Ingredients Jerk marinade (your favorite) 3 cups Garlic, chopped 3 Tbsp Thyme, fresh chopped 1 Tbsp Allspice, ground 1 tsp Water 1 cup Scallions, sliced 1/8″ – 4 Tbsp Chicken Wings whole, thawed 5 pounds Jerk Seasoning Dry* as needed Directions Marinade Add the jerk marinade, garlic, thyme,... 

Ingredients 2 large – Vine ripened Beefsteak tomatoes 1 1/4 cups – Tomato marinade (see recipe below) 1 loaf – Fresh Cuban bread, 3/4 pound 6 Tbsp – Garlic herb butter (see recipe below) 1/4 cup – Fresh grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup – Fresh basil leaves, sliced crosswise... 

Pick heads that are firm to the touch. Do not buy garlic that has green growth. Buy loose heads, if available. Do not refrigerate garlic, but place in a cool, dry place. Remove cloves from head. Press a garlic clove with the flat side of a knife blade to loosen skin. Garlic is strongest when its oils... 

Select fresh-looking baby vegetables that are firm and crisp. They can be stored in plastic bags in the refrigerator, but use them as soon as possible. Unlike their larger relatives, baby beets and turnips do not need to be cooked. Wash, trim and serve baby vegetables os a garnish, or marinate for cold... 

This warm variation of the popular 7-Layer Dip will have your guests asking for more. Be prepared to have it disappear at your next party. Ingredients 1 can (16 oz) Refried Beans 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained 1 package (1.25 oz) Taco Seasoning Mix 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup salsa 1 can (4 oz) Diced... 

Ingredients 16 oz tortilla chips 1 can (4-oz) diced green chilies 1/3 cup sliced green onions 1 cup Mexican 4 cheese blend 1 cup salsa 8 oz guacamole 8 oz sour cream 1 package (1.25-oz) taco seasoning mix 1 can (16-oz) refried beans Directions Combine beans and seasoning mix in a small bowl. Spread... 

Ingredients 1/8 cup dry sherry or Chinese rice – wine 1/8 cup light soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 4 cups peanut oil for deep-frying 1 cup water-chestnut flour 12 chicken wings – whole 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder Directions Marinade 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1/8... 

Ingredients 4 tsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp grated Romano cheese 16 leaves basil, shredded canola oil spray 1/2 cup red onion diced 1 lrg french baguette cut 1/2″ thick 1lb ripe red tomatoes, peeled, diced 1 tsp sea salt 1 cup mango, peeled, diced 2 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tsp... 

You can always use alternative seafood including: Scallops or cubed firm fish, such as halibut, shark, swordfish, tuna, salmon, catfish, tilapia Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (26 to 30 count), peeled and deveined 1/4 cup each lime juice, tequila and water 1/4 cup finely chopped onion Tbsp olive... 

Very easy to make, and presentation is wonderful. Keeps for a few hours at room temperature, making it a great passed hors d’oerve Ingredients 1 package smoked salmon 1 Tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed 1/2 cup cream cheese 1 Tbsp dill chopped 1 whole rustic baguette the dense, italian variety 3...