Red Pepper Scallops

In a bowl, combine the scallops, olive oil, lemon zest, and black pepper to taste. Preheat the broiler or prepare coals for outdoor grilling. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the stems, seeds, and ribs. If cooking…...
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Prosciutto-Stuffed Mushrooms

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Remove the stems from the mushrooms. Finely chop enough mushroom stems to equal 1/3 cup. Discard the remaining mushroom stems.

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the prosciutto,…...
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Pretzel Peanut Bark

Line a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment or waxed paper.

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water until smooth, or melt in the microwave in a 2 quart glass dish. Microwave on high (100 %) for 1…...
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Poppy Seed Pinwheels

In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, parsley, chives, and garlic powder and set aside.  On a floured surface, unroll the crescent rolls into rectangles and combine to make one long rectangle.  Spread on cream cheese mixture and roll…...
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Pickled Shrimp (Michael’s recipe)

Boil water, add shrimp and cook until just pink, no more than 3 to 5 minutes.  Drain well and rinse in cold water to prevent further cooking.  Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on.  In large glass airtight jar (about…...
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Bobby’s Pickled Shrimp

For the cooking liquid, in a large pot, combine all the cooking liquid ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Strain, discarding the solids. Let the liquid cool in the pot.

For the shrimp,…...
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Pickled Okra Sandwiches

Remove crusts from bread.  With a rolling pin, roll slices very thin.  Coat each slice with cream cheese and place an okra spear in center; roll up.  Spread a light coat of cream cheese on each rolled-up sandwich (I like…...
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Pesto Cheese Blossoms

Line a medium bowl with plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang to cover the top.  Reserving 3 slices of the provolone, line the bottom and sides of the bowl with the remaining provolone, overlapping the slices. 

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Paula’s Party Popcorn

Heat the oil in a 3-quart saucepan on medium high heat. Put 2 popcorn kernels into the oil and cover the pan. When the test kernels pop, add the rest of the 1/3 cup of popcorn kernels in an even…...
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Paula’s Fried Green Tomato & Egg Hollandaise

Slice the tomatoes 1/4-inch thick.  Lay them out in a shallow baking pan and sprinkle with salt.  Place the tomato slices in a colander and allow time for the salt to put the water out of the tomatoes (approximately 30…...
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Mini Pork Sandwiches

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix garlic, rosemary, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce. Remove wrapper from the tenderloin and separate the 2 halves. Spoon half the mixture on the inside half of the tenderloin. Place the 2 pieces together again…...
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Mini Lemon Pork Sandwiches

Thaw rolls according to package directions.

Rinse tenderloin and pat dry. Combine oil and next 5 ingredients in a large zip-top freezer bag or shallow dish: add tenderloins and seal or cover, and chill at least 4 hours. Remove pork…...
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Mini Cranberry Meatballs

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray the rack of a broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray; place in an aluminum foil-lined broiler pan.

In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, cranberries, tomato paste, mustard, oil, chipotle pepper sauce,…...
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Mini Cheeseburger Puffs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the first 5 ingredients. Hand-form patty to 1/4 normal burger size, about 2-inches in diameter. In a grooved black skillet, cook burgers to medium. Turn once. Do not overcook.

Roll out…...
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Mini Burgers

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together the beef, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 8 equal-size patties. In a large…...
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Mahi Mahi Lettuce Wraps

Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Combine the mango, tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice in a medium mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper. Season the fish with salt and pepper and brush with olive…...
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Magical Peanut Butter Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a large baking sheet.

In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, 1 cup equivalent of the Splenda, the egg, and vanilla, and stir well with a spoon.  Roll the dough into balls…...
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The Deen Bros. Lighter Macho Nachos

Preheat the broiler. Stack the tortillas and cut into quarters. Arrange the tortilla pieces in one layer on the broiler rack; spray the tortillas lightly with nonstick spray. Broil 6 inches from the heat, turning frequently, until crisp and golden,…...
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Macho Nachos

Have all ingredients prepared and ready to assemble nachos.

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

In a small saucepan on low, heat refried beans until they are loose enough to spoon onto nachos.  On a large oven proof platter, spread out…...
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Lip Smackin’ Trail Mix

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.  In large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except banana chips and raisins, cherries and apricots; mix well.  Spread evenly in an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.  Bake 55 to 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.  Remove…...
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