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		<title>Easy Homemade Marinated Mushrooms Recipe</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:10:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Homemade marinated mushrooms make a very tasty appetizer.  Marinated mushrooms are a great addition to the party table!  This recipe for marinated mushrooms is very easy and very tasty, and only takes 15 minutes to make. Easy Homemade Marinated Mushrooms Recipe Preparation time: 5 minute(s) Cooking time: 15 minute(s) Number of servings (yield): 8 Ingredients: 1 lb white button mushrooms 1 onion 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tbsp dried parsley 1 tbsp brown sugar 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp salt Directions: If the mushrooms are small, cut them in halves.  If they are on a larger side, cut them into quarters. Mince the garlic. Chop the onion. Put vinegar, oil, parsley, onion, brown sugar, salt and garlic in a saucepan.  Bring the contents of the saucepan to a boil.  Add the mushrooms, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Serve the marinated mushrooms chilled.  Homemade marinated mushrooms can be safely stored in a refrigerator for up to a week.]]></description>
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		<title>Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Making hummus yourself is extremely easy when you follow my easy homemade hummus recipe.  You don&#8217;t even have to cook anything!  The only tasks you need to do are opening a can of chickpeas, peeling a garlic clove, squeezing a lemon and pressing button of the food processor :) This homemade hummus is made in a food processor, so the food processor does all the work for you.  Just put the hummus ingredients in the food processor, press a button, and the homemade hummus is ready! Recipe: Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe Preparation time: 4 minutes Number of servings: 8 Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (or garbanzo beans), drained 1 large clove of garlic (or 2 small garlic cloves), peeled 1/3 cup tahini 1 small lemon 3 tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper Directions How To Make Hummus: Squeeze the juice out of a lemon and discard the peel.  Put all ingredients in a food processor fitted with the steel blade that goes inside the bowl.  Pulse 5 times.  Press the &#8220;On&#8221; button and process until the hummus is smooth.  Add more salt and pepper if necessary. Enjoy your homemade hummus! On the picture below, I was [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nut-Free Charoset Recipe</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:16:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Charoset is one of the foods on Jewish Passover Seder plate.  Charoset is a symbol of the mortar that Jewish slaves used to build the pyramids in Egypt.  Traditional version of the Charoset contains lots of nuts, which is a problem for those who are allergic to nuts.  This version of the Charoset is completely nut-free. Ingredients For Nut-Free Charoset Recipe: 2 apples, peeled and sliced 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries 2 tbsp grape juice 1/2 tsp cinnamon Directions How To Make Nut-Free Charoset: Put the raisins in the food processor and processed until very finely chopped.  Add apples, cinnamon and grape juice.  Pulse a few times until apples are finely chopped.  Do not overprocess &#8211; apples should be chopped, not liquid. Charoset tastes great on top of matzo!]]></description>
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		<title>How To Make Homemade Pita Chips In A Microwave</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:40:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Appetizer Recipes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is easy to make pita chips yourself at home.  All you need is some leftover pita bread (the pocket pita kind) and the microwave. Here are the directions for homemade pita chips recipe: Step 1: Cut pita into small triangles (the triangles should be the size of the chips). Step 2: Separate the chips into 2 parts by opening the pocket of the pita (see illustration below), then tear to make 2 triangles: Step 3: Put pita triangles on a large plate in a single layer.  It is very important not to overlap them, otherwise some chips will end up soggy. Step 4: Microwave the plate of pita pieces for 1 minute.  Check to see if they are crunchy.  If not crunchy, keep microwaving it in 30 second increments until the chips are crunchy.  Enjoy your homemade pita chips! What&#8217;s a perfect pairing for homemade pita chips? A homemade baba ghanoush! Here&#8217;s my easy recipe for homemade baba ghanoush dip.]]></description>
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		<title>Russian Eggplant Salad &#8220;Odessa&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:13:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a very easy authentic Russian eggplant recipe that can be served as either appetizer or a side dish.  It originated in Odessa, Ukraine (when Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union), and that&#8217;s why it&#8217;s known as &#8220;Odessa salad&#8221;.  This salad is often served in Russian restaurants in the US, and also sold in Russian delis and supermarkets. Ingredient For Russian Eggplant Salad &#8220;Odessa&#8221; 1 large eggplant 1 small onion Salt and pepper How To Make Russian Eggplant Salad &#8220;Odessa&#8221; Preheat oven to 375F. Put the eggplant in an oven-safe dish and bake for 40 minutes, or until tender.  Remove from the oven and let the eggplant cool.  Note: this step of baking the eggplant can be done in advance. Cut the baked eggplant in half.  Scoop out the eggplant flesh with a spoon and discard the skin. Peel the onion and cut into quarters.  Put the eggplant and the onion in a food processor, and pulse until just a few eggplant chunks remain.  Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve this eggplant salad  cold.]]></description>
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		<title>Russian Sweet Bell Peppers And Onions Recipe</title>
		<link>http://www.melaniecooks.com/russian-sweet-bell-peppers-and-onions-recipe/298/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:23:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Appetizer Recipes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a Russian recipe of an appetizer made with sauteed bell peppers and onions.  It tastes best when served cold. Ingredients For Russian Sweet Bell Peppers And Onions Recipe: 5 bell peppers 3 onions 3 tbsp oil 1/2 cup ketchup 1 tsp salt 4 tsp sugar 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp vinegar 1 can (14 oz) of chopped tomatoes Directions For Russian Sweet Bell Peppers And Onions Recipe: Slice the onions. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.  Add the onions, stir, and cook, stirring periodically, for 5 minutes. While the onions are cooking, slice the bell peppers (cut them in half, scoop out the seeds with a spoon and discard the seeds, then slice the peppers).  Add bell peppers to the frying pan and cook, stirring periodically, for 5 minutes. Mix ketchup, salt, garlic powder, sugar and vinegar and add to the peppers and onions.  Add chopped tomatoes and stir.  Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve cold. Pictures Of Russian Sweet Bell Peppers And Onions Recipe:]]></description>
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		<title>Baba Ganoush Recipe</title>
		<link>http://www.melaniecooks.com/baba-ghanough-recipe/48/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 14:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Appetizer Recipes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Baba ganoush (also sometimes spelled as &#8220;baba ghanoush&#8220;,  &#8220;baba ghanough&#8221; or &#8220;Baba ghanouj&#8220;) is a Middle-Eastern eggplant dip.  This recipe for baba ganoush is authentic and tastes just as good as the baba ganoush in Middle-Eastern restaurants! Ingredients For Baba Ganoush Recipe: 2 large eggplants 2 garlic cloves 4 tbsp tahini Juice from 1 lemon 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp salt Directions On How To Make Baba Ganoush At Home: Preheat oven to 425F.  Prick the eggplants in several spots with a knife (so they don&#8217;t explode in the oven).  Put the eggplants on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, or until very soft. Remove the eggplants from the oven.  Wait till they are cool enough to handle (I just run cold water over them to speed up the process).  Cut the eggplants in half lenghwise.  Scoop the flesh out with a fork and put in a bowl.  Discard the skin. Chop the eggplant flesh and put in a fine-mesh colander.  Put the colander over a sink, and press on the eggplant with your hands to squeeze the juices out. Put eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, oil, garlic and salt in a food processor.  Process until smooth. Serve [...]]]></description>
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		<title>California Rolls Recipe &#8211; How To Make Sushi Rolls At Home</title>
		<link>http://www.melaniecooks.com/california-rolls-recipe/24/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 12:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you a big fan of california sushi rolls?  Do you love to eat the california rolls, but don&#8217;t have the money to spend getting sushi at Japanese restaurants?  You can still have your roll and eat it too, even on a budget :)  Your solution is to make the california rolls at home!  Yes, you can make california sushi rolls yourself easily if you follow my simple step-by-step instructions for making california rolls below.  When you make california rolls at home, it&#8217;s 3 times cheaper than buying them at a restaurant! Ingredients: Short-grain White Rice Crab Meat (imitation or real) Cucumber, cut into long thin slices Mashed Avocado Nori (seaweed wrap, found in the ethnic isle) Step 1: Cook the rice (I always use the rice cooker).  You must cook the rice on the same day as making your california rolls.  Don&#8217;t refrigerate the rice, or it will get dry.  The rice should be freshly cooked and sticky. Spread the rice on the nori.  Leave one end of the nori (1 inch strip) uncovered.  The layer of rice should be thin, so the nori shows through.  Put the avocado, cucumber and crab on the nori as illustrated on the picture below: Step 2: Moisten [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Make The Easiest Simple Guacamole Recipe</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 19:10:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This simple recipe for easiest guacamole ever is for true avocado lovers!  This guacamole recipe uses just one ingredient &#8211; avocado itself (plus some salt)!  If you love the pure taste of avocado, you need to make this guacamole recipe &#8211; you&#8217;ll be glad you did. The easiest guacamole recipe doesn&#8217;t use any fillers &#8211; no tomatoes, no onions, no peppers&#8230; no distractions.  Just the pure succulent taste of tender, buttery avocado!  Your tongue will rejoice swimming in the avocado taste that you like so much. Ingredients For The Simple Easiest Guacamole Recipe: avocado salt How To Make The Easiest Simple Guacamole: Take a ripe avocado. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and scoop out the avocado flesh with a spoon. Make sure the avocado is fresh and does not have any brown in it &#8211; spoiled avocado is a no-no for us, true avocado lovers!  If the avocado is questionable, toss it &#8211; when in doubt, throw it out!  For this simple guacamole recipe, the avocado must be top quality, ripe and fresh.  Since there are no fillers to mask the taste of avocado, the guacamole will be as good as the avocado that goes into it! [...]]]></description>
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