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“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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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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Old World Paprika Chicken
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Old World Paprika Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up1/3 cup flour1 tablespoon paprika3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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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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Triple Berry Cheesecake
< 4 hoursCheesecakeDessert

Triple Berry Cheesecake

Ingredients: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled2...

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Whole Grain Vegetable Pilaf
< 4 hoursVegetarianWeeknight

Whole Grain Vegetable Pilaf

Ingredients: 2 cups water2 vegetable bouillon cubes ( or you may use chicken or...

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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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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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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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Hazelnut Tea Bread
< 4 hoursBreadsTime to make

Hazelnut Tea Bread

Ingredients: 1/3 cup hazelnuts ( 1 3/4 ounces)1 cup pears, coarsely shredded peeled (...

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Beet and Carrot Cake
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

Beet and Carrot Cake

Ingredients: 3/4 cup sunflower oil1 1/2 cups sugar3 egg yolks1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 tablespoons...

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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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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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Almond Cream Puff Ring
< 4 hoursDessertTime to make

Almond Cream Puff Ring

Ingredients: 1 cup water1/2 cup butter1 cup sifted flour1/4 teaspoon salt4 eggs1 (3 1/2...

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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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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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Sunday Beef Pot Roast
< 4 hoursMain dishOne Dish meal

Sunday Beef Pot Roast

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil3 1/2-4 lbs beef chuck or 3 1/2-4 lbs arm...

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Amazing Chicken Stew
< 4 hoursMain dishStews

Amazing Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 6 slices bacon or 1 -1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil1 (14 ounce) cans...

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Stuffed Green Bell  Peppers
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 6 green peppers, washed2 lbs ground beef1 cup Minute Rice1/2 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons...

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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnut
< 4 hours5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnut

Ingredients: 16 ounces whole water chestnuts, drained1 lb bacon1/2 cup mayonnaise1 cup chili sauce1...

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Very Delicious Pork Vindaloo from Goa
< 4 hoursAsianIndian

Very Delicious Pork Vindaloo from Goa, India

Ingredients: 1 kg pork, with fat, cubed in 1 to 2 inch squares12 garlic...

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Best Ever Potatoes
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Best Ever Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 lbs thawed hash browns1 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup1 cup...

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Granny's Stew
< 4 hoursMain dishStews

Granny’s Stew

Ingredients: 3 lbs lean stew meat, cubed ( I use rump roast)3 tablespoons flour1/4...

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Bill's Ultimate Bundt Cake
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

Bill’s Ultimate Bundt Cake

Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) boxes yellow cake mix1 (4 ounce) boxes instant pistachio pudding...

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Easy Double Chocolate Cheese Cake
< 4 hoursCheesecakeDessert

Easy Double Chocolate Cheese Cake

Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) packages chocolate cake mix4 eggs1 teaspoon cooking oil16 ounces cream...

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Tender Pot Roasted Beef
< 4 hoursMain dishWeeknight

Tender Pot Roasted Beef

Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless bottom round roast or 2 lbs rump roast, trimmed1 lemons,...

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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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Rum Raisin Cake
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

Rum Raisin Cake

Ingredients: 2 large bananas1 1/2 cups sugar3 eggs1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt3/4 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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Cowboy's Pinto Beans
< 4 hoursBeansSide dishes

Cowboy’s Pinto Beans

Ingredients: 30 ounces pinto beans5 slices bacon1/2 cup diced onions1 minced garlic cloves1/3 cup...

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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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Pumpkin Cheesecake With Caramel Swirl
< 4 hoursCheesecakeDessert

Pumpkin Cheesecake With Caramel Swirl

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups ground gingersnap cookies1 1/2 cups toasted pecans ( about 6...

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Kathy's Baked Beans
< 4 hoursBeansSide dishes

Kathy’s Baked Beans

Ingredients: 16 ounces pork and beans15 ounces kidney beans ( drained)30 ounces butter beans...

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< 4 hoursVegetarianWeeknight

Sage and Cheese Sausages

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs1 cup grated cheddar cheese1 small leeks, finely...

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Raspberry Yogurt Cake
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

Raspberry Yogurt Cake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter ( I Can’t Believe it’s not Butter, Flora, any healthy...

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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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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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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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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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Burger-In-A-Bundt !
< 4 hoursMain dishOne Dish meal

Burger-In-A-Bundt !

Ingredients: 2 cups flour2 cups instant potato flakes1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup butter or 3/4...

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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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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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< 4 hoursAppetizersWeeknight

Syrian Bread Dip

Ingredients: 1 loaf Syrian bread ( I use pita bread)olive oiloreganogarlic powder1 cup sour...

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New York Cheesecake
< 4 hoursCheesecakeDessert

New York Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine,...

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Orange Chiffon Cake
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

Orange Chiffon Cake

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups flour1 1/2 cups sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 grated...

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Sour Cream Cake
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

Sour Cream Cake

Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) boxes vanilla cake mix ( or use your favorite flavor)1...

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Cheese Zombies
< 4 hours5 ingredients or lessBreads

Cheese Zombies

Ingredients: 32 ounces frozen bread dough16 ounces cheddar cheese ( or cheese of your...

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German Marbled Chocolate Cake
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

German Marbled Chocolate Cake

Ingredients: 6 ounces cream cheese, softened, room temperature4 tablespoons butter, softened, room temperature1/3 cup...

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< 4 hoursMeatWeeknight

Country Fried Chicken Steak with Cream Gravy

Ingredients: 3 lbs sirloin tip roast, Cut into 1/2-inch thick slices1 teaspoon salt, To...

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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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Perfect German Butter Cake
< 4 hoursBreadsTime to make

Perfect German Butter Cake

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup lukewarm water1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup...

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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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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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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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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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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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Lemon Braised Artichokes over Pasta
< 4 hoursMain dishPasta

Lemon Braised Artichokes over Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine1/4 cup olive oil4 cloves garlic, sliced2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves1/2...

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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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Crustless Zucchini and Tomato Quiche
< 4 hoursAppetizersEggs/dairy

Crustless Zucchini and Tomato Quiche

Ingredients: 2 cups zucchini, sliced thin1/2 cup onions, thin sliced2 tablespoons olive oil1 large...

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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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Salad Bar Bread
< 4 hoursBreadsQuick breads

Salad Bar Bread

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup mayonnaise1 cup sugar2 cups grated carrots3 large...

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