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Main Entry: 1snack Pronunciation: \ˈsnak\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English snak bite, from snaken to bite, perhaps from Middle Dutch snacken to snap at — more at snatch Date: 1757 : a light meal : food eaten between regular meals ; also : food suitable for snacking

Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes Ricotta cheese, one cup Sugar, two tablespoons Flour, one cup Baking Powder, one teaspoon Nutmeg, one half teaspoon Cinnamon, one half teaspoon Eggs, two Milk, two thirds cup Lemon juice, fresh, one tablespoon (or orange juice) Preferred syrup or fruit preserves Cooking spray or other for pan 1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until blended. 2. Well greased frying or griddle on high heat. 3. Pour batter onto pan and cook until batter begins to bubble or pancakes are brown around edges. 4. Flip and cook other side. 5. Serve with syrup or preserves. Makes around 12 pancakes Sunday Brunch is the gayest of meals. No one does this meal like gay men do. Here are two easy recipes to add to that buffet. Tomato Zucchini Frittata Zucchini, two cups, thin slices Green Onions, two, chopped Virgin Olive Oil, two tablespoons Eggs, four Ricotta cheese, half cup Pecorino cheese, grated or shredded, one quarter cup Sea salt and pepper to taste Tomato slices, and Basil ...

While starting to loosen up for the first course with a beverage, it is most worthwhile to accompany the drink with a culinary treat. Olives are furnished with what some people call "good fat" and good fat helps keep the "wobblies" at bay. They certainly seem at home in martinis. This recipe was adapted from Christopher Idone's Lemons Greek Olives, dry cured and pitted, about two cups Garlic, 3 cloves, chopped Anchovies, about six ounces, drained and patted dry Imported Tuna, one can, in olive oil, drained Capers, 1/2 cup, drained Green Peppercorns in brine, drained and chopped Fresh Thyme, chopped, 1/4 teaspoon Lemon Zest, two tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice, 1/2 cup Courvoisier, two tablespoons Olive Oil, extra virgin, 2/3 cup 1. Pulse all ingredients except the oil in a processor until just about combined. 2. While the motor is running, slowly pour in the oil. 3. The result should be chunky. Do not overprocess. 4. There should be about 3 cups. Crusty bread, fet...

Fried Egg and Chives Combine 1 1/2 cups brown rice with 3 cups water over high heat. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and partly cover. Cook, stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary, until the rice is tender and thick, 45 to 60 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped chives. Meanwhile, fry 4 eggs in 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Serve the eggs over the rice. Garnish: Chopped chives. Jerk Chicken Skip the chives and eggs. First, sear 4 bone-in chicken thighs in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add 1 chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes; add 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon minced habanero chili, 1 teaspoon allspice, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, rice and the water; proceed as above. Garnish: Thyme leaves.