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Flavorful Grilled Shrimp by John SpottiswoodThis is a classic grilled shrimp recipe originally from Craig Clairborne's NYT cookbook, then adapted by Ina Garten, and then finally perfected by me. :-) Seriously, this is a wonderful staple to have in your pantry of recipes. You can serve this over pasta (which we did the other night), as an appetizer with a variety of dipping… |
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Scallops in Scallion Nests by John SpottiswoodThis is an attractive, flavorful dish, ideal as the first course for an elegant dinner. The scallions, which are cooked briefly in boiling water and served with a mustard sauce, are fantastic. I adapted this recipe from Jacques Pepin. While I loved the presentation, and everyone at our dinner party seemed to enjoy it, I wasn't… |
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Tangy Blue Cheese, Fruit and Nut Appetizers by Kristi RimkusThis is such a colorful appetizer. In reality, it's a deconstructed version of a very popular spinach salad, usually served with fruit, dried cranberries and a vinaigrette. Creamy blue cheese, dried cranberries and toasted walnuts top endive, or apple slices. Easy and delicious! |
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Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls by Baking BarristerEat them as a meal or an appetizer, these are light and fresh, filled with different veggies, herbs and marinated shrimp. |
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Tantalizing Baked Lemon Pesto Mushrooms Casserole by BlackswanThis sourish pesto appetizer, using a mix of mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, is so easy to prepare and is definitely for the novice cooks! |
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HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLYHERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH |
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Garlic Spinach by ShaleeDPOne of the many veggies I enjoy. simply made. |
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Baby Clams á la "Bulhão Pato" by Maria LuisaA very good and quick appetizer for those who like the taste of sea. Cook it for an informal meal as it is better eaten with your fingers. Choose a cooled dry white wine Enjoy |
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Craby Celery Sticks with Bacon Bits by BlackswanTickle your taste buds with these charming Celery Sticks topped with Bacon Bits! Also known as imitation Crab Sticks, the seafood is so economical & versatile. If you were to notice, I use a lot of these crabmeat in my recipes cause it’s so easy to prepare. They’re called “imitation” as it’s processed seafood made of Surimi or… |
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Just Too Good Guacamole by SaralynIt's funny how your tastes change. It was only two years ago that I absolutely hated anything to do with avocados. Whenever we would go to a Mexican restaurant, I'd always give my husband the guacamole that came with my meal. Do not ask me how or why, but now I absolutely LOVE guacamole. And no, the change didn't come along due to… |
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Sauvignon Blanc Clams & Mussels Pot by BlackswanFew weeks back, I'd joined more than 100 Singapore Bloggers to #CookForFamily! This Clams & Mussels Pot was one of the dishes I'd made. That day, the Californian Sauvignon Blanc from Woodbridge was going at 50% off, & I got it for only S$20! Be warned! The soupy dish is highly addictive! |
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Quick Radish Refrigerator Pickle by Denise C.The perfectly pink ume plum quick pickle. The perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and crispy. Great on their own, or over a salad, on a cheese & meat board, or replacing anything that would be perfect with a pickle. |
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Skillet Chocolate Fudge Candy by Julia Ann SoudersA quick and easy chocolate fudge candy made in an electric skillet. This is from an Indiana Public Service Electric Co. brochure from 1977. ©2007-2014 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. & Trdmk.Off.” Reg. “Trade-marks Canadian Intellectual Property Office.”nettabelleschoice.com and cookbookinabox.com All… |
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Zucchini Pico de Gallo Salsa or Salad by Salad FoodieAs delicious to taste as it is to behold! And just one more recipe in your zucchini cookbook arsenal. Easy to swap out ingredients on hand for the array in this recipe. Cucumber, cauliflower, green onions, etc. You select your level of desired heat by type and amounts of peppers - jalapeno, verses poblano vs. bell peppers. For the… |
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Basil Pesto Spread by Salad FoodieSummer’s remaining basil harvest can become the makings of delicious pesto to serve on crackers or crusty bread. And it does freeze well too for uses into the fall season and beyond. Easy to make and very nutritious compared to many typical spreads. |
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