If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, ‘Who’s on First?’ might have turned out something like this:
COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT
ABBOTT: Super Duper Computer Store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: Thanks. I’m setting up an office in my den and I’m thinking about buying a computer.
ABBOTT: […]

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Easy Snicker doodles
1 roll Pillsbury sugar cookie dough
Equal parts cinnamon & sugar
Mix equal parts of cinnamon & sugar together in bowl.
Roll dough into 1 inch balls & then roll in cinnamon & sugar mix.
Bake as directed on Pillsbury package

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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bake
2 rolls Pillsbury chocolate chip cookie dough
2 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 egg
Grease 9×13 inch pan. Slice first roll of cookie dough and smooth onto bottom of pan. Use blender to blend cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Spread over cookie dough. Slice second roll of […]

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Scallops are one of my favorite foods, and this is probably my favorite way to cook them. The dish comes from Peru where it is called “Conchitas al Parmesano.” Use the larger sea scallops if you can get them. Purchase these by count rather than weight, choosing the largest […]

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No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Makes 8 to 12 servings
16 graham cracker squares (8 whole crackers), crushed
1/4 cup ground pecans or walnuts, optional
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons honey, or to taste
Rind of a lemon, freshly grated
Pinch salt
About 1 1/2 cups blueberries, washed and dried
1. Combine crushed graham […]

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A summer of love for Oregon white wines
By Paul Gregutt
Special to The Times

During the course of a couple of weeks spent reviewing new releases from Oregon, I found quite a few wines perfect for summer sipping that are priced significantly lower than their peers.
Oregon’s trump suit is pinot noir, and the state’s excellent pinot gris […]

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Parmesan Crusted Halibut with Roasted Garlic Butter

Makes 2
2 halibut fillets (6 to 8 ounces each)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon water
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or enough to cover the fish)
Roasted Garlic butter (see Note)
5-6 cloves of roasted garlic
½ cup butter, softened
1. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Grease glass baking dish and set aside.
2. […]

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When one thinks of side dishes for a traditional Italian meal, one usually thinks of pasta or rice dishes. Potatoes are eaten widely throughout Italy, and here is a classic example of how Italian cooks put a unique twist on them.
Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese
1 lb (500 g) boiling […]

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You might want to experiment with the amount of cinnamon in this recipe depending on how much you like cinnamon and the strength of the cinnamon you use. I recommend buying a fresh jar of ground cinnamon to get the most flavor out of it.
Cinnamon Ice Cream
2 egg yolks
2/3 […]

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If you’re like me, this little story has come across your email a time or two…EVERY time I read it, I laugh my patootie off! I hope you enjoy a good laugh today like I did. I think we all know of someone who has done this.
A guy who purchased his lovely […]

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