CAJUN CHICKEN “POPPERS”

CAJUN CHICKEN “POPPERS”

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1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 15 fresh jalape.o green peppers ½ pound bacon Several fresh boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders 1 bottle sweet and sour sauce (any brand) Toothpicks Cut peppers in half, lengthwise. Remove seeds and veins, wash, and thoroughly...
FROZEN FRUIT CUPS

FROZEN FRUIT CUPS

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Ruth Smith of Brandon brought these delicious fruit cups to me, and I just had to share the recipe. Use them as a salad, light dessert, or even as a fruit Popsicle. They are so delicious and refreshing, just perfect for the warm summer days ahead. Enjoy! Frozen Fruit...
CRUNCHY SOUTHERN TACOS

CRUNCHY SOUTHERN TACOS

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1 bag shredded cabbage ½ cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup sugar 1 tablespoon Kosher salt 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper 4 to 6 blue taco shells 4 to 6 chicken strips, fried 1 cup frozen battered okra, fried 1 tablespoon adobo sauce 1 cup chunky Pico de Gallo 1 cup...
PEACH AND PISTACHIO SALAD

PEACH AND PISTACHIO SALAD

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½ red onion ½ cup white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon Kosher salt 5 ounces baby arugula ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped 2 pounds fresh peaches, peeled and pit removed ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese ½ cup toasted pistachios ¼...
BLACK-EYED PEA SALSA WITH GRILLED CORNBREAD

BLACK-EYED PEA SALSA WITH GRILLED CORNBREAD

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2 (15.5-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained 2 (11-ounce) cans Rotel tomatoes with juice 1 (11-ounce) can white shoe peg corn, drained 1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons basil, chopped ½ bell pepper, chopped 1 bunch...
POOLSIDE BRUNCH

POOLSIDE BRUNCH

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FRENCH TOAST WITH ALMOND BUTTER 6 (1-inch) slices of bread ¼ cup milk 2 eggs, beaten ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 tablespoon margarine Sifted confectioners’ sugar Cut round from each piece of bread with a biscuit cutter. Combine milk, eggs, and almond extract. Dip...
PICNIC AT THE BEACH

PICNIC AT THE BEACH

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What could be more fun than a picnic at our own Mississippi Gulf Coast on the beautiful sandy beach as the sun sets on the horizon?  Set the scene with colorful fabrics, a few comfortable pillows, and several wooden boxes and baskets used to transport the picnic to...
Herbs, Oils and Butters in Strawberry Jar

Herbs, Oils and Butters in Strawberry Jar

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HERB OIL Use herb oils for dipping breads and for salad dressings. To make herb oil, usea mild oil such as olive, peanut, safflower, or sunflower oil. Choose fresh herbssuch as basil, thyme, tarragon, sage, oregano, or rosemary. Slightly bruise enoughherb sprigs to...
GRILLED SALMON WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

GRILLED SALMON WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

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6 salmon steaks, 1 to 2 inches thick Celery salt to taste Freshly ground white pepper to taste 1 medium onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, pressed 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 3 fresh tomatoes, peeled, drained, seeded, and diced ½ cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon...