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    Rainbow Sugar Cookie Twists

    1 pkg Golden Sugar Cookie Mix 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 large egg 1 teaspoon water 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 tub Milk Chocolate Frosting 1 tub Vanilla Frosting 3 (2.17 oz) pkgs Skittles Tropical Bite Size Candies Empty cookie mix into large bowl. Break up any lumps. Add flour to mix...
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    Where is the best all inclusive island/hotel to visit on vacation during the month of December/January?

    i've been to a couple different islands during March in the past but am planning on a December trip this year... Any good ideas or personal experiences? Thanks for your help!
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    Florida keys vacation hotel questions?

    we are planning on taking a vacation to the keys next month but dont know where to stay. we want it to be on the beach but not too expensive. ive been to the booking sites but its hard to tell which ones are on the beach and which ones arent
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    Tropical Fruit Bread

    1/3 c. sugar 1/4 c. softened oleo 2 eggs 1/2 c. mashed bananas 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapples, drained 2 c. Bisquick 1/2 c. coconut 1/2 c. nuts Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom of loaf pan. Mix sugar, butter and eggs until blended. Stir in bananas and pineapples. Stir in remaining...
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    Tropical Ambrosia

    1 420gram can if pineapple pieces drained ( or use a fresh pineapple chopped, about 2 cups) 2 oranges segmented 2 medium bananas sliced 1 cup of black grapes, cut in half if large. 1 punnet of berries (rasberries, strawberries or blueberries) 1/2 cup of walnuts or pecans chopped. 1 cup...
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    Mango Tropical Fruit Salsa

    It would be great on grilled tilapia, grouper, snapper and goes well with baked chicken or pork. 1 cup ripe mango, peeled and diced 1 cup each of diced fresh pinapple, honeydew and cantalope 1/2 cup diced red, orange (or yellow) and green peppers 1/3 cup red pepper seasoned rice vinegar 2 to 3...
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    Fantasia Fruit Salad

    1 can prepared lemon pie filling 1 (12 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 (15 oz) can tropical fruit salad, drained 1 (15 oz) can pineapple tidbits, drained 2 (11 oz) cans mandarin oranges, drained Combine pie filling and whipped topping in large bowl. Fold in next 3 ingredients; cover and...
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    Quick Tropical Cheesecake Trifle

    A great dessert for spring time BBQs! Makes: 14 servings, 2/3 cup each 1 pkg. (10.75 oz.) frozen pound cake, thawed, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 tub (24.2 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Ready-To-Eat Cheesecake Filling 2 cups cut-up fresh pineapple (1 inch pieces) 2 bananas, sliced 2 kiwi, peeled, chopped...
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    Hurricane Cocktail

    Ingredients: 1 oz. dark rum 1 oz. light rum 1/2-oz. Galliano 3/4-oz. Fresh Lime Juice 1 oz. passion fruit syrup 1-1/2 oz. orange juice 1-1/2 oz. pineapple juice dash of Angostura Bitters fresh tropical fruit for garnish ice Preparation: Shake all ingredients together with ice and strain into...
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    Tropical Crunch Snack Mix

    12 oz Honey roasted peanuts 10 oz Salted cashews 10 oz Dried banana chips 8 oz Dried pineapple pieces 6 oz Coconut chips Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Store in airtight container.
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    Tropical Coconut Cookies

    1 ¼ CUPS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR ½ TSP BAKING SODA ¼ TSP SALT ½ CUP BUTTER, SOFTENED ½ CUP PACKED LIGHT BROWN SUGAR ½ CUP WHITE SUGAR 1 LARGE EGG ½ TSP PURE VANILLA EXTRACT 1 1/3 CUPS FLAKED COCONUT SUNMAID TROPICAL TRIO DRIED FRUIT MIX (PINEAPPLE, PAPAYA, MANGO) PREHEAT OVEN 350 DEGREES F...
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    Rice Perlow, Sofrito, Arroz Con Pollo

    2 lb.s chicken pieces, leg quarters are good Combine these, 1-1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning 1-1/2 tsp seasoned salt (lawry's) 1-1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1Tbsp oil 2 slices bacon 1/4 cup chopped onion 3 cups water 1-1/2 cups converted white rice Briefly, Sprinkle chicken with...
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    Sparkling Tropical Fruit Juice

    1 kiwi, peeled 1 orange, peeled and sectioned 1/2 mango, peeled and sliced sparkling mineral water Process the fruit in a juicer. Pour the juice in a large glass and fill to the top with sparkling water and serve.
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    All-Purpose Cookies (Ice Box)

    2 sticks unsalted butter -- room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Add yolks, one at a...
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    Margarita Braised Chicken Thighs and Green Rice

    1/2 cup flour (about 2 1/4 ounces) 1 tablespoon paprika 2 teaspoons garlic powder 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil Cooking spray 1 cup thinly sliced onion (about 1 medium) 5 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup dried tropical fruit 1/2...
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    All-Purpose Cookies (Ice Box)

    2 stick unsalted butter -- room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Add yolks, one at a...
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    Like Bananas? Here's Some Reasons To Keep Eating Them

    From an email that has been circulating. Bananas Contain three natural sugars -sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute...
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    Cashew Carmel Brownies

    Prep Time: 30 min Total Time: 3 hours 10 min Makes: 48 brownies 1 bag (14 oz) caramels 1/4 cup milk 1 box (1 lb 6.5 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme brownie mix 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup water 2 eggs 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts 1. Heat...
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    Tropical Quinoa

    Tropical Quinoa - from Wegmans Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 2 cups water 1 cup quinoa 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 3/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 14 oz can Nature Forest Mango 1/2 red pepper, finely...
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    Tropical Couscous

    I made this for dinner tonight to serve with grilled scallops. I tasted it while it was still a little warm and it was so good! Can't wait to try it cold. Tropical Couscous serves 8 2 1/4 cups fresh orange juice ( I used frozen) 1 tsp cumin 1 10 0z box couscous (I used whole wheat) 2 TBS...
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