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recipe for pavilion restaurant spinach lasagna

Pavilion Restaurant Spinach Lasagna

Made with mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, butter or margarine, frozen chopped spinach, onion, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, black pepper, salt, cooked lasagna...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for olive garden salad mix

Olive Garden Salad Mix

Made with Parmesan cheese, tomato, mixed salad greens, red onion, black olives, banana peppers, croutons


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for american club's mushroom and wild rice soup

American Club's Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup

Made with fresh thyme, cayenne pepper, mushrooms, wild rice, leek, vegetable oil, flour, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for yoshida's orzo risotto

Yoshida's Orzo Risotto

Made with lemon zest, orzo pasta, butter, shallots, chicken stock, Parmesan cheese, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for camelback inn's spinach, artichoke, and poblano dip

Camelback Inn's Spinach, Artichoke, And Poblano Dip

Made with poblano chile, Cholula sauce, pepperjack cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, prepared horseradish, artichoke hearts, green chiles...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for chili's chicken enchilada soup

Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup

Made with vegetable oil, chicken base, yellow onions, cumin, chili powder, garlic, cayenne pepper, masa harina, water, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bogey hills country club grandma's apple crisp

Bogey Hills Country Club Grandma's Apple Crisp

Made with cinnamon, salt, oatmeal, brown sugar, butter, flour, sugar, apples

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for iron horse inn's shrimp andre

Iron Horse Inn's Shrimp Andre

Made with mornay sauce, lemon, sherry, mushrooms, onions, whole thyme, garlic powder, parsley, butter or margarine, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for guadalajara spanish rice

Guadalajara Spanish Rice

Made with paprika, black pepper, ground cumin, lard, rice, water, green bell pepper, onion, tomato, chicken bouillon granules

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for el jarro's roasted poblano and corn soup

El Jarro's Roasted Poblano And Corn Soup

Made with corn, poblano chiles, butter, garlic, red bell pepper, chives, cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, white pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for carlos murphy's tomatillo sauce

Carlos Murphy's Tomatillo Sauce

Made with salt, garlic, tomatillos, arbol chilies

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for four seasons potato crusted red snapper

Four Seasons Potato Crusted Red Snapper

Made with potato flakes, eggs, red snapper fillets, tomatoes, eggplants, garlic, Swiss chard, poppadum, zucchini, flour

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for turtle crossing's thai chicken fancy wrap

Turtle Crossing's Thai Chicken Fancy Wrap

Made with sour cream, Thai sauce, mango, jalapenos, limes, red onion, red bell pepper, olive oil, chipotle pepper sauce or Tabasco sauce

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red lobster's grouper siciliano

Red Lobster's Grouper Siciliano

Made with bread crumbs, grouper fillets, butter, garlic

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for union house fried fish

Union House Fried Fish

Made with dried sweet basil, dried parsley, cod fish fillets, flour, salt or seasoned salt, eggs, milk, plain bread crumbs, Parmesan and Romano cheese, dried oregano

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red lobster's roasted maine lobster with crabmeat stuffing

Red Lobster's Roasted Maine Lobster with Crabmeat Stuffing

Made with blue crab meat, shallot, parsley, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, lobsters

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for luby's hawaiian delight pie

Luby's Hawaiian Delight Pie

Made with pie shell, vanilla extract, butter, sugar, eggs, flour, cornmeal, crushed pineapple, coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for kowalski's nut goodie bars

Kowalski's Nut Goodie Bars

Made with Spanish peanuts, maple flavoring, powdered sugar, butterscotch chips, semisweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, butter, regular vanilla pudding, evaporated...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jordan marsh blueberry muffins

Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins

Made with blueberries, salt, butter or margarine, flour, pastry flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grand central station oyster bar's beer-battered shrimp

Grand Central Station Oyster Bar's Beer-Battered Shrimp

Made with oil, eggs, beer, corn oil, soy sauce or tamari, shrimp, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for impastato's restaurant crab fingers rickey jackson

Impastato's Restaurant Crab Fingers Rickey Jackson

Made with bread crumbs, lemon juice, parsley, fettuccine noodles, butter, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, half-and-half, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for legends rancho deluxe tortilla soup

Legends Rancho Deluxe Tortilla Soup

Made with canola oil, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes, cumin, chicken broth, corn tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for rosalyn carter's chicken supreme

Rosalyn Carter's Chicken Supreme

Made with brandy, egg, milk, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, chicken breasts, butter or margarine, flour, chicken broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for laura bush's vegetable soup

Laura Bush's Vegetable Soup

Made with corn, cumin, corn or vegetable oil, ground coriander, yellow onions, garlic, green beans, chili powder, jack or muenster cheese, fresh cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for loretta lynn's apple turnovers

Loretta Lynn's Apple Turnovers

Made with confectioners' sugar, apple pie filling, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, shortening, water

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for joy philbin's turkey tacos

Joy Philbin's Turkey Tacos

Made with tomato, olive oil, ground turkey, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, onion, tortillas, lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tequila rose

Tequila Rose

Made with tequila, half and half, whole milk, strawberry drink mix


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for drover's inn cheddar cheese soup

Drover's Inn Cheddar Cheese Soup

Made with salt, pepper, and parsley, chicken broth, milk, flour, butter, raw carrots, celery, onion, green bell pepper, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ethyl's restaurant and smokehouse smoked porter (beer) and cheese soup

Ethyl's Restaurant and Smokehouse Smoked Porter (Beer) And Cheese Soup

Made with smoked sausage, black pepper, butter, flour, milk, chicken broth, garlic, smoked porter beer, Cheddar cheese, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chili's awesome blossom

Chili's Awesome Blossom

Made with flour, black pepper, garlic powder, buttermilk, sour cream, ketchup, seasoned salt, red pepper

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for shoney's broccoli casserole

Shoney's Broccoli Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, ritz crackers, broccoli florets, velveeta cheese, eggs, rice, half and half, salt, black pepper, non-stick cooking spray

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for al's soup kitchen's seafood bisque

Al's Soup Kitchen's Seafood Bisque

Made with garlic, celery, whole lobster, shrimp, mussels, sea scallops, heavy whipping cream, milk, dried thyme, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for outback steakhouse creamy onion soup

Outback Steakhouse Creamy Onion Soup

Made with provolone cheese, colby cheese, mozzarella cheese, chicken broth, cornstarch, cream of onion soup, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white lace inn oatmeal choco-toffee bar cookies

White Lace Inn Oatmeal Choco-Toffee Bar Cookies

Made with sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, baking soda, old fashioned oatmeal, milk chocolate candy bar, English toffee...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for nava's perfect margarita

Nava's Perfect Margarita

Made with margarita salt, Cointreau, sugar, water, lemon juice, lime juice, anejo tequila

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for brigtsen's crab ravigote

Brigtsen's Crab Ravigote

Made with Creole mustard, prepared horseradish, Tabasco sauce, vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, hard-cooked egg, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cooked jumbo lump crab...

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for olive garden's pepperoni pasta palermo

Olive Garden's Pepperoni Pasta Palermo

Made with herbed vinaigrette dressing, tomato, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, fresh rosemary, salt, black pepper,, fresh basil, pistachios

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for olive garden san marco

Olive Garden San Marco

Made with yellow squash, fettuccine pasta, olive oil, chicken thighs, yellow onions, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for fat fish blue's chicken sausage gumbo

Fat Fish Blue's Chicken Sausage Gumbo

Made with salt, onions, celery, sweet green pepper, garlic, chicken stock, beer, Andouille or other smoked sausage, cayenne pepper, gumbo file powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for savannah candy kitchen pecan pie cake

Savannah Candy Kitchen Pecan Pie Cake

Made with shortening, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, buttermilk, egg whites, dark brown sugar, dark corn syrup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for black dog home fries

Black Dog Home Fries

Made with salt and pepper, white onion, potatoes, butter or bacon fat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for barbara eden's crab-stuffed mushrooms

Barbara Eden's Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with lemon juice, mushrooms, olive oil, Romano cheese, parsley, salt, black pepper, cream cheese, bread crumbs, crab meat

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for silver spring country club honey pecan chicken

Silver Spring Country Club Honey Pecan Chicken

Made with parsley, pre-breaded, frozen, chicken breasts, vegetable oil, salted butter, honey, brown sugar, toasted pecan pieces, vanilla extract, fresh...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boulevard inn pecan chicken with cajun remoulade

Boulevard Inn Pecan Chicken With Cajun Remoulade

Made with chicken breast halves, egg, milk, pecans, bread crumbs, butter, mayonnaise, salad dressing, Cajun spice, Durkee dressing

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hi-way restaurant beef barley soup

Hi-Way Restaurant Beef Barley Soup

Made with barley, water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, black pepper, beef base, tomato sauce, beef roast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for buckhead colorado steakhouse spinach and artichoke dip

Buckhead Colorado Steakhouse Spinach And Artichoke Dip

Made with oil, red onion, artichoke hearts and bottoms, mayonnaise, sour cream, monterey jack cheese, lemon juice, garlic, hot cayenne pepper...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ruby's diner bbq ranch chicken salad

Ruby's Diner BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad

Made with ranch salad dressing, barbecue sauce, mixed salad greens, chicken breast, tomatoes, black beans, cheese, cucumbers, corn, avocado

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for elsah's landing restaurant harvest minestrone

Elsah's Landing Restaurant Harvest Minestrone

Made with water, tomato paste, fresh parsley, thyme, salt, dried oregano, fresh spinach, zucchini, lima beans, elbow macaroni

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cameron diaz's garlicky lemon chicken with broccolini

Cameron Diaz's Garlicky Lemon Chicken With Broccolini

Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast, broccolini, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, all-purpose flour, brown rice, garlic, lemon zest, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rainwater's three cheese meatloaf

Rainwater's Three Cheese Meatloaf

Made with Swiss cheese, Romano cheese, ground beef, Italian sausage link, ground veal, salt, black pepper, garlic, baby spinach, bread

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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