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Recipe: Sour Shirley Temple
SUMMER RECIPE SERIES

A sour twist to a childhood favorite that can become a classic in itself.

Ingredients:

1 oz grenadine
1- 1.5 oz seltzer
Ice
5 oz lemonade

Preparation:

1) Add grenadine & seltzer to glass about 2/3 of the way full.

2) Fill glass with ice

3) Splash in your lemonade until glass is full- no need to stir.

( Image: Gina Kleinworth )

Related: Iced Mocha Coffee

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08.09.13 12:00PM BRIGID

Categories: beverage, easy, quick, summer

Recipe: Pink Fruit Salad
SUMMER RECIPE SERIES

Perfect end to summer's meal on a hot night. Sweet and refreshing a sure delight at any dinner party.

Ingredients:

watermelon, cubed
strawberries, hulled and quartered
raspberries
2 tablespoons mint chiffonade
1 tablespoon sugar

Preparation:

1) Add ingredients in a bowl and toss lightly until thoroughly coated.

( Image: Lily Stockman )

Related: Summer Squash Salad

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08.02.13 1:00PM BRIGID

Categories: easy, lunch, quick, salad, summer, snacks, uncooked

Recipe: Summer Squash Salad
SUMMER RECIPE SERIES

This refreshing side will add color and flavor to your favorite summer meals. The flavor from the dressing on this salad only gets better with time.

Ingredients:

2 cups julienned zucchini
2 cups julienned yellow summer squash
1 cup sliced radish
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons & 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 thin slices prosciutto (1 ounce), chopped
1/4 cup feta cheese

Preparation:

1) Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto; saute for 2 minutes or until crisp. Set aside.

2) In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, squash, and radishes.

3) In a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine remaining ingredients (except prosciutto and feta cheese); shake well. Pour over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Before serving, sprinkle cooked prosciutto and feta cheese over to your liking.

( Image: Anna Williams )

Related: Fresh Tomato Salad

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08.02.13 12:00PM BRIGID

Categories: easy, lunch, quick, salad, summer, snacks, uncooked

Recipe: Fresh Tomato Salad
SUMMER RECIPE SERIES

One taste of these fresh, juicy tomatoes with tangy cheese and fresh herbs, and you will never want summer to end.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds assorted tomatoes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons fresh basil
1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

1) Slice tomatoes in thick meaty slices, about 3/4 inch thick.

2) Arrange the tomatoes on a large serving plate. In a small bowl whisk together the oil, basil, vinegar, mustard, and salt & pepper. Pour olive oil mixture over the tomato slices.

3) According to your preference, grate parmesan cheese over the slices and serve.

( Image: Jennifer Davick )

Related: Mississippi Mud Cake

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08.02.13 11:00AM BRIGID

Categories: easy, lunch, quick, salad, summer, snacks, uncooked

Recipe: Summer Salsa
SUMMER RECIPE SERIES

Shake up your summer dips with this twist on an old favorite. Fresh vegetables find themselves in the company of the snappy heat of jalapenos and a refreshing zest of lime juice. Serves this as starter to the Baja Fish Tacos and you will have a meal fit for royalty.

Ingredients:

1 can corn, drained
1 red onion, diced
3-4 tomatoes, diced
1-2 jalapenos, diced and seeds removed
1 red pepper, diced
1 can black beans, drained
1-2 avocado, chunks
5 stalks green onion, diced
2 limes or 4 tablespoons of lime juice

Preparation:

1) Combine, in a bowl, the first eight ingredients and toss until well mixed.

2) Juice two limes or about 4 tablespoons of lime juice over mixture. Toss again until coated evenly.

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Related: Baja Fish Tacos

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07.19.13 12:00PM BRIGID

Categories: appetizer, easy, make ahead, quick, summer, snacks, uncooked, uncooked

Recipe: Strawberry Surf Rider Smoothie
RESTAURANT REPRODUCTION

Enjoy some peaches teaching strawberries how to surf on an ocean of lemonade next to beaches made of lime sherbet. Make your own version of this classic Jamba Juice smoothie.

Ingredients:

12 oz frozen lemonade concentrate
1 cup lime sherbet
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 cup sliced peaches
1/2 to 1 cup crushed ice

Preparation:

1) Combine the lemonade concentrate and lime sherbet in a blender, and pulse for 5 seconds.

2) Add the strawberries, peaches, and ice; blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

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Related: Baja Fish Tacos

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07.12.13 12:00PM BRIGID

Categories: beverage, easy, restaurant reproduction, quick, summer, snacks, sweets, uncooked

Recipe: Baja Fish Tacos
SUMMER RECIPE SERIES

Beat the heat with these light fish tacos. So flavorful you will forget about the heat of the summer sun and instead on the subtle heat on your tongue from these fresh ingredients.

Ingredients:

Fish Tacos
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 pounds fish fillets
cooking spray
lettuce, shredded
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas

Lime-Cilantro Crema
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
hot sauce, to taste

Pico de Gallo
1 1/2 cups seeded, diced tomatoes
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon diced jalapenos
1 tablespoon minced garlic
juice from 2 limes
2 tablespoons cilantro
Salt and pepper

Preparation:
1) Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2) In a small bowl, combine the cumin, paprika, ground red pepper, salt, and garlic powder; sprinkle mixture evenly over both sides of the fish fillets. Place fish on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake for 9 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

3) While fish is cooking, combine Lime-Cilantro Crema and Pico De Gallo ingredients in two separate small bowls; set aside.

4) Once the fish is done, place fillets into a bowl; break into pieces with a fork. Heat tortillas according to their package directions. Divide the fish evenly among tortillas; top each with desired amount of crema and pico de gallo.

( Image: KalynKitchen )

Related: Bacon Flavored Milkshake

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07.05.13 12:00PM BRIGID

Categories: easy, lunch, main dish, quick, supper, summer

Recipe: Citrus Brunch Punch
MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL

Ingredients:

2 cups pineapple juice
2 cups orange juice
1 cup grapefruit juice
1 cup lemonade
2 cups ginger ale, chilled

Preparation:

1) In a pitcher, combine the fruit juices and lemonade. Refrigerate until cold.

2) When ready to serve, pour into punch bowl and slowly add ginger ale. Or Pour into drinking cup 3/4 way full and add ginger ale to taste.

Related: Breakfast Fruit Salad

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05.10.13 1:00PM BRIGID

Categories: beverage, easy, quick, uncooked,

Recipe: Fruit Salad
MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL

Ingredients:

1 whole fresh pineapple
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
1-1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1-1/2 cup marachino cherries, halved
1-1/4 cups vanilla yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

1) In a bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, oranges, strawberries, and cherries. Combine the yogurt and vanilla extract; spoon over fruit and stir gently. Serve.

Related: Homemade Breakfast Patties

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05.10.13 12:30PM BRIGID

Categories: side dish, easy, breakfast, quick, uncooked, salad,

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: Shamrock Shake
RESTUARANT REPRODUCTIONS

Ingredients:
2 cups mint chocolate chip ice cream
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons Crème de Menthe

Preparation:
Combine ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Related: Corned Beef & Cabbage with Potatoes and Carrots

( Image: Kelsey Banfield )

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03.15.13 1:00PM BRIGID

Categories: beverage,easy,quick,restaurant reproduction,sweets,st.patrick's day, dessert, sweets, 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