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  • Lemon-Blueberry Layered Dessert

    Prep: 15 min., Chill: 4 hrs. Yield: Makes 8 servings Ingredients 15 lemon cookies, coarsely crushed (about 2 cups) 1 (21-ounce) can blueberry pie filling 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (6-ounce)...

  • Satsuma Cocktail - Refreshing Summer Recipe

    Frozen satsuma sections serve both to decorate the glass and keep the drink chilled. Yield: 2 servings Ingredients satsuma orange, peeled and sectioned Crushed ice 1/2 cup dry gin 1/2 cup fresh satsuma orange juice (about 2 satsumas) tablespoon Grand...

  • Delicious Creamy Basil Zucchini Soup

    This creamy zucchini soup is a tasty way to use up the summer squash. This is my favorite summer soup. And I’m a huge soup fan, so that’s saying a lot. Prep and Cook Time: 45 minutes. Yield: Makes 4...

  • Potato and Broccoli Soup Recpe

    Bright green broccoli florets float prettily in this hearty soup, but it's broccoli stems that do the real work. They're cooked with the potatoes and then pureed to form a creamy base. And a final touch of Parmesan gives the...

  • Chicken Char Siu Recipe

    Brought by Chinese immigrants to Hawaii, this dish is typically made with baby back ribs. Skinless, boneless chicken thighs are a tender and tasty substitute with less fat. Yield: 9 servings (serving size: 2 skewers) Ingredients 1 tablespoon grated peeled...

  • Shrimp Martinis with Napa Cabbage Slaw

    Yield: Makes 8 servings Ingredients 24 unpeeled, large fresh shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds) 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup soft breadcrumbs 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted 4 cups vegetable oil Napa Cabbage Slaw Garnish: lime wedges Preparation...