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    Arizona Chile Cheese Crisps

    Vegetable oil 4 (7-inch) flour tortillas 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup drained CHI-CHI'S® Salsa 1/4 cup CHI-CHI'S® diced green chilies 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large skillet, heat 1-inch vegetable oil to 360 degrees. Fry tortillas, one at a time...
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    Ribs basted with pomegranate and red pepper sauce

    Ribs: 2 racks of lamb or pork back ribs, cut into ribs (~ 1 lb. ea.) water 1 stick cinnamon (optional) 5 cloves (optional) 3-5 whole allspice (optional) 1/4 c. pomegranate molasses 1/4 c. Middle Eastern red pepper sauce 2 T. olive oil 1 T. fresh lemon juice salt freshly ground pepper Place ribs...
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    Baked Taco Chicken Wings

    1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 envelope (approx. 1 1/4 ounces) Taco Seasoning Mix 3 pounds chicken wings, tips removed, cut at the joints 6 tablespoons butter 1 cup crushed Doritos or other corn chips Combine flour with Taco Seasoning Mix in a plastic food storage bag. Add chicken wings, a few at...
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    Stuffed New Potatoes

    12 small new, same-sized red or white potatoes 1/4 cup crème frâiche or sour cream 1/4 lb. bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled 1/4 cup crumbled bleu cheese or shredded cheddar 2 tablespoons chopped chives Tip: Don't try to substitute small potatoes for new in the original Stuffed New Potatoes...
  5. Lucious Deviled Eggs

    Deviled eggs are a fabulous appetizer for any holiday gathering. The addition of pomegranate seeds as a garnish adds a great flavor and look. * 12 eggs * Parsley flakes to taste * Salt and pepper to taste * 1 tbsp sweet hot mustard * 1/2 cup Miracle Whip * 2 tablespoons...
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    Cumin Shrimp Appetizer

    8Tbsp (1 stick) Butter - unsalted 2 tsp ground turmeric 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp lime zest Juice of 2 limes 2 pounds large shrimp - shelled and deveined Preheat the broiler. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt...
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    Mexican Stuffed Pizza

    1 (15-ounce) can chili with beans 1 (4-ounce) can Diced Green Chiles 2 (8-ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese Toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sliced ripe olives, and shredded cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)...
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    Piperies Orektiko (Pepper Salad Appetizer)

    Yield: 12 Servings Ingredients: * 6 lg Sweet peppers * 1 md Onion; coarsely chopped Salt & pepper to taste * 3 tb Vinegar (more if desired) * 1/4 c Olive oil Instructions: Oregano Bake peppers in hot 450 F oven for about 20 minutes or until wilted and soft. Remove seeds and...
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    Oriental Meat Filled Pancakes

    Yield: 2 Dozen Ingredients: * 4 Eggs * 1/2 c Water * 3 tb Cornstarch * 2 ts Soy sauce * 1/2 ts Sugar * 3 ts Peanut or Veg. oil divided * 6 Oriental pancakes * 1 tb Cornstarch * 3 tb Soy sauce * 1 tb Dry sherry * 3/4 lb Ground beef * 1/2 lb Ground...
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    Cottage Cheese Tidbits

    Ingredients: [/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]24 pcs - cottage cheese (paneer), diced 1 cup - water 1 � tsp - garlic paste 1 tsp - ginger paste 1 � tsp - soy sauce 1 tsp - chilli sauce 1 tsp - vinegar 2 tbsp - tomato sauce 1 tsp - sugar � tsp - pepper 1 tbsp - mint leaves, finely chopped � tsp - chilli...
  11. Cool Orange Chicken Fingers

    Ingredients 1 packet/1 oz. Hidden Valley® The Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix, 3 cups Orange juice 1 pound Chicken breasts, boneless 1 tablespoon Sage 2 Eggs, beaten 2 ounces Water 1/2 cup Flour 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs, dry & plain 1 cup Corn flake crumbs...
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    Tuna-Caponata Melt

    Yield: 6 Servings Ingredients: * 1 Jar (9 3/4 oz) olive salad Drained * 1 Can (8 oz) eggplant Appetizer (caponata) * 2 Cans (6 oz) solid white tuna In water drained * 1 lb Loaf french bread * 16 Slices provolone cheese Instructions: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a...
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    Reuben Wonton Appetizers with homemade 1000 Island dressing

    Corned Beef Brisket 1 Corned Beef Brisket with spice packet 3/4 cup Mustard 3/4 cup Honey or Brown Sugar In a large pot boil corned beef brisket with contents of spice packet for 45 minutes per pound. Ours was 4 lbs so we boiled it for 3 hours. Mix together Honey and Mustard and make 1000...
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    Bourekakia (Cheese Filled Appetizers)

    1 3 ounces package cream cheese 1/4 pound feta cheese-crumbled 1 cup cottage cheese or 1 cup ricotta cheese 2 egg yolks few gratings of nutmeg; 1 Tablespoon of chopped parsley Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor till smooth. 1/2 stick butter 9 sheets phyllo dough Melt butter...
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    Galloping Horses

    Category: Appetizers and Dips This recipe is suitable for a: vegetarian/vegan diet Preparation Time: 10 minutes Serves: 30 Ingredients: ----------------------------------------------------- vegetable or olive oil 8 finely chopped shallots 2 Tbsps crunchy peanut butter 1 Tbsp brown...
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    "Fritos Outdoor Cooking Ideas: 1957 .."

    From the "Plan 59" website: http://www.plan59.com/blog.htm "? Fritos Outdoor Cooking Ideas: 1957 Most everything tastes better outdoors -- where the men are cooks (and the women are glad of it). Take a lazy summer evening, bring out your portable...
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    Dill Pickles

    1 bushel small cucumbers, washed 1 bushel garlic cloves, peeled - 3 cloves/jar dill weed - 1 large dill head/jar 12 cups water 3 L 6 cups vinegar 2 L 3/4 to 1 cup coarse salt 180 mL to 250 mL Clean cucumbers thoroughly. Peel garlic cloves and wash dill weed. Boil water...
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    Tomato-Clam Cocktail

    16 oz tomato juice 500 mL 16 oz clam juice 500 mL 2 tsp lemon juice or dill pickle juice 10 mL 1/8 tsp red pepper sauce 0.5 mL Stir all ingredients well; chill and serve as an appetizer.
  19. Shrimp Toast Canapés

    1 lb raw shrimp 450 g 1 green onion, including part of green top 1 4 canned water chestnuts 4 1/2 tsp salt 2 mL 1/4 tsp garlic salt 1 mL 1/8 tsp pepper 0.5 mL 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice 7 mL 1 egg white 1 12 thin slices white sandwich bred, crusts removed 12 Shell and devein the...
  20. Maui Munchers with Curry Pineapple Dip

    30 pcs King & Prince Maui Munchers Coconut Popcorn Shrimp 30 pcs 4 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature) 115 g 2 tbsp Pineapple, finely chopped (fresh or canned) 30 mL 3 tbsp Pineapple Juice 45 mL 3/4 tsp Curry Powder 3 mL 6 pcs Radicchio Lettuce 6 pcs 6 Sprigs Fresh Cilantro 6 Bake...