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Greek Lentil Soup (Soupa Fakez) Recipe

Greek Lentil Soup (Soupa Fakez)

3 cups uncooked lentils
12 to 15 cups hot water
1 cup vegetable oil
4 to 5 cloves garlic
1 onion, minced
2 stalks celery
2 medium carrots, minced
1 sprig rosemary
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, peeled and strained or

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Pastitsio (Baked Macaroni) Recipe

Pastitsio (Baked Macaroni)

From the kitchen of Kathy Mills, Augusta, Georgia

1 pound macaroni
1/4 pound butter
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey or beef
1/2 can tomato paste
6 ounces grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Salt and pepper

Sauce
4 cups warm milk
5 eggs
6 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup (1 1/2) sticks butter

Cook macaroni (but not well done) in boiling, salted water and drain
Saut

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Rum-Raisin Pound Cake

Rum-Raisin Pound Cake

1 1/2 cups brown raisins
2 1/4 cups sifted all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter

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