Appetizers and Beverages for Family Gatherings

Sparkling Party Punch

Yield: 24 servings2, 12-ounce cans frozen pink lemonade concentrate*, undiluted1 quart bottled, refrigerated lemonade1 quart cranberry juice2 liters lemon-lime soda 1. Mix together frozen lemonade concentrate, lemonade and cranberry juice.2. Just...
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Judie’s Herb and Scallion Shrimp Appetizer

Yield: serves 10-12 Large pot of water - about 2-3 quarts2 tablespoons salt2 tablespoons sugar2 pounds, large (31-35/pound) raw shrimp that is peeled and deveined. Tail-off is nice but you can...
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Bacon, Cheese and Tomato Crisps

Yield: 24 Crisps 1 or 2 French Baguettes, cut into 24, ½-inch slices½ cup olive oilSalt and pepper to taste Topping: 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled24 tomato slices3...
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Crostini with Blue Cheese and Fig Jam

To make Crostini: 1 French baguette, cut into 1/4 - 1/2-inch slicesOlive oilSalt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 375º.  Place bread slices on baking sheet and brush with...
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