shrimp to skillet and fry, turning once, until shrimp are cooked through and coating is deep golden brown, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain briefly. Fry remaining shrimp in same manner. Serve hot as an appetizer._________________Your International Tastebud Treat

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	<title>Pasta's :: Chicken Tetrazini</title>
	<link>http://tastebuddelights.com/minerva/viewtopic.php?p=145#145</link>
	<description>Author: pn_226545&lt;br /&gt;
Subject: Chicken TetraziniPosted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:43 pm (GMT 0)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span class="postbody"&gt;Ingredients



2 c. cooked chopped chicken

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1/2 c. celery

1/2 c. onions

Thin spaghetti (1 inch diameter bunch), cooked

1 tbsp. cooking sherry

Salt, pepper to taste

2 tbsp. butter

Parmesan cheese



Directions



Saute vegetables in 2 tablespoons butter. Add to chicken, soup, spaghetti, sherry. Place in baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese._________________Your International Tastebud Treat

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	<title>Dessert :: Fruit Cobbler</title>
	<link>http://tastebuddelights.com/minerva/viewtopic.php?p=144#144</link>
	<description>Author: pn_226545&lt;br /&gt;
Subject: Fruit CobblerPosted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:18 am (GMT 0)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span class="postbody"&gt;Ingredients: - 

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1 can (1 lb 13 oz) fruit and syrup OR

3 cups fresh fruit sweetened and 3/4 c. water

    (6-7 good sized peaches - peeled and sliced)

    (can also use blueberries, or a mixture of peaches and blueberries)

1 T. cornstarch

2 T. cold water

1 T. butter or margarine

1/2 recipes shortcake dough (follows)

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Instructions: - 

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Heat oven to 400F.

Heat sweetened fruit and water (or canned fruit and juice).

Blend cornstarch with 2 T. water and stir into heated fruit. Heat to boiling,

stirring constantly, and boil 1 minute. Pour into 2 quart casserole. Dot with

butter.

Drop dough by spoonsful onto hot fruit. Bake about 20 minutes. Serve warm



The following IS 1/2 recipes shortcake dough



1 1/6 cups Bisquick

1 1/2 T. sugar

1 1/2 T. butter, melted and cooled

1/4 cup milk



Mix all ingredients to form a soft dough._________________Your International Tastebud Treat

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	<title>Dessert :: Baked Custard</title>
	<link>http://tastebuddelights.com/minerva/viewtopic.php?p=143#143</link>
	<description>Author: pn_226545&lt;br /&gt;
Subject: Baked CustardPosted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:09 am (GMT 0)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span class="postbody"&gt;Ingredients: -

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2 cups milk		

3/8 cup sugar, you can use about 1/3 cup Honey too

1/8 teaspoon salt	

3 egg yolks, one whole egg, and one egg white

3/4 tesp _good_ vanilla extract

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Instructions: - 



Blend the milk, sugar/honey and salt.  

Add and beat well the eggs.  

You should add the egg white, beaten to firm peaks, last.

Add the flavorings, vanilla extract and/or nutmeg.  

Don't use much nutmeg as it is quite stong in the custard. 

Also don't beat it too much or you will kill the egg white.



When it is all incorporated, pour it into a baking pan (for individual

servings use individual custard cups) Place the pan in a pan of warm

water and bake at 300-325 degs for about an hour.



Testing custard is tricky.  

After about an hour slip a knife between the edge of the custard and the pan.  

It should be clean.  The center should still be soft.  It will continue to cook for a bit after you take it out.  If you suspect that the center is done too much put

the pan in a pan of cold/ice water to stop the cooking process.  You

can use the knife test to see if it is too done in the middle._________________Your International Tastebud Treat

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	<title>Mid day Meal or Lunch :: Island Teriyaki</title>
	<link>http://tastebuddelights.com/minerva/viewtopic.php?p=142#142</link>
	<description>Author: mobear410&lt;br /&gt;
Subject: Island TeriyakiPosted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:06 am (GMT 0)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span class="postbody"&gt;ISLAND TERIYAKI

1/2 cup Soy sauce 

1/4 cup Salad oil 

2 tablespoons Molasses 

2 tablespoons Ground ginger --or -- 2 teaspoons Grated gingerroot 

2 teaspoons Dry mustard 

6 each Cloves garlic --minced 

1 1/2 pounds 1/4-inch-thick round steak 

3/4 teaspoon Instant meat tenderizer



Combine first 6 ingredients.Cut meat across grain in strips 1 inch wide.

Use tenderizer according to label directions.Add meat to soy mixture, stirring to coat;let stand 15 minutes at room temperature. Lace strips accordion-style on skewers.



Broil 5 inches from heat 5 to 7 minutes or till cooked rare to medium-rare,turning frequently and basting with soy marinade (or cook and baste over charcoal).Serve hot as an appetizer. Note:If you plan to marinate longer than 15 minutes,don't use tenderizer.



For more great appetizer recipes visit my web site._________________Thom Dickey

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	<title>Dessert :: Chess Pie</title>
	<link>http://tastebuddelights.com/minerva/viewtopic.php?p=141#141</link>
	<description>Author: mobear410&lt;br /&gt;
Subject: Chess PiePosted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:03 am (GMT 0)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span class="postbody"&gt;Chess Pie

1/4 pound of butter

1/2 cup of brown sugar

1 cup of white sugar

3 eggs

1 tablespoon of vinegar

1/2 tablespoon of vanilla

1 tablespoon of cornmeal

Melt the butter, brown and white sugars. Add the eggs, vinegar, vanilla, and the cornmeal and

stir until mixed but do not beat. Pour into an unbaked piecrust and bake for 1 hour at 350

degrees._________________Thom Dickey

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