Barley and Mushroom Soup

4 tablespoons butter 1 ½ cups onions, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and diced 2 cups mushrooms, sliced ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped 5 cups beef broth 1 cup red wine ½ cup pearl barley Salt & freshly ground pepper 1. Melt the butter in a stockpot and add the onions, cook over medium heat for…

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Leek-and-Potato Fritters

1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces (about 1/2 pound) 1 teaspoon salt 2 pounds leeks, thinly sliced 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup matzo meal or fine, dry breadcrumbs 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup canola oil Sour cream (optional) Cook…

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Shrimp-and-Cheese Appetizer

1/4 pound unpeeled, medium-size shrimp, cooked 3/4 to 1 cup salsa 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 green onion, chopped Tortilla chips Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired; chop shrimp. Stir together salsa and cilantro; spoon mixture over cream cheese. Top with shrimp, and sprinkle with green onion. Serve…

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Pork Tenderloin Appetizer Sandwiches

1 (3/4-pound) pork tenderloin 1/2 cup Burgundy or other dry red wine 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dried thyme 3/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard Cocktail rolls Place…

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5 Secrets To Growing Beautiful Roses

BY: Abigail Baker A rose is a rose is rose – and there are few things in the garden more beautiful. There are 5 secrets I want to share that will help you to grow healthy roses. 1. Sunshine: Plan to put your rose bush in a spot where it will get as much sun…

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