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Scampi Pasta

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Recipe courtesy of Quick & Simple magazine
Serves 4
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in 2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (I used fresh, minced garlic). Add 1 lb thawed, frozen shrimp and sute until pink, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 medium tomato, […]

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Basil-Turkey Mini Focaccia Sandwiches

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Recipe courtesy of Betty Crocker.
1 can (13.8 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated pizza crust
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 container (6.5 oz) herb-and-garlic spreadable cheese, softened (I used Boursin)
2 medium plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 package fresh basil leaves, stems removed
1/2 lb. thinly sliced smoked turkey […]

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Chickpea and Rosemary Dip

Posted by Cate under Appetizers, Dips & Spreads

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Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray
2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained
1 small jar (6 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped (I skipped the chopping - no need since it went into the food processor)
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 cloves garlic, cracked away from skin
4 stems fresh rosemary, leaves stripped from stems
coarse […]

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Pasta Puttanesca

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Serves 6
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) whole plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup mixed olives, pitted and diced
4 teaspoons drained capers, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound linguini
1 can (2 ounces) anchovy fillets, drained and chopped
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
ground black pepper
Parmesan […]

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Lava Flows/Strawberry Coladas

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Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray.
(also known as Strawberry Coladas)
3 cups frozen sliced strawberries in juice, defrosted
2 cans coconut milk drink mix (such as Coco Lopez)
3 cups pineapple juice
6 shots of coconut rum or light rum
1 tray of ice cubes
Blend strawberries in a blender on high speed until smooth. Add half a […]

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