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Lemonade Iced Tea Recipe
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I have always loved iced tea with lemon and this great thirst-quencher just takes it one step further
- Ingredients
- 3 quarts water
- 9 individual tea bags
- 3/4 to 1-1/4 cups sugar
- 1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
Curried Chicken Salad Recipe
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Linda turns last night’s cooked chicken into a delightful salad that’s perfect for lunch
- Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
- 1 cup halved seedless grapes
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
curry orange-ginger chicken
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Directions saute onion and pepper, add meat and brown lightly on high heat, when meat has glaze add other ingredie...
- Ingredients:
- Chicken Breast, no skin, 24 ounces (remove)
- Onions, raw, 1 medium (2-1/2" dia) (remove)
- Green Peppers (bell peppers), .5 cup, strips (remove)
- Orange Juice, 4 fl oz (remove)
- Curry powder, 1 tbsp (remove)
- Salt, 1 tsp (remove)
- White Wine, 1 fl oz (remove)
- Ginger, ground, 1 tbsp (remove)
Never-Fail Scalloped Potatoes
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Take the chill off any blustery day and make something special of meaty entrees
- Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1-3/4 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 5 medium)
- 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
Chocolate Mint Brownies
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One of the best things about this recipe is the brownies get moister if you leave them in the refrigerator a day or...
- FILLING:
- Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 can (16 ounces) chocolate syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
- 3 drops green food coloring
- TOPPING:
- 1 package (10 ounces) mint chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, cubed
Four Cheese Ravioli with Herb Pesto
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Directions For the pesto: In a food processor, combine the basil, parsley, mint, Parmesan, pine nuts, anchovy past...
- Pesto:
- Ingredients
- 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 packed cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 1/2 packed cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Ravioli:
- 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces), fresh whole-milk ricotta
- 3/4 packed cup (3 ounces) coarsely grated mozzarella, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 1 /2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 35 store-bought wonton wrappers
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Calico Clams Casino Recipe
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A few years ago, I came across this recipe in the back of my files when I was looking for a special appetizer
- 3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons each finely chopped onion, celery and sweet red, yellow and green peppers
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Dash dried parsley flakes
Meat Loaf Burgers
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These hearty sandwiches are great for potluck dinners," reports Peggy Burdick of Burlington, Michigan
- Ingredients
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 hamburger buns, split
Grilled Corn & Shrimp Salad
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If you'd like a bolder flavor, before grilling corn, brush the dernels with olive oil, lime juice and fresh cilant...
- Dressing:
- 2 ears corn, husked
- 1 t. chili sauce
- 1/2 t. ground cumin
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1/4 t. pepper
- 2 lbs uncooiked large shrimp, peeled and cleaned3 T. olive oil, divided
- 2-3 tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
- 1/2 cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 8 c. spring mix greens
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced
- Garnish: 2 T. fresh mint, thinly sliced
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 2 T. plus 2 t. lime juice
- 4 t. soy suace
- 2 t. toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 t. pepper
Garbanzo Bean Patties
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Combine the garbanzo beans, fatlic, cujin, scallions, and sour cream in a food processor
- 1 (14 oz) can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 t. ground cumin
- 4 scallions (spring onions)thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tbsp all-purpose (plain) flour
- 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
- Tzatziki
- Mixed salad grains, to serve
- Lemon wedges, to serve