FETA CHEESE AND FRESH MINT SALAD

FETA CHEESE AND FRESH MINT SALAD

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2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped ½ cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced...

ORANGE-ROSEMARY CHICKEN

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ORANGE-ROSEMARY CHICKEN 1½ cups orange juice ¾ cup olive oil ¾ cup fresh chives, chopped 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 whole chicken (2 to 2. pounds) 1 stick butter, cut into 1-inch pieces In a medium...
LEMON BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE

LEMON BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE

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CRUST: ¼ cup melted butter 3 cups lemon cookies Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend in the food processor until fully crumbled. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper. Bake 10 minutes. CAKE: 1 pound cream cheese 1 pound mascarpone...
COCONUT MOJITO

COCONUT MOJITO

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For coconut-mint syrup: 1½ cups loosely packed mint leaves 1 cup hot water ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup coconut cream Yield: 2 cups of syrup For Mojito: 2 ounces white rum 1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice Ice cubes Club soda Mint sprigs and lime wedges for garnish Bring a small...
JODY’S CHICKEN SALAD

JODY’S CHICKEN SALAD

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JODY’S CHICKEN SALAD 4 cups boneless chicken, shredded 1 stalk celery, finely chopped  2 green onions, finely chopped  SAUCE  ¾ cup cream cheese, softened ¾ cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon candied ginger 2 teaspoons poppy seeds Tony Cachere’s seasoning to taste Mix sauce...
CASHEW CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

CASHEW CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

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2 store bought rotisserie chickens ½ cup roasted cashews, chopped 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and ends removed 2 to 3 fresh radishes, sliced thin 1 cup Asian dipping sauce Remove chicken meat from bones and slice thinly. On a serving platter, place...
SPICY SOUTHWESTERN  FRIED GREEN TOMATO BLT

SPICY SOUTHWESTERN  FRIED GREEN TOMATO BLT

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Remoulade: ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 teaspoon horseradish ¼ teaspoon capers ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ¼ teaspoon chopped parsley 1 tablespoon lemon juice  Sandwich: 6 slices thick-cut bacon 1 large or 2 medium green tomatoes Vegetable oil, for...
FUN AND FANCY MILKSHAKES

FUN AND FANCY MILKSHAKES

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This summer, serve milkshakes for dessert. First, place glasses in the freezer to get them frosty. Set out an elaborate display of toppings such as candy pieces, sprinkles, nuts, small cookies, marshmallows, pretzels, and anything delicious and fun for guests to...
HERSHEY BAR PIE

HERSHEY BAR PIE

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This is my absolute favorite chocolate cream pie. My sister-in-law Rita Black brings it to all our family dinners, and it is always the dessert of choice. Enjoy! Hershey Bar Pie 6 (41-gram) Hershey’s chocolate bars with almonds 16 marshmallows 1/2 cup milk 1...
OLD BAY CRAB CAKE

OLD BAY CRAB CAKE

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OLD BAY CRAB CAKE 2 tablespoons horseradish ½ cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon Tabasco Sauce 2 eggs 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1 pound lump crab meat 1¼ cups Panko bread crumbs, divided Salt and pepper to taste 4 tablespoons oil In a medium...
LIME GLAZED STRAWBERRIES AND GRAPES

LIME GLAZED STRAWBERRIES AND GRAPES

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1 cup confectioners’ sugar Juice and zest of 3 limes 1 pound fresh strawberries 1 pound seedless green grapes, removed from stems 1 cup fresh mint leaves In a small bowl, whisk sugar, lime zest, and juice. In a large bowl add washed and dried strawberries and grapes....