Really good brownies.

2/3 C Cocoa2/3 C Shortening, Melted (NOT NOT NOT butter flavored)4 Eggs2 C Sugar1 teaspoon Vanilla1 1/2 C flour1 teaspoon baking POWDER1 teaspoon Salt1 to 1 1/2 C minature marshmallows1 C Chopped nuts (optional)Mix Cocoa and melted shortening in bowl.  In separate bowl beat eggs, sugar and vanilla.  Add to cocoa mix.  Add dry ingredients EXCLUDING marshmallows to cocoa mixture.  Mix well.  Stir in marshmallows.  Pour into 9x13 pan and bake @ 350 for 25-35...

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Chicken and black beans

I was partially inspired for this by one of the posts here, and by some recipes on all recipes. It is a combination of several recipes, but it was a hit.2-3 chicken breasts1 jar salsa (we used homemade)Dump in a crockpot together. You can put it on high if you want it done faster, or low if you want it done slower. I did it on low, and the chicken took 3-4 hours. When the chicken is done, shred it and stir.Either in the crockpot or on the stovetop (depending on how soon you are serving it), mix...

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Ethiopian Barley Porridge (Genfo)

Ingredients3 cups barley flour4 cups water1 cup milk3 tablespoons butter or olive oil2 tablespoons chili pepper (berebere) or (Awaze)¼ teaspoon salt Preparation1st Step: In a medium saucepan, bring to boil water, milk, 1 tablespoon of butter or oil and salt;2nd Step: Pour and set aside one cup of the boiling liquid for later use;3rd Step: Put the barley flour into the boiling liquid; with round spatula, stir continuously until no lumps (10 minutes);4th Step: Gradually pour the remaining liquid into...

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Egg rolls

The other day, as I was reheating Sam's Club egg rolls, Tom said that it was too bad they couldn't be homemade. I said I could make them, but didn't, because this was easier. That led to a conversation where Tom first learned that, yes, egg rolls can be made at home.Which means, next time it was his night to pick dinner, homemade egg rolls were it. I didn't actually use much of a recipe. I just started dumping things together, and it turned out pretty good.Ingredients:egg rolls wrappers1 lb ground...

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