Samosas in phyllo

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This is for you, Ange!
I used to be intimidated by phyllo pastry, now I’m not! It’s really easy.
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1 cup peeled and finely chopped potatoes.
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tsp curry powder
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp tumeric
1/4 tsp salt
pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup small [...]

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Chocolate chocolate chip cookies

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karen
1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1 cup butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup cocoa powder
2 tbsp milk
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
3/4 cup chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 F. Stir together flour and baking soda. Set aside. In a large [...]

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Mars Bar Squares

INGREDIENTS:
Bar:
4 Mars Bars
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3 cups Rice Krispies
Topping:
1 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter or margarine
DIRECTIONS:
Melt Mars bars & 1/2 cup butter or margarine in a large microwaveable bowl. Stir in the Krispies.
Press into 8 inch pan, or 8×11 if you like them thinner.
Cool in fridge.
Melt 1 cup chocolate chips with 1/4 cup [...]

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Enchiladas Fantastic

From Auntie Judy!

1 lb. ground turkey (or ground beef)
3 cups salsa, divided
1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
2 ½ tsp. ground cumin, divided
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (250 g.) pkg. cream cheese, cubed
12 flour tortillas (7 inch), warmed
1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Optional toppings: shredded [...]

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Peanutty Chicken

From Auntie Judy.
So so so so so so so so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4 boneless chicken breast halves, cut in strips
(drain on paper towel to remove excess moisture for best browning)
Pam or oil for sauteing

Sauce:

3 – 4 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped [...]

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I’ve been keeping a secret.

My Auntie Judy. She is my mom’s older sister, and is a FANTASTIC cook. Thanksgiving dinner at her place involves the turkey (of course), stuffing done inside and outside the bird, 3 kinds of cranberry sauce, and I’m not kidding, 6 or 7 vegetables. This is all followed by 2 or 3 [...]

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Roasted vegetable gratin

INGREDIENTS:
4 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks
2 medium zucchini, chopped
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp fresh herbs, such as rosemary, basil, oregano or thyme
1/4 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 [...]

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