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This Recipe was given to me from one of my bookclub friends. She brought it to one of our annual summer barbeque potlucks. We all loved it. I begged her for the recipe and now I am sharing it with you. You may use fresh ingredients if they are in s…
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
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Sweet & Spicy peppers goes great as an appetizer or side dish...goes wonderful with Italian or French bread and some cheese....this dish brings people together...You will enhance any meal with this sweet and spicy dish. Enjoy!
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Salsa means sauce in Spanish. Mexico is a very diverse country in which the many regions yield a big variety of dishes and salsas. Every family has their favorite recipes,their favorite type of salsas they like most, but one thing is for sure; in Mexican…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a simple, inexpensive way to begin your weekend with a pizza that tastes gourmet and is quite sure to please! Enjoy!
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I loved the simple, less complex, flavor that showcased the shrimp and the very mild touch of garlic. What a great summer dish. I'd recommend making it up early in the day and chilling it until lunch or whenever you want to use it. It was perfect on a see…
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These pickles are extra crispy and packed with flavor. Easy as 1...2...3, there will rarely be a commercial jar in your refrigerator ever again.
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These lovely and delicious fresh figs are filled with a small ball of fresh mozzarella and wrapped in a thin slice of prosciutto. They are then baked in an oven for a few minutes until golden and bubbly. After they are removed from the oven I drizzle a…
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A delicate appetizer. It's easy to prepare.
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
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Pair lychee liqueur with that maraschino cherry juice that's hanging out in your fridge.
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 120 Minutes |
“Cook for people with love is the most important ingredient” is the leitmotiv of Dominik Wirz, Executive Chef of Hilton Ponce Resort in Puerto Rico. Today we have his delicious recipe for Caribbean Lobster Ceviche Don Q Limon… Dominik’s innovativ…
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This high protein crab salad is quick, easy, clean and super yummy! The smoked paprika gives it a unique flavor twist. I needed a quick quick mini-meal after surfing and I stumbled upon a can of canned crabmeat in our pantry......a few minutes later, vo…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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Lobster Fondue from Red Lobster. Great serves with crusty french bread.
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| Prep Time: | 30 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
These oven baked coconut shrimp can be served either as a starter or as a main dish. It takes a bit longer time to make it, but most of its prep time is just marinating. While baking in the oven, it gets a little crispy on the outside, but stays juicy ins…
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| Prep Time: | 30 Minutes |
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Crispy Catfish Green Mango Salad In Thai language called "Yum Pla Dook Foo" Popular in Thailand, yum pla dook foo is a salad appetizer, but is meaty enough to be a main course. It plays all the core flavors of Thai food against one another; sweet, sour, s…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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When these are made there is a line up at the oven waiting for them to come out.
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 75 Minutes |
Creamy butternut squash and sweet potato soup that is nutritious and delicious, or as I like to say, nutritioulicious™!
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
A better for you crab cake that is baked and uses whole wheat bread crumbs. Best serves with coleslaw and tartar sauce.
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
A perfect soup for a crisp fall day...
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
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As made this famous (sort of) by Tech N9ne, I present to you a great party drink adapted to a great drink to lose your inhibitions. Because we all know you are a lot more fun after a few drinks.