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Appetizers

Cucumber Buttermilk Salad Dressing with Homemade Healthy Croutons

August 30, 2010 0 comments
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This easy recipe for Cucumber Buttermilk Salad Dressing with Homemade Healthy Croutons makes close to 2 cups so there is plenty for a big salad and leftovers for the next night. You could use it as a dip for a veggie platter or to serve on the side with some grilled meat or fish. Whenever I [...]

Watermelon Salad with Arugula, Field Greens, and Feta Cheese

August 9, 2010 2 comments
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This salad is a fresh, delicious change of pace. Why not give it a try and step away from the same old boring salads?  The sweetness of the watermelon blends so nicely with the peppery flavor of the arugula. Don’t be afraid to shake it up a little too. You can use all arugula and [...]

Shrimp and Corn Chowder

July 28, 2010 2 comments
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Shrimp and Corn Chowder This rich chowder is easy to make and I promise everyone will love it. I consider this a treat meal if you make the full fat version. It’s one of my sister’s favorite dishes and one that I often make for special occasions, or dinner parties. I made it this week [...]

Summer Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe

July 13, 2010 2 comments
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My Aunt Rosie and my Grandma Reo made this salad all the time when I was younger.  This amazing salad can be used in so many ways. It’s great by itself or over some mixed greens.  I like to serve it over grilled fish, shrimp, chicken, or steak.  It also makes a great appetizer served [...]

Simple Summer Macaroni Salad Recipe

May 25, 2010 4 comments
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This salad is one that I make all the time in the summer and everyone loves it.  Even my kids and their friends ask me to make this because they love it so much. If you need a side dish to complete a meal or bring to a BBQ, make this and I guarantee everyone [...]

Un-Fried Fried Shrimp Recipe with Homemade Tartar Sauce

April 26, 2010 4 comments
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This “un-fried” shrimp recipe gives you all the taste of fried shrimp without all the fat and mess. I like to serve this with salad and rice or just as an appetizer. This recipe is also great for a party because you can prepare these hours ahead of time and keep them in the fridge [...]