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  • For the fried angel hair:
    Vegetable oil for deep-frying
    8 ounces fresh angel hair pasta
    For the grilled chicken:
    1/4 cup good-quality bottled teriyaki sauce
    1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
    1 teaspoon minced garlic
    1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
    4 (5-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    For the dressing:
    1 1/2 cups bottled hoisin sauce
    3 ounces red wine vinegar
    2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    1 1/2 teaspoons bottled Vietnamese chili sauce (sriracha, see note)
    1/2 cup olive oil
    2 tablespoons Asian toasted sesame oil
    For the salad:
    3/4 head iceberg lettuce, cored, rinsed, dried and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
    3/4 head Romaine lettuce leaves, separated and trimmed, rinsed, dried and cut into 1/8-inch-wide strips
    1 cup shredded carrots
    1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted in a dry frying pan over low heat until golden brown, about 30 seconds
    1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
    12 large fresh basil leaves, cut crosswise into thin strips
    1 1/3 cups thinly sliced green onions (green and white parts), divided

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  • 8 oz. pineapple, packed in natural juice
    1 c. unsweetened frozen raspberries
    2 c. unsweetened pineapple juice
    2 quarts unsweetened pineapple juice
    2 quarts sparkling mineral water, chilled

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  • 4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
    1 onion, chopped
    4 whole cloves
    6 peppercorns
    1 teaspoon brown sugar
    1 teaspoon salt
    4 sprigs parsley
    3 tablespoons butter
    3 tablespoons flour
    1 1/2 cups chicken broth
    1 cup whipping cream

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    1 egg
    1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    2 tablespoons butter, softened
    2 tablespoons shortening
    1/2 cup half & half
    1/2 cup milk
    1/4 cup buttermilk
    1/4 teaspoon vanilla

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  • 1 c peanuts, toasted, skin removed
    1 c. pecans, toasted & chopped
    1 c. brown sugar
    1/4 tsp. nutmeg
    2 oz. chilled unsalted butter, cubed
    Filling:
    2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
    1 1/2 oz. unsalted butter, scant 1/2 stick
    3 3/4 c. sugar
    1 c. light corn syrup
    3 extra large eggs
    2 tsps. vanilla
    1/2 c. peanuts, chopped
    1/2 c. pecans, chopped

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  • 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
    3/4 c light corn syrup
    1/4 c packed brown sugar
    3/5 c milk
    1 tsp vanilla
    1 c chopped pecans
    9 inch graham cracker crumb crust

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  • 1 side Norwegian smoked salmon
    1/2 c. capers, drained
    4 packages plain gelatin
    1 pint heavy cream
    2 lbs. cream cheese
    1 c. white wine
    3 Tbs. fresh dill
    1 Tb. lemon pepper
    1/2 c. lemon juice
    1 Tb. chicken base

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  • Corn oil
    4 8-inch flour tortillas
    16 oz. can refried beans
    2 c. cooked broccoli florets
    1 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese
    1 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
    1 c. hot tomato salsa
    2 jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
    2 scallions, thinly sliced
    1 c. sour cream, optional

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  • 2 avocados
    1 c. sour cream
    1 jar picante sauce
    2 scallions
    Montery Jack cheese

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  • Ice cubes
    4-5 dashes Angostura bitters
    Wedge of lemon or lime
    6 oz. chilled club soda
    Lemon or lime slice for garnish

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