ARTICLES For Memorial Day

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CHILLED CORN & BUTTERMILK SOUP

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A quick and easy chilled soup that is perfect for warm days when it is too hot to cook and you need something light and refreshing.

TOMATO, PESTO, BURRATA SALAD WITH CHILI CRISP

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This Italian-Asian fusion salad is unexpected and delicious. Who knew that chili crisp could take already fantastic burrata to new heights. Moreover, this dish is quick and easy to make.

PONZU DIPPING SAUCE WITH SCALLIONS

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This ponzu dipping sauce is a mixture of soy sauce, citrus and rice vinegar and is used on raw oysters, sashimi and potstickers.

HOMEMADE COCKTAIL SAUCE

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Quick and easy to prepare, this homemade cocktail sauce is the classic accompaniment to chilled cooked shrimp, crab legs and raw oysters.

FROZEN MIGNONETTE SAUCE WITH CUCUMBER

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Add some wow-factor to your next raw oyster party with this easy-to-make, frozen mignonette sauce with cucumbers.

ROASTED EGGPLANT SALAD WITH SMASHED CUCUMBERS AND CHICKEN

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This chilled roasted eggplant salad pairs crunchy smashed cucumbers with savory roast eggplant, shredded chicken & a bright rice vinegar dressing. This is a perfectly refreshing meal for the dog days of summer.

SWEET POTATO HUMMUS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS

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This umami-rich sweet potato humus is the very definition of comfort food. The good news is it is very healthy as well as delicious.

SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND TOMATOES

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This refreshing and crunchy smashed cucumber salad is perfect for a hot sultry evening or to pair with spicy food. The crunch of the cucumbers pairs well with the silkiness of the avocados and the tomatoes add color and pop. Can be made in advance.

GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH TWISTED BACON & AVOCADO

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This grilled shrimp salad with twisted bacon, corn, tomatoes and avocado makes for the perfect summer entertaining salad. It can largely be made ahead and assembled just before you serve.

MINTED SHRIMP TACOS WITH ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND JICAMA TORTILLAS