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Monthly Archives: February 2012

Shining Lemon Bites

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Prep Time: 8 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 26 minutes, plus cooling time 24 servings 1 (18.25-ounce) package lemon cake mix 3 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger 2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel, divided 2 eggs 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3 to 4 teaspoons lemon juice, preferably fresh Heat oven to 350°F. …

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Caramel Style Corn

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Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, plus popping time Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes, plus cooling time (about 30 minutes) 10 to 12 cups Basic Olive Oil Popped Corn (see separate recipe) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup oil 2 tablespoons whipping cream 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Heat …

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Buffalo Wing Spiced Popcorn

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Prep Time: 5 minutes, plus popping corn Total Time: 20 minutes 10 to 12 cups Basic Olive Oil Popped Corn (see separate recipe) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large clove garlic, crushed and slivered (optional) 2 tablespoons (about 1/2 of a 1.6-ounce envelope) Original Buffalo Wings seasoning mix 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in small …

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Curry Spiced Popcorn

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Prep Time: 6 minutes, plus popping corn Total Time: 20 minutes 10 to 12 cups Basic Olive Oil Popped Corn (see separate recipe) 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 to 2 cloves garlic, cut into slivers 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil and garlic in small saucepan over medium …

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Basic Olive Oil Popped Corn

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Prep Time: 1 minute Cook Time: About 15 minutes Total Time: 16 minutes 10 to 12 cups 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn Pour olive oil in heavy Dutch oven. Sprinkle popcorn evenly over oil. Cover loosely to allow steam to escape. Heat over medium heat. Allow corn to pop until popping slows to 1 to …

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Crispy Garlic Shrimp Skewers

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Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes 32 appetizers 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive, divided 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 1 egg white 2 large cloves garlic, minced 32 raw medium shrimp, shelled and deveined (about 1 1/4 pounds) 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill or parsley 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel Dash salt, …

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Basque Chicken Baguettes

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Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: none Total Time: 35 minutes 32 servings (can also be served as individual meal-size sandwiches) 1 deli roasted whole chicken 1 large clove garlic, peeled 2/3 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves 2/3 cup lightly packed fresh parsley 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts or …

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Chicken Mango Skewers with Lime Poppy Seed Drizzle

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Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes, plus marinade time 6 appetizers 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons honey, divided 3 tablespoons soy or teriyaki sauce 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 large clove garlic, pressed or minced 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves or 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut …

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Pork and Mushroom Sliders

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Prep Time: 34 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes 12 sandwiches 1/4 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons coarse ground mustard 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 large cloves garlic, divided and minced 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves 4 cups finely chopped shiitake mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped ripe olives 1/4 cup …

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Easy Scallop Appetizer Cups

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Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 4 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes 15 appetizers 1/3 cup finely chopped pitted ripe olives, drained on paper towels 3 tablespoons garlic and herbs spreadable cheese 15 prebaked phyllo shells (1 9-ounce package) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, slivered 3 to 4 ounces bay scallops, thawed and patted dry 1/4 teaspoon dried …

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