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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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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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Uptown Banana Pudding Cheesecake
< 4 hoursCheesecakeDessert

Uptown Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1/4 cup butter,...

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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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Michele's Banana Nut Bread
< 4 hoursBreadsQuick breads

Michele’s Banana Nut Bread

Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil1 cup granulated sugar2 large eggs3 large ripe bananas, mashed2...

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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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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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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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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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Cheesecake Al Limoncello
< 4 hoursCheesecakeDessert

Cheesecake Al Limoncello

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted1 cup graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup vanilla wafers2 tablespoons granulated...

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La Mousse Au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse)
< 4 hoursDessertPuddings and mousses

La Mousse Au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse)

Ingredients: 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons instant espresso ( brewed)1 tablespoon...

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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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Ugly Dog Saloon's Coleslaw Dressing
< 4 hoursFor 1 or 2Salads

Ugly Dog Saloon’s Coleslaw Dressing

Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise ( the real stuff, not low-fat)1 tablespoon garlic pepper seasoning...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mom's Swedish Cabbage Rolls
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Mom’s Swedish Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 eggs1 teaspoon salt1 dash pepper1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup finely chopped onions2/3...

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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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White Chocolate Rhubarb Swirled Cheesecake
< 4 hoursCheesecakeDessert

White Chocolate Rhubarb Swirled Cheesecake

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced rhubarb1/3 cup sugar1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons orange juice1...

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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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Pampered Chef Double Chocolate Mocha Trifle
< 4 hoursDessertWeeknight

Pampered Chef Double Chocolate Mocha Trifle

Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) packages brownie mix ( and ingredients to prepare per...

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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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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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Crispix Snack Mix
< 4 hoursLunch/snacksSnacks

Crispix Snack Mix

Ingredients: 6 cups Crispix cereal1 1/2 cups mixed nuts2 cups small pretzels1/2 cup brown...

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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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"chinese" Popcorn
< 4 hoursLunch/snacksSnacks

“chinese” Popcorn

Ingredients: 8 cups unsalted popped corn2 cups chow mein noodles1 cup peanuts3 tablespoons butter1/2...

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Pineapple Cake
< 4 hoursCakesDessert

Pineapple Cake

Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking...

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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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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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Artichokes Sauteed in Herb Infused Butter
< 4 hoursSide dishesTime to make

Artichokes Sauteed in Herb Infused Butter

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons butter1/2 white onions, diced4 cloves garlicchili flakes1 tablespoon...

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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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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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Tomato Grits
< 4 hoursSide dishesTime to make

Tomato Grits

Ingredients: 2 cups water1 1/4 cups milk1 teaspoon salt1 cup quick-cooking grits, not the...

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Halushki
< 4 hoursSide dishesWeeknight

Halushki

Ingredients: 1 head cabbage1 teaspoon salt2 medium onions1 cup margarine1/2 cup butter1 (16 ounce)...

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Chicken Tandoori With Passionfruit and Apricot Chutney
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Chicken Tandoori With Passionfruit and Apricot Chutney

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts ( I like to cut mine horizontally in half)300 g...

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Tasty Scalloped Potatoes and Onions
< 4 hoursPotatoesVegetables

Tasty Scalloped Potatoes and Onions

Ingredients: 5 large potatoes, pared and thinly sliced1/2 cup chopped onions3 tablespoons butter or...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Roasted Chicken With Wild Rice Soup
< 4 hoursSoups & stewsTime to make

Roasted Chicken With Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) bx Uncle Bens wild rice1 tablespoon olive oil1 1/2 cups...

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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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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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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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Tender Balsamic Marinated Pork Tenderloin
< 4 hoursMain dishTime to make

Tender Balsamic Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs pork tenderloins1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup balsamic vinegar3 -4 garlic...

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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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Easy Tiramisu Dessert
< 4 hoursDessertWeeknight

Easy Tiramisu Dessert

Ingredients: 9 slices poundcake ( enough to cover bottom of 11×7 baking dish)3/4 cup...

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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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