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    SPICED PUMPKIN AND COCONUT SOUP WITH SEARED SCALLOPS

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    Fall is here and so are the pumpkins.  This is one of the sweetest and spiciest soups I’ve made.  The scallops are a decadent addition to the soup.  Serve with bread and you have a complete meal.

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    GRILLED CHICKEN LEGS WITH MARY’S BLACKBERRY BARBECUE SAUCE

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    Chicken legs were never really a favorite of mine until I put my blackberry sauce on them.  WOW…what a treat for the stomach.  The barbecue sauce goes well with grilled chicken and also pork.

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    GINGER SHRIMP KEBOBS

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    These are great for barbecues as you can marinate them ahead of time, put them on skewers and then put them on the grill when your guests arrive.  Nice sweet and tangy flavor!

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    BAKED CHINESE FIVE SPICE SUPERBOWL WINGS (AMERICAN/CHINESE FUSION)

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    Superbowl is right around the corner so I started digging in my fridge for things to put on wings.  Had some leftover pear jelly and five spice from that delicious apple pie I made and decided to make Chinese Five Spice wings but baked instead of fried.  OMG if you don’t make these this superbowl [...]

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    EGGPLANT NAPOLEONS

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    On our honeymoon my husband decided to hire a chef for a private cooking class (like I needed another cooking class) in this beautiful villa in Tuscany.  We made these napoleons but the chef put anchovies on top.  I changed the recipe to be a lighter recipe without those hairy little creatures.  Makes a wonderful appetizer [...]

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    CARAMELIZED GARLIC AND FIG TART

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    I went to Cost Plus World Market and looked around for something cool to cook with.   I found Fig spread and decided to make a tart.  Sooooooooo good!

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    CRAB CAKES WITH CHIPOTLE SAUCE

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    This is a wonderful crab cake recipe.  Make sure to make the chipotle sauce with this.  The sauce is slightly spicy.

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    SMOKEY JALAPENO POPPERS

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    If you love spicy food and want it to be low fat this is the recipe for your next sporting event!

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    GRILLED SHRIMP WITH LEMON AND BASIL GREMOLATA

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    The combination of flavors in this dish are incredible (basil,lemon and garlic). The presentation speaks for itself.

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