Irish Stew

1 lb lamb 3 lbs potatoes 1/2 lb carrots 1/2 lb parsnips 2 or 3 onions Olive oil 1 Tbsp light brown sugar 2 cups stock 4 bay leaves 1 1/2 tsp. basil Cut meat into 1-inch cubes. Brown the onions and the meat with a bit of oil. Slice up the carrots and parsnips…

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Gazpacho

2 lg. tomatoes, chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, chopped 1 green pepper, cored, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 1 avocado, chopped (optional) 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/4 c. red wine vinegar 2 (12 oz.) cans tomato juice or V-8 1/2 c. sour cream or yogurt for…

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Yummy Mexican Soup

1 can vegetable broth and 1 can water 1/2 a medium onion, minced (use the no more tears way) 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped fine 1 bell green, diced 1 tomato, chopped 1 can black, or mixed chili beans, drained & rinsed 2 cups frozen corn 1/2 cup rice 2 tablespoons lime…

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Leek and Potato Soup

1 ounce butter 1 pound leeks (sliced) 1 pound potatoes (sliced) 1 pint stock or water salt and pepper (to taste) 1/2 pint milk 3-4 tablespoons cream paprika pepper Melt butter in soup pot and fry potatoes and leeks (save a few leek slices for garnish) for 10 minutes, over low heat, with the lid…

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Pralines

2 cups sugar 1/2 cup whole milk 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter 1 3/4 cups pecans 2 tablespoons rum or pure vanilla extract (optional) In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, milk, baking soda, light corn syrup, salt, and butter; boil without stirring…

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