Food and Nutrition

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Dilly Bread

This is a recipe that my mother used many years ago. It really makes the kitchen smell good as all bread baking does. Makes 2 small loaves. 1 pkg yeast ¼ cup warm water 1 cup creamed cottage cheese 1 tablespoon onion flakes 2 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon butter 2 teaspoons dill seeds 1 sprig

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Gazpacho

Gazpacho With summer on the way and tomatoes ripening, why not enjoy a cool soup before dinner with friends.  Originating from the Andalusia region of southern Spain, gazpacho is traditionally made from a mixture of puréed tomatoes and other ingredients such as cucumber, sweet bell peppers, onions, garlic, and olive oil. But you can also make fruit-based gazpacho with melons,

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Pesto

Pesto – This popular topping can be slathered over crusty bread or mixed with different pastas. Pesto originated in Genoa in Italy’s Liguria region.  To be true Pesto, local officials state that it can only be made with Mediterranean pignoli, Ligurian extra-virgin olive oil, Genoese basil leaves, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio, Pecorino Fiore Sardo, and coarse

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Morning Glory Muffins

Simple Morning Glory Muffins   yield: 16 MUFFINS  prep time: 30 MINUTES  total time: 1 HOUR (INCLUDES COOLING)These hearty and simple morning glory muffins taste like spiced apple cake and moist carrot cake…combined… for breakfast!   Ingredients:   2 cups (260g) whole wheat flour (measured correctly) 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2

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