tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83889817193510951532024-03-13T00:32:15.395-07:00Practical Paleo Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03184901261329535336noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388981719351095153.post-79412740220988915652013-01-29T19:28:00.000-08:002013-01-29T19:28:04.402-08:00Fiery Jalapeno Buffalo Burgers with Sweet Potato Buns<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">YUM!! The sweetness of the sweet potato pancake aka "bun" compliments the spiciness of this burger nicely!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Dice and/or chop the pepper and grill it separately first ( take out all seeds and white ribs first unless you like an extra spicy burger) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In a separate mixing bowl combine the meat, roasted pepper, and add the spices until well integrated.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>SWEET Potato Pancake AKA "BUN" </b>(for a low-carb option you can also use carrots instead of sweet potatoes)<b> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yield- 4-5 large pancakes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 teaspoons coconut flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 teaspoon ground ginger</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 teaspoon sea salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 cups shredded sweet potatoes ( use a food processor!)</span></div>
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Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03184901261329535336noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388981719351095153.post-24323233699551299432013-01-20T17:01:00.000-08:002013-01-20T17:01:08.254-08:00Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Tomato Cranberry Sauce <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">WOW!- Cranberries and tomatoes collide! It is like MAGIC :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I would have never guessed this combination would be so ....well....delightful!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Side note:</b> It is a good idea to make the cranberry sauce ahead of time. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Helpful tips: </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Savory cabbage is different from regular green cabbage and if you can't find it regular green cabbage works fine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Also, I'd suggest seaming the cabbage leaves in batches since they are pretty big. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Ingredients:</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- 1 head savoy cabbage, leaves carefully separated to remain in tact (seam first) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-1 cup grated cauliflower </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- 1 teaspoon butter or coconut oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-sea salt and pepper to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-1 lb ground beef</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-1-2 cloves garlic-finely diced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-1/2 onion ( I used a small-med whole one!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-1 teaspoon dried rosemary</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-1 32 oz can crushed or diced tomatoes - (I used 28oz)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-1 cup simple cranberry sauce- (recipe below) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-start to steam cabbage (either in a pot or if you have a steamer use it!) (set it aside to use when soft- not mushy though.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-saute the cauliflower in the butter for just a few minutes until it is slightly softened. Add sea salt and pepper to taste.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-In a large mixing bowl combine the ground beef, cooked cauliflower, garlic, onion rosemary and more sea salt and pepper until well mixed. ( I usually use my hands to mix!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-Fill the end of the leafs approximately half full and roll it up like a burrito! Lay the cabbage rolls in a deep oven safe dish with the tucked side down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-Combine the tomatoes and simple cranberry sauce and pour over the cabbage rolls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-Place the entire dish in the oven and cover with foil or a lid. Bake for about 45 min or until the meat is cooked all the way through. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-15-16 oz fresh cranberries (I used frozen)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">These Pumpkin Pancakes from the<i> Practical Paleo</i> cookbook are quite simply to die for! They are, in fact, totally better than bread or any other kind of flour product. I have to admit I was quite skeptical at first...(Pumpkin? REALLY? I mean REALLY?) but I promise you won't be disappointed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>-4 eggs-</b> (always use local- if you can- and ask your farmer what kind of feed they use for their chickens. Grain free is ideal of course, but I've found it is difficult to find. I will probably end up raising my own chickens at some point, so I know exactly what they ingest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If it isn't grain free, secondly, ask if the feed is corn and soy free. At least try to avoid those GMOs! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>-1/2 cup canned pumpkin</b>- (you can now buy organic options that are boxed vs canned to avoid BPA) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup</b>- (I usually leave this out and don't miss it, but sometimes I use a bit of Stevia) You can always use a mashed whole RIPE banana instead.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(Remember not all Stevia brands are created equal. Look for a pure blend without other added sweeteners...I recommend and trust the sweetleaf brand.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>-1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice</b>- (I always use organic spices) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>-1 teaspoon cinnamon</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>-1/4 teaspoon baking soda</b>- (don't forget this!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>-2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil</b>- (I use ghee..."clarified butter" meaning all the milk solids are removed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-Mix the eggs, pumpkin, vanilla extract, and maple syrup (if using) together.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-Sift the pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and baking soda into the wet ingredients.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in skillet and then mix into the batter or skip this step and use extra butter or (Ghee) to grease the skillet. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-Grease the skillet and spoon the batter into the skillet - (based on the desired size!)</span><br />
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<br />Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03184901261329535336noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388981719351095153.post-75329942977969555892013-01-11T16:55:00.002-08:002013-01-17T19:21:06.861-08:00Recipe #1 Bison & Butternut Cocoa Chili <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This was my first attempt in the <i>Practical Paleo</i> cookbook :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It turned out great! Although it was WAY TOO SPICY for my taste and my guest's taste. If I were to make it over I would use half of all the spicy spices...(e.g. paprika, chili and chipotle powder) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In addition, I used Lamb stew meat instead of Bison, because the Whole Foods near my house (Gateway shopping center) now finishes their Bison on grains, vs. their previous diet of being finished on carrots and potatoes. I would have preferred to get the lamb from the farmer's market of course, but I was short on time, so Whole Foods had to do.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Don't get me wrong, I'm thankful for them! In fact, I actually worked at that location for a brief season in between semester's at ACU, but anytime my dollar can go to the local movement (farmers market) I strive to do so!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It is wonderful to have a chili option that is legume free!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3 cloves garlic, smashed ( I used organic canned garlic and guessed on the exact amount/ in my opinion you can never have enough garlic!!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon smoked paprika (I'd use 1/2 if I were to do it again)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoons chili powder (Same as above)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon chipotle powder (Same as above)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon cinnamon - (more the merrier)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tablespoon 100% cocoa powder</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tablespoons black pepper</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">32 oz diced tomatoes- canned or 4 cups fresh, diced</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 lb bison (I used lamb stew meat)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 cups butternut squash, peeled (I used already prefrozen organic butternut squash in the frozen section at whole foods plus it's like 2.99 per package)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 onion, diced into 2-inch pieces (I didn't worry with the whole 2 inch thing)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 bell pepper, diced into 2- inch pieces ( same as above)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Directions:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mix the garlic and all the spices with the diced tomatoes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">place the meat, squash, onion, and bell pepper in a slow- cooker and cover with the tomato mixture (above)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours (I have a small slow cooker and it only took me 4 hours) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">*NOTE: Don't have a slow cooker? Use an enameled cast iron pot in an oven at 300 degrees F for 4-6 hours. </span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">DETAILS FROM ME: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Decided to pair this lovely chili with some baked sweet potatoes drizzled with a local garlic flavored olive oil (I get at the farmers market/downtown location) this company rocks!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">http://www.texasoliveranch.com/</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Plus don't forget the sun-dried tomatoes thrown in there with the sweet potatoes! Man they add the FLAVOR. I also made some grilled coconut flakes with a tad of cinnamon and sea salt as a topper for the sweet potatoes. They are truly wonderful and satisfy that craving for crunch. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Complimented it all with a fresh salad compiled with every veggie in my fridge that was fresh (but I grilled them a bit first with a tad of coconut oil) Don't forget the homemade avocado dressing which compliments it nicely. Whatever vinegar you have on hand will work!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My preference? Some avocado, a little apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, and balsamic vinegar mixed with some spicy mustard, a bit of stevia and presto! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don't forget a nice red wine to wash it down; a bit sweet is nice in my opinion. On a side note, I recently discovered that not all organic wines are in fact sulfate free! Make sure you check the label if this is important to you. It is to me, because I don't experience the negative side effects associated with drinking wine with sulfates. </span><br />
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<i style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sulfite, also known as sulfur dioxide, is a preservative that both occurs naturally and is added to wine. Sulfites are produced by the yeast added to wine for fermentation, but sulfites are often added to boost the preservation of wines. In people who lack the enzyme to break down sulfites, they can at high levels produce some unpleasant side effects.</span></i><br />
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<span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>http://www.ehow.com/facts_5506498_wine-sulfite-side-effects.html</i></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">bon appetit :) </span><br />
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<br />Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03184901261329535336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388981719351095153.post-28426833373852997482013-01-11T15:04:00.002-08:002013-01-11T15:04:14.371-08:00One New Paleo recipe a week= doable? <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Well this is it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">MY VERY FIRST BLOG POST. I officially dedicate this to all those people who have told me time and time again, "You should really start a BLOG." Including, but not limited to my mom and most recently my friend Ryen Burrus. (I will add ...he said this after cooking him some Bison & Butternut Cocoa chili; which by the way, will be the first recipe I comment on.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have been inspired by Diane Sanfilippo's book "Practical Paleo" hence the name of this blog. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="Practical Paleo: A Customized Approach to Health and a Whole-Foods Lifestyle By: Diane Sanfilippo" src="http://ecimages.kobobooks.com/Image.ashx?imageID=iN7i_xDpxEegbtO14UP0dg&Type=Full" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My goal? To make one new creative paleo recipe a week throughout the course of 2013. I am also using the terminology "goal" vs. "resolution" on purpose as well. My past history is a good indicator I have a better chance at achieving "goals" vs. "resolutions." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you too have experienced the profound positive impact that eating REAL unadulterated food vs food like products/substances has not only on your body, but pretty much every aspect of your life please join me in this journey of exploration!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am a huge fan of the Paleo diet/lifestyle (I like the word lifestyle better than diet) and my intent is to follow the recipes fairly close to how they are presented, but most likely I will change a few things along the way. In my experience, this seems to be the </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">true nature of cooking!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I will sign off this post with some words from Ms. Julia Child herself: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; line-height: 18px;"><b>“Find something you're passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.”</b> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes, Ms. Child, that is exactly my intent! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Let the games....(I mean cooking) begin! </span><br />
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