Lightening Fast White Bean Dip

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the ingredients and pulse until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with chopped chives.Serve with crisp carrot sticks or toasted pita triangles.

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Lemon Blossoms

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Spray miniature muffin tins with vegetable oil cooking spray.  Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs and oil and blend well with an electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes.  Pour a small amount…...
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The Lady and Sons Chicken Fingers

Sprinkle chicken tenders with house seasoning. Dredge chicken in flour, dip into buttermilk and back into flour.

Preheat oil to 350 degrees. Fry fingers in deep hot oil 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with honey…...
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Jerk Wontons with Caribbean Salsa

In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, jalapenos, cucumber, bell peppers, and cilantro. In another bowl, combine the apple juice concentrate, oil, salt, and pepper. Add to the pineapple mixture, tossing gently to coat. Cover and chill for 4 hours.…...
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Jalapeno Hushpuppies

Heat the oil to 350 degrees F. in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven.

In a 1-quart mixing bowl, stir the cornmeal, flour, onion, jalapeno, corn, and eggs, until blended. Allow to stand 5 minutes.

Drop the batter by teaspoonfuls into…...
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Jalapeno Bottle Caps with Blue Cheese Dip

Heat the oil in a deep skillet to 375 degrees F.

While the oil heats up, combine the fry mix with the beer, stirring until smooth. Toss the jalapeno slices in the batter. Using a slotted wooden spoon or tongs,…...
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Italian Chicken Sticks

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a pie plate or platter, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper.  Dip the chicken strips in the melted butter, then dredge them in the breadcrumbs…...
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Hot Tomato Tart Appetizers

Mix together tomatoes, green onions, salt, pepper, and basil together. Place in a colander to drain off excess juice. Mix shredded cheese and mayonnaise together. Fold into tomato mixture.

Pinch each biscuit in half. On a lightly floured surface…...
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Hot Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Preheat the oven to 350.

Grease a casserole dish with a non-stick spray. Combine all of the ingredients but jack cheese in a large bowl.  Stir well with a metal spoon. Sprinkle jack cheese on top. Place in the prepared…...
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Hot and Spicy Refried Bean Dip

In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine beans, cheese, hot sauce, cumin, and southern spice rub. Heat until cheese has melted. Pour into a bowl and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve warm alongside tortilla chips.

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Homemade Salsa on the Fly

In a large glass bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir well with a spoon. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until serving time.

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2007

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Grilled Cheesy Olive Bread

In a bowl, combine the pepper jack cheese, olives, butter, cream cheese, and garlic powder with a hand-held mixer until smooth. Slather the cheese mixture over the cut halves of bread and sandwich the halves together.

Wrap the loaf in…...
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Grilled Eggplant Dip

Set up the grill for direct grilling on high heat.

Make slits in each eggplant and insert the garlic. When ready to cook, place the eggplants on the hot grate and grill until the skins are charred all over…...
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Grilled Cheese and Bacon Jalapeno Poppers

Prepare a medium-hot grill or preheat the broiler. If using the broiler, line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

In a small bowl, mix together the cheese and cilantro.

Using a paring knife, cut off the top of the…...
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Grilled Potato Skins

Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.

Clean and bake potatoes in oven for 1 hour. When done, allow to slightly cool and cut into halves. 

Preheat grill to medium heat. 

Scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch…...
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Ghoulish Grins

Slice and core each apple into quarters and then slice the apple into wedges. Spread about 2 teaspoons peanut butter on one side of each apple slice and sandwich together. Sandwich together and stick marshmallows, apples, and raisins in the…...
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Roasted Garlic Focaccia

1. In a small bowl, combine 1¼ cups warm water, yeast, and sugar; let stand for 5 minutes.
2. In the work bowl of a food processor, combine flour and salt. Pulse several times to combine. With processor running,…...
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Grilled Fruit Skewers with Vanilla Bean Glaze

1. Soak 18 (6-inch) wooden skewers in water to cover for 30 minutes; drain and set aside.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350° to 400°).
3. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, 2 tablespoons water, and…...
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Paula’s Fried Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich

In frying pan melt 3 tablespoons of butter - make sure butter does not burn.  In a small bowl mix together peanut butter, honey and cinnamon. Slice bananas into 1/4 thick slices. Spread the peanut butter mixture on four slices…...
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Fried Green Tomatoes with Vidalia Onion Relish

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 salt to pull the water out of the tomatoes, approximately 30 minutes.…...
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