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    From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to All on Tue Jul 22 14:06:00 2025
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    Title: Loaded Baked Potato Dip
    Categories: Potatoes, Cheese, Dairy, Pork, Chilies
    Yield: 10 Servings

    2 c Sour cream
    2 c Shredded cheddar cheese
    8 sl Center-cut bacon; chopped,
    - cooked
    1/3 c Minced fresh chives
    2 ts Louisiana hot sauce
    Hot cooked waffle-cut fries

    In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients until
    blended; refrigerate until serving. Serve with waffle
    fries.

    Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

    Makes: 10 servings (2-1/2 cups)

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to All on Tue Jul 22 14:08:04 2025
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    Title: Corn & Black Bean Salad (Cowboy Caviar)
    Categories: Vegetables, Beans, Herbs, Citrus
    Yield: 8 servings

    15 1/2 oz Can black-eyed peas; rinsed,
    - drained
    15 oz Can black beans; rinsed,
    - drained
    2 lg Tomatoes; fine chopped
    1 1/2 c Corn niblets
    1/2 c Fine chopped red onion
    1/4 c Minced fresh cilantro
    2 cl Garlic; minced

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    2 tb Sugar
    2 tb White vinegar
    2 tb Canola oil
    1 1/2 ts Lime juice
    1/4 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Ground cumin
    1/4 ts Pepper

    In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a
    small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over corn
    mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least
    1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

    Krista Frank, Rhododendron, Oregon

    Makes: 8 servings

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to All on Tue Jul 22 14:09:06 2025
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    Title: Caprese Skewers
    Categories: Five, Vegetables, Cheese, Herbs
    Yield: 12 servings

    24 Grape tomatoes
    12 Cherry-size fresh mozzarella
    - cheese balls
    24 Fresh basil leaves
    2 tb Olive oil
    2 ts Balsamic vinegar

    On each of 12 appetizer skewers, alternately thread 2
    tomatoes, 1 cheese ball and 2 basil leaves. Whisk olive
    oil and vinegar; drizzle over kabobs.

    Christine Mitchell, Glendora, California

    Makes: 12 skewers

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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to All on Tue Jul 22 14:10:08 2025
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    Title: Fried Dill Pickles
    Categories: Vegetables, Dairy, Chilies
    Yield: 3333 servings

    32 oz Jar whole dill pickles
    1 c Buttermilk
    2 tb Louisiana-style hot sauce
    1 c A-P flour
    1 c Cornmeal
    2 tb Garlic salt
    2 tb Paprika
    1 tb Cayenne pepper
    1 ts Pepper
    Oil for deep-fat frying
    Ranch salad dressing; opt

    Drain pickles, discarding liquid. Cut pickles into
    1/2-inch-thick slices. Drain on paper towels; blot with
    additional paper towels until dry.

    In a shallow bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. In
    another shallow bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, garlic salt,
    paprika, cayenne pepper and pepper. Dip pickles in
    buttermilk mixture, then in flour mixture. In a Dutch
    oven, heat 1" of oil to 375ºF/190ºC. Working in batches,
    fry pickles 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden
    brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with
    ranch dressing, if desired.

    Eloise Maynor, Scottsboro, Alabama

    Makes: 3 1/2 cups

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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to All on Tue Jul 22 14:11:10 2025
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    Title: Wonton Mozzarella Sticks
    Categories: Five, Cheese, Breads, Sauces
    Yield: 12 servings

    12 Pieces string cheese
    12 lg Egg roll wrappers
    Oil for deep-fat frying
    Marinara or spaghetti sauce

    Place a piece of string cheese near the bottom corner of
    1 egg roll wrapper (keep remaining wrappers covered with
    a damp paper towel until ready to use). Fold bottom
    corner over cheese. Roll up halfway; fold sides toward
    center over cheese. Moisten remaining corner with water;
    roll up tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers
    and cheese.

    In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1/2" oil
    to 375ºF/190ºC

    Fry sticks, a few at a time, until golden brown, 30-60
    seconds on each side. Drain on paper towels.

    Serve with marinara sauce.

    Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin

    Makes: 1 dozen

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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to All on Tue Jul 22 14:12:12 2025
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    Title: Antipasto Platter
    Categories: Beef, Beans, Mushrooms, Cheese, Chilies
    Yield: 16 servings

    24 oz Jar pepperoncini; drained
    15 oz Can garbanzo beans/chickpeas
    - rinsed, drained
    2 c Halved fresh mushrooms
    2 c Halved cherry tomatoes
    1/2 lb Provolone cheese; in cubes
    6 oz Can pitted ripe olives;
    - drained
    3 1/2 oz Bag sliced pepperoni
    8 oz Jug Italian vinaigrette
    - dressing
    Lettuce leaves

    In a large bowl, combine pepperoncini, beans, mushrooms,
    tomatoes, provolone cheese, olives and pepperoni. Pour
    vinaigrette over mixture; toss to coat.

    Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight. Arrange on
    a lettuce-lined platter. Serve with toothpicks.

    Teri Lindquist, Gurnee, Illinois

    Makes: 16 servings

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to All on Tue Jul 22 14:13:14 2025
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    Title: Mango Pineapple Salsa
    Categories: Fruits, Chilies, Herbs, Citrus, Vegetables
    Yield: 2 2/3 cups

    1 c Chopped, peeled mango
    1 c Pineapple tidbits
    1/2 c Diced red bell pepper
    1 Plum tomato; seeded,
    - chopped
    3 tb Minced fresh cilantro
    2 Green onions; sliced
    2 tb Lime juice
    1 tb Lemon juice
    1 Jalapeno pepper; fine
    Chopped
    Tortilla chips

    In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients.
    Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Serve
    with tortilla chips.

    Mary Gloede, Lakewood, Wisconsin

    Makes: 2 2/3 cups

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to All on Tue Jul 22 14:14:16 2025
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    Title: Pepperoni Rolls
    Categories: Five, Beef, Cheese, Herbs
    Yield: 4 servings

    8 oz Tube refrigerated crescent
    - rolls
    16 sl Pepperoni; in quarters
    2 (1 oz ea) pieces string
    - cheese; in quarters
    3/4 ts Italian seasoning; divided
    1/4 ts Garlic salt

    Unroll crescent dough; separate into 8 triangles. Place
    8 pepperoni pieces on each. Place a piece of cheese on
    the short side of each triangle; sprinkle with 1/2
    teaspoon Italian seasoning. Roll up each, starting with
    the short side; pinch seams to seal. Sprinkle with
    garlic salt and remaining Italian seasoning.

    Place 2" apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake @
    375ºF/190ºC for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

    Serve warm.

    Debra Purcell, Safford, Arizona

    Makes: 4 servings

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