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Grilled Shrimp with Peaches and Wilted Spinach

Grilled Shrimp with Peaches and Wilted Spinach

Freshly toasted spices with ripe, in-season peaches make this an incredible appetizer.

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Preparation time: 15m
Cook.: 20m

Ingredients:
1 T peppercorns, 1 T coriander seeds, 1 T mustard seeds, 5 cardamom pods, 1 lb extra-large shrimp, salt, pepper, 2 T olive oil, 1 T chopped fresh ginger, 1/4 c red wine vinegar, 1/4 c orange juice, 1 t curry powder, 2 peaches, 1 lb spinach


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Grilled Vidalia Onions with Blue Cheese

Grilled Vidalia Onions with Blue Cheese

This dish of tender, sweet onions topped with breadcrumbs and melted blue cheese is easy to make on the grill!

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Preparation time: 5m
Cook.: 10m

Ingredients:
2 T panko breadcrumbs, 1 t butter, 1 Vidalia onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, 2 T blue cheese crumbles


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Grilled Watermelon with Lime and Red Pepper

Grilled Watermelon with Lime and Red Pepper

The combination of lime zest and crushed red pepper flakes on watermelon is really lovely, but you can try other flavor combinations like brown sugar, lime and cumin, or nothing at all.  Be sure to s

Preparation time: 10m
Cook.: 6m

Ingredients:
1 watermelon, 1/4 c sugar, 1 T lime zest, 1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes, 1 lime


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Guacamole with Papalo

Guacamole with Papalo

Papalo is an herb which is a staple in Mexican cooking, and is often set out on the table at mealtime with bunches of parsley and cilantro. It has a unique, distinctive flavor that is similar to cilan

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Preparation time: 20m

Ingredients:
3 T onion, 1 jalapeno, 1 1/2 T lime juice, pn salt, 1 1/2 T papalo, 4 avocados, 3/4 c tomato


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Harvest Pumpkin Dip

Harvest Pumpkin Dip

This is an easy but decadent dip to whip up. Serve with fresh apple or pear slices, or even sweet potato chips.

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Preparation time: 10m

Ingredients:
1 c pumpkin, 1/2 c sour cream, 1/4 c brown sugar, 1/2 t cinnamon, 1 c whipped topping, 1/4 c pecans


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Jalapeño Poppers

Jalapeño Poppers

Spicy peppers cool down with a creamy bean and cheese filling in this healthier version of jalapeño poppers.

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Preparation time: 30m

Ingredients:
1 c refried beans, 1 c monterey jack, 1 scallion, 1 t salt, 12 jalapeño peppers, 1/4 c flour, 2 eggs, 1/2 c cornmeal, cooking spray


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Leek, Pear, and Oyster Mushroom Toasts

Leek, Pear, and Oyster Mushroom Toasts

After a long day, this is a good, easy dinner to throw together that's fast but still tastes incredible.

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Preparation time: 20m

Ingredients:
4 T olive oil, 4 1/2 c sliced leeks, 1 pear, 1/4 c white wine, salt, pepper, 1/4 lb oyster mushrooms, 1 shallot, 4 sli thick country bread, 1/2 c goat cheese


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Mango and Avocado Salsa

Mango and Avocado Salsa

This simple, fresh salsa is ready in about 10 minutes. Perfect accompaniment to tortilla chips, but also anything grilled.

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Preparation time: 10m

Ingredients:
1 mango, 1 avocado, 1 red onion, 1/4 c minced fresh cilantro leaves, 1/2 jalapeno pepper, 2 T lime juice, 1 olive oil, 1/2 t coarse salt