rye silverman

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About as good as it gets! This is the version of French Onion Soup that people seek when they go to restaurants. I have been making it for 30 years and it never fails to please. It makes an exquisite presentation, too!

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Spice-rubbed grilled chicken breasts are served over a bed of lettuce, black beans, and salsa. Grilled corn tortillas make a smoky shell for this outstanding taco salad.

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A creamy coleslaw with lots of flavor. The seasonings complement each other and the cabbage. Sometimes I add fresh minced onion if I am in the mood to chop it up. My family and friends love this coleslaw especially with BBQ sandwiches and Italian dishes.

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A rich chickpea and potato curry with coconut milk and Indian spices is surprisingly easy to make.

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Mozzarella and Parmesan melt over breaded chicken swimming in spaghetti sauce in this timeless Italian classic.

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If you like hot spinach artichoke dip, this is for you. It's yummy and quick. Serve with crackers or garlic toast.

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This is a really moist, delicious cookie that's also quite healthy.

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A super tasty bean salad that can almost double as a main course. A three bean medley of red kidney, pinto, and garbanzo beans, tossed with red bell pepper, marinated artichoke hearts, and feta cheese. Served chilled after marinating for only an hour in a zesty oil and vinegar dressing.

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Is there anyone who doesn't like snickerdoodles? This recipe is a classic.

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Disembodied hands with candy corn fingernails are made of a popcorn-candy corn mix. Serve in their plastic gloves on a tray with a few plastic bugs scattered around for maximum creep factor. You can get the gloves at a crafts store.

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Here's a handy dandy do-it-yourself recipe for marvelous egg noodles fashioned from egg, salt, milk, flour and baking powder. You'll love how they taste in soups and broths!

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This concoction of canned corn and corn muffin mix is reminiscent of spoonbread.

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A refreshing, light salad for any hot, humid summer day! A great main dish for vegetarians, as well. The basil may be substituted with fresh parsley or mint. Be sure to make this salad just before serving.

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This is the quickest tuna casserole ever! You can also 'fancy it up' by transferring it to a baking dish, topping it with fried onions, and broiling it for a few minutes.

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This sweet and salty, melt-in-your-mouth appetizer is sure to please anyone!

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Mussels steamed in a curry cream sauce, an easy and delicious recipe, you'll love it!

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Made in the classic Italian tradition, this hearty soup combines a white bean puree with a blend of vegetables including cabbage, kale, and Swiss chard, with toasted bread to thicken the mix. It's reheated ('ribollita') and served topped with grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.