Sparkling Party Punch

Yield: 24 servings2, 12-ounce cans frozen pink lemonade concentrate*, undiluted1 quart bottled, refrigerated lemonade1 quart cranberry juice2 liters lemon-lime soda 1. Mix together frozen lemonade concentrate, lemonade and cranberry juice.2. Just...
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Judie’s Herb and Scallion Shrimp Appetizer

Yield: serves 10-12 Large pot of water - about 2-3 quarts2 tablespoons salt2 tablespoons sugar2 pounds, large (31-35/pound) raw shrimp that is peeled and deveined. Tail-off is nice but you can...
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Heavenly Yeast Rolls

Yield: 2 dozen large rolls, or more if smaller ½ cup warm water (Not over 110º)2 packages dry yeast1 teaspoon sugar1 cup warm milk½ cup melted butter¼ cup sugar3 eggs1 teaspoon...
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Braided Bread

Yield: 1 loaf 1 loaf frozen bread dough, unthawed Filling of your choice Egg glaze: 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water Preheat oven to 350º Line a baking sheet with parchment...
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Beer Bread

Yield: 1 loafYour family can be enjoying a hot, crusty loaf of bread in no time with this easy recipe. Yes, beer contains natural yeast which develops from the natural fermenting...
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Pull Apart Cinnamon Monkey Bread

Yield: 12 to 16 servings 3, 10-ounce cans flaky refrigerated biscuits (such as Hungry Jack)2 sticks butter1 ½ cups brown sugar1 tablespoon cinnamon1 cup chopped pecan1-Preheat oven to 300º. 2-Remove biscuits...
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Caramelized Pearl Onions from Trish Gomez

Every year I seem to discover a “break-out” recipe. This is definitely a winner for this year. Thanks to my wonderful, lovely friend, Trish, for sharing this dish with me....
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Fig Preserves

Yield: about 10 cups preserves 8 cups chopped figs8 cups sugar½ cup water or fresh lemon juicehalf a lemon, thinly sliced Place figs, sugar, water, and lemon slices in a Dutch...
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Spanish Rice

Yield: 8 servings This is just how authentic Spanish Rice should taste! The recipe is from my friend, Chef Duane Thompson. The “secret” ingredient is the tomato-flavored chicken bouillon. It gives...
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