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Crab Salad Stuffed Shells

Posted by GingerlyJ  

These always go over well at my summer barbecues and Picnics. It's not the Normal presentation for crab salad but that's what people love about it MORE»

Recipe #392174

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Gourmet Cheddar Hot Dogs With Cider Braised Leeks and Apples

Posted by College Girl  

Leeks and apples simmered in cider add a hint of sweetness-- nice contrast to the sharp melted cheddar. If you can find oblong pretzel rolls at your market, they'll make an ideal accompaniment to these English-style hot dogs. MORE»

Recipe #389656

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Manchego Cheese and Garlic Gourmet Hot Dogs

Posted by College Girl  

A roasted garlic and red pepper relish replaces the usual pickle in this Spanish take on hot dogs. from Bon Appetit. AMAZING! These are super if you would like to do a grown up spin on hot dogs. Manchego is a Spanish cheese made from sheep's ml;... MORE»

Recipe #389652

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1000 Island Potato Salad

Posted by SusanShare  

This is the potato salad my mom always made while I was growing up, and it is SOOO good! I always get asked for the recipe when I bring it to parties. MORE»

Recipe #382507

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Old-Fashioned Lemon Verbena Lemonade Syrup

Posted by French Tart  

Pull up a hammock, select a good book and make a jug of this cooling lemonade to refresh you as you gently sway and wile away the long, hot hours! A simple zingy lemonade syrup that is added to water to dilute and is compulsory for hot, humid... MORE»

Recipe #380309

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Asian Turkey Burgers With Sesame Mayo

Posted by Manami  

Hoisin sauce gives these burgers a juicy texture, while ginger and garlic provide a burst of flavor and water chestnuts deliver an appealing crunch. Serve them over toasted whole-wheat buns with a side of tender greens. We used this tangy... MORE»

Recipe #380259

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Tandoori-Style Chicken Burgers

Posted by Manami  

To keep burgers juicy, resist the urge to press patties down during grilling. We made these with turkey and they were delicious! Served both types of yogurt sauces: cumin yogurt sauce and yogurt sauce with cilantro and lemon. - it was a 50-50 tie!... MORE»

Recipe #380257

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Philly Firecrackers

(5 reviews) Posted by kittycatmom  

Enjoy these portable roll-ups as part of your Fourth of July Celebration or your next picnic! So delicious!!! from Southern Living Plan ahead — Cooking time is chilling time. MORE»

Recipe #379500

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Turkey Mushroom Burger With Chunky Tomato Salsa Compote

Posted by Manami  

Turkey burgers are known to be tasteless and boring - so here is my take on not-so boring burgers. I have combined a couple of recipes to come up with these! Mainly a Wolfgang Puck recipe with Martha Stewart's ideas & a whole selection of... MORE»

Recipe #379277

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Spicy Shrimp Stuffed Shells Salad

(2 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Go ahead and say that 3 times fast! LOL! 0) Here you have have a spicy salad stuffed into jumbo pasta shells made easy for fun finger food. MORE»

Recipe #378405

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Contessa's Heirloom Tomatoes With Blue Cheese Dressing

(5 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

When tomatoes are ripe in the summer, this is the simplest and most delicious salad to make. It only has a few ingredients, so choose luscious ripe tomatoes and a good Roquefort cheese. Adapted from Barefoot Contessa at Home cookbook. MORE»

Recipe #377172

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Sweet Tea Vodka Cocktail (Aka: My Perfect Summer Cocktail)

(1 reviews) Posted by AnnieLynne  

This may be the EASIEST cocktail ever! No complicated mixers or instructions. Just half vodka, half water, over ice with a slice of lemon! This is my drink for summer 2009! MORE»

Recipe #375040

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Watermelon Sherbet Smoothies (Better Than Sprinkler- Jumping!)

Posted by Debber  

You won't need to run through the sprinkler to cool off when you're having one of these babies! The kids will love you, your friends will think you've worked for hours (you haven't!), and your spouse will be thrilled you saved so much money on... MORE»

Recipe #373750

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Sticky Grilled Drumsticks With Spicy/Sweet Plum Sauce

Posted by Manami  

Food & Wine Magazine, August 2008 edition. From Pairing of the Day: August 2008, Great Chicken Recipes: Wings, Breasts, Drumsticks and Thighs. Grace Parisi prepares a wonderfully sticky and nicely sweet glaze of fresh plums and red pepper... MORE»

Recipe #372654

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The Best Shrimp Ceviche!

Posted by Chef #633934  

This recipe is the result of many trials of different recipes and techniques. For me this is the perfect shrimp ceviche. I use a precooked shrimp that is about twice the size of a cocktail shrimp. This size of shrimp can be somewhat difficult... MORE»

Recipe #371480

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Tropical Chicken Couscous W/ Rum Vinaigrette

(1 reviews) Posted by Sarah_Jayne  

I bought some dried mango from a food market today and wanted to see if I could do something different with it. My idea was to do something with a Caribbean theme to its flavors but it certainly isn't authentic. I used chicken from a store bought... MORE»

Recipe #368091

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Skewered Chicken Tenders Basted With Pesto Oil

Posted by - Carla -  

Grill Every Day MORE»

Recipe #361474

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Fusilli With Feta & Lemon Caper Pesto

Posted by - Carla -  

Excerpted from Cooking New American by the Editors of Fine Cooking. Cooking Right: Thin the pesto with a little of the reserved pasta water; you probably won’t need to use all of the water. MORE»

Recipe #360964

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Fusion Coleslaw

Posted by - Carla -  

Excerpted from Food to Live By by Myra Goodman with Linda Holland and Pamela McKinstry. MORE»

Recipe #360868

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Mom's Grilled Chicken (Aka Chicken Delicious)

(2 reviews) Posted by najwa  

Another winner from my mother, whom I believe is the greatest cook ever My mother makes this every weekend and my 4-year old asks to go to my mother's to have some of what he calls "chicken delicious". Prep time does not include... MORE»

Recipe #360259

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