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Category: < 4 hours

“Leisurely Culinary Creations” – Our “< 4 hours" category is designed for those leisurely days or when you have more time to indulge in the cooking process. ChampsDiet.com showcases an array of recipes that require a bit more patience but result in sumptuously rewarding dishes. Dive into the world of slow-cooked stews, intricate pastries, and layered casseroles, each crafted to be a centerpiece at your dining table. Perfect for weekend cooking, special occasions, or when you want to immerse yourself in a culinary adventure.

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My Shepherd's Pie Courtesy Countrylady
< 4 hoursMain dishMeat

My Shepherd’s Pie Courtesy Countrylady

Ingredients: 400 g minced beef or 400 g mutton1 teaspoon oil1 (200 g) packets...

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Cottage Pies
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Cottage Pies

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 cup carrots, scraped and coarsely chopped1 cup...

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Cranberry Beef Stew
< 4 hoursMain dishStews

Cranberry Beef Stew

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs stew meat2 tablespoons oil3 cups water2 beef bouillon cubes1 teaspoon...

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Dressed Up
< 4 hours5 ingredients or lessBeans

Dressed Up, Slow Cooked Canned Baked Beans

Ingredients: 1 -2 can bush baked beans ( the size of the cans and...

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Breakaway Vegetable Bread
< 4 hoursBreadsWeeknight

Breakaway Vegetable Bread

Ingredients: 3 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1/2 cup margarine, melted1/2 lb bacon, cooked...

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Pistachio Torte
< 4 hoursFor large groupsTime to make

Pistachio Torte

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups flour1/2 cup butter1/2 cup ground nuts1 (8 ounce) packages cream...

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Lemon Molasses Marble Cake
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

Lemon Molasses Marble Cake

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, plus2 tablespoons light...

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Rice Stuffed Avocados
< 4 hoursSide dishesTime to make

Rice Stuffed Avocados

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup rice1/4 cup finely chopped onions1/4 cup finely chopped celery1...

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Irish Breakfast Fruit Crisp
< 4 hoursBreakfastEuropean

Irish Breakfast Fruit Crisp

Ingredients: 2 apples, peeled and sliced2 pears, peeled and sliced1/2 cup pitted prunes1/2 cup...

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Creamy
< 4 hoursSide dishesTime to make

Creamy, Rich Ranch Potatoes With Cheese

Ingredients: 3 lbs frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese,...

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Uncle John's Baked Beans
< 4 hoursBeansVegetables

Uncle John’s Baked Beans

Ingredients: 4 cups pork and beans1/3 cup ketchup1/2 cup onions, chpd1 teaspoon dry mustard2...

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Black Bean Cous-Cous Salad
< 4 hoursAfricanSalads

Black Bean Cous-Cous Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked couscous1 1/4 cups chicken broth1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4...

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Pork Chop Scallop
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Pork Chop Scallop

Ingredients: 6 -8 pork chops1 teaspoon salt2 cups water1 (10 ounce) bags frozen mixed...

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Perfect Ham and Bean Soup
< 4 hoursSoups & stewsTime to make

Perfect Ham and Bean Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb dry great northern beans8 cups water2 cups chopped ham1 ham hocks1/2...

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Apricot Coriander Chicken With Brie All  Wrapped up  in Phyllo
< 4 hoursAppetizersLunch/snacks

Apricot Coriander Chicken With Brie All Wrapped up in Phyllo

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon...

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Blueberry
< 4 hoursCheesecakeDessert

Blueberry, Raspberry and Blackberry Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons white sugar1/4 cup butter or 1/4...

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Country Ham Quiche
< 4 hoursBreakfastTime to make

Country Ham Quiche

Ingredients: 1 single crust pie shells or 1 pastry dough4 eggs, slightly beaten1 cup...

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Cranberry Pot Roast
< 4 hoursMain dishMeat

Cranberry Pot Roast

Ingredients: 4 -5 lbs boneless chuck roast, wipe dry1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2...

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< 4 hoursMain dishStews

African Groundnut (Peanut) Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, chopped6 pieces chicken legs-thighs, cooked0.5 (5 1/2 ounce)...

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Spicy Broiled Shark Steaks
< 4 hoursSeafoodWeeknight

Spicy Broiled Shark Steaks

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh shark steaks or 1 lb fresh swordfish steaks2 green onions,...

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Jane's Potato Goodie
< 4 hoursSide dishesVegetarian

Jane’s Potato Goodie

Ingredients: 2 lbs frozen hash browns ( shredded or cubed both work)1 (15 ounce)...

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Rhubarb Muffin Squares
< 4 hoursDessertTime to make

Rhubarb Muffin Squares

Ingredients: 1/3 cup brown sugar1/2 cup sliced almonds1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup wheat...

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Low-Fat English Rice Pudding
< 4 hoursDessertPuddings and mousses

Low-Fat English Rice Pudding

Ingredients: 1 cup white rice1 cup water5 cups skim milk10 teaspoons sugar substitute1 teaspoon...

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Brown Sugar Bread Pudding With Creme Anglaise
< 4 hoursDessertHealthy

Brown Sugar Bread Pudding With Creme Anglaise

Ingredients: 4 egg whites1 large eggs1 1/4 cups 2% low-fat milk3/4 cup fat-free evaporated...

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Uncle Bill's Bulgarian Stew
< 4 hoursMain dishStews

Uncle Bill’s Bulgarian Stew

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless pork, either sliced in strips or cubed2 tablespoons olive oil1...

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Ukrainian Varenyky Pyrohy Pierogies
< 4 hoursEuropeanHealthy

Ukrainian Varenyky Pyrohy Pierogies

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon grated onions2 tablespoons butter4 -6 medium potatoes1 cup grated cheddar cheesesalt...

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Roasted Root Vegetables With Mustard
< 4 hoursTime to makeVegetables

Roasted Root Vegetables With Mustard

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, coarse2 -3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon mustard oil (optional)6...

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Spinach Rice Loaf
< 4 hoursVegetarianWeeknight

Spinach Rice Loaf

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked brown rice4 eggs, beaten1 package frozen chopped spinach1 cup milk1...

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Cherry Tomatoes on Provolone Garlic Bread
< 4 hoursSide dishesWeeknight

Cherry Tomatoes on Provolone Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 2 pints cherry tomatoes2 scallions, coarsely chopped (white part only)1/4 cup parsley, finely...

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Low Carb Noodle Pudding
< 4 hoursDiabeticFor large groups

Low Carb Noodle Pudding

Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash5 eggs1 lb 2% fat cottage cheese, not fat free8...

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Coca Cola Chicken Plus
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Coca Cola Chicken Plus

Ingredients: 1 chicken, cut up into 8 pieces1/4 cup apricot jam1/4 cup ketchup1/2 cup...

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Key Lime Mousse
< 4 hoursDessertPuddings and mousses

Key Lime Mousse

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin3/4 cup key lime juice or 3/4 cup lime juice1...

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Low Fat Lemon herb Roasted Chicken
< 4 hoursTime to makeWeeknight

Low Fat Lemon herb Roasted Chicken

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons minced garlic1 grated lemons, zest of2 tablespoons herbes de provencesalt and...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Caponata
< 4 hoursSide dishesVegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine) Caponata

Ingredients: 2 large eggplants, diced in 1 inch cubes with peeling left on2 large...

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Chili Stuffed Baked Potato
< 4 hoursMain dishOne Dish meal

Chili Stuffed Baked Potato

Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes1/2 lb lean ground beef1 cup processed cheese spread, cubed...

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Venezuelan Mystery Pie
< 4 hoursMain dishSavory pies

Venezuelan Mystery Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal2 1/2 cups chicken broth1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 cup...

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Gingerbread
< 4 hoursBreadsQuick breads

Gingerbread

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons...

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Gerry's  Sauced Hamburgers
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Gerry’s Sauced Hamburgers

Ingredients: 12 hamburger patties ( purchased patties or your favorite recipe made up into...

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Queen of Puddings
< 4 hoursDessertTime to make

Queen of Puddings

Ingredients: 4 ounces fresh white breadcrumbs1/2 ounce butter, softened4 ounces caster sugar1/2 grated a...

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< 4 hoursDessertFor large groups

Everyday Living Lemon Squares

Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornstarch1/3 cup powdered sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter,...

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Orange Strawberry Shortcake
< 4 hoursDessertTime to make

Orange Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients: 2 pints strawberries, sliced2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained1/2 cup sugar1 1/2...

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Garden Orzo Soup
< 4 hoursSoups & stewsVegetables

Garden Orzo Soup

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons margarine1 medium onions, chopped1 -2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/2 cup dried...

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Easy Chocolate Cherry Cake
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

Easy Chocolate Cherry Cake

Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) boxes devil’s food cake mix3 eggs2 tablespoons cocoa powder1 tablespoon...

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Wonderful Italian Eggplant (Aubergine)
< 4 hoursSide dishesVegetables

Wonderful Italian Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) cans salt-free tomato sauce or 2 (8 ounce) cans regular...

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Sue and Gloria's Baked Beans! (Paula Deen Show)
< 4 hoursBeansSide dishes

Sue and Gloria’s Baked Beans! (Paula Deen Show)

Ingredients: 4 (16 ounce) cans baked beans1 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple1 cup molasses...

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Fabulously Easy Yorkshire Pudding
< 4 hoursSide dishesWeeknight

Fabulously Easy Yorkshire Pudding

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt, to taste2/3 cup milk, at room...

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Joanne's Almost Fat-Free Lemon Cheesecake (Paula Deen)
< 4 hoursCheesecakeDessert

Joanne’s Almost Fat-Free Lemon Cheesecake (Paula Deen)

Ingredients: cooking spray1 3/4 cups crumbled fat free vanilla wafers1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted3...

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Pistachio Coffee Cake
< 4 hoursBreadsCoffee cakes

Pistachio Coffee Cake

Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) boxes duncan hines golden butter recipe cake mix1 (3 ounce)...

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Chocolate Irish Cream Cheesecake
< 4 hoursCheesecakeDessert

Chocolate Irish Cream Cheesecake

Ingredients: 11 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted18...

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Bean Bob
< 4 hoursBeansSide dishes

Bean Bob

Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 lb) cans pork and beans1 (15 ounce) cans red kidney...

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Easy Oven-Simmered Potatoes
< 4 hoursSide dishesVegetables

Easy Oven-Simmered Potatoes, Carrots and Onions

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken bouillon, more if needed4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon thyme1/2 teaspoon italian...

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Rick's Salsa
< 4 hoursAppetizersCondiments

Rick’s Salsa

Ingredients: 5 roma tomatoes, chopped1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 cup yellow onions, chopped fine3 jalapeno...

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Choucroute Garnie (Sauerkraut and Meat)
< 4 hoursTime to makeWeeknight

Choucroute Garnie (Sauerkraut and Meat)

Ingredients: 4 pork chops, salt and peppered to taste4 cooked sausages, of your choice8...

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Ding Dong Dessert
< 4 hoursDessertTime to make

Ding Dong Dessert

Ingredients: 12 Ding Dong Chocolate Snack Cakes1 (2 1/8 ounce) boxes instant chocolate pudding...

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Almond Mocha Cake
< 4 hoursFor large groupsWeeknight

Almond Mocha Cake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped almonds1 1/4 cups strong coffee1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup...

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Strawberry Salad With Cinnamon Vinaigrette
< 4 hoursSaladsTime to make

Strawberry Salad With Cinnamon Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 11 ounces mandarin oranges, drained1 pint fresh strawberries, stemmed, quartered1 small red onions,...

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Kittencal's Potato Kugel
< 4 hoursSide dishesWeeknight

Kittencal’s Potato Kugel

Ingredients: 7 large potatoes, peeled and coarsley grated1 medium onions, finely chopped1/4 cup all-purpose...

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Polish American Spaghetti Sauce
< 4 hoursCondimentsetc.

Polish American Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 small onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1 lb ground round1/2...

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Italian Sausage Bread
< 4 hoursAppetizersBreads

Italian Sausage Bread

Ingredients: 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage ( we like the extra spicy one)1 cup...

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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
< 4 hoursCheesecakeDessert

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs3 tablespoons butter, melted3 (8 ounce) pkges. cream cheese,...

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