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Broccoli Pecan Salad with Sweet Vidalia Dressing

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What You Need: 1 small broccoli bunch 1/2 C pecan halves, toasted 2 t sugar 1 T white wine vinegar 1/4 t soy sauce 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 t pepper 1 T olive oil 2 t mayonnaise 1/4 C sweet Vidalia onion, chopped 1/4 C red bell pepper, chopped How to Make It: Fill a saucepan 2/3 full of water and place the pan over high heat. Separate the broccoli into florets and cut away any tough stems. Bring the water in the pan to a brisk boil. Add the broccoli and blanch for 30 seconds. Quickly drain the… Read the rest

Take My Breath Away Shrimp Salad

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What You Need: 1/2 C uncooked elbow macaroni 1/2 lb. small shrimp, cooked 1/2 C frozen peas, thawed 1 rib of celery, chopped fine 1 small onion, chopped fine 3/4 C mayonnaise 1/4 C French dressing 1 T sugar 1 T white wine vinegar 1 t paprika 1/2 t salt 1/2 t garlic powder 1/2 t pepper How to Make It: Cook the macaroni according to the direction on the package. Drain the macaroni, rinse in cool water and drain again. Place the macaroni into a salad bowl. Add in the shrimp, peas, celery and onion and toss to combine… Read the rest

Kings Fair Asian Salad

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What You Need: 2 T soy sauce 2 T rice vinegar 2 T dry sherry 2 T fresh ginger, grated 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 t pepper 1/4 C olive oil 1/2 C snow peas, rinsed, stems removed and cut into 1/2 in. pieces 1 C baby spinach leaves, rinsed and dried 1 C cabbage, shredded 1 small cucumber, halved and cut into ¼ in. slices 2 scallions, rinsed and sliced 1/3 C bean sprouts 1/4 C salted peanuts, chopped 2 T fresh cilantro, chopped How to Make It: Pour the soy sauce, rice vinegar and sherry into a jar… Read the rest

My Heart Belongs to You Coke Gelatin

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What You Need: 1 (15 oz) can dark sweet cherries, pitted 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple 1 (3 oz) box black cherry gelatin 1 (3 oz) box strawberry gelatin 1 (12 oz) can cherry coke, cold 1/2 (8 oz) bar of cream cheese, room temperature How to Make It: Drain the cherries and the pineapple reserving 1 1/2 C of the juice. Place the juice into a saucepan over high heat. Bring the juice just to a boil. Place both boxes of gelatin into a mixing bowl. Pour the boiling water over the gelatin and whisk until completely dissolved.… Read the rest

Seductive Strawberry Bisque

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What You Need: 1 (10 oz) pkg. frozen strawberries with syrup, thawed 1/2 C cold water 2 T cornstarch 1 C sour cream 2 C half and half 3 T strawberry liqueur How to Make It: Place the strawberries with the syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a brisk boil. Whisk the cold water and cornstarch together in a bowl. Add the mixture to the strawberries in the pan. Stirring continuously, cook the mixture for 3 minutes. Pour the mixture into a bowl and allow it to cool to room temperature. Fold in the sour… Read the rest

Bride and Groom Soup

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What You Need: 3 C chicken broth 1/2 lb ground beef 1/2 lb ground pork 1/4 C dry bread crumbs 3 eggs, divided 1/4 t dried basil 1/4 t dried parsley 1 C Parmesan cheese, grated and divided 1 C spinach leaves, chopped How to Make It: Place the chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the broth to a gentle boil. Place the beef and pork together in a mixing bowl. Add the bread crumbs, 1 egg, the basil, parsley and 1/4 C of the Parmesan cheese. Use your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients together. Form… Read the rest

Melt My Heart Shrimp Cocktail

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What You Need: 1/2 C ketchup 1/2 C chili sauce 1/4 C prepared horseradish 1 T lemon juice 1 T Worcestershire sauce 12 jumbo cocktail shrimp How to Make It: Pour the ketchup and chili sauce into a mixing bowl. Fold the horseradish into the mixture. Pour the lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce into the mixture. Whisk the ingredients together until completely combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least one hour. Place the cocktail sauce in a bowl and place in the middle of a serving plate. Spread the shrimp around the bowl on the plate. Serves:  2… Read the rest