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I get by in life with two Cook Books The Joy of Cooking, volume I and New Recipes From Moosewood Restaurant. I am on my second copy of my Moosewood Cookbook, but still have my first copy of The Joy of Cooking (complete with greasy fingerprints from holding it open while I cook). My mother "turned me on" to the Joy of Cooking, which always seemed to win out over the fancy Julia Childs cook book and the other gourmet cook books she had acquired over the years. Hats off to Irma S. Rombauer and Marion Rombauer Becker! Here are some of my favorite recipes from each!

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Yummy Peach and Berry Pie
Country Style Peach & Berry Pie
"Sun-ripened peaches, blueberries and raspberries set this one apart." - That's what Harry and David Say about this masterpiece...I was craving sweets and thought this looked soooo good.

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Cucumber and Apricot Sandwiches

Makes 4 sandwiches
Start to Finish: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber

  • 1/2 of an 8-ounce package cream cheese (Neufchatel)

  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil

  • 8 slices firm-textured whole wheat bread

  • 2 large apricots or 1 nectarine, pitted and thinly sliced

  • 1/2 cup arugula leaves or cilantro sprigs

Directions

  1. Peel cucumber. Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Thinly slice cucumber; set aside. In a small bowl stir together the cream cheese, basil, and, if desired, 1/8 teaspoon salt.

  2. Spread about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on one side of each bread slice. Top four bread slices with cucumber, apricot, and arugula. Top with remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down. To serve, cut each sandwich in half diagonally. Makes 4 sandwiches

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The Barefoot Contessa

Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, is well known for making gourmet cooking easier for her hungry fans. Now, Stonewall Kitchen has captured her wonderful recipes in a gourmet food line including delicious preserves, savory sauces and marinades and delicious baking mixes.
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