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Haute Dogs
FOURTH OF JULY SPECIAL

Spice up the usual hot dog, Fourth of July fare with these easy to master topping combinations. Most of these can be found in the back of refrigerator. Follow these straight forward medleys and you will the toast of your Independence Day cook out.

Ingredients:

All beef hot dogs
Hot dog buns
Assorted toppings*

*See Topping Combinations

Preparation:

1) Place hot dogs into slow cooker, if cooking a large amount place them vertically so they can all fit.

2) Cover, and cook on low for 4 hours, or on high for about 2 hours. Check to make sure the hot dogs in the middle are fully hot before serving. Serve with tongs into buns and fix with desired Topping Combinations.

Your hot dogs can stay on the Warming setting for several hours, keeping them warm and ready for the duration of your party or get-together.

Topping Combinations:

1. Southwestern Hot Dog = Salsa + Tomato + Avocado
2. Backyard BBQ Hot Dog = Barbecue Sauce + French Fried Onions
3. Sweet & Salty Hot Dog = Corn + Crumbled Bacon + Ketchup
4. Neoclassical Chili Dog = Chili + White Cheddar Cheese
5. Pow! Right in the Kisser Hot Dog = Yellow Mustard + Sauerkraut

Related: Roasted Potato Salad

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06.28.13 12:00PM BRIGID

Categories: Fourth of July, lunch, easy, quick, slow cooker, main dish, supper, summer

Recipe: Pistou
MAKE YOUR OWN PESTO

Ingredients:
1 large garlic clove
coarse salt
freshly ground pepper
2 cups basil leaves
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation:
1. Chop the garlic and add 1/4 teaspoon of the coarse salt. Mash this into a paste. (A mortar and pestle are recommended)
2. Tear the basil; and gradually add it to the mortar along with half the cheese. Pound this to a paste adding leaves as you can fit them.
3. Add the remaining and the oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Then it is ready to serve. To store, it is recommended, that you pour some of the olive oil on top and it can be refrigerated, covered, up to one week.

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03.19.13 12:00PM KAREN B

Categories: condiments,easy,French,quick,sauce,uncooked

Recipe: Mint Pesto
MAKE YOUR OWN PESTO

Ingredients:
2 cups fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup cold water
2 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.

Related: Herb Pesto

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03.13.13 1:00PM KAREN B

Categories: condiments,easy,Italian,quick,sauce,uncooked

Recipe: Herb Pesto
MAKE YOUR OWN PESTO

Ingredients:
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup cold water
1 to 2 cloves of garlic
2 Tbsp fresh oregano
1 Tbsp rosemary leaves
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.

Related: Basil Pesto

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03.13.13 12:00PM KAREN B

Categories: condiments,easy,Italian,quick,sauce,uncooked

Recipe: Basil Pesto
MAKE YOUR OWN PESTO

Ingredients:
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 Tbsp cold water
2 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.

Related:Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

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03.13.13 11:00AM KAREN B

Categories: condiments,easy,Italian,quick,sauce,uncooked

Recipe: Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
MAKE YOUR OWN PESTO

Ingredients
2 3oz. packages sun-dried tomato halves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 garlic cloves
3 Tbsp cold water
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.

Related: Olive Pesto

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03.06.13 1:00PM KAREN B

Categories: condiments,easy,Italian,quick,sauce,uncooked

Recipe: Olive Pesto
MAKE YOUR OWN PESTO

Ingredients
1 7oz. jar pitted kalamata olives, drained
1 7oz. jar pimento-stuffed Spanish olives, drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp balsamnic vinegar
1 tsp pepper
3 to 4 cloves of garlic
1 tsp smoked paprika

Preparation
In a food processor combine all ingredients and process until smooth. Stop occasionally to scrape sides down.

Related: Cilantro Pesto

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03.06.13 12:00PM KAREN B

Categories: condiments,easy,Italian,quick,sauce,uncooked

Recipe: Cilantro Pesto
MAKE YOUR OWN PESTO

Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 tsp cumin seeds
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cold water
2 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt

Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake pecans in a single layer on a cookie sheet for 5 to 6 minutes (or until toasted and fragrant). Let cool for 10 minutes.
2. Place a skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the cumin seeds and cook, constantly stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Let them cool for 10 minutes.
3. In a food processor combine all ingredients and process until smooth. Stop occasionally to scrape sides down.

Related: Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

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03.06.13 11:00AM KAREN B

Categories: condiments,easy,Italian,quick,sauce,uncooked