Archive for July, 2008

Sun Tea

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:50 No Comments

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Thanks for visiting!4 Tea bags
1 1/2 quarts Cold water
1/2 cup sugar (use more or less depending on how sweet you like your tea)
1 lemon, sliced
Place the tea bags [...]

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Oriental Chicken Wings

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 12:23 5 Comments

24        Chicken wings — sectioned
2         Cloves garlic — minced
1 tablespoon Ketchup
1/2  cup  Honey
1/2  cup  Soy sauce
1/2  cup  Dijon mustard
1    tablespoon Vegetable oil
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and let marinate for about 30 minutes.  Arrange the wings in a pan & bake at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes - flip and bake until brown.

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11 Classic Cocktails

Monday, July 14, 2008 18:04 1 Comment

The summer party season is well under way!  Why not try out some new cocktail recipes at your next gathering.  But don’t forget to be responsible!  Continue reading for some great recipes including Black Russians, Martinis, Screwdrivers and more…

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Slow Cooker Garlic Roasted Chicken

Monday, July 14, 2008 11:56 No Comments

5 pound Roasting chicken
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Paprika, to taste
5 Garlic cloves, minced
1/4 pound Sweet butter
1/2 cup Chicken broth
Season the chicken, inside and out, with salt, pepper and paprika. Spread half of the garlic in the cavity of the chicken and spread the remaining garlic on the outside of the bird. Place the bird in [...]

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Chicken & Sweet Pepper Stir-Fry

Sunday, July 13, 2008 17:00 1 Comment

18 ounces        Boneless Chicken Breast halves, cut into 1/2″ pieces.
3  tablespoons   Soy Sauce
1  tablespoon    Dry Sherry
1 Medium Onion — cut into wedges
Medium green/sweet and red peppers
1 1/2  cups          Sliced fresh Mushrooms
1      tablespoon    Cooking Oil
1      teaspoon      Grated Ginger root
8      ounces        Can Bamboo Shoots, drained
1/4  cup           Chicken Broth
1      teaspoon      Cornstarch
Put the cut up chicken in a bowl.  [...]

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Cucumber Dill Salad

Friday, July 11, 2008 9:49 2 Comments

1      cup           cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
1      pint          sour cream
1      tablespoon    white wine vinegar
1/2  teaspoon      salt
1/8  teaspoon      cayenne
1      tablespoon    onion — grated
3      tablespoons   fresh dill — chopped
Mix sour cream, vinegar, salt, cayenne, and grated onion. Stir in chopped dill and diced cucumber. Refrigerate two hours before serving.

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Vanilla Ice Cream with Pecans & Maple Syrup

Thursday, July 10, 2008 16:54 2 Comments

2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
1 cup pecan nuts
1 quart premium quality vanilla ice cream
Maple syrup
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Mix the sugar with the pecans on a baking tray and sprinkle with a little water to make a paste.
Bake in the oven for a couple minutes or until the pecans are toasted and caramelized. [...]

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