recipes

A recipe is defined as "a set of instructions that show how to prepare or make something, especially a culinary dish." In addition to step-by-step instructions for preparation and cooking, recipes also contain the necessary list of ingredients and sometimes instructions for variations on the dish. While more experienced or freewheeling cooks often like to work by the seat of their pants, recipes are necessary for some people, useful for beginners, and helpful if one is learning a new dish or experimenting in an unfamiliar cuisine.

Up until recently, home cooks depended on cookbooks in print and recipes handed down from family members or exchanged with friends. However, today's Internet-connected cook will find the number of recipes available from a variety of sources to be seemingly limitless. There are many Web sites devoted to collections of recipes, many of which include articles on various aspects of food preparation. Many celebrity chefs have their own official sites, and there are many bloggers who share their recipes with the online community.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “recipes”

• Loofah Squash Stir-fry

  
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  Did you know that the same squash used to make LOOFAH shower sponges also makes a mighty delicious stir-fry?
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• Clams with Drawn Butter and Garlic

  
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  Clams with drawn butter and garlic sauce
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• Pane all’Olive – olive bread

  
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  Pane allOlive - olive bread from My Bread by Jim Lahey
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• Ciambotta

  
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  Ciambotta [IMG: http://foodgawker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/199142.jpeg]
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• Japanese Mushroom Hot Pot Recipe

  
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  Recipe for Japanese Mushroom Hot Pot - Kinoko Nabe.
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• Thai Coffee Dessert

  
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  We used Thai Arabica coffee in our Thai Coffee Dessert but you can use any instant coffee.
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• Candied Orange Peel

  
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  Candied Orange Peel [IMG: http://foodgawker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/199178.jpeg]
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• Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake

  
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  Delicious Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
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• Cranberry Bread

  
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  Whole Wheat Cranberry Bread. The perfect quick bread for any occasion this Fall!
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• Cinnamon Buttercream Autumn Cake…

  
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  A cake I made for a cake decorating contest being run by the Daring Kitchen. A contest I dont qualify for, but love cake decorating enough.
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• Making Chocolates

  
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  Making chocolates is very rewarding. You can do it!
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• Bite Size Carrot Cakes

  
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  Bite size carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.
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• Braised Tofu in Sesame, Peanut

  
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  Braised Tofu in Spicy Sesame, Peanut Sauce
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• Penne w/Shrimp & Herbed Cream Sauce

  
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  Penne with Shrimp & Herbed Cream Sauce
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• Walnut Pie

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 172
  Is this a pie? a tart? a flan? or a torte? Whatever it is, its walnut heaven!
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• Goan-Style Shrimp Curry

  
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  This spicy and tangy Goan-Style Shrimp Curry will awaken those tastebuds if youre down with the sniffles.
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• Roast Beef Quesadillas

  
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  Roast Beef Quesadillas [IMG: http://foodgawker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/199192.jpeg]
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• Italian Wedding Soup

  
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  Italian Wedding Soup [IMG: http://foodgawker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/199112.jpeg]
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• Cheesy Beer Ham Soup - BigOven.com

  
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  Cheesy Beer Ham Soup recipe - BigOven.com6 ServingsHam AmericanHam American 3 medium potatoes peeled and cubed 1 small onion finely chopped 2 cups water 1 tsp instant chicken bouillon 1 can kernel corn 17 oz 1 cup beer dark flavorful best 1 can mushroom pieces 4 oz can 2... For the full recipe, please ...
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• Aloo Tiki (indian Style Potato Cakes) - BigOven.com

  
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  Aloo Tiki (indian Style Potato Cakes) recipe - BigOven.com24 PattiesPotato AsianPotato Asian 3 cup mashed boiled russet potatoes (with no milk or seasoning)1 cup mashed firm tofu OR silken tofu 3 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 3 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos 1... For the full recipe, please ...
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