Watermelon Ribbon Basket Source: National Watermelon Promotion Board’s (NWPB) Melon Monitor This basket is great for any occasion during the year.  It is the perfect container for punches, salads or desserts. MaterialsWatermelonSharp pointed utensilSharp knifeLarge spoon Select a symmetrical watermelon. If necessary, cut a thin slice from the bottom of the watermelon so it sits [...]

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Hot Crab Dip in Bread Basket Source: crabplace.com 16 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup dry white wine2 green onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 pound jumbo lump crab meat1/4 cup chopped pimiento2 (2 pound) round loaf of bread, wheat or rye In a small bowl, mix and beat cream cheese until [...]

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Chocolate Bag Basket These are beautiful filled with chocolate dipped strawberries. Buy small brown paper bags and paint them with vegetable oil until the paper is translucent. Turn them upside down to drain out any excess oil. Pour tempered chocolate inside the bag and turn and tip the bag until all of the sides are [...]

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Bread Basket with Curry Dip 1 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon tarragon1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Dash of freshly ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon fresh thyme 1 teaspoon curry powder 2 teaspoon chili sauce 2 teaspoons snipped chives 2 tablespoons grated onion1 loaf Italian bread or a round crusty loafFresh broccoliCarrot sticks Mix mayonnaise with tarragon, [...]

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China Lily Happy Family Basket Source: Chef Lily Lei, China Lily, Salt Lake City, Utah – ktuv.com Great to serve for Chinese New Year! A.4 ounces each scallops, jumbo shrimp and chicken meat B.1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon oil C.4 tablespoons Kikoman soy sauce 1 tablespoon dark (or white) vinegar 2 [...]

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Candy Clay Basket Source: Recipe and photograph used with permission from Wilton.com 6-inch Round PanLight Cocoa, Dark Cocoa and White Candy Melts?Lollipop Sticks Melt Dark Cocoa Candy Melts?. Cut twelve 3 inch lengths of Lollipop Sticks; dip sticks into candy and place on waxed paper; refrigerate to set. Pour remaining melted candy into bottom of [...]

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Low-Fat Fruit Basket Cake Posted by philocrates at recipegoldmine.com 5/10/02 5:05:55 pm 1 angel food cake, store-bought is fineLow-fat or nonfat yogurt, any flavorFresh or frozen fruit of your choice, three kinds Cut the cake into three layers. Put first layer onto plate and spread yogurt – as much as you want – onto the [...]

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Chicken in a Basket Posted by Olga at recipegoldmine.com 4/19/02 11:45:38 am An easy way to feed a crowd. Great food to take on a picnic. 12 chicken pieces, washed and well dried 4 eggs 2 tablespoons table cream 2 cups fine breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 cups flour ButterPaprikaSalt and freshly [...]

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Watermelon Basket 1 medium size watermelon 1 medium size cantaloupe 1 honeydew melon 1 pound green grapes1 pound red or purple grapes1 to 2 cans orange slices, drained (or fresh) 1 can pineapple chunks, drained (or fresh) Fresh strawberries or blueberries (optional) Cut about 1/4 off top of watermelon. Cut back to the white and [...]

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