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Cucumber Mint Sandwiches

  PrintCucumber Mint Sandwiches For a crisp healthy snack, try Cucumber Mint Sandwiches! Wether you’re embarking on a backyard picnic, or enjoying tea time on the veranda, these appetizing little dandies will be sure to cool off your afternoon.Ingredients8 ounces cream cheese (softened) 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon salted butter (softened) 1/2 small fresh garlic […]

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Strawberry Shortcake with Balsamic Ice Cream by Chef Ryan Zale

PrintStrawberry Shortcake with Balsamic Ice Cream by Chef Ryan Zale Prep Time: 24 hours This is a wonderful spin on the traditional strawberry shortcake. While this recipe involves some time, you will not be disappointed. The fresh mint gives tremendous zip to the strawberries while the fresh basil gives a wonderful flavor to the whipped […]

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Mixed Berry Parfait with Honey-Thyme Yogurt and Quick Granola

Homemade granola? Of course! This parfait wouldn’t taste the same without it. While the fresh basil and mint add richness to the berries, the fresh thyme gives the yogurt an extra dose of zip. Combine the ingredients in a wine or champagne glass and you are serving in style.

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Sneaky Basil Mimosa

What makes this mimosa drink sneaky? Could it be the fact that the fresh basil leaves give this drink a very rich, unexpected flavor or the fact that they make it so unique you forget you are drinking champagne? We’ll never tell – try this and find out for yourself.

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Perfect Potato Skins

Perfect Potato Skins There’s nothing as festive (or as delicious) as a toasty, well-topped potato skin. We bake ours in the oven, top them with cheddar cheese and bacon, and then garnish wiith sour cream, jalapenos, and lots of fresh chives. Ingredients 12 medium russet potatoes 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 tsp. salt 2 cups […]

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