PREP TIME 10 Min
READY IN 8 Hrs 10 Min
SERVINGS - 8
INGREDIENTS
* 1 lemon, sliced
* 1 lime, sliced
* 1 orange, sliced
* 1 1/2 cups gin
* 2 (750 milliliter) bottles dry white wine
* 1 cup orange juice
* 1/4 cup frozen cranberry juice concentrate, thawed
* 1/2 cup tonic water
* 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds (from a fresh pomegranate)
DIRECTIONS
1. Arrange the lemon, lime, and orange slices in the bottom of a pitcher or punch bowl. Pour the gin over the fruit slices and cover. Refrigerate overnight.
2. Just before serving, pour the wine, orange juice, cranberry concentrate, tonic water, and pomegranate seeds into the gin and stir.
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Simple Sangria 
Tags: sangria
26.Aug.08 
Drinks 
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PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 40 Min
READY IN 55 Min
SERVINGS - 6
INGREDIENTS
* 1/3 cup uncooked long grain white rice
* 2/3 cup water
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 1/2 pounds zucchini, cubed
* 1 cup sliced green onions
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic salt
* 1/2 teaspoon basil
* 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1 1/2 cups seeded, chopped tomatoes
* 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
DIRECTIONS
1. Combine the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until rice is tender.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
3. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the zucchini, green onions, and garlic 5 minutes, or until tender. Season with garlic salt, basil, paprika, and oregano. Mix in the cooked rice, tomatoes, and 1 cup cheese. Continue to cook and stir until heated through. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
4. Bake uncovered 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Zucchini Herb Casserole
Tags: casserole, zucchini
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PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 2 Hrs 25 Min
SERVINGS - 6
INGREDIENTS
* 1/4 cup lemon juice
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 6 (4 ounce) boneless pork loin chops
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large resealable bag, combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt, oregano, and pepper. Place chops in bag, seal, and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Turn bag frequently to distribute marinade.
2. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Remove chops from bag, and transfer remaining marinade to a saucepan. Bring marinade to a boil, remove from heat, and set aside.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill pork chops for 5 to 7 minutes per side, basting frequently with boiled marinade, until done.
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Lemon & Herb Grilled Pork Chops
Tags: pork chops
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PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 45 Min
READY IN 1 Hr
SERVINGS - 24
INGREDIENTS
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 10 bananas, mashed
* 3/4 cup butter, softened
* 1 cup brown sugar
* 3 eggs, beaten
* 3/4 cup walnut halves or pieces
* 1/4 cup pecan halves or pieces
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease three 8×4 inch loaf pans.
2. In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together bananas, butter, brown sugar and eggs. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture, just until combined. Fold in nuts. Pour batter into prepared pans.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Let bread rest in pans for 10 minutes, ten remove loaves from pans and allow to cool on a wire rack.
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Banana Nut Bread
Tags: banana bread
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PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 20 Min
SERVINGS - 5
INGREDIENTS
* 4 large potatoes, cut into wedges
* 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
* salt and pepper to taste
* paprika to taste
* garlic powder to taste
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Pierce potato wedges with a fork, and arrange in a single layer on a microwave safe plate. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and Parmesan.
2. Microwave on high for 10 minutes, or until cooked through; rotate the plate after 5 minutes if your microwave doesn’t have a rotating plate.
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Spicy Potato Wedges
Tags: potato wedges
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