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The half-dozen states that make up the Plains sub-region of the Midwest represent America’s farm country. Until the end of the 19th century, the Great Plains had been the stomping ground of the American buffalo, or bison. Following their destruction, and with the introduction of irrigation, the plains states became America’s primary grain producers. The Plains Midwest makes up the Bread Basket and a good portion of the Corn Belt, as well. Kansas is wheat country. Iowa and Nebraska are known more for corn. But only Mitchell, South Dakota, can boast an actual Corn Palace. Where corn is produced in massive quantities, you can expect lots of hogs and cattle, which feed on the corn crop. And the Plains Midwest is meat and potatoes territory. Cattle are raised on the vast ranchlands, and beef vies with pork as the most popular meats.

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J.P.'s Big Daddy Biscuits

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by VJGUNKEL59

just ok for us... we doubled the recipe and the biscuits baked up nicely, tasted and texture were ok, but they didn't impress me much.

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Quick and Easy Falafel Salad

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by woodlandnymph

I thought this was great! I fried my falafel in my Presto Cool Daddy for a minute, I made little ones. I used what I had on hand: green bell pepper, baby carrots, roma tomatoes, celery, and yellow onion. I used probably less than half of the ranch with the garlic pwdr, onion pwdr, and cumin. Tossed it with the veggies, put the falafel on top. Served that over the only lettuce I had left, iceberg. I used maybe a 1/4 of the head. Yummy!!

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