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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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Ham and Cheese Quiche
< 4 hoursCheeseEggs/dairy

Ham and Cheese Quiche

Ingredients: 4 large eggs4 ounces cream cheese1 1/4 cups whipping cream1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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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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Banana Salsa Bread
< 4 hoursBreadsQuick breads

Banana Salsa Bread

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar3 medium ripe bananas, mashed1...

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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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Ruth's Pumpkin Dessert Squares
< 4 hoursDessertFor large groups

Ruth’s Pumpkin Dessert Squares

Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) packages yellow cake mix ( reserve 1 cup)1/2 cup margarine,...

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Spinach Flan
< 4 hoursMain dishVegetables

Spinach Flan

Ingredients: 175 g wholemeal self-rising floursalt75 g butter450 g fresh and baby spinach leaves1...

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Pea Soup With Ham
< 4 hoursSoups & stewsTime to make

Pea Soup With Ham

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups yellow onions, chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon fresh ground...

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Kato's Golden Spice Cake
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

Kato’s Golden Spice Cake

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2...

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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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Szechuan Beef
< 4 hoursAsianMain dish

Szechuan Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb beef tenderloin3 tablespoons hoisin sauce2 tablespoons yellow bean sauce (optional)2 tablespoons...

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Blackened Baked Chicken
< 4 hoursFor 1 or 2Main dish

Blackened Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts2 tablespoons cajun’s choice blackened spices ( or cajun spice...

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Hearty Stuffed Artichokes
< 4 hoursVegetablesWeeknight

Hearty Stuffed Artichokes

Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 lb ground turkey1/2 lb lean ground beef1...

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Oriental Hot Wings
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Oriental Hot Wings

Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken wings1/2 cup maple syrup1/4 cup soy sauce1 teaspoon ginger1/4 teaspoon...

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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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The Bronx Cheesecake
< 4 hoursCheesecakeDessert

The Bronx Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1/4 cup melted butter1 3/4 cups graham wafers, crushed ( I use animal...

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Linguica
< 4 hoursMain dishSoups & stews

Linguica, Kale, and Potato Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 medium waxy potatoes, peeled & diced (...

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Opulent Chicken
< 4 hoursMain dishOne Dish meal

Opulent Chicken

Ingredients: 8 boneless chicken breasts1/2 cup sour cream8 -10 ounces swiss cheese, sliced thin1/2...

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Corned Beef Hot Dish
< 4 hoursMain dishOven

Corned Beef Hot Dish

Ingredients: 8 ounces macaroni or 8 ounces noodles12 ounces canned corned beef1 can cream...

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Filling's in the Middle Yellow Cake
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

Filling’s in the Middle Yellow Cake

Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) yellow cake mix ( no pudding added)1 (3 ounce)...

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Sloppy Beef
< 4 hoursKid FriendlyWeeknight

Sloppy Beef

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef12 ounces chili sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon vinegar1 large...

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Lots of Onions
< 4 hoursCondimentsetc.

Lots of Onions

Ingredients: 2 lbs onions, thickly sliced ( about 12)2 tablespoons ketchup2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon...

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Weight Watchers Low Fat Taco Soup
< 4 hoursSoups & stewsTime to make

Weight Watchers Low Fat Taco Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey breast1 large onions ( chopped)1 (1 1/4 ounce) packages...

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Orange Rosemary Roasted Chicken
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Orange Rosemary Roasted Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) whole roasting chickens1 tablespoon melted butter or 1 tablespoon olive...

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Leftover Turkey Burritos
< 4 hoursMain dishMeat

Leftover Turkey Burritos

Ingredients: 1/2 lb turkey meat, white and dark meat shredded1/2 onions, finely chopped1 garlic...

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Baked Chicken and Spinach Stuffing
< 4 hoursFor 1 or 2Main dish

Baked Chicken and Spinach Stuffing

Ingredients: 9 pillsbury dunkables homestyle frozen waffle stickspancake syrup, 3 cups from the package2...

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Chocolate Cookie Pudding
< 4 hoursDessertWeeknight

Chocolate Cookie Pudding

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix2 cups milk1 (3 ounce) packages...

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Mother B's Potato Soup
< 4 hoursSoups & stewsTime to make

Mother B’s Potato Soup

Ingredients: 3 stalks celery ( chop leaves)3 medium onions2 medium carrots, grated fine1 quart...

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Wonderful Cheesecake! (Cake
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

Wonderful Cheesecake! (Cake, Not Pie)

Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons sugar1/4 cup butter, melted3 (8 ounce) packages...

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Drumstick Cheesecake
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

Drumstick Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine1 1/2 cups graham wafer crumbs2 tablespoons peanut butter1/2 cup crushed...

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Homemade Twinkies
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

Homemade Twinkies

Ingredients: 1 cup milk5 tablespoons flour1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup Crisco1/2 cup cold...

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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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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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Sweet Irish Bread
< 4 hoursBreadsQuick breads

Sweet Irish Bread

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1 cup sugar2 eggs, beaten1 cup sour cream2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon...

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Luscious Little Lemon Bars
< 4 hoursDessertOven

Luscious Little Lemon Bars

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/4 cup powdered sugar1/2 cup unsalted butter2 large eggs1 cup sugar1...

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Caramelized Shallots
< 4 hoursSide dishesVegetables

Caramelized Shallots

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter2 lbs fresh shallots, peeled3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/2...

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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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Sausage Baked Beans
< 4 hoursBeansSide dishes

Sausage Baked Beans

Ingredients: 1/2 lb spicy bulk sausage4 slices bacon1 large onions, chopped16 ounces butter beans,...

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Roasted Garlic Potatoes With Cheese
< 4 hoursOvenSide dishes

Roasted Garlic Potatoes With Cheese

Ingredients: 3 large potatoes, cut into cubes1 cup diced onions2 garlic cloves, diced2 tablespoons...

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Buckwheat and Yam Tortillas With Stir-Fry
< 4 hoursMain dishVegetables

Buckwheat and Yam Tortillas With Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 cup buckwheat flour3/4 cup white flour1/2 cup cooked mashed yams, cooled2 teaspoons...

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Mexican Un-Fried Ice Cream
< 4 hoursDessertFrozen desserts

Mexican Un-Fried Ice Cream

Ingredients: 4 low-fat cinnamon graham crackers ( use 4 whole sheets)3 cups edy’s fat...

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Root Vegetable Soup
< 4 hoursSoups & stewsTime to make

Root Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 large Spanish onions, finely chopped2 shallots, finely choppedsalt and pepper,...

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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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Crowd-Size Minestrone
< 4 hoursBeansSoups & stews

Crowd-Size Minestrone

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 medium onions, chopped ( 1/2...

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Double Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes
< 4 hoursPotatoesVegetables

Double Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes

Ingredients: 5 lbs baking potatoes2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup butter1/2 cup sour cream2 cups...

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Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake
< 4 hoursCheesecakeDessert

Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake

Ingredients: 8 whole graham crackers1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter, cut up2...

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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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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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Snow Peas With Sesame Dressing
< 4 hoursSaladsVegetables

Snow Peas With Sesame Dressing

Ingredients: 3 cups fresh snow peas2 cups cauliflower florets1 (8 ounce) cans sliced water...

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Inside-Out Stuffed Bell Peppers
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Inside-Out Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes1 large...

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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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Tomato-onion Soup
< 4 hoursSoups & stewsTime to make

Tomato-onion Soup

Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained1/4 cup butter4 large white...

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Cordon Bleu Loaf
< 4 hoursBreadsTime to make

Cordon Bleu Loaf

Ingredients: 1 lb frozen white bread dough8 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham8 ounces thinly...

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Lazy Wife's Breakfast
< 4 hoursBreakfastTime to make

Lazy Wife’s Breakfast

Ingredients: 16 slices bread ( crusts removed)8 -10 slices bacon or 8 -10 slices...

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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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Tons of Blueberry Coffee Cake
< 4 hoursBreadsCoffee cakes

Tons of Blueberry Coffee Cake

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter3/4 cup sugar1 eggs1/2 cup milk, plus2 tablespoons milk2 cups all-purpose...

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South American Flank Steak
< 4 hoursMeatTime to make

South American Flank Steak

Ingredients: 1 -12 ounce flank steaks, trimmedsalt and pepper1 oranges, juice of2 teaspoons garlic,...

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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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Nancy's Prayer Bars
< 4 hoursDessertFor large groups

Nancy’s Prayer Bars

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter4 tablespoons cocoa1/2 cup powdered sugar1 slightly beaten eggs1 -2 teaspoon...

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Shropshire Fidget Pie
< 4 hoursMain dishSavory pies

Shropshire Fidget Pie

Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, peeled and finely sliced2 onions, peeled and sliced2 cooking apples,...

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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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