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Cream of Jalapeno Soup

January 19th, 2009 No Comments

2 tablespoons butter 
3 jalapeño chiles, seeded and chopped 
1/2 cup chopped peeled onion 
1 medium carrot, peeled and grated 
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 
4 cups water 
1 (14.5-ounce) can low sodium chicken broth 
3/4 cup half-and-half 
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 
1 teaspoon salt 
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. When foam subsides, stir [...]

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Cranberry Upside down cake

December 28th, 2008 No Comments

Preheat oven to 350 and wrap the outside of a 9″ springform pan with aluminum flil to prevent leaking. 
Sift together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp salt. 
Over medium heat combine 1/3 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar – boil & pour into [...]

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Seinfield Mulligatawny Soup Clone Recipe

November 15th, 2008 No Comments

The recipe calls for 4 quarts H20 + 6 cups chicken stock — That seemed like a lot, so I used 4 quarts liquid total.
This goes so fast we usually make a double batch.
Seinfield Mulligatawny Soup Clone Recipe
Be sure when you make this soup that you let it simmer for at least two hours until [...]

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