Belongs to Violetdragonfy Three-Bean Mole Chili 
Mexican
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serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • ground cumin
  • prepared mole paste
  • ground coriander
  • chili powder
  • minced garlic
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Black Bean-stuffed Peppers 
Veggies take the Main Stage
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serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • chili powder
  • ground cumin
  • dried oregano
  • cayenne pepper
  • Nonstick cooking oil spray
  • tomato salsa
  • fat free sour cream
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Slow-Cooker Meatloaf with Shiitake Mushrooms 
Where's the beef
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CALORIES 265 (43% from fat); FAT 12.7g (sat 4.2, mono 5.1, poly 1.7); PROTEIN 25.2g; CARB 12.7g; FIBER 1.9g; CHOL 152mg; IRON 3mg; SODIUM 545mg; CALC 41mg

ready in about 320 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • salt
  • dried Italian seasoning
  • grated fresh onion
  • sliced Shiitake mushrooms
  • ground round
  • ground turkey
  • whole wheat bread
  • ketchup
  • Dijon mustard
  • ground red pepper
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Pesto Lasagna with Spinach and Mushrooms 
Veggies take the Main Stage
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Calories: 398, from fat: 41%; FAT 18.2g (7.8 sat, 6.6 mono, 2.3 poly); PROTEIN 22.2g; CARBS 38.5g; FIBER 2g; CHOL 56mg; IRON 2. 8mg; SODIUM 1,036mg; CALC 407mg

ready in about 330 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • 15oz carton fat-free ricotta cheese
  • pesto
  • sliced cremini or other mushroom
  • frozen spinach
  • Cooking spray
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Goat Cheese Tartine 
Party Foods
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ready in about 10 minutes
You might need to buy:
  • Line a mini loaf pan or large ramekin with plastic wrap and spray with cooking spray.
  • basil pesto
  • goat cheese
  • Serve with crackers.
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Grilled Skewered Lamb with Yogurt, Curry, and Mint 
Lamb
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serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • plain yogurt
  • curry powder
  • minced garlic
  • minced fresh cilantro or mint
  • olive oil
  • ground black pepper
  • table salt
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Greek Lamb with Spinach and Orzo 
Lamb
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ready in about 625 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • finely shredded lemon peel
  • cooked orzo
  • crumbled feta cheese
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Family Babka 
Holiday treats
Polish
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This recipe has floating around my family for years. The cream cheese filling is a modern flair, but it can be left out without changing the flavor or cooking time.

Cranberry alternative:
Follow recipe below, however substitute orange rind for lemon rind, and dried cranberries for golden raisins.

Chocolate alternative:
Follow recipe below, however leave out rind and substitute semi-sweet chocolate morsels for raisins. Add 1-tsp of vanilla extract to scolded milk, and 1-tbls of coca powder to cheese filling.

Cinnamon alternative:
Follow recipe below, however leave out rind and substitute chopped walnuts for raisins. Add 1-tbls of ground cinnamon to cheese filling and substitute light brown sugar for granulated sugar. Sprinkle ground cinnamon on dough before spreading cheese filling.

ready in about 270 minutes; serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • salt
  • scolded milk
  • Grated rind of 1 lemon
  • flour
  • golden raisins
  • egg whites
  • sugar
  • egg whites
  • sugar
  • soft butter
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Hot Chocolate and Grand Marnier Cupcakes 
Deserts
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ready in about 35 minutes; serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
  • large egg yolks
  • large eggs
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • Lightly sweetened whipped cream