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So many ways to chill
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:20:07 -0700
This May 2007 article argued that you can dress 'em up or dress 'em down, but one thing is certain: In a quick and easy salad or an elegant, four-part dessert, cucumbers are simply the coolest things around. Who doesn't love a cucumber?
Cookbook politics: Democrats, Republicans in the kitchen
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Out on the fringes of the campaign trail, the partisan cookbook is a perennial candidate. Want a cookie? "NOT ONLY do I eat, I also am a Democrat," wrote Frank Sinatra in an intro to 1960's "Many Happy Returns: The Democrats' Cook Book, or How to Cook a G.O.P. Goose" (the sales of which helped buy TV air time for candidates). "Not only should every Democrat own a copy of this book, but he should load up all his or her friends, and even smuggle some copies into Pasadena and other points where the enemy is strong and square."
Los Angeles taco trucks can stay put again
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
A judge overturns a recent county supervisors' rule limiting how long the mobile food vendors can remain parked in one spot. Taco trucks are back in full force -- at least for now.

 

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Amigo Pita Pocket Sandwiches - A simple skillet recipe using hamburger, packaged taco spices, green pepper, and corn.
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Barbecued Pork Sandwiches - A simple oven recipe using pork tenderloins, served in pita halves with horseradish, onion, lettuce and bell peppers.
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Breakfast Pocket - Scrambled eggs, cheese, and mushrooms in pita bread.

Broiled Veggies Pita Breads - Marinated, broiled zucchini, green peppers, red onion, and mushrooms, served in Pita pockets brushed with sundried tomato and oregano dressing.

Caesar Salad Pita Pockets - Made with chicken, lettuce, parmesan cheese and Ceasar salad dressing.
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California Pita Sandwich - Turkey is served in a whole wheat pita with spinach leaves, cucumbers, tomato and alfalfa sprouts.
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Cheese and Apple Stuffed Pita Breads - Made with Cheddar, Avarti, or Colby cheese, apples, celery, and nuts.

Cheesy Pita Salad Sandwiches - Made with tomatoes, cucumbers, alfalfa sprouts, pepper, celery and cheese.

Chicken and Mushroom Kebabs in Pita Bread - Grilled bacon wrapped chicken and marinated mushrooms served in foil wrapped pitas.
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Chicken and Pickled Cucumber Pita - Sliced grilled chicken and cucumber served in pita pockets.

Chicken Salad Sandwiches - Cubed chicken mixed with cheese, grapes, celery, and sunflower seeds, served on pita bread.
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Chicken Sandwiches - Sauteed, sliced chicken with yogurt and cucumber spread, served in pita bread. Includes nutritional information.
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Chutney-Chicken Salad Sandwiches - Chicken mixed with almonds, mango chutney, and grapes, served in pita halves.
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Egg Salad Pitas - Stuff a pita with egg salad and cottage cheese.
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Feta, Cucumber and Spinach Pita Sandwiches - A lowfat sandwich with cayenne pepper.
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Fried Chick Pea Sandwiches - Served in patty form with coriander yogurt.
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Garden Pita Breads - Pita stuffed with cottage cheese, cucumber, and carrots.

Greek Salad Pita Sandwiches - Stuff a pita with Kalamata olives, romaine lettuce and feta cheese.
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Greek Style Turkey Pita Folds - Feta cheese and a red wine vinegar accompany peppered turkey breast.
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Greek-Salad Pitas - Made with cucumber, peppers, feta cheese, olives, and lettuce.
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Greek-Style Sandwich - Tomatoes, feta cheese, artichoke hearts, and olives stuffed in pita bread pockets.

Grilled Vegetable Pitas - Simple recipe making four servings. Includes nutritional information and Weight Watcher points calculation.

Grilled Veggie Pita Bread Sandwiches - Grilled zucchini, pepper, onion, and mushrooms topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses in whole wheat pita halves.

Gyro-Style Pork Sandwich Recipe - Pork is served with summer vegetables and a yoghurt spread in this recipe.

Gyros - Grilled lamb patties served in pitas with a cucumber and yogurt sauce.
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Gyros - Made with ground lamb and beef, and yogurt cucumber sauce, served in warm pita bread with tomatoes and onions.
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Ham and Cole Slaw or Salad Pita Bread - Cole slaw or mixed greens placed in whole wheat pita halves with tomato and sliced ham.

Health Pita Bread Sandwich - Whole wheat pita halves stuffed with spinach leaves and cheese.

Lamb and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pita Breads - Sauteed lamb mixed with jalapeno pepper, blue cheese, and yogurt, in whole wheat pita halves.

Mediterranean Turkey Breast Pita - Low calorie pita is stuffed with Greek dressing, olives, cucumber and green peppers.
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Pita Bread Stuffed with Chicken Salad - Chicken, carrots, asparagus, and lettuce served in halved pitas.

Pita Bread Stuffed with Egg Salad - Hard-boiled eggs, celery, and cheese, served in pita halves.

Pita Chicken Sesame - Chicken mixed with sesame seeds, pea pods, bell pepper, and almonds, served in pita pockets.
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Pita Sandwiches with Eggplant, Peppers, Tomatoes and Cucumbers - A hearty vegetarian pita.
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Pocket Diet Recipes - Breakfast, lunch and dinner pita pocket recipes.

Pork Pocket Sandwiches - An oven recipe using marinated pork loin and yogurt, cucumber sauce, served in pita bread.

Seafood Pita - Scallops or shrimp served in Pita pockets with mushrooms, vegetables, and couscous.

Shish Taouk - Marinated, grilled chicken served in pita halves with lettuce, tomato, and garlic sauce.

Sloppy Joe Pita Breads - Ground beef cooked with onion, garlic, chili powder, beef stock, and tomato sauce, served in pita halves with salsa, lettuce, and cheese.

Spiced Lamb in Pita - Cinnamon and mint accompany leftover lamb.
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Spicy Beef Pitas - Made with roast beef, picante sauce, tomato, avocado, and Feta cheese.
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Steak Sandwich - Marinated grilled steak served in pitas with peppers and onions.
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Stuffed Pita Pockets - Pita halves stuffed with egg salad. Offers several suggestions for garnishings.

Taco Pita Breads - Ground beef cooked with onion, chili powder, and beans, placed in pita halves with salsa, lettuce, and cheese.

Tofu Salad Sandwiches - Tofu mixed with curry powder, shredded carrots, and onion served in pita pockets.
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Tuna Pita Pockets - Tuna is mixed with apple, carrot and lemon juice.
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Vegetable Hummus Sandwich - A warm garbonzo bean mixture is served with Monterey Jack and mint leaves.
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