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This past week I adapted a favorite old recipe for Cory and me. It used to be Tofu Spinach Balls but I decided to use ground turkey instead. Not because I thought Cory wouldn’t like the tofu but because ground turkey is cheaper than tofu–I will make them with tofu sometime because it’s so good [...]

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Yesterday while leisurely perusing one of the magazines in my stack, I came across a cookie recipe that yelled out to me, “Try me! Try me NOW!” So I did. Oh my, these cookies are fabulous! Crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, and chock full of gingery goodness. If you are a ginger [...]

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Fudgy Chocolate Chip Muffins1/2 cup applesauce1/4 cup butter, softened (margarine is baking blasphemy!)1/2 cup white sugar1/2 cup brown sugar1 egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup flour (I use whole wheat pastry flour)1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 teasoon baking soda1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (I use about 3/4 cup)1. Preheat oven to 350. Line 12 muffin [...]

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Recipe RhumbaThe Best Chocolate Pudding Ever!3 egg yolks, beaten1 1/2 cups white sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups milk1 tablespoon butter1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
In a large mixing bowl, cream together egg yolks and sugar. Mix in cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt. Add milk and [...]

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Apricot-Salsa Chicken
½ cup flour1 teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper¼ teaspoon paprika6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons oil2 cups salsa1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves½ cup apricot nectarHot cooked rice
In a shallow bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Add chicken; turn to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil; drain. Stir [...]

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I tried this recipe yesterday and it is delicious! The muffins are light and fluffy and apple-y and perfect. They didn’t rise a whole lot but I sure don’t care!
Jumbo Fluffy Walnut Apple Muffins
1/2 cup butter1 1/4 cups white sugar [I used 1 cup and will take it down to ¾ cup next [...]

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