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Quintana Roo’s Tofu Scramble
4 eggs 1/2 C cubed tofu (firm) small bunch of broccoli chopped peppers chopped mushroom caps three tbl milk shredded cheese salt and pepper hot sauce (optional) Scramble eggs with milk; add peppers and…
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Denise Ricci’s Salsa
Six large, ripe tomatoes 1 bunch cilantro Three very very hot peppers Any hot sauce hanging around Dash of cumin Salt Cut tomatoes into small cubes about the size of regular M&Ms. Coarsely chop…
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Best Box Lunch
Two bologna or honey ham sandwiches with American cheese, lettuce and mayonnaise on oatmeal bread. two peanut butter (super crunchy) and strawberry jam sandwiches on oatmeal bread two bananas (on very hot days, bring…
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Thorp Hall Weekend Dinner
1 package of frozen hash brown patties (4) 1 package of frozen chopped broccoli or spinach 1/4 LB of sliced dill havarti 4 eggs splash of milk (3 half/half creamers swiped from the dining…
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The Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Two pieces of white bread, lightly buttered Three slices of American cheese Chopped tomato (three slices chopped up) Clean the grill with a glass of seltzer. Scrape off all the junk from sandwiches and…
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Scrambled Eggs and Pepperoni
Four or five large eggs Milk, one generous tablespoon per egg Salt and pepper Slices of pepperoni, 3 or 4 per egg Whip up eggs in small bowl, add milk, salt and pepper. Heat…
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Pastry Wrapped Olives
1 Jar Spanish Olives, rinsed and dried. 1 c. flour 1/8 tsp. salt black pepper cayenne pepper 1 cup sharp grated cheddar 8 tbs. unsalted butter Soften butter and cheddar cheese. Cream together until…
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Trail Mix
1 box store bought granola 1/4 box of Cheerios 1 bag of M&Ms (plain or peanut, or better yet–both) Dried fruit (pineapple, apricot, banana chips, apples) Mini marshmallows Raisins (chocolate covered ones are best)…
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Day After Thanksgiving Pecan Pie
Pecan Pie, best eaten after Thanksgiving 1 C brown sugar, packed 1/2 C granulated sugar 1 tbl flour 2 eggs 2 tbl milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 c. butter, melted 1 c. coarsely chopped…
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Buttercream frosting
One of our listeners asked for the buttercream frosting recipe from the Chocolate Cake story. This is one of those recipes that I know by heart so it isn’t written down anywhere– 1 stick…