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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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The Best and Richest Pound Cake from a Mix
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

The Best and Richest Pound Cake from a Mix

Ingredients: 8 tablespoons butter, at room temperature1/2 cup vegetable oil1 cup sugar5 large eggs1...

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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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Tooty-Toot Barbecued Baked Beans
< 4 hoursBeansSide dishes

Tooty-Toot Barbecued Baked Beans

Ingredients: 1 (26 ounce) cans brick oven beans1 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans1...

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Tomato
< 4 hoursSide dishesVegetables

Tomato, Spinach and Spring Onion Pie

Ingredients: 1 lb puff pastry, defrosted ( or less)3 large eggs4 ounces spring onions,...

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Fabulous Bundt Pan Banana Bread
< 4 hoursBreadsQuick breads

Fabulous Bundt Pan Banana Bread

Ingredients: 2 cups sugar1 cup softened butter5 eggs2 cups flour6 tablespoons buttermilk2 teaspoons baking...

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20-Pound Cheesecake
< 4 hoursCheesecakeDessert

20-Pound Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs1 cup sugar8 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1...

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Baked Mixed Vegetables
< 4 hoursVegetablesWeeknight

Baked Mixed Vegetables

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked potatoes, diced into 1 inch cubes1 cup carrots, diced into...

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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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Libbie's Delicate White Cake
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

Libbie’s Delicate White Cake

Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter1 1/2 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla2 1/2 cups...

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Mediterranean Baked Potato Topper
< 4 hoursSide dishesVegetables

Mediterranean Baked Potato Topper

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped red peppers1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese1/4 cup fat free sour...

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Turkey Vegetable Noodle Soup
< 4 hoursSoups & stewsTime to make

Turkey Vegetable Noodle Soup

Ingredients: 1 turkey carcass3 stalks celery, diced1/2-1 cup carrots, diced2 -3 tablespoons minced onion...

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Becky's Taco Soup
< 4 hoursSoups & stewsTime to make

Becky’s Taco Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger1 onions3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans10 ounces Rotel Tomatoes1 (15...

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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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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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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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Custard Filled Cornbread
< 4 hoursBreadsSide dishes

Custard Filled Cornbread

Ingredients: 2 eggs3 tablespoons butter, melted1/3 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups milk1 1/2 tablespoons...

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Please Don't Hate Us Because We're Rich and Cheesy Enchiladas
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Please Don’t Hate Us Because We’re Rich and Cheesy Enchiladas

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, cooked,boned and diced1/2 cup chicken broth ( I actually use...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Five Star Tiramisu
< 4 hoursDessertWeeknight

Five Star Tiramisu

Ingredients: 2/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted1 (8 ounce) packages low-fat cream cheese1 1/2 cups...

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Cheese Souffle With Blueberry Sauce
< 4 hoursBreakfastTime to make

Cheese Souffle With Blueberry Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup small curd cottage cheese4 ounces softened cream cheese1 egg yolks1 1/2...

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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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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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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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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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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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White Russian Tiramisu
< 4 hoursDessertTime to make

White Russian Tiramisu

Ingredients: 1/2 cup ground coffee beans1 3/4 cups cold water1/4 cup Kahlua1/2 cup mascarpone...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Vegetarian Swedish Meatballs
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Vegetarian Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb vegetarian ground beef ( I recommend Lightlife Gimme Lean Ground Beef...

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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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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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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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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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Fennel and Salami Sauce
< 4 hoursLunch/snacksTime to make

Fennel and Salami Sauce

Ingredients: 2 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced2 onions, sliced1 bay leaves1 rosemary sprigs1 1/2 ounces...

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Green Bean Soup
< 4 hoursEuropeanSoups & stews

Green Bean Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ham hocks8 sprigs parsley1 small onions, minced1 1/2 cups potatoes1/2...

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Creamy Vanilla Raspberry Pavlova
< 4 hoursDessertTime to make

Creamy Vanilla Raspberry Pavlova

Ingredients: 4 egg whites1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1 cup granulated sugar1 1/2 cups cold...

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Cavatini Italiano
< 4 hoursPastarice and grains

Cavatini Italiano

Ingredients: 1 green peppers, chopped1 yellow onions, chopped2 cups pepperoni, sliced and quartered6 ounces...

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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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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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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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Rainbow Angel Cake
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

Rainbow Angel Cake

Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) boxes angel food cake mix1 teaspoon grated lemons or 1...

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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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Spring Barley Salad
< 4 hoursSide dishesTime to make

Spring Barley Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed1 1/4 ounces Italian salad dressing mix1 lemons, juice...

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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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Oven Roasted Vegetables with Rosemary
< 4 hoursSide dishesTime to make

Oven Roasted Vegetables with Rosemary,bay Leaves and Garlic

Ingredients: 1 lb salad potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks1 lb butternut squash, seeded and...

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