Recipes A to Z
Orange Pomegranate Cocktail
This cocktail is pretty to look at and pretty fun to drink!
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Orangeade
Orangeade reminds us of childhood and visiting the soda fountain after school. You can whip it up very easily!
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Oven-Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic
If you’ve never tried roasting fresh tomatoes, give it a whirl!
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Overstuffed Twice-Baked Potatoes
This steakhouse favorite is considered a side dish in a restaurant but our recipe makes a filling entree.
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Paddy-tini
Just because beer is not your thing - you can celebrate St. Patrick's day in style. Then after St. Paddy's day, change the name and keep enjoying!
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Pan-seared Sea Scallops with Pear-infused Balsamic Reduction
When this recipe ran in our Desperation Dinners newspaper column we got tons of fan mail. This recipe will make you a star!
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Pan-Seared Tenderloin with Bearnaise Sauce
Steaks already are special, but this Microwave Bearnaise Sauce sends them over the top.
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Parisian Ham and Cheese Sandwich (Croque Monsieur)
I thought I knew what a good ham and cheese sandwich was all about until I tasted my first Croque Monsieur. If you’re not familiar with the Classic French toasted ham and cheese sandwich, then you are in for a real treat.
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Parisian Style Hot Chocolate - Almost
While this is not authentic French-style hot chocoalte, it's pretty darn amazing and will satisfy right now!
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Pasta with Asparagus
This recipe from Jo Ann Farrell of Keswick, Va., pairs asparagus spears with penne, red pepper and Parmesan.
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