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thickeners = thickening agents = liaisons  Notes: Thickeners add substance and body to sauces, stews, soups, puddings, pie fillings, and other dishes.  Tips: Before you add a thickener to a sauce, skim the fat from the top. Once you've added the thickener, the fat will be harder to remove.Flour is a good thickener for gravies, gumbos, and...

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This is my recipe for fall off the bone rips. It is a fairly easy recipe it just takes time to cook.

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Spare Ribs, Barbeque Sauce

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This is my version of Chicken Piccata. it is easy to make and goes great with almost any pasta.

Ingredients:
Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breast halves., Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Italian Seasoning Mix, Garlic Minced (Equals approx. 2 tablespoons.), Onions Minced (Approximately size of large egg.), Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, White Wine, Chicken Broth, Artichoke Hearts (14 oz. Can), Butter (Unsalted), Capers (With liquid)

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This is my version of Shrimp Scampi. 

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Shrimp (Medium 41-50 ct), Garlic (Minced), Black Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper, Fresh Basil (Chopped), White Wine, Butter, Olive Oil, Cornstarch or Flour (Chef's choice)

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I came up with this recipe on the spur of the moment. Needless to say they are delicious.

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White Mushrooms (6-8 per 10 oz. package), Broccoli (With Stems), Feta Cheese, Bread Crumbs (Italian Seasoned), Bacon

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