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Easy Canned Dill Pickles Recipe

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This Easy Canned Dill Pickles Recipe has a long history in my family, and most other Slavic households, as I can imagine. I really enjoy canning fruit and vegetables. Partly because it’s a different and enjoyable activity in the kitchen, but partly because it makes you feel nostalgic about those sweet childhood memories from back…

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Homemade French Bread

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This Homemade French Bread is an all-time family favorite at my house, no matter how you slice it! And when things are either homemade or made with homegrown ingredients, it’s bound to be a winner. I’ve been making this tasty bread for many years now and it’s proven to be one of the best. It’s…

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Crab Salad Recipe

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This Crab Salad is requested pretty often by my family. About four years ago we visited some friends of ours and this was one of the salads served. To my astonishment, my picky eaters fell in love with it! It disappeared clean off their plates. Not everyone in our family likes seafood, so I never…

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Lemon Pepper Crispy Shrimp

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This simple Lemon Pepper Crispy Shrimp Recipe makes a great tasting appetizer or even a meal, and they’re so easy to prepare. Most of the time I use fresh shrimp. Fresh is always best. This time I had some ready-cooked shrimp in my freezer, it still turns out great. If you are going to use…

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