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  • Tomatoes with Parsley Pesto Recipe

    Ingredients

    1 cup packed fresh parsley
    1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
    1 garlic clove
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    Dash pepper
    3 tablespoons olive oil
    2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

    Directions

    In a blender or food processor, combine parsley, chives, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and process until finely chopped. Add oil and vinegar; mix well. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate. When ready to serve, add tomatoes and gently toss to coat.

  • Best Ever Pasta Salad Recipe

    Ingredients

    2 cups rotelli pasta
    1 cup vegetable oil
    1/2 cup white wine vinegar
    1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
    1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
    1 teaspoon salt
    2 teaspoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
    1/4 cup minced pimento
    2 tablespoons minced capers
    coarsely ground black pepper to taste
    1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
    1/2 pound Havarti cheese, diced
    4 green onions, diced
    4 boneless chicken breast halves – cooked, cooled and cubed

    Directions

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, tarragon, dill, salt, mustard, pimento, capers and pepper. Seat aside.

    In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, green pepper, Havarti, green onions and chicken. Add dressing to taste and toss to coat.

  • Recipe For Artichoke-Red Pepper Tossed Salad

    Ingredients

    1 head iceberg lettuce, torn
    1 head romaine, torn
    1 (14 ounce) can water packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
    2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned
    1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
    1/2 cup olive oil
    1/2 cup red wine vinegar
    2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    2 teaspoons sugar
    1 teaspoon seasoned salt
    1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

    Directions

    In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, mustard, sugar and seasoned salt; cover and shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

  • Rachel’s Rose Sangria

    Ingredients

    2 trays ice cubes
    1 cup rum
    1 cup brandy
    1 1/2 cups white Zinfandel wine
    4 cups lemon-lime flavored soda
    1/2 cup diced apple
    1/2 cup seedless green grapes, halved
    1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
    1/2 lemon, sliced and cut into small pieces
    1/2 lime, sliced and cut into small pieces

    Directions

    Place the ice cubes into a glass pitcher. Pour in the rum, brandy, wine, and lemon-lime soda and stir to blend. Add the apple, grapes, lemon, and lime to the pitcher, and stir again. Pour into glasses.