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Appetizer -- Chilly Cucumber Dip

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2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and grated
1 cup sour cream
1 cup plain yogurt
One quarter cup green onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh mint chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Serve with pita bread, pita chips or bagel chips. This dip is light and ...Read more

Dessert -- Red, White and Blue Parfaits

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8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 16-oz. container vanilla yogurt
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 pints fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced
2 pints fresh blueberries, washed
Whipped topping for garnish
8 parfait glasses or other clear glasses

Combine cream cheese, vanilla yogurt and lemon juice and mix well. ...Read more

Main Course -- Smoked Barbecued Spare Ribs

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8 - 10 lbs. of baby back pork sparerib racks
10 – 12 hickory hardwood chunks (Use the large chunks that are approximately the size of the palm of your hand rather than the hardwood chips)
Dry Rub consisting of mixed spices including 3 Tbsp. of fresh ground pepper and seasoning salt and one Tbsp. each of garlic salt, paprika, onion...Read more

Salad -- Pineapple Boat Fruit Salad

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1 pineapple
1 pint fresh sliced strawberries
2 bananas sliced
2 kiwi fruits peeled and sliced
1 11-oz. can mandarin oranges, reserve juice
One quarter cup honey
Juice of 1 lime
Coconut flakes
Fresh mint leaves

Cut pineapple in half lengthwise. Dice pineapple and discard hard core that runs through...Read more

Appetizer -- Cream Cheese Dip

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1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened
1 fresh tomato
2 cloves garlic minced
A couple of ounces of milk or Half and Half to thin mixture
Fresh ground pepper

Dice tomato. Combine tomato pieces with cream cheese and garlic and a splash or two of milk. Mix with a mixer for several minutes until smooth. Add a little milk ...Read more

Dessert -- Raspberry Granita

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3 cups water
1 cup sugar
4 cups fresh raspberries
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
One third cup Chambord

Heat 1 cup of water and sugar and a saucepan and warm until sugar dissolves to make sugar syrup. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Place raspberries, lemon juice, 2 cups water and Chambord in a blender and blend until smooth. ...Read more

Main Course -- Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Berry Salsa

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6 - 8 Mahi-Mahi steaks
Fresh rosemary sprigs
1 pint fresh blueberries
1 pint fresh raspberries
1 pint fresh strawberries, chopped
1 Tbsp. shallots, chopped
One third cup white wine vinegar
One third cup sugar
One quarter cup white wine

Place fresh rosemary on mahi-mahi steaks and grill over medium...Read more

Salad -- Tabbouleh Salad

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4 cups cooked bulgur wheat (cook according to package instructions)
One quarter cup olive oil
One quarter cup lemon juice
4 Roma tomatoes, diced
One half cup fresh mint, chopped
One half cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cucumber peeled, seeded and diced
1 small jar artichoke hearts drained and diced
...Read more

Appetizer -- Texas Caviar

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2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 can black-eyed peas, drained
1 small sweet onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
One half cup olive oil
One third cup red wine vinegar
One half cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and chill for several hours ...Read more

Dessert -- Lemon Delights

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1 package angel food cake mix
1 22-oz. can lemon pie filling
One third cup sliced almonds
One quarter cup shredded coconut

Combine angle food cake mix and lemon pie filling and mix well. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, pour mixture inside and spread out evenly. Top with almonds and coconut and ...Read more

Main Course -- Stuffed Meat Loaf

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1 and one third cups water
One third cup milk
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. salt
1 and one third cups mashed potato flakes
1 egg beaten
One third cup quick-cooking oats
One half cup celery, diced
One third cup onion, diced
One half tsp. pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 cup cheddar cheese, ...Read more

Appetizer -- Mediterranean Quesadillas

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1 small sweet onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups baby spinach
4 oz. feta cheese
3 oz. cream cheese
One half cup ricotta cheese
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
One quarter tsp. ground cumin
One quarter tsp. ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
4 8-inch flour...Read more

Dessert -- Whipped Raspberry Pie

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Two thirds cup boiling water
1 4-oz. package raspberry gelatin
One half cup cold water
Ice cubes
3 cups whipped topping
1 9-inch graham cracker piecrust

Combine boiling water with gelatin and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add enough ice to the one half cup cold water to make 1 full cup. Pour gelatin mixture into...Read more

Main Course -- Fettuccine with Shrimp Sauce

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One half pound fettuccine noodles
1 and one half cup chicken broth
One quarter cup dry white wine
One half tsp. dried marjoram
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 cup milk
One third cup Swiss cheese, shredded

Combine chicken broth, wine and marjoram in a saucepan and bring to a boil...Read more

Appetizer -- Cheddar Cheese Bacon Bites

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2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
One third cup mayonnaise
1 3-oz. jar real bacon bits
1 baguette, sliced into one quarter inch slices

Combine cheese, mayonnaise and bacon bits and spread about 1 tablespoon on each slice of bread. Bake on an ungreased baking sheet at 425 degrees for 5 - 7 minutes or until cheese is melted.

The ...Read more

Dessert -- Gingerbread

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One quarter pound butter softened
One quarter cup brown sugar
Three quarters cup molasses
1 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
One quarter cup milk
2 cups flour
Three quarters tsp. baking soda
Three quarters tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs beaten
1 tsp. ...Read more

Main Course -- Arugula Salad

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One half lb. Arugula
1 fresh yellow pepper thinly sliced
One half cup fresh mushrooms sliced
One quarter cup green onions sliced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
4 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. sugar
One half tsp. dry mustard
One half tsp. salt
One half tsp. pepper

Place washed Arugula, yellow pepper, ...Read more

Appetizer -- Eggplant Spread

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1 eggplant
1 medium onion peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. parsley

Bake eggplant at 350 degrees for 30 - 35 minutes. Peel and dice eggplant. Place eggplant and remaining ingredients in a food processor and blend...Read more

Main Course -- Adobo with Garlic Fried Rice

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1 kilo meat (2.2 pounds), cut into chunks (your choice of pork or chicken)
1 cup vinegar
1 head garlic, crushed
One half cup soy sauce
One half cup water
1 tsp. peppercorns
1 Tbsp. oil

Wash pork or chicken meat; place in a cooking pan, and mix in other ingredients. Cover the pan and bring mixture to ...Read more

 

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