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We’re Bringing Jello Back!

By Michael Lato | Published: June 29, 2010
Here’s a fast, easy, and relatively healthy Jello Salad…perfect for a summer meal. Prepare one 0.6 oz package of sugar free strawberry Jello as directed… Stir in 2 cups blueberries (one bag frozen) 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks or tidbits (equals one can…include the juice) 3/4 cups pecan or walnut pieces Chill and serve with whipped cream. You can get creative [...]
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Fruit Cobbler

By Michael Lato | Published: May 28, 2010
This is easy and a crowd pleaser. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix… 1 cup sugar 1 cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 good dashes of nutmeg 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup butter melted Pour batter into a 9-inch square baking pan. Spoon… 2 cups of fresh fruit on top of the mixture. (blueberries, strawberries and/or peaches are great…pineapple is really good, too).  Bake for [...]
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Bread

By Michael Lato | Published: April 27, 2010
Try the first recipe if you’re bold.  If not, skip to the next one… MAW MAW’S BREAD RECIPE 5 lbs All Purpose Flour 5 tbsp salt 1 cup sugar 1 cup olive oil 4 to 5 cups  warm water…not hot, just slightly warm to the touch 1 pack of dry yeast (3 perforated) Mix salt, sugar, olive oil, 4 cups of water and [...]
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Hummus!

By Michael Lato | Published: March 24, 2010
…this is healthy and good. In a food processor, combine 3 cups of Garbanzo beans …(”Garbanzo” is capitalized here because it is such a good word) Soak and cook dried Garbanzo beans until they are soft…drain most of the water, saving about 1/3 cup.  Or use 2 cans of organic Garbanzo beans saving the water. 2 big tablespoons [...]
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Flan

By Michael Lato | Published: February 17, 2010
Carmelize 1 cup of sugar:  Stir the sugar constantly as it slowly cooks over a low flame.  Once it is melted, pour the carmelized sugar into a loaf pan coating the sides.  Careful…it will be hot. Mix together at room temperature… 2 cups sugar 8 whole eggs 4 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups heavy cream Pour [...]
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