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		<title>Philadelphia Cream Cheese Honey Nut Flavor</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:36:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to cream cheese, I&#8217;m a brand snob.  I don&#8217;t care about brands in many types of food, but always stick to Philadelphia when buying cream cheese. Philadelphia cream cheese tastes so much better than any other cream cheese brands that I tried. My favorite flavor of Philadelphia Cream Cheese is Honey Nut Flavor.  This cream cheese is sweet and has a hint of honey, just like it should :) It even has small pieces of real nuts!  Great flavor and great texture makes a perfect cream cheese spread! The local supermarkets don&#8217;t always have the Philadelphia honey nut flavor cream cheese.  They constantly have other flavors (like strawberry, salmon and garden flavor), but not my favorite Honey Nut! I always get worried that it got discontinued!  But then I see the Honey Nut cream cheese back on the store shelves, and quickly buy it before it disappears again. Philadelphia Cream Cheese Honey Nut Flavor spread on a warm toasted bagel makes such a tasty breakfast.  I love the Honey Nut flavor cream cheese so much that I often it is with a spoon!  It&#8217;s also great on waffles and toast.  Yum!]]></description>
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		<title>Making Cornbread Stuffing Using Packaged Stuffing Mix</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:45:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to making stuffing for the Thanksgiving table, I take a shortcut of using a packaged stuffing mix. My favorite kind of stuffing is cornbread. Last year I used the Kraft brand of cornbread stuffing mix that&#8217;s pictured above.  Here are the package directions for Kraft cornbread stovetop stuffing mix: bring 1 1/2 cups of water and 1/4 cup of vegetable spread to a boil, then add the stuffing mix, stir, cover and remove from heat.  In 5 minutes, it will be ready! I make one change to the package directions of the stuffing mix: I add butter instead of a vegetable spread.  Butter tastes so much better and doesn&#8217;t have trans fats! Making stuffing from the package is easy enough, but I go even further by taking another shortcut: I make it ahead!  Yes, I&#8217;m that lazy :) I just don&#8217;t want to fumble with the stuffing while the guests are sitting there.  What I do is make the stuffing the morning of Thanksgiving, then keep it on &#8220;Warm&#8221; setting in the slow cooker.  It makes absolutely no difference in the taste. I don&#8217;t stuff the turkey, so stuffing is a separate dish.  I make turkey using [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Baby Spinach Salad With Candied Pecans And Dried Cranberries</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:59:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is my favorite green salad &#8211; a simply outstanding salad of baby spinach, candied pecans, dried cranberries, oranges, avocado and feta cheese.  This combination of flavors is a winner, and the salad tastes even better than it sounds.  I served this salad on my holiday table, and it was a huge hit!  This salad looks impressive and tastes impressive :) I make my own candied pecans for this salad &#8211; making them at home is surprisingly easy!  But of course you can use store-bought candied pecans as well. Baby Spinach Salad With Candied Pecans And Dried Cranberries Preparation time: 5 minute(s) Number of servings: 4 Salad Ingredients: 1 bag (8 oz) of baby spinach leaves 1 can of orange segments, drained 1 avocado 1 cup candied pecans (see homemade candied pecans recipe, or you can use store-bought) 1 handful of dried cranberries 1 handful of crumbled feta cheese 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Peel an avocado and cut into chunks.  In a cup, mix the olive oil and lemon juice with a fork. In a large bowl, add baby spinach leaves, dried cranberries, orange segments, avocado chunks, feta [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chicken In A Clay Pot Recipe With Potatoes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:05:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chicken Recipes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This chicken recipe is very simple, but the presentation in clay pots gives it a &#8220;wow&#8221; factor.  Open the clay pot and reveal the hot steaming chicken and potatoes with a crust of baked melted cheese!  Chicken in a clay pot recipe is surely a very impressive and unique one dish meal! Clay pots can be purchased in Asian supermarkets.  In this recipe, the pots are individual size &#8211; one pot serves one person. Chicken In A Clay Pot Recipe With Potatoes Preparation time: 15 minute(s) Cooking time: 2 hour(s) Number of servings: 6 Ingredients For 6 Clay Pots: 1 cut-up chicken (about 4.5 lbs) 3 bell peppers, cored and chopped 3 onions, sliced 3 carrots, chopped 12 potatoes, peeled and sliced 3 cups chicken broth 3 cups of shredded cheese 1 bunch fresh parsley 6 tbsp mayo 3 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 12 bay leaves Directions How To Make Chicken In A Clay Pot Recipe: Preheat the oven to 350F. Divide the chicken pieces between 6 clay pots, and put the chicken on the bottom of the pots. Distribute the chopped peppers between the clay pots, and put on top of the chicken. Next, distribute the onion slices [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Make Marinated Mushrooms Step-By-Step</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:13:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These are the step-by-step pictures that I took while making the marinated button mushrooms recipe.  This recipe for homemade marinated mushrooms is very easy to begin with, and gets even easier when you follow the step-by-step pics! Step 1 Of How To Make Marinated Mushrooms: Prepare The Mushrooms How you prepare your mushrooms depends on their size.  If the mushrooms are big, cut them into quarters.  If they are small, cut them in halves.  If they are tiny, you can leave them whole! On this picture, the mushrooms were cut into quarters: Step 2 Of How To Make Marinated Mushrooms: Prepare The Liquid Marinade In a saucepan or small pot, mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, chopped onion, dried parsley and salt.  Bring to a boil. Here&#8217;s a picture of the liquid for mushrooms in a pot: Step 3 Of How To Make Marinated Mushrooms: Add Mushrooms When the liquid boils, add the mushrooms and mix. On this picture, the mushrooms were just added and stirred. Step 4 Of How To Make Marinated Mushrooms: Cook The Mushrooms Cook the mushrooms, uncovered, over low heat for 10 minutes. At the end of cooking, the mushrooms will shrink like you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Make Perfect Apple Pie From Scratch Step-By-Step</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:51:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you never made a real homemade apple pie from scratch before, the task of making an apple pie might seem complicated.  These step-by-step instructions will make baking the apple pie really easy! In fact, you can use these step-by-step pictures and instructions for making any kind of double-crust fruit pie. For the detailed ingredients of this apple pie, see the best apple pie recipe. Step 1 Of How To Make Apple Pie: Make The Dough The first thing you need when making an apple pie is to make the dough for the pie crust.  Follow my very easy recipe for making pie crust dough in the food processor. With the help of the food processor, making your own pie dough from scratch takes just 5 minutes! Prepare the dough according to the food processor pie crust recipe, shape it into 2 disks and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Here&#8217;s the picture of the 2 disks of dough in the ziploc bags, ready to go to the refrigerator: Step 2 Of How To Make Apple Pie: Roll The Bottom Crust Put the disk of pie dough on a floured surface.  Roll it with a rolling pin until it makes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Homemade Classic American Old Fashioned Apple Pie Recipe</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:23:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dessert Recipes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What could be more comforting than a slice of homemade old-fashioned apple pie? This homemade American apple pie is a classic dessert.  It can be served either warm or cold, and it&#8217;s delicious either way.  If the apple pie is served warm, it goes really well with ice cream. This pie can be made one or two days ahead &#8211; just store it on the counter, covered with plastic wrap &#8211; it still tastes great the next day.  If you want a warm slice of apple pie the next day, just put the slice on a microwave-safe plate and warm it in a microwave. Homemade Classic American Apple Pie Recipe Preparation time: 20 minute(s) Cooking time: 50 minute(s) Number of servings:12 Apple Pie Ingredients: Pie crust dough for double-crust pie (double pie crust dough recipe) 4 medium Granny Smith apples 3 medium McIntosh apples 1/2 cup sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/8 tsp allspice 1 egg white, whisked Apple Pie Directions: Prepare the dough for the pie crust, shape into 2 disks and refrigerate. Preheat oven to 425F. Spray the 9-inch non-stick round pie pan with non-stick cooking spray. Roll one [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Best Thanksgiving Roast Turkey Recipe In A Brown Paper Bag &#8211; Easy, No Basting!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:22:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Turkey Recipes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; This Thanksgiving turkey recipe produces the best yummiest turkey I ever tasted!  The turkey comes out perfectly browned on the outside, and most, juicy and succulent on the inside! Before I made this turkey, I always thought that I don&#8217;t like turkey breast meat because it&#8217;s too dry&#8230; but I loved the breast meat on this turkey!  The turkey breast meat was also moist and melting in my mouth! This is the Thanksgiving turkey that your guests will rave about and ask for the recipe.  And the best thing of all is that this Thanksgiving turkey recipe is super-easy &#8211; you put the turkey in the oven and forget about it until it&#8217;s done.  No messy basting is needed! This Thanksgiving turkey recipe uses the brown paper shopping bag.  Yes, the brown paper bag from the grocery store &#8211; the kind that you get when you choose paper over plastic :)  Don&#8217;t confuse it with the oven bag &#8211; I have tried making the turkey in the oven bag before, and it was not nearly as good as the one made in the brown paper bag!  If you are concerned about the paper bag catching on fire &#8211; be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Easy Homemade Marinated Mushrooms Recipe</title>
		<link>http://www.melaniecooks.com/easy-homemade-marinated-mushrooms-recipe/2510/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:10:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Appetizer Recipes]]></category>

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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>What Is Head Cheese And How To Eat It</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Mendelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foods & Ingredients]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Head cheese&#8221; is not a cheese.  I don&#8217;t know why it&#8217;s called cheese, when it is, in fact, meat! Head cheese is a jellied meat made from the meat of the head of a pig or cow.  That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s &#8220;head&#8221;, but who knows why it&#8217;s &#8220;cheese&#8221; :) Head cheese is sold in the deli department along with lunch meat coldcuts.  The name and the concept of head cheese sounds gross, but head cheese is actually quite a tasty cold cut!  When I&#8217;m in a mood for a different lunch meat, I order sliced head cheese in a local ethnic supermarket. How do you eat head cheese?  Just like any other deli meat &#8211; sliced, on the sandwich.  On the picture above, it&#8217;s an open-face sandwich with head cheese &#8211; a piece of bread spread with mustard, and several slices of head cheese on top.  Head cheese goes really well with mustard or horseradish! Get out of the lunch meat rut! Be brave, try the head cheese! :)]]></description>
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