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  • Anita’s Buttery-Lemony Pasta with Zucchini and Fresh Herbs

    Spread the love Ingredients 3 medium zucchini, medium diced 4 Roma tomatoes, medium diced 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 medium diced onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons of olive oil 2 Tablespoons of butter 3 Tablespoons of fresh lemon juice 2 Tablespoons of zest of a lemon salt and pepper to…

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  • Anita’s Delicious Toasted Almond Rice with Golden Raisins and Tender Pulled Beef

    Spread the love Authentic Lebanese Rice and meat dish perfumed with original warm spices. Perfect for any celebration! Ingredients for Pulled Beef or Lamb with Rice 4 lb. chuck roast (boneless), cut in thick pieces 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 Tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 teaspoon…

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  • Anita’s Creamy-Dreamy Broccoli Soup

    Spread the love Smooth and creamy without the heavy cream! Ingredients 5 cups of broccoli florets 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 onion, diced 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth 2 potatoes, diced 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup whole milk 2 Tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground…

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  • Anita’s Donut Wall in Easy Steps

    Spread the love If you are a fan of donuts like my son, take your Dessert Table to a new Modern look by creating your own Donut Display Wall to amaze and treat your guests!   This is all you need: A pegboard for your background cut to fit your…

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  • Anita’s Favorite Caramel Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake

    Spread the love Ingredients For the Caramel: 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 (20 ounces can) pineapple slices cut in halves, drained (do not discard juices) Maraschino cherries, optional For the Cake: 2 cups of cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup granulated sugar…

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  • Anita’s Delicious Maple Glazed Apple Bundt Cake

    Spread the love Ingredients 3 cups cake flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt, room temperature 1 cup Vegetable oil 2 Tablespoon unsalted butter 2 large apples peeled and diced 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar…

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  • Anita’s Most Cheesy-Crispy Potato Stacks

    Spread the love Ingredients 6 Baby Red Potatos half peeled, cut into 1/8 inch thick slices 2 Tablespoon melted butter 1 Tablespoon dried oregano 1 Tablespoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/3 teaspoon black pepper 3 Tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 1 cup mixed cheeses grated(Sharp Cheddar, Mozzarella and Asiago)…

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  • Anita’s Delicious Zucchini Lasagna Rolls

    Spread the love Ingredients 18 lasagna noodles cooked 15 ounce Cottage cheese 2 Tablespoon Ricotta cheese 3 cups shredded cheese blend(Mozzarella, Pecorino, Havarti) 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, for garnish 1 cup chopped fresh basil 1cup chopped parsley, some for garnish 2-3 fresh strings of thyme leaves 2 eggs 3 cups (Homemade marinara…

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  • Anita’s Venezuelan Cheese Sticks (Palitos de Queso)

    Spread the love Ingredients 2 cups of All-purpose self rising flour 6 Tablespoon cold butter, cut into cubes 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten 6-8 Tablespoon of milk or water (room temperature) 12 sticks of 3/4 inch white cheese(queso blanco para freir or akawi cheese) Vegetable oil, for frying Preparation Place flour…

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  • Anita’s Delicious Ricotta-Mascarpone Homemade Gnocchi in Vodka Sauce

    Spread the love Ingredients for Homemade Gnocchi 1/2 cup mascarpone, room temperature 1 cup whole milk ricotta, rinsed 2 egg yolks 1 cup + 2 Tablespoon of all-purpose flour for dusting 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black…

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