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		<title>Ezhiki Recipe &#8211; How To Make Russian Meatballs With Rice</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 12:55:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beef Recipes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ezhiki is an authentic Russian recipe of meatballs with rice.  They look fairly similar to Swedish meatballs because just like those Swedish meatballs Ezhiki are not cooked in a tomato sauce, so they remain brown in color.  If you want to serve these Russian meatballs with tomato sauce, they&#8217;ll taste great too &#8211; I actually add the tomato sauce sometimes &#8211; it&#8217;s just the authentic Russian version of ezhiki doesn&#8217;t use the tomato sauce. Instead of mixing the ground meat with the bread crumbs, Ezhiki recipe calls from mixing the ground meat with the cooked rice.  The word &#8220;Ezhiki&#8221; means &#8220;hedgehogs&#8221; in Russian, and my guess is that these meatballs are called ezhiki because the rice grains in them resemble the tiny hedgehogs needles :) Ezhiki is a great recipe if you are on a budget, since adding the rice inside the meatballs is a great way to stretch the meat :)  My recipe calls for 1/2 cup of cooked rice to 1 lb of meat, but you can increase the rice to 1 cup and these meatballs with rice will still be very yummy! Ezhiki Recipe &#8211; Russian Meatballs With Rice My rating 5 stars: ★★★★★ 1 review Ezhiki [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Earth&#8217;s Best Organic Mini Waffles From Whole Foods</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kids and adults alike enjoy eating these Earth&#8217;s Best Organic Mini Waffles from Whole Foods!  These frozen waffles make instant breakfast &#8211; just pop them in a toaster.  Best of all, these organic mini waffles are really tasty and healthy at the same time.  These mini waffles are 100% organic, contain 12 grams of whole grain per serving, a loaded with vitamins and have no GMO ingredients, no chemicals and no trans fats! Earth&#8217;s Best Organic Mini Waffles from Whole Foods come in sets of 4 frozen mini waffles joined together, so these four mini waffles together equal the size of regular waffle.  Thanks to this clever mini waffle shape, you can put them in a toaster just like regular waffle!  After the waffles are toasted, you can separate them into the tiny mini waffles, or just keep it as is.  Kids tend to like breaking them up and eating those cute little circles separately, while the adults usually keep those waffles stuck together :) Here&#8217;s the nutritional information for Earth&#8217;s Best Organic Mini Waffles from Whole Foods: serving size 4 mini waffles, 90 calories, 3.5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, zero trans fat, zero cholesterol, 170 mg sodium, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Swedish Meatballs Recipe &#8211; How To Make Swedish Meatballs In A Crockpot</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 12:59:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beef Recipes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This is the easiest recipe for Swedish meatballs you will ever find.  These yummy Swedish meatballs with a delicious gravy are made in a crockpot! If you are used to traditional Italian meatballs with the red tomato sauce, try making Swedish meatballs for a change :)  The sauce for the Swedish meatballs doesn&#8217;t have any tomatoes in it &#8211; it is a gravy made out of butter, flour and beef stock.  When the meatballs are simmered in this tasty gravy, they are delicious! To make these yummy meatballs, all you need to do is shape the meat mixture into meatballs, brown them and put in a crockpot.  Pour the easy gravy over the meatballs, start the slow cooker and the tasty hot meal with be ready for you! Using the crockpot to cook Swedish meatballs makes this Swedish meatballs recipe super easy!  If you try this slow cooker recipe for Swedish meatballs, you will never want to make them the old-fashioned labor-intensive way! Easy Crockpot Swedish Meatballs Recipe My rating 5 stars: ★★★★★ 1 review Swedish Meatballs Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/2 onion, grated (use the food processor) 1 egg 3/4 tsp [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Potato Pancakes Recipe From The Manischewitz Latkes Mix</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 13:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Breakfast Recipes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s the next best thing to the made from scratch potato pancakes?  The potato pancakes from the mix!  Potato pancakes (a.k.a latkes) from the boxed potato pancake mix are also really tasty.  Best of all, the potato pancake mix makes is so easy to make those latkes! The potato pancakes mix saves you lots of steps &#8211; you don&#8217;t have to peel the potatoes, you don&#8217;t have to shred them in the food processor and you don&#8217;t have to squeeze out the potato liquid.  All you need to do to make these convenient potato pancakes from the mix is to add eggs and water to the mix, then fry the latkes in a frying pan. My favorite potato pancakes mix is Manischewitz brand &#8211; the mix is called Manischewitz Homestyle Potato Latke Mix.   It makes really tasty potato pancakes &#8211; these yummy golden brown latkes that are pictured on top of this page were made by using this mix.  These latkes are so tasty! Potato Pancakes Recipe Using The Manischewitz Latkes Mix Cooking time: 6 minutes My rating 5 stars: ★★★★★ 1 review Potato Pancakes Ingredients 1 box of Manischewitz Latkes Mix 2 eggs 1 cup of cold water 2 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe &#8211; How To Cook Brussel Sprouts</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 13:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Side Dish Recipes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Brussel sprouts are very healthy, and they taste so good when they are roasted.  Roasting is my favorite way to cook brussel sprouts &#8211; these tiny cabbages become so browned and yummy.  When you roast brussel sprouts in the oven, it really brings out their flavor! This roasted brussel sprouts recipe is super easy.  All you need to do to roast brussel sprouts is to toss them with a little olive oil and put them in a pre-heated oven.  The oven does all the cooking, and the brussel sprouts are ready in 35 minutes! If you think you don&#8217;t like brussel sprouts, try them roasted.  Many people who never liked brussel sprouts rave about the roasted ones!  This roasted brussel sprouts recipe can help you add this super healthy vegetable to your side dish options! Roasted Brussel Spouts Recipe Cooking time: 35 minutes My rating 5 stars: ★★★★★ 1 review Ingredients 1 lb brussel sprouts 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper Instructions How To Cook Brussel Sprouts Preheat the oven to 400F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. If the brussel sprouts have brown ends, cut off the brown end part. Put [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dinner Of Salmon Avocado Wraps, Sweet Potato Fries And Seaweed Salad</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 13:47:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This super easy dinner has salmon avocado wraps as a main dish, sweet potato fries as a side dish and a seaweed salad!  The whole thing is really easy to put together &#8211; the sweet potato fries are cooked from frozen packaged fries, the seaweed salad is from Costco, and the wraps take just five minutes to make! Salmon And Avocado Wraps Recipe To make this tasty wrap, mash the avocado into guacamole, spread the guac on a tortilla, top with smoked salmon and onion slices and roll it into a wrap!  Salmon tastes wonderful with avocado &#8211; this wrap is really yummy, and it&#8217;s so easy to make!  For a detailed recipe, see how to make salmon and avocado wraps. Sweet Potato Fries The cheapest sweet potato fries are sold in Costco.  You get a huge bag of frozen sweet potato fries, and they are really tasty!  To make them crispy, preheat the oven to 450F before putting the fries in.  At a high temperature, the fries will get crisp and browned &#8211; yum!  For more info, check out my page on Costco sweet potato fries. Seaweed Salad I buy this seaweed salad at Costco. It tastes exactly like [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pork Shoulder Roast Recipe &#8211; How To Cook A Pork Shoulder</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 15:15:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Pork Recipes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This pork shoulder roast recipe makes a very juicy and tender pork roast.  The meat is so flavorful and just falls off the bone, and the skin is browned and crispy &#8211; and that&#8217;s exactly what you want in a pork shoulder roast! Cooking a pork shoulder roast is very easy &#8211; just season it with salt, garlic and your favorite spices and bake in the oven.  If you try this recipe for oven roasted pork shoulder, you&#8217;ll never want to cook a pork shoulder any other way. You can serve the pork shoulder roast immediately after it&#8217;s done &#8211; just slice it and enjoy this tender succulent roasted meat.   The pork shoulder also tastes great cold the next day &#8211; you can slice this pork roast in thin slices when it&#8217;s cold, and it makes outstanding cold cuts for sandwiches! Another way to enjoy the pork roast leftovers is to shred the meat in the food processor, mix with barbecue sauce and have yummy shredded BBQ pork.  Whichever way you eat it, the pork shoulder roast is really tasty, and it&#8217;s so easy to make! Pork Shoulder Roast Recipe My rating 5 stars: ★★★★★ 1 review Ingredients 4 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Russian Salted Salmon Recipe &#8211; How To Make Salt Cured Salmon</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 13:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Appetizer Recipes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fish Recipes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is an authentic Russian recipe for yummy salted salmon.  To make salted salmon, the raw salmon is cured in a mixture of salt and sugar.  The salt curing process continues for 4 days in the refrigerator, and after that the salted salmon is thinly sliced and eaten cold. Salted salmon is usually served as an appetizer, and it also tastes great in sandwiches or as a main dish!  Salted salmon tastes very similar to smoked salmon or lox, with a firmer texture.  Making your own salted salmon saves you a lot of money &#8211; raw salmon is much cheaper than purchased smoked salmon.  You can use homemade salted salmon in any recipes that use lox &#8211; for example, on top of bagels with cream cheese, in salmon and cream cheese sandwiches or in salmon and avocado wraps. Making your own salted salmon is super easy.  Just rub the raw salmon with salt and sugar, refrigerator for 4 days and you are done! Russian Salted Salmon Recipe My rating 5 stars: ★★★★★ 1 review Salted Salmon Ingredients 1 lb salmon fillet 2 tbsp salt 2 tsp sugar Instructions How To Make Salt Cured Salmon To make the salted salmon, you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps &#8211; Pretzel Chips At Costco</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 17:51:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Costco Foods]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love these Pretzel chips!  They are made by a company called Snack Factory, and they are called Pretzel Crisps &#8211; thin, crunchy pretzel crackers.  The pretzel crisps are so yummy &#8211; I like them even more than regular pretzels! The Pretzel Crisps are shaped like a pretzel, but they are thin like a chip :)  The pretzel chips are really crunchy and tasty &#8211; really addictive!  There are many way to eat these pretzel crisps &#8211; you can eat them plain, you can dip them into your favorite dip (try dipping them in tzatziki or hummus), or you can spread them with your favorite spread. You can use the pretzel chips like crackers and make delicious party appetizers &#8211; try spreading the pretzel chips with cream cheese and topping with smoked salmon,  You can also spread the pretzel crisps with jam or chutney, or spread them with the plain or flavored butter &#8211; yum! These Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps are getting really popular &#8211; I now see them in all major supermarkets!  I guess lots of people like the pretzel chips as much as I do :)  The cheapest place to buy the Pretzel Crisps is Costco.  The Costco [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Matzah Babka Recipe</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Matzah Babka is a giant pancake made out of matzah.  The recipe for Matzah Babka is similar to Matzah Brie, except the Babka makes one huge pan-sized pancake and Matzah Brie makes individual fried matzah pancakes. Matzah Babka is a traditional Passover recipe for Russian Jews. To make matzah babka, the matzo pieces are moistened with water, then mixed with the egg and then fried on a frying pan.  The whole Babka pancake is then flipped and fried on the other side.  As a result, you get a nicely browned fried matzah babka &#8211; perfect for Passover table! Matzah Babka Recipe Preparation time: 3 minutes Cooking time: 6 minutes My rating 5 stars: ★★★★★ 1 review Matzah Babka Ingredients 6 sheets of matzah 1/2 cup hot water 4 eggs 1/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp oil Instructions How To Make Matzah Babka To make matzah babka, first break the matzo into pieces. Pour water over the matzah, then drain the water right away. Whisk the eggs with a fork, then mix in the salt. Mix the eggs with the matzah. Heat the oil on a small 8-inch frying pan over medium-high heat. Press the matzah and eggs mixture into the bottom [...]]]></description>
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