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Thanks for visiting!My brother made these over the weekend and they were amazing.  The little addition of the honey at the end is a nice flavor twist.
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2 cups thin green beans, lightly steamed
1 small red onion, chopped fine
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
Dressing:
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 large garlic clove, crushed
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt & pepper, to taste
Mix together the salad ingredients in a bowl.  Next, mix together the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.  Toss and serve.
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 The warm weather is just around the corner…but why not squeeze in one more soup recipe!
2 Tbs Unsalted butter
5 Leeks; white part only, rinsed and julienned
3 Cloves garlic; chopped
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Ingredients:
-8 OZ Bacon, Fine Diced
-1/2 Bundle Celery, Small Dice
-2 Spanish Onions, Small Dice
-6 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
-1 Pound Bliss Potatoes, Small Dice
-1 1/2 Pounds Ham Hochs
-1 1/2 Gallon Chicken Stock
-1 1/2 Pounds Green Split Peas
-3 Bay Leaves
-Salt & Pepper to taste
Procedures:
1.  Sautee Bacon until rendered.
2.  Add Celery, Onions and Garlic, Sautee until transparent.
3.  Add Ham Hoch’s, [...]