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Ingredients

2 ripe but firm avocados, diced
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup chopped roma (plum) tomatoes
1 (11 ounce) can shoepeg corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
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Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package rice noodles
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
12 medium fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 pound bean sprouts
1/2 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, chopped

1/4 pound bean sprouts
1 lemon, sliced
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Directions

In a medium bowl, soak the noodles in cold water for 15 min; drain. Cover noodles with hot water, and soak for 15 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.

Heat oil in a wok or large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook until pink. Stir in ketchup, fish sauce, sugar, lemon juice and vinegar. Pour in the beaten egg, and cook without stirring until egg is partially set. Add drained noodles, 1/4 pound bean sprouts, and 1/2 cup peanuts. Mix while cooking until noodles are tender.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cider or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed cooked turkey or chicken
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
1 cup chunky salsa
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
5 (6 inch) pita flat breads

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, peppers, tomato, salsa, onions, olives and garlic. Stir the oil mixture; pour over the turkey mixture and mix well. Stir in cheese. On a lightly greased griddle, heat pita breads on both sides. Spoon about 1/2 cup turkey mixture into each half.

Ingredients

1 gallon dry red wine
1/2 cup white sugar
1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks
1 orange, sliced into rounds
1 lime, sliced into rounds

Directions

In a large punch bowl combine red wine, sugar and pineapple juice. Mix in the pineapple chunks, orange slices and lime slices. Serve chilled.