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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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Bob's Meat
< 4 hoursMeatPork

Bob’s Meat

Ingredients: 500 g puff pastry, frozen4 -8 slices bacon1/2 cup onions, finely chopped2 cups...

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Sauteed Chicken Legs Moutarde
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Sauteed Chicken Legs Moutarde

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil6 chicken legs1 tablespoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup chicken broth12...

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Yellow Squash Bake
< 4 hoursOvenSide dishes

Yellow Squash Bake

Ingredients: 2 cups yellow squash, lightly cooked1 (10 1/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken...

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< 4 hoursDessertWeeknight

4 layer dessert

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/2-1 cup butter1/2 cup pecans1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla8 ounces cream...

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Blueberry Bread
< 4 hoursBreadsTime to make

Blueberry Bread

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar2/3 cup vegetable oil1 eggs1 cup sour...

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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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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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Creamy White Bean and Chorizo Soup
< 4 hoursSoups & stewsTime to make

Creamy White Bean and Chorizo Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb dried cannellini beans (generous 2 cups) or 1 lb great northern...

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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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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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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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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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Walnut Bread
< 4 hoursBreadsHealthy

Walnut Bread

Ingredients: 1 lb flour9 ounces muscovado sugar ( or dark soft brown sugar)1/2 teaspoon...

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Oven Baked Mostaccioli
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Oven Baked Mostaccioli

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 medium green peppers, diced1 medium onions, diced1 (32 ounce)...

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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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Rigatoni
< 4 hoursMain dishOne Dish meal

Rigatoni

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef8 ounces fresh mushrooms, cleaned,chopped2 stalks celery, cleaned,diced6 ounces tomato...

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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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Tomato Olive Poppy Seed Tart!
< 4 hoursVegetarianWeeknight

Tomato Olive Poppy Seed Tart!

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil2 large onions, coarsely chopped3 cloves garlic, crushed13 ounces canned...

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Cabbage Soup
< 4 hoursSoups & stewsTime to make

Cabbage Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 cup onions, chopped4 cups beef bouillon1 medium cabbage,...

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< 4 hoursTime to makeWeeknight

Chicken Baked Chops

Ingredients: 4 pork chops1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of...

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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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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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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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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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Pumpkin Spice Cake
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

Pumpkin Spice Cake

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans solid pack pumpkin1 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk3 eggs1...

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Angel's Tomato Cucumber Salad
< 4 hours5 ingredients or lessSalads

Angel’s Tomato Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced1 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced1/2 cup red...

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Fluffy Fruit Dessert
< 4 hoursDessertFruit

Fluffy Fruit Dessert

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2 ounce) packages whipped topping1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon almond extract1 (21...

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Oven Roasted Potatoes
< 4 hoursSide dishesTime to make

Oven Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons...

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Liz's Spicy Chicken and Green Chile Soup
< 4 hoursSoups & stewsTime to make

Liz’s Spicy Chicken and Green Chile Soup

Ingredients: 3 chicken fillets1 (11 ounce) cans Mexican-style corn1 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chicken...

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Mormon Split Pea Soup
< 4 hoursSoups & stewsTime to make

Mormon Split Pea Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb dried split peas8 cups cold water1 cup onions ( chopped)1/2 cup...

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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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Grasshopper Cheesecake
< 4 hoursCheesecakeDessert

Grasshopper Cheesecake

Ingredients: 11 chocolate mint sandwich cookie or 11 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed3 tablespoons...

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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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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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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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Mexican Tacos Al Pastor
< 4 hoursMexicanNorth american

Mexican Tacos Al Pastor

Ingredients: 10 pasilla chiles10 guajillo chilies1/2 garlic heads1 1/8 cups white vinegar1/4 teaspoon cumin5...

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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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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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< 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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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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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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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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Stuffed Leg of Lamb
< 4 hoursMeatTime to make

Stuffed Leg of Lamb

Ingredients: 2 kg leg of lamb ( bone left in)4 slices white bread, process...

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Pj's Hummus Bread
< 4 hoursBreadsFor large groups

Pj’s Hummus Bread

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon fast-rising active dry yeast3 teaspoons bread enhancer ( Lora Brody’s Dough...

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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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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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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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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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Junior's  Original Cheesecake
< 4 hoursCheesecakeDessert

Junior’s Original Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs3/4 cup sugar, plus2 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons sifted cornstarch30...

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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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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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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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Quick and Easy Lasagna
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Quick and Easy Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs hamburger1/2 cup chopped onions1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon italian...

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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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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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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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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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Old Fashioned Ham Glaze
< 4 hours5 ingredients or lessMeat

Old Fashioned Ham Glaze

Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon dry mustard2 -4 tablespoons vinegar Directions: Combine all...

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Stove Top Baked Beans
< 4 hoursBeansTime to make

Stove Top Baked Beans

Ingredients: 2 (28 ounce) cans pork & beans2 (15 ounce) cans pork & beans1...

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Great Turkey Meatloaf
< 4 hoursMain dishMeat

Great Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground turkey3/4 cup oatmeal1 tablespoon parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon...

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