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This soup is easy to make and is a long-time favorite in China as well as in other countries.
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Popularity: 31% [?]

This recipe is for plain, delicious white rice.Any leftovers can be used to make fried rice, so you will seldom have to waste this versatile food.
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Popularity: 25% [?]

2 medium-sized cucumbers, peeled and chopped
5 medium-sized tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium-sized green pepper, cleaned out and chopped
2 tsp. finely chopped garlic
4 c. French or Italian bread, trimmed of crusts and chopped
4 c. cold water
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
4 tsp. salt
4 tsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. tomato paste
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Popularity: 26% [?]

Vegetable dishes in Spain are often served as a separate course and sometimes as a main course. Pisto manchego can be served in these ways and also as a side dish.
1/4 c. olive or other cooking oil
1 medium-sized onion, sliced
4 small zucchini, sliced
3 medium-sized tomatoes, peeled* and chopped, or 1 16-oz. can (about 2 c.) tomatoes, cut up with a spoon
2 or 3 potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/4 c. finely chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced, or 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
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Popularity: 18% [?]

1/2 head lettuce
1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 slice bologna, cut into small pieces (For a meatless salad, omit the bologna.)
1 slice cheese (any kind), cut into small pieces
12 green olives (optional)
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. olive oil
pinch of salt
pinch of pepper
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Popularity: 28% [?]

Very simple:

Slice the tomatoes, add some sliced onions and put it in an oil/vinegar sauce.
Add some salt and pepper.

Refinements: use olive oil instead of ‘normal’; add garlic and / or parsley.

Popularity: 36% [?]

Ingredients for 4 large servings:

2 large or 3 medium cloves of garlic
1 entire 2-ounce tin of flat anchovy fillets
2 coddled eggs
1 cup croutons (see below)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 large or 2 medium bunches of romaine lettuce
1 small lemon cut into quarters
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Popularity: 19% [?]