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4th of July : Top 20


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Sweet Restaurant Slaw

Submitted by: Sandi Johnson 
Living In: Silver City, New Mexico, USA
Easy to make with convenient, packaged coleslaw, in this version the creamy dressing with vinegar, sugar and vegetable oil is close to what's served at popular fried chicken, burger and fish restaurants. 

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Dave's Low Country Boil

Submitted by: Lisa Guidos 
Living In: Sylvania, Georgia, USA
Famous in the Low Country of Georgia and South Carolina. This boil is done best on an outdoor cooker. It has sausage, shrimp, crab, potatoes and corn for an all-in-one pot all-you-can-eat buffet! 

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Crunchy Romaine Toss

Submitted by: Bissy Crosby 
As the soup simmers I throw together Crunchy Romaine Toss,' she notes. Ramen noodles, broccoli and nuts get a unique treatment in this salad from a sweet-tart dressing. 'Guests always ask for the recipe,' she says. 

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OREO® and Fudge Ice Cream Cake

Submitted by: Cool Whip® 
An easy to assemble ice cream cake made with vanilla ice cream sandwiches layered with a mixture of whipped topping, chocolate pudding mix, and Oreo cookies. 

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Venison Bacon Burgers

Submitted by: Lupin Pooter 
Home Town: Sherborne, Dorset, England, U.K.
Crisp, crumbly bacon is mixed into seasoned ground venison to make the best burgers you've ever tasted! 

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Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup)

Submitted by: LKONIS 
This is an extremely hearty and satisfying soup. The hind shank flavors the broth beautifully as does the marrow in the bones. 

Mad Hatter Salad

Submitted by: KSOTTESON 
Home Town: Stanton, Michigan, USA
Living In: Cedar Springs, Michigan, USA
A mixture of cole slaw, green onions and broccoli combined with a dry mixture and a delicious dressing to create a wonderful salad that everyone will want the recipe for. Great for family, church, or barbeque gatherings! 

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The Best Potato Salad

Submitted by: cheftini 
Ranch dressing and pepperoncini peppers give this potato salad it's distinct flavor. 

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Chinese Broccoli Slaw

Submitted by: marinza 
This Chinese slaw uses broccoli slaw mix and ramen noodles with some common pantry items to make a versatile salad for any occasion. 

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Fancy Fruit Pizza

Submitted by: Suzanne Gruenbacher 
Sugar cookie dough makes a fun foundation for this fantastic fruit pizza. The tender crust complements the sweetened cream cheese and colorful 'toppings'. After you serve up the last slice, be prepared to make another pizza. 

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Three-Berry Lemon Trifle

Submitted by: Ilene Doty 
'This special recipe was given to me by a friend,' Ilene Doty writes from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. 'By using some low-fat convenience items, I lightened it up with beautiful results.' 

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Camp David Spaghetti with Italian Sausage

Submitted by: hungryguy 
A hearty ground beef and tomato pasta sauce is mixed with spaghetti, and topped with an Italian sausage and melted Parmesan cheese. Great for Presidents' Day. 

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Oriental Sesame Slaw

Submitted by: Celeste Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Saint Helena, California, USA
Living In: Santa Rosa, California, USA
This terrific combination of cabbage, carrot, and jicama is mixed with a deliciously different dressing! 

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Ground Venison Burgers

Submitted by: Jerry Honeyager 
Even folks who aren't fans of venison will enjoy these zippy burgers, deliciously topped with pepper cheese and a cool lime-mustard mayonnaise. 'My son, who's an avid hunter, gave me this super recipe,' says Jerry Honeyager of North Prairie, Wisconsin. 

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Spaghetti Salad II

Submitted by: Natalie 
Sesame and poppy seeds are just two of the fun ingredients in this super summer salad. Cucumber, onion, bell peppers, tomatoes and broccoli are tossed with pasta, Parmesan, seeds, paprika and cayenne, then coated with Italian-style dressing. 

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SC Frogmore Stew

Submitted by: RRADAMS 
Corn, sausage, potatoes and shrimp are boiled in a flavored broth, then served with spicy butter. Being a South Carolina girl at heart, this has and will always be one of my favorite and most comforting meals. 

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Blackberry Apple Pie

Submitted by: Fran Stanfield 
My mother made this pie so often she could do it with her eyes closed! We picked the berries ourselves, and the apples came from the trees in our orchard. I can still taste the delicious combination of fruits encased in Mother's flaky pie crust. 

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Sweet 'N' Sour Tossed Salad

Submitted by: Dolores Brignac 
Dolores Brignac's family was skeptical the first time she served this unusual salad-but one taste convinced them it was a winner. 'Now when I bring it out, everyone digs in and cleans their plates,' she pens from Braithwaite, Louisiana. 

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BBQ Pork Salad with Summer Fruits and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Submitted by: National Pork Board 
A festive, colorful salad with the fresh flavors of summer fruits and sliced BBQ pork dressed with a spicy honey balsamic vinaigrette. A tasty one-dish meal for summer! 

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Garden Pasta Salad

Submitted by: Red Gold®, Inc. 
Provided by: Red Gold
This zesty pasta salad is bursting with flavor and is liberally dotted with lots of crunchy vegetables. Great recipe to take on a picnic and not worry about the warm weather affecting the safety of the salad. 

 
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